Christmas on 5th!!

On Thursday of last week we took a lil break from studying, writing, working and packing and enjoyed a night at Baylor. Baylor puts on a big Christmas event every year and it was really fabulous. They had music from well known christian artists- Ben Rector and Jon McLaughlin singing live, a huge real christmas tree, live nativity, carriage rides, pony rides, free cookies and hot chocolate.. and much much more and it was ALL FREE! It was a crisp 34 degrees and we were bundled (well not too bundled since we didnt really bring many warm clothes) but it was really fun and it finally started to feel like christmas!
We are getting very excited to be done soon and back in San Diego. We hope yall are starting to feel the christmas cheer!!

Thanksgiving/Cmas with the families.

This past week we enjoyed traveling back home to San diego. Every year, Sean's family beach camps in San Elijo for the week of thansgiving. This year we got our own site and our own pop up trailer. It was a ton of fun. But amidst the fun with family and friends it was a bit crazy trying to fit 5 photoshoots and a wedding plus all the holiday festivities. On thanksgiving we celebrated Christmas with my family since my sister's family will be travelling to Spain for the holidays to spend time with Oscar's familia. My brother is getting married and therefore spendint this christmas most likely with his fiance's family, therefore we decided since we were all together on thanksgiving, why not exchange gifts then. Thanksgiving morning we opened stockings from our mom and presents from eachother. Sean and I both got great gifts. I got a subscription to RealSimple Magazine. I know this may sound silly, but I started crying when I opened this gift from my sister. I have NEVER had a subscription to a magazine before because I am always moving. Sean and I have never had an address to have it sent to. Well i guess it was just an overwhelming feeling that finally we are getting settled in ONE place and able to start a NORMAL life.
Sean received 2 hats that were custom made for Tiger woods. He was beyond excited. My new sister in law -to be, works for Tiger and therefore gets the hookups, and sean thoroughly enjoys any hook ups passed on to him! heehee!
We enjoyed a wonderful morning with lots of delicious food and fellowship with my family and grandparents. In the afternoon we headed back to camp to enjoy another delicious meal. It was all really fun and made you realize how lucky we are to have sunch wonderful friends and family. I am forever thankful!

My mom and lil niece Bella-boo


Future Venus Williams.


Lil diego playing with his trash truck.


Chris and Marci with Diego checkin out his new gift.


Say Cheese!


Sweet memories of grammy buying Bella her twinkle toe tennis shoes!
(It was a very special gift after the lil girls at school hurt bella's feelings for not having these certain shoes.)


Sisters.


Sister bought me Real Simple.. and was a bit emotional about it.. love this pic.


Me and Grandpa Bunny.


C+M=Young Love/ Grandma+Grandma= 65 years of love.


High five big boy!


Diego loves his uncle sean, mustache and all.


me and brother.


me and new sister.


me and mustache man= "unconditional" love


My mom and I decorated the table for thanksgiving dinner.


Hostess with the mostest


So beautiful.


Turkey time.

Brianne's 26th Bday

A few weeks ago we celebrated my 26th bday. Sean had hidden 26 gifts around the house with clues to find each of them. It was so fun. As soon as I woke up, I ran through the house finding all sorts of treasures. He is so creative and thoughtful. He even made me my favorite gluten free pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. He thought of everything I loved. It was so much fun. Then in the afternoon he scheduled me a wonderful hour massage. Later that night, we were going to go to a fancy dinner, but instead I decided I rather not spend the money and go to Texas Roadhouse- where I knew I loved the food! It was so fun to just spend the day enjoying each other and the things I loved. Here are a few pictures of all my presents, cake and us at dinner!

October 31st- SEAN's 27th BDAY!

