Where the Hopkins Family Shares Stuff
This past Sunday was family dinner day. My whole family enjoyed lunch at my parent’s house and plenty of play time. Uncle Matt enjoyed playing with all 3 babies at once. The kids are growing so fast and always have new things to share with us. But most of all they all really really really love their Uncle Matt and Uncle Matt really really REALLY loves them!
Matt and I had a solid gold Saturday night this past week. His mom was honored with the Family Time Women of Achievement award and we were blessed with the opportunity to attend the Gala to celebrate. The Gala honored the 12 women who were awarded the Women of Achievement award and also served as a fundraiser for The Door, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. We had a terrific dinner, enjoyed wonderful conversation and had the opportunity to catch up with some old friends. We are so proud of Carla and her accomplishments.
Watch out Bobby Flay, I’m lookin’ for a Throwdown! Believe it or not, I’m working on becoming an even more independent woman! I had the urge to make a terrific grilled veggie & chicken pasta while Matt was out of town but didn’t have a clue how to use the grill, much less turn it on! So, I decided to step out and learn something new. I started my Sunday night adventure with a call to my dad (Matt wasn’t available for consult) to learn how to turn the grill on – kinda important! After getting a briefing on the ins and outs of grilling I was off to create my masterpiece. I’m pleased to say that the chicken came out perfectly cooked and juicy, the veggies were excellent and I only singed the hair off the back of my hands…who needs that anyways? I’m happy to say that I can now add grilling to my methods of cooking.
So, I started taking down our Christmas tree, late I know and I got distracted working on something else in the living room. The next thing I know I hear a scratching noise coming from the dining room, I’m thinking what in the world…. Well, Gig em had decided that today she would cross off one of the things she wants to do before she dies, climb the Christmas tree! That little cat has climbed inside the tree up to the top and was quickly working on climbing down as I came across the room. I’m thankful the tree didn’t have any decorations left on it for that sneaky cat!
I decided to spend the first week of 2008 with Matt in Ft. Worth while he worked in the new year! We drove up north on Sunday afternoon after a stop by Granny & Pops for an amazing lunch and some football watching. We had the opportunity to spend the week with my friend Courtney at her house and also were able to spend New Year’s eve with her and her finance Craig. We had a great time getting to know their friends and ring in the new year.
On New Years Day I drove over to Dallas and got to spend time with my college roommate Roxane. We had a wonderful first day of the year! We enjoyed a champagne brunch, shopping, coffee and movie watching! It was a terrific way to catch up and spend a relaxing first day of the year.
Matt and I enjoyed our time in Ft. Worth and getting to spend the week together. I won’t be able to go to work with him again any time soon but it was nice to see where he is working and meet the people he works with.
Here’s to a great New Year!!!