Christmas Eve 2009 part 1

Christmas Eve was spent with my mom and her family. My mom made a yummy lunch: meatloaf, mash potatoes, salad and corn bread. She also made fruit salad for dessert. YUM!!!
My mom is a really good cook and knows how to host.


After stuffing our faces it was time to open gifts. My mom spoiled all of us kids with great gifts. She gave a jar each of chai mix.......My FAVORITE. Elise and I had a cup last night!! The greatest gift was being able to spend time with her. We got my mom a bottle of obsession and a snuggie. As soon as I saw the snuggie I knew she would love it!!!




Here she is with her two granddoggies. I love this picture!!!!Here is a picture of my mom and her three daughters. Elise is her mini me by appearance. I have her personality...we can both become friends with a total stranger in 3 minutes. Danielle, can give gifts like my mom. Their love language is giving gifts and they are both good at it. I have to shop and look and still feel like I'm horrible;e at buy gifts. no matter what my mom and Danielle can get me something and I love it. It's like they live in my head!!!
Then we ended the afternoon with naps!!!

~D~

Let it SNOW!!

WHITE CHRISTMAS!!!!!

It snowed in Amarillo on my grandma's birthday. I had been praying and wishing for snow for about two weeks! Then on the drive back to Waco yesterday I loathed the snow and ice.
let us remember the good times with snow for now.

Grandma's birthday!!

Well, the world is blessed to have Victoria Zambrano for another year!!! My grandma gets more beautiful in and out with each year passing. She gives the best and sweetest soft hugs ever! She doesn't say goodbye, but God Bless You. She makes the best food ever. Loves all her kids and grandkids alot more than we deserve. She doesn't shake hands when meeting someone new, but hugs, and from that point on you are one of hers. She is the picture of Jesus to me, because her love is unconditional and never changing. I LOVE HER!!!

The Amarillo grandkids

Grandma with her oldest and youngest

The BIG 88!!!

She always has poinsettias on her cake.

Cousins!!!

I love coming home to see the Morales Family. Jerry and Branda were so good to me while I was at Texas State. I love their little girls to death. Grace is full of sass and is a strong will little girl. Berklee is the sweetest, patient, calmest baby I have ever met. Plus, she has the most beautiful eyes.

Grace

Berklee

Sorry for the fuzzy photos. I forgot my camera cord in Waco so I'm using my BlackBerry!!

~D~

South Butt

North face, BUTT better!!!


http://www.thesouthbutt.com/

80's!

So Elevate has an 80's Christmas themed party! It was so much fun! We had food,a talent show, and of course worship!

I am so lucky to be sharing my time of life with these people.

Mercy Place

So if you live in Dallas you should check out: Mercy Place. GREAT church and GREAT people!!!

I LOVE SKYPE!!

I get to talk and see all the people I love and who are far away!!

I was able to talk to Ani & Austin on the phone. I couldn't see them, but they could see me and Chuy.

Here are a few screen pictures from my talk with Karen, Marie, and Danielle!!

~D~

To Shop Or Not To Shop: That Is The Question.

PUMPKIN!!!

I love fall and Love Pumpkin!! I love Thanksgiving, because pumpkin is EVERYWHERE!!!! I hope it's still around after Thursday. A few of my favorite pumpkin treats are:

Pumpkin Bread: I really enjoy Starbucks Pumpkin Bread!! It's so MOIST!!

Also at Starbucks I love all their seasonal drinks....
These drink are like Fall in A Cup!!

My all-time favorite Fall Treat is from Dairy Queen!!! Their Pumpkin Pie Blizzard is sooo good! I love the dollop of whip cream on top! When I was a Jr. in college, my roommates and I, would go get one when we were stressed out by school or whenever! This treat came out a perfect time, because November is always stressful for college kids.

~D~

One sign that Christmas is near

Chuy is dressed in his favorite sweater and the 4ft tree is up!!!

The sweater belonged to his sister, but he loves it.
I know I know she is the CUTEST little thing EVER!!! This Christmas will be really SAD without her. I know she's with Jesus,and he probably made her the cutest sweater in Heaven!

~D~

Loving me some NEW Music!

I LOVE Kris Allen!!



Carrie is my "celebrity best friend"

Seattle Pictures!!

Here are some pictures from Seattle. I absolutely LOVE this city! Every time I watch Grey's Anatomy I want to cry, because it remind me of my time there!

My Son

Some of the Girls!

The Bach's Casa. The Cloud of Glory was all over that place

Fish Market

YUMMY!!!

Christmas Time Is Near

Thanksgiving is in 2 days and I can't wait. I have my mini tree up in my room...pictures to come.

In honor of the Christmas Season I had to change my blog background. The template is titled "Vintage Christmas Letter"

http://smittenblogdesignsgallery.blogspot.com/

My Beloved

Man! I am one lucky girl to be in love with my Beloved and for him to love me!

Heaven is Here

While in Seattle,Jady Griffin, lead pastor and worship leader of Mosaic Community Church in Seattle, Washington, blessing us last week with this song that He wrote while we were there off of a corporate tongue and an interpretation. That sounds really Holy Ghosty... It Is!