I was out of town fr: Thurs-Sat morning, so Sean had to wake up on his birthday without me. Before I left for Boston I decided to hide 27 red baloon shaped clues around the house leading to little gifts. Clue #24 lead him to his BIG gift, but i told him he had to pack up his stuff, and bring the gift with him un-opened. He loaded up his stuff and came to Austin to pick me up at the airport. I then handed him #25 that told him we were going to spend the afternoon horse bike riding. Sean LOVES horses, he dreams of owning one one day, I on the other hand am a bit scared of them. To start the day off, the biggest horse at the barn bit my arm. I went to scratch his nose and he decided to nibble at the back of my arm.. it hurt sooo bad!(picture below) hahah.. anyway, after our beautiful ride, we had a picnic on the grounds. The weather was perfect. Such a FUN day. After horse back riding we headed into town. We ended up in a new upscale shopping area in Austin called the Domain. We shopped around for a bit when I gave him number 26 which told him it was time to change into our nice clothes and head to Flemings Steak house for dinner. It is a tradition that we go to nice steak houses for Sean's Bday. We have done Mortons, Ruth's Chris and now Flemings.
Well we enjoyed a fantastic meal and after dinner but before dessert I gave him his last clue #27 to finally open his big present! He was so surprised! I got him the new 5D Mark II Canon Camera. He really wanted it/ needs it to launch our photography biz. I have never seen him soo happy! It was soo cool. I love giving gifts. Its the best!
Well it was a very amazing day and we were both all giggles and smiles! I love Sean so much and am crazy in love with him.
Make the day of someone you love today! It will make you feel so warm and bubbly inside, I promise.



Do I look a lil timid..


well i should have been.. OUCH.. he just bit my arm!


My horse's name was heartbreaker


She is sweet.. i think we are going to have a good ride.


Doin good!


Phew.. we made it.. seriously thought I was going to die a couple times.. when we had to trot at a high speed to get up the hills and then when sean's horse Charlie brown got to close to mine and he bucked at him and i wip lashed forward.. haha.. but we made it and it was fun!


Kiss.


Picnic time.





Happy Bday Sunny!


So this was funny too, sean put his arm up on the rail of the fence and it was electric and he got shocked.. hence his forced angry smile! He was shouting seconds before.


Time for dinner and presents!


At Flemings Steakhouse


My delicious savory but sweet slow cooked pork with sweet potato.


SOooo Happy.


The best cheesecake I have ever tasted.





Modeling after dinner.

Boston

This past Thursday I flew out to Boston for the Pediatric IBD Foundation.I arrived in the afternoon on Thursday and got to walk around for a couple hours. Boston is BEAUTIFUL and super fun. I only got to see a small part, but i am in LOVE and really want to go back to vacation. I took a few pictures of the gorgeous fall colors, but many of the trees were already losing their leaves. (PS. I am no Sean Walker Photography. But I am learning. Sorry for the blurry ones of me.)
The board meetings went well. I still feel a bit intimidated, but by the end i felt pretty confident. It was really fun to see my old pediatric gastroenterologist. I got to hang out with him a lot. He is such a good dr and a great friend. As I sat and listened to the scientific board I was thoroughly inspired. They really believe they are months to a year away of finding the cause therefore a CURE!!! There is nothing more exciting than hearing those words, that a disease I have had to deal with for over 20 years is just blinks away from being CURED!!
Please continue to pray for my health.. it has been a rocky road the last month. Please also pray for all these extremely intelligent doctors and researchers that they will have the funds to continue on this journey!
Enjoy the beauty of Boston and the beauty of Healing!












Layin in the leaves
( i know i am a huge dork but didnt have sean to take pictures)


My awesome room- wish sean was with me!


The view from my balcony ( i know its super blurry but really pretty)

Pumpkin Carving at the Walters

Sean and I have been attending UBC (University Baptist Church) this semester at Baylor. It is a great lil church. The first Sunday they had sign ups for "mi casa" groups. Which were small groups that met throughout the week at someone's home. We got placed in the Walter's home. It has been really fun getting to know them and other Baylor students. This past Monday night we all sat around the table and shared our highs and lows from the week while we carved pumpkins. We were pretty impressed by the our lil haunted cottage punkin!
Happy Halloween!!

Carvin away.


I love carving pumpkins.


Our cute friends Amy and Wes ( the other married couple in the group).


All of our creative punkins.


our cute lil haunted cottage.