Two weekends ago we had our second annual Ruffin Reunion!! We went to the Lazy Hills Retreat and it was a blast (minus the hot weather and having to crutch everywhere I went). My cousin Gregg just got a job as the head basketball coach at Abilene Wylie, we all wore purple to show our support!!
My awesome cousin Adrienne gave me and Kannon a ride down to the pool (crutchin is hard work)
There was a little something for everyone to do, like swimming, fishing, biking, zip-lining, paddle boating, hiking and putt-putt.
We swam most of the time, the water felt great during the long hot days!
We had lots of fun on the zip-line!!
They even had a rope swing and a trampoline out on the lake (both were very hysterical from my point of view) and paddleboats and kayaks.
You can't have a get-away without yummy S'mores!!!
I tried to bum a ride when ever possible...
And how sweet are these little ones!!
I love when we get to spend time together away from it all.
Life lately has been beyond crazy. I have been super busy these past few weeks. I have been gone every weekend but one (and that one landed me on crutches) and work has been going 90 mph. It's all been fun and I wouldn't have missed any of it, but I'm a little excited to just be still for a day or two!!
Let me take you back to Father's Day weekend! I know everyone says this about their Dad, but it's true about mine...I have the best Dad ever! He is the most amazing leader for our family and has the biggest heart when comes to us. He would give and do anything anyone needs! He is the kind of man who will not only be on board, but actually suggest that his in-laws move in with him!! I promise I'm not biased...I'm just Daddy's little girl :)
Andrew and Jessica made it to lunch Sunday! They even brought the horses and puppies!
The next weekend, I got to actually stay in Waco for the weekend. My friends Chelsea and Amber and myself planned a day out at BSR Cable Park for some wakeboarding! This is my new found love!!
I did however, take an ugly fall when attempting to make my first turn. Over compensated on the rope and my foot was pulled out of my boot and landed me on some crutches :( But don't worry, before I realized just how bad it was I got back on my board and made that turn multiple times before deciding I should probably get off my foot.
When I got home, I called my good friend Dana, who happens to be an EMT and she said I should probably get it looked at. Fortunately, the X-rays didn't show a break, just an ugly sprain with a knot that stuck out farther than my ankle bone...ew (not exactly the phone call you want to make to you Mom who is busy getting ready for your brother's wedding in 2 weeks...oops)
Life lately is flying by so fast....But I'm enjoying every minute of it!!
This was a busy weekend for me to say the least, but I had a blast catching up with so many wonderful people!!
Friday after work, I booked it over to Austin to surprise one of my oldest and dearest friends, Ashley, on her 25th birthday. Ainsley put together one of the greatest surprise parties I've been to, Ashley really had no idea!!
I was so excited to see Tana, Randy and Michelle again (it has been far far too long) and I finally got to meet Ainsley, her fiance Ty, and Jared!
We danced the night away and caught up on old times!
So happy that through all these years I still have these wonderful ladies as friends!! Happy Birthday Ashley!!!!
I woke up bright and early on Saturday to travel westward for two wedding showers for my brother and Jessica! The first shower I got to catch up with some family and family friends and checked out the loot of goodies Jessica got to open!!
The second shower was put together by a few of the Coaches and Coaches wives from back in the day. Let me tell you, this group is always a riot. I loved listening to stories from all the trips to games and on some of the stories I'm not sure how we actually made it to the games!! You won't find another group like this in a million years! Each one of these people have impacted mine and so many other Sweetwater lives in the best ways!!
Sunday, I made the trek back to Waco and lets just say when I went to bed I slept like a baby!! Truly a great weekend with the greatest people!!
I obviously don't brag about how amazing my family is enough...but really they are! I'm so beyond blessed to have such a wonderful family. I love that we are so close knit, it's nice always knowing that they are there when I need them!!
Today, in particular, I'm super proud of my three younger cousins, Austin (Munchkin), Alli, and Tyler, if for no other reason, than that they are truly amazing people!!
When Austin was first born I started calling him Munchkin...I honestly couldn't tell you why (maybe because I'm small and he was smaller than me..who knows)! But now, as he ends his Junior year of high school he is definitely not a "munchkin". I know everyone says it all the time, but I truly am so, so, very proud of the young man he has become! He is a good big brother for Tyler to look up to and one that will always be there to protect his little sister (even if he picks on her ALL the time, he is the only one allowed to do that)!! Here he is at prom with his girlfriend Holly....How handsome is he!!!
Allison is ending in her first year in middle school...to me that just seems unreal! There are so many qualities that I admire in her. She has a beautiful soul that shines from the inside out. She is so creative and has such a wild imagination that only fuels her creativity! I'm constantly amazed at what all she can do. She is also blessed with great musical talent, here she is at her latest piano concert!
Tyler, there aren't enough words to describe the ole T-Bone. The once self-proclaimed "Burper King" has become one of the sweetest, most genuine people you will ever meet! He has a crazy, fun side and can always bring out the 'kid' in anyone. When we get together for family functions the phrase "Gotta love that T-Bone" is said constantly, because he honestly has the funniest things to say about anything and everything. He is also one of the most athletic ones of our family, I am in awe of his skills on the basketball court and especially on the baseball field!
Now that I live in Waco, I'm further away from them and I miss getting to attend all of their activities. But if you couldn't tell, I'm just so proud of the awesome people they are becoming! Love you all so much!!
Told you I don't brag on my family enough...... :)
My awesome cousin Adrienne gave me and Kannon a ride down to the pool (crutchin is hard work)