GO YANKEES!!!

The Yankees are up 2-1 in the World Series!!!

Here is a picture of my Little Yankee!~D~

Baylor Homecoming

I first want to say, I will always be a Texas State Bobcat! Eat'Em Up cats!!!

This past weekend was Baylor's homecoming and I enjoyed the festivities with the Smith's and Mouse. Friday night Elise and I met up with Mouse at the Bonfire. This was Elise's' first bonfire as a Baylor Bear. I had so much with my sister and one of my oldest and closest friends.Elise showing her school spirit!!

Saturday morning the whole Smith family went to the Baylor Parade. It was really fun and slow at the same time. I did get a little cat nap in...ha. It's true I can nap anywhere at any time. It was a fun weekend.

Too bad I have to miss Texas state's homecoming this weekend!!

~D~

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!

Christmas is my favorite season!!! Elise and I are getting in the spirit already. We painted are nails with O.P.I.'s shade called "Rosie Mistle Tosies!!" Now, our hand and feet are in the Christmas spirit!!

~D~

BABY SHOWER!!!

This past weekend I traveled to San Marcos to help host a Bay Shower for Baby Elise. Baby Elise's parents, Olivia and Gilbert, were the two people I "belonged" to in San Marcos. They kinda raised me my last two years of college. That baby is going to be so loved one she get here. Here are a few pics.



I did let my competitive side come out this weekend. Oops, I get into games so easily. HA! too tired to type. Really good day Elevate.

Love you BABY LISI!!!

DAD's Visit!!!

My DADDY came to town October 9-11. He came into town to celebrate my birthday a little early. Danielle and my dad drove in Friday and stopped by Amelia's to visit me and shop around of course.

Friday night was a "chill" night at the Smith casa. We ate dinner, then watch a little TV. We watched "The Dog Whisperer", which if you know my family we melt over. Growing up dogs were always a pert of the family and not just a pet. My dad's family LOVES dogs. We also updated my dad's BlackBerry Messenger, the new version is so COOL! It was a little funny, because for a moment the whole family was using their phones to communicate instead of real words. After TV time my dad and I went to Wal-Mart. We were looking for chorizo for breakfast in the morning. We didn't find the kind we usually buy, so we had to go to HEB. While we were at Wal-Mart my dad bought me a new notebook. My dad knows I love notebooks, so I plan to use it on my Seattle trip!!!! After Wal-Mart we went to HEB and looked for chorizo. We didn't find my dad's favorite, so he bought 3!!!

Saturday, my dad made BREAKFAST!!! We had chroizo, papas, bacon, and 2 of my favorite hot sauces from Amarillo!!!! I was a happy girl!! Unfortunately, I ad to go to work for a few hours. Once I got home we all went shopping, Aaron and Dad were so Excited! We first went to Forever XXI, and us girls found a lot of cute things, then we went to Magnolia's; they had YUMMY COFFEE AND BROWNIES, then we went to Cameron Park. Cameron Park made me a little car sick. It's so windy there, but very beautiful. Then we all headed to Baylor University. Elise showed us where she has classes and then we went to go see the Bears. We thought this was so cool!!

That evening we had dinner and Buzzard Billy's. Mouse joined us for the fun. The food was okay, but Danielle had to have her catfish! Afterwards we went back to Elise and Aaron's and had cookies, and a mini birthday party.

Sunday, we all got dressed up for church, and us girls dressed up as triplets. We all went to church and then breakfast at Cracker Barrel!! So, pretty much Sunday was the best day!! Dressing up, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and French Toast!!

I truly enjoyed this time with my dad. He is usually the first person I call when something cool, sad, exciting, bad happens to me. I know no matter what he can handle it...well most of the time. I do know my Heavenly Father can all the time!! So, I'm a pretty lucky girl!

~D~

2 Rooomies Down!!

My second roommate from college got married this weekend!!! Yay!
Stefani and Adam got married Friday night in Dripping Springs, at the Terrace Club!! Stefani was so BEAUTIFUL!! I couldn't be happier for this couple.

I loved spending time with Stef while we lived together. That girl doesn't have one mean bone in her body!! I loved making tuna with her, watching soaps, laughing at the ridiculous things WE did, crying about school, and her dragging me to the gym!

I especially loved seeing how much she loves Adam. They have he cutest relationship!!!

The ceremony was so sweet and the reception was a blast!!!3 out of the 4 roomies!

SEATTLE!!

photo by Karen Wang

Well, November 2-9, I'll will be going to Seattle, WA with a group of students and team leaders from Elevate. This will be our Fall Outreach trip. I am so EXCITED!!! We will be working with Mosaic Community Church, which is Antioch's church plant.

I have been praying I would be going to Seattle since, the day I got into Elevate. My friend Karen Wang gave me a picture of Seattle for graduation. This picture has been hanging in my room, and I would look at it and pray for her and God's children in Seattle. I had no idea if Seattle was on the list of cities for the outreaches, but I prayed anyways. I kept asking when were we find out and we finally did Friday!!!

