#24 without the asterisk

I went to Aparna and Manas's wedding in San Jose, California.  During Sangeet, I got my first henna tattoo!

 Thank you Aparna!

Amazing and beautiful experience!

#4

My husband took me to Blackhawk Shooting Range so we could get our CHL/LTC!
We were the only noobs there.  I had never even held a gun before.
The written exam was a breeze, but I barely passed the shooting part.
I managed to keep up without totally embarrassing myself, so I call that a win.
Eric was a natural, and the guy was surprised he did so well.
I don't have any pictures because I didn't want to be weird.  I think I was waiting until we got our licenses in the mail to post this.  Unfortunately, we never submitted the paperwork to get them.  We are so lazy.

#31

For my birthday, my best friends took me on a horseback riding trail!  Had lots of fun pretending to be "Riders of the Riddermark" (I wore my LOTR shirt for the occasion).  Also, I think I galloped for a second.

Giddy-up!

We are ready to go! Photo courtesy of B.H.

Sniffing butts.  Photo courtesy of B.H.

#37

I went to my best friend's mom's funeral today.  She was also my middle school teacher and like a second mom to me.  It had been many years since I had come back to the church where I spent my youth.  I wish it had been under different circumstances, but she will always be in my heart.

A beautiful and wonderful woman. I miss her.

#48

Today, Eric and I went to Fredericksburg, TX for Oktoberfest!

The weather was perfect to meet up with our old friend Felix, and was able to meet his mom and new gf.  The food and beer were amazing (I opted for the Hefeweizens, of course).  I even tried the "Jr Striker" to see if I could hit the bell with the mallet, but only managed up to "big boy."  The next time I come, I'll have to wear some lederhosen and bring the rest of the family!

16 years and counting! 

The "German taco" = sausage and sauerkraut in a big bun = YUMMY

Eric showing off his agility

This turkey leg was AMAZING

PROST!

#13

I finished my last swimming lesson today.  8 total one-hour lessons in a swim class specifically for "Adults."  There were 3 of us in the class, and our teachers were a couple of awesome teenagers. I bought a pair of goggles, a swim cap, and a one-piece bathing suit, so I look like a pro already (Eric's dad has already made fun of me in my get-up, so I'll have to remember to take a selfie next time to post).  Definitely need a LOT more practice, but I learned the basics of freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke.  But most importantly, I am more comfortable in the water.  :)

#46

Last month, I had my hair professionally dyed with red highlights by the awesome Anna Gonzalez at Treusdell, holla!  

Hair never looks as good as the day you get it done