One year later....

Exactly one year ago yesterday (Sept. 7th), we started this chapter and arrived in Houston. Can you believe it? Time flies! But, it's been a fun, exciting year for the Clayton's. New city, new jobs, new friends, new lives. We're focused on healthy living and a happy marriage. We have a long list of...

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Summer Family Time

Last month, we were fortunate enough to take time off from work and enjoy some family time in Texas. Considering the weather here in August, outside activities were somewhat limited, unless of course, there was water included! A few highlights in Houston included the world's best fajitas at Lupe Tortilla,...

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Summertime Catch Up

So, another four months has passed by without a blog post.... Eeek, sorry! I guess since our "summer" weather started around that time, we've been doing more lounging at the pool than site seeing. However, we have made it to a few fun spots over the past few months that I'll share.  Back in March,...

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Anniversaries

Well, I've totally failed so far when it comes to blogging. I blame going back to work full-time. :)  When I sat down to think about a blog topic, I couldn't help but look at the calendar and realize we have a few anniversaries coming up. First of all, this week marks two months at my new job....

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Book Review: Home Front by Kristin Hannah

Another goal I have for 2013 is to rediscover my passion for reading, something I used to love growing up. But with the busy schedules through college, then after college with work and wedding planning, I never had the time. Nothing is more relaxing to me then curling up and getting lost in a good story. My...

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Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013

First of all, let me apologize for my lack of blogging in the past couple of months. This happens to be one of my resolutions, so hopefully I'll get better in 2013.  Since it is New Year's Eve, I thought this would be a perfect time to reflect on what an amazing year 2012 was for the Clayton's. 2012...

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Dinner And a Movie

How many dinner and a movie dates have you been on? Probably dozens. Waiting 30 minutes to an hour for a table because you forgot to make reservations, then an hour for dinner, then two hours at the movies, then it's so late that you end up going straight home. Well, Ryan planned date night last...

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