The LaPrade Lifestyle

Ross climbing one of the indoor rock walls

Ross and I had a few days off this week so we did some fun activities together! We went and saw Transformers 2...which by the way is a 2 1/2 hr movie..lots of action and thrills! Ross was really excited about seeing it and thrilled that we saw it so soon! The next day we went rock climbing in frisco. We had been before but it was a long time ago...ross really likes rock climbing and even has his own gear...me on the other hand I was a little nervous at first but got
the hang of it after a few tries! After rock climbing we found this cute
little frozen crustard place in frisco where we got a yummy snack!
We both had a blast on the dates that we went on! It's fun to
get out and about but stay indoors in this crazy heat!

Frisco Canyons where we rock climbed

Ross excited about seeing Transformers 2!

So a few weekends ago I went to Louisiana to visit my grandparents..aka memaws and papaws!

I went to see memaw and papaw Hogan and Papaw took me fishing on Saturday! It was so nice outside! A calm lake and a fishing pole! We had a care package packed by memaw that included cookies, diet coke, and coke which papaw enjoys! We may not have caught that many fish but we had such a good time!

Memaw and I enjoying being outside...we checked on all of her gorgeous flowers and the garden that Papaw is always working on (yummy tomatoes and squash!)
home grown veggies are the best!

Papaw and I on the lake..safety first! I got a good suntan too!

At Memaw Hogan's house she created a wedding table! It was so adorable I had to get a picture of it! She had on the table bubbles from the reception, the invitation, the save the date, shower invites, the program, a candy dish holder from the candy bar, reception napkins, pearls, and pictures! It was so special and I loved it!
As soon as you walk in it's in the middle of the living room!

I took Memaw and Papaw Creel out to eat at Cypress Inn! It was great seafood and fun conversation! It was so much fun seeing everyone and they missed Ross not being there...maybe next time I will take him to Louisiana for fishing and good seafood!

Dancing with me at the wedding!
This was a very special day for me and dancing with
you meant the world to me!

Enjoying a summer vacation at South Padre.
We always had great laughs on our summer vacations due to
flip flop issues...summer tans/burns...fishing...movies...and dairy queen!

The Family that loves you so very much!

Happy Father's Day Dad! I love you and feel so blessed
to get to call you Dad!
(p.s. I am coming over to watch U.F.O tv soon!!)

Just a sneak pic of some of the wedding pics Melanie has posted on facebook!
You can view the slideshow at

http://www.melaniejohnsonphotography.com/LaPrade/ anytime you wish! Enjoy!

The happy couple! Logan and Lorin at Cyclone Anayas in Addison for a celebration lunch with the family! Lorin was smiling from ear to ear with excitement and happiness for this special engagement! We are so happy for them!! Logan asked Lorin early in the morning to spend the rest of his life with him and even though she may not be a cheerful morning person she said YES!

Logan's sister Leah , Lorin (the Bride to be!) and me at lunch!
Lorin was showing off her ring all day! It is gorgeous!!

Bling Bling she's got the ring!! Look how excited she is!! Now she gets to plan an amazing wedding!! I know with Lorin's taste it will be one beautiful wedding too!!

Lorin and Ross! Ross met up with the family after work! He's my honey! ;)

Lorin and I...sister-in-laws!! She will make a gorgeous bride!

Lorin opening presents...cards, funny pictures, and a fun note pad!

Lowry (as he is known around the LaPrade house) and Lorin!
(The future Mr. and Mrs. Logan Lowry!) Don't they make a cute couple!?

Congratulations guys!! We are so excited for you and happy we got to celebrate with you guys!

This weekend was my birthday weekend and Ross and I both had off so we celebrated all weekend long!! On Friday we went to the LaPrade house (aka Ron and Nora's) for dinner at Olive Garden with Logan and Lorin! We also celebrated Logan's birthday too!! Then we played a mean game of liver pool rummy the entire group! On Saturday Ross and I cleaned our lovely apt and made a trip to stonebriar mall to shop at pottery barn and see X:Men Wolverine! Then later that evening we met up with friends at Mi Cocina in Allen! We had a blast and enjoyed the good food! After dinner a few friends came over to play scene it and sequence....ross and I won sequence and it was our first time playing!! Sunday was gorgeous with sunshine!! We met my dad and brother at On the Border for lunch and had a wonderful time with them acting goofy!! It was a wonderful birthday weekend and I am so happy for the friends and family I got to share it with! (p.s. I love all the cards and phone calls from loved ones too!! )

Dad, Me, and Tyler! I look like the little sister here....
and I guess I forgot to wear blue!

Ross and I at Mi Cocina

The Birthday Flan....someone told the waiter it was my birthday and they all sang to me

and served me dessert! I was surprised too!!

All the boys! Richard, Joe, Jason, and Ross

The ladies! Me, Alina, Cathy, and Brittany! Hotties!!

Lorin loved the shot glasses we got them on our honeymoon!!

Lorin and Logan...they match in their pink!! super cute!

Birthday Cookie Cake is the best ever!! It was so yummy!!

Ross and I at the LaPrade house

Lorin and I! We are sister-in-laws now! ;)

Last Saturday Ross was being a good husband and taking out the trash and recycle before he headed off to work. Well we had a few large boxes to go to the recycle bin and Ross ended up falling down the first flight of stairs at our apartment. We live on the third floor! I had no clue what was going on until he came back from work around 10 that day and showed me the swollen ankle. It didn't look bad to me...no blood and no bones sticking out so I figured he would be fine....well little did I know he was in pain and hobbled around the apartment the rest of the day. I did suggest though that he call Lorin since she is a nurse..I am working on being sympathetic but if there is no blood and bones are still in tact I think he will be just fine in a few days! He did end up going to the doctor for an x-ray and medical advice. It's Tuesday and the swelling has gone down...he still hobbles around and wears the wrap but he will be fine soon enough!

Here is a pic of his ankle.