The Diary of an Unemployed Housewife: Lubbock Edition

Ok, where did I leave off?

Oh, yes. Vegas. I made it back from Vegas on Sunday, December 9th, unpacked my suitcase, did laundry, went on 2 solid days of interviews, re-packed, and left again on Wednesday, December 12th to begin my tour de Texas. Are you exhausted reading that? Because it was exhausting living it.

Zeke couldn't come with me quite yet... it's the busiest time of year for him at work so I flew solo.  I landed in Houston at midnight, woke up at 8am, and drove to the promised land known as Lubbock, TX to watch my baby brother graduate from Texas Tech University.

9 hours of pure bliss

I arrived to find Lubbock just how I left it: flat, brown, 70 mph winds, dust storms, and the aroma of cow shit in the air. But hey... beers are $1, shots are $3, there's no humidity, and everything is a 10 minute drive away. Trade off? I think so.

We had a great weekend overall... here are a few highlights:

This was announced the morning we took off.
The "Our coach is hotter than your coach" signs were already in full effect.

Thursday night we ate dinner at Abuelo's...

Whyyyyy can't every restaurant serve avocado enchiladas with delicious cheese sauce?

Then headed on over to Cricket's. I was amazed to see that John Sprott STILL plays on Thursdays!

And he STILL plays the guitar one-handed above his head! 

My dad STILL loves Irish Car Bombs...

And my mom and I don't complain, because we love them, too.

Friday, we hosted a graduation lunch at Gardsky's for Ryan...

I didn't get many pics from lunch, but I did eat a Chicken Fried Steak the size of my head.

 Then headed to the United Spirit Arena for the ceremony at 3:00.

Ryan is 6th from the bottom. Notice anything missing? Who is Ryan Jerde???
{Insert Tech jokes} 

Proud parents {holding back some tears, no doubt}

December 2012 College of Human Science graduates

Ceremony is done! Ryan is in the middle of the pic by the rail.  

Trying to take a pic with a 6'6" kid in 70 mph wind is quite the task.

There's his head! Much better. Congrats again Rybo.

Friday night: Dinner at Jalisco's.
Ryan's first Dos-A-Rita as a college graduate!

Britt and Sarah paid us a visit at dinner! So good to see you ladies!

Did the Broadway Shuffle and started the night at Bar PM.
Our cousin Lauren, another TTU grad, came by to say hello :)

Last drink as a Lubbock resident!

Saturday morning, we reluctantly rolled out of bed, packed up Ryan's entire apartment into 2 cars {gotta love fully furnished college lofts}, and hit the road.

But not before stopping at Wienerschnitzel, of course.

Chili Cheese Dogs: What everyone should avoid before a 9 hour car ride.

We had such a great weekend and are SO proud of you, Ryan!! Can't wait to see which path you choose in the life that awaits you in Houston. 

More updates to come :)