Deep in the Heart of Texas

Hello ya'll! Well, here I am in Texas. I know it's been a while since I've blogged and you might've forgotten that I was going to Texas, but I did. My cousin Ann is getting married on Saturday and it's a big festive occasion. I flew out of NY yesterday afternoon and finally made it to Dallas at almost 11:00pm Rocky Mtn. time. I spent almost three whole hours in O'hare because I had a very nice layover there. I bought a $7 sandwich (which really wasn't worth that... tip#1 for all you travelers out there- bring your own food!) for dinner, wandered around a little bit, sat on my butt for a while, read the Chicago paper, watched people and read two Psalms. Oh, and I chatted on the phone for a few minutes (hopefully with no roaming charge). I could tell when I was sitting in the right gate (waiting to board) because of all the cowboys around. Big, strong, muscular types with cowboy boots and cowboy hats. You know... the typical Texan. OK, not all of them looked like that, but there were quite a few! I ended up sitting next to a highschool girl and her uncle. The girl was from Arlin, NY and she was going to visit her aunt and uncle (who was traveling with her) in Texas. They were quite amusing at times, but I tried going to sleep instead of paying much attention to them. Airplane seats aren't very comfy (... tip #2- bring a pillow or something to lean on and not the strangers shoulder next to you... which, by the way, I did NOT do) so I couldn't really sleep. Maybe for 10 seconds, but the captains voice on the loud speaker woke me up. Not too much fun. I was very glad to finally land in Dallas and also glad to find that my luggage had also made it to Dallas (one of my biggest fears besides crashing). Gramanita and Auntie Lori were waiting patiently for me at gate B29 and waved ferociously when they saw me get off the plane. Gramma, of course, took pictures.
This afternoon Auntie Lori baked cakes (preparation for Gramma decorating) while Ann and I went to the cake store, Kohl's, Target, Sam Moon (a purse, jewelry, scarf store) and her house. We tried on a few things at Kohl's but didn't buy too much. She has a nice roomy house which still smells new. It almost is like stucco style inside with arched doorways and stucco-looking walls. It is a pretty house. We had a good afternoon together.
Well, now I am to be on my way. Jonathan and I are going to walk down the road to Sonic and get some food for dinner, as we are the only ones home right now (Jonathan is my cousin) and we are getting hungry. Auntie Lori and Gramma have gone to visit a friend. So long for now and no pictures yet... don't worry, I'll get out my camera soon.