TAVNE Continues

This has been my world for the last few days, speakers and vendors. Everything you would want to know about the teaching of the LVN program. Picked up a few new things to try in the classroom. So, good to hear that everyone here is having the same concerns.

The Omni Hotel has been very good to us. Lots, and I mean lots of good food and snacks.We even had a wine and cheese party.  Hotel staff are some of the best I have ever met.

Mary Jane, Della and Rilda from our campus in Vernon and Seymour. Love being with these ladies, I don't get to see them often.

Here we are at the County Line restaurant, watching the sun set over Austin area. Best Bar-B-Q I have had in a long time. Ever in Austin, Texas stop at this restaurant. You won't leave hungry!

Having a good time in Austin, Texas.

TAVNE Convention

Welcome to Austin,Tx. The trip down was very uneventful and fast. We left earlier and got down here before dark. A lot better.

Kathy, Pam, Mike and Cassie

We were tired, but had time for a little lemonade in the lobby before going to our rooms. I am sharing with Kathy, we have a balcony with a great view of the freeway. lol

A view of the lobby, will blog later with pictures of the convention room. Gotta go

Pony Ride or Not

This last Sunday Tom and I attended the Country Chapel Fall Roundup. We had a great time. Nothing better than being with your kids and grandchildren.

Caleb was having a great time riding the ponies.

Mama tried but,

 Miss Chloe, was not impressed. Petting yes. Riding no. Maybe next time... or not. Grannie is not a cowgirl either. ;)

Vernon College Sports Day

Last week, I travelled to Vernon, Texas to attend the college's sports day on the main campus. This has become the month of road trips.

The Smurf's, name they chose for volleyball because of the blue scrubs they wear during clinical at the hospital. They played very hard, but lost. :(

They all seemed to be having a good time. A relaxing day for them. No Classes. Of course they are happy.

More of our students, we have 36 seniors that graduate in December. And 55 in the class following them. Doing my share in putting a dent in the nurse shortage. About half of the class moves to the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. 

Welcome to My World

of future Nurses!!!



Koffee Kup

 Daniel and Ashley recommended us to stop at the Koffee Kup for a slice of pie and coffee on our way home from San Antonio. It is located in Hico,Texas.  

Apple Pie, the all American favorite. You can't tell by the picture, but this is huge,about a fourth of a 8 inch pie.

This pie lives up to its name, Doctor's Office, On a Graham Cracker Crust filled with a Rich Cream Cheese and Vanilla Custard filling. Topped  with coconut and pecans. It was my choice!!!

 

Cathy with her Key Lime Pie. Was advertised as "You'll Think you're in Key West Florida."

Debra enjoying her Apple Pie, and not caring it was not Gluten Free.

"No, we can't move to Hico..."

Hill Country Wedding

Michael and Sarah got married at her cousin's home in the Hill Country outside of San Antonio. Beautiful area to have a wedding. Lots of cedar trees and deer everywhere.

Yummy Wedding Cake is right up there with my other favorite cake, Birthday Cake.

Groom's Cake, was Tom's favorite. German Chocolate. As you can tell, the groom is a Dallas Cowboy fan. But,hey it is Texas what would you expect.



This is a picture of my sister Jane and her husband Wade, parents of the groom. I will let my sister blog the wedding photos, but wanted to share a few with you.

Congratulations

Michael and Sarah

San Antonio Weekend

Last weekend we took a road trip to San Antonio to attend our nephew Michael's wedding.

Tom trying to drive with three women in the car.

Sister Debra

Sister Cathy

I had forgotten what a beautiful trip it is...

We didn't get into SA in time to look for a place to eat so we ate at the KFC and Taco Bell combo.

The next morning we toured Lackland AFB, where we spent six years of our lives in the military. This is the dorm Tom worked at as a TI.

Tom enjoyed watching the airmen being marched by their TI's. Brought back some good memories of his Lackland AFB days.

This is a picture of Lackland High School, where Daniel graduated. Wish I could have gotten a better picture but they have really enlarged the campus. It is twice the size it use to be.

This is a picture of a skeleton bride, standing in the lounge of the Casa Real where we had lunch. We were all looking forward to some real SA Mexican food. The skeleton in the front should have told us something.

Best thing in the cafe was getting this picture of my sister with the last person to eat there, he had turned to wood. Ha! Ha! So it was back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding. More later....