Friday, we started with our root group from 8:30-10:00 and then were asked to go back into our room. The students were told by,Mick Murray, we would be sitting in silence for the next two hours and to pray. I'll just say not everyone was too excited about this! But anyways, everyone got quite and started to pray, then five minutes later the James Bond theme music started to play. We were told to get up and go search outside for a packet with our name on it. I found mine across the street at the church. We were told to go back to the basement and wait for everyone to get back. Once, everyone was back in the room we opened our envelopes. We found a piece of a puzzle in it, and had to find our team, by the color of the paper. I had the color yellow. As soon as we saw the puzzle we knew we were going to find out where we would be going. I saw two "T's" and knew we were going to Seattle. This is what the puzzle looked like after we were done:

We received another note and told to head to Mary and Blake's house. We were told all the things we would be doing and just prayed or the city of Seattle, WA!! Many members of our team, including me, saw a fire around Seattle. We know that this is the Holy Spirit surrounding his people with his love, healing, power, and compassion. I also saw raining pouring down on Seattle, which makes total sense and no sense at all, but fire and rain were together in my vision. I just felt like the rain was God's provision for Seattle, for them to have NEW LIFE in Him!! Also, with that vision, Mark, felt as if we are bring God's oil to the people of Seattle with the blood of Jesus. The only time you see water and fire mix together and see fire still standing is with an oil rig in a body of water.

I can't not wait to see what God does on this trip! I'm so EXCITED!!

~D~

VOGUE!

Well, Thursday night, yours truly will be a model for Amelia's Fashion Exchange. Thursday night is the Kick Off Event for "Fall in Love with Amelia's" They needed a petite model, and I'm there girl!

Thursday, October 8th, 6-9, we will be teaching about Fall and Winter Trends, Shopping on a Budget, Dressing for your Body type, Fashion Do's and Don'ts. Coordinating Different Types of patters, colors, and textures, and more!

I'm excited and nervous all at the same time!
Wish me luck!

~D~

I caved in!

I caved in like a concave contact lens!

This past week I bought my first pair of skinny jeans. When skinny jeans first came out I told myself I would never buy a pair, well I've learned, never say never!!



I bought them at Amelia Fashion Exchange for $12.00, HOLLA! It's really hard NOT to buy a pair of jean when all your co workers and sis tell you they look cute!! I'm a girl who loves words of affirmation!

The main reason I bought the jeans was so I could wear them with my new boots. I also found a pair of ROXY boots, at Amelia's, for 13.00!! They look a little like this pair:
I'll need them for my trip to SEATTLE in November! More on that later!!!

~D~

I CAN'T WAIT!!

Tower

Praying for new Strength and Grace this season of life. I absolutely love the song "Tower" by Brad Kilman. I L-O-V-E Kris Allen rendition even more!!




"My Story Simple Told
I waited For the Lord
He Heard My Cry"

Be Blessed
~D~

Milkis

MMMMMM... I am craving a Milkis right now! It's a soft drink from Korea with milk to create a creamy taste! It tastes like the punches you have at birthdays with sherbet in them. It's best served cold from the can or over ice. I need to make to the Korean market soon in Austin, TX!!

Christmas Present ideas.

For those of you who know Chuy, he is a VERY hard dog to shop for.

Should I get him a snuggie?HA!!

~D~

Hook'Em Horns!!!

This is the day The Zambrano Family and Zambrano-Keith Family are mortal enemies. My cousin Aissa and Jason went to Tech and the rest of the family all cheers for Texas.

So sad I have to work, but I will be checking the score on my blackberry on my break..ha!

vs

I actually went to this game two years ago with my friend Jeff. It was so much fun!! I'm trying to get a picture, but I can't upload it right now. Oh well!

Happy Game Day!!!

~D~

Women's Luncheon!

Last Friday we had a Women's Luncheon at Antioch. All the Elevate girls went together and the boys played football!

The luncheon was used as the kick off event for the Anne Graham Lotz Revival, which started Friday night.

The whole sanctuary was transformed. Their were round and rectangle tables, with black table cloths, and white packages with pink ribbons on top of the tables. The same colors were used for the name tags and napkins. VERY GIRLY!

Here are two pictures of the Elevate tables. We had two other tables on the other side.
Here is another picture of Elise and I. I felt like a little girl when I saw my Big Sister at the luncheon.
When we arrived I noticed they didn't have the food out anywhere and I knew we wouldn't be served, so I was wondering where the food was. Well, it was a cute surprise when we discovered they were in the boxes set out on the table!! Too cute. Elise and I both want to still this idea. We had chicken salad, fruit salad, a chocolate chip cookie with chocolate filling, and bread. There was also cake being served at another table. I had coffee and water my meal.

After lunch we had a wonderful worship time. Afterwards, we had Julie Bennett speak, who leads worship/co-pastors at Antioch CC - Norman, OK. She gave a real powerful word and think every woman identified with in someway. Then we had ministry time, which was well.....WOW!!

Yay for being a girl!

~D~