NYC Travels

Paul and I have been pretty busy lately! I've been traveling a lot for work, (below are pictures from my recent NYC trip). Also, Paul went to Indy to visit Ed, Dewey and a few other law buddies last weekend. He had a blast catching up with everyone and sharing stories from their bar exams and job searches. They'll receive their scores early November and are all anxiously waiting!

We also had our first Dallas visitor a few weeks ago! John Leahey came to Dallas and stayed with us for a night. We showed him around the city and went out for excellent Tex Mex at Cantina Laredo. John was also able to meet our new love -- Milo!

Since I'll be in Las Vegas next week we're planning on celebrating Paul's birthday this weekend. I hope Paul likes the gifts from Milo and I!

We stayerd right on fifth avenue!

In an attempt to find a hot dog stand at midnight my co-worker (Colt) and I eventually found this place in Time Square -- only 3 blocks from our hotel! (Yes, we totally look like tourists!)

View of Time Square at night.

Colt and I were in New York for the Nickelodeon Parnters Update Meeting. Our meetings were at Chelsea Pier 66 and cocktail hour took place at the light house. It was a beautiful location and an excellent photo opportunity!Here is the view from Chelsea Piers!

Our last night we went for some NYC Pizza at Time Square -- Here's me being a tourist!

Milo Ten Weeks Old!

Milo loves to play on the couch and watch TV with us in the evenings....

Eventually, he'll settle into a "crack" in the couch and fall asleep. Or sometimes he'll relax on his back like he is doing above. Paul thinks thats hilarious!

While Julie was in Reno and Paul was visiting Ed & Duey in Indy Milo stayed with Rob & Marley. Its so nice of Marley to share his bone with Milo! They play so well together!

RENO

The lovely Nouveau Eyewear booth at the Costco Regional Meeting vendor fair!

The view from our hotel, Silver Legacy!

This week I went on my first business trip with Nouveau. We headed to the beautiful lanscape of Reno, Nevada to present new 2008 designs to Costco at their regional meeting. It also was Harley Davidsons convention week at Reno so their were people from all walks of life around the casino!

Mel's Bachelorette Party -- Chicago

Hot 80's Chicks! Gotta love the crimped hair and poofy sleeves!



















Melissa VanDonselaar -- the bride to be!


















Best Buds!



Bacheloretty Party goes 80's!


This past weekend we celebrated Melissa's last night out before she walks down the aisle October 20th!
The soon-to-be Mrs. Wilcox was given a proper farewell from singlehood with an 80's celebration. We went downtown Chicago to a bar called, "Awesome 80's Prom" where it's PROM 1989 every Saturday night! We rocked out the evening singing and dancing to Pat Benetar, TIFFANY, and White Snake. And lets not forget the live performance of Michael Jackson!

Proud Parents!

It's official -- we got a puppy!

He is an 8-week old Maltese named Milo. We are having a lot of fun playing with the little guy but not too much fun trying to potty train! He's still learning where he needs to "go" in our apartment. Paul has pretty much got it down how he "squats" so we can get him to his puppy pad in time!

Milo is only 3 pounds right now but he loves to play like he's 80 pounds! We got him on Saturday and have loved every minute since. We bought him from a breeder without any puppy gear so we had to run to Wal-Mart on the way home to get Milo some supplies. Now Milo has everything he needs -- including a loving home!

Sailing Club | First Friday Party!

This past weekend Paul took me and Derrick to the Corinthian Sailing Club at White Rock Lake. He introduced us to the friends he's been sailing with as we enjoyed Texas BBQ! The club has a "First Friday" party every month for all its members. Paul already wants to join! The weather was absolutely beautiful, (as you can probably see from the pictures) and we had a great time at the lake.

Small World

Here's me and Maria, a Michigander as well. We met at a Pool Party in June and realized that we both went to Cran-Hill Ranch together with Martha (Bouwens) DeWitt when we were all in Middle School!

Martha's grandma and Maria's grandparents had cottages next door to each other. So, one year we all went to camp together. Then years later Maria and I found each other here in Dallas! Crazy!

Football Season Begins - A Holiday in Texas!

On Thursday, September 6 we took part in a BIG Texas holiday - The first football game(s) of the season! Everyone in Dallas was out watching football and celebrating. So, after a girls night at Mercy Wine Bar Lauren (in pic above) and I went to join the crowds at ZEN Bar in Addison Circle. We met up with Paul and his law buddy, Derrick and several Addison friends to watch the game.

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend started with Sushi for dinner, drinks at Legacy Park, and Karaoke! Obviously, Paul and I didn't sing, (thank God!) but we had fun listening to our friends!





On Saturday we went to our first MLS game with Paul's buddy, Derrick. We watched FC Dallas lose to DC United. And, last weekend we went to a Rangers game where they lost to the Mariners...I think Paul was the only one in the stadium cheering for Seattle! He's loving all the sporting events and can't wait for the Mavericks to start!





On Sunday we went out for drinks in "Uptown" with some friends from M2W, Inc., (Lauren, Julee, & Randy) and some of their friends. We went to a place called "the regal beagle" -- yes, that is really the name and ended the night at "Stan's"





The weekend was beautiful and I think we both got too much sun -- but thats Dallas!

Official Texans!

After a long process...Paul and I are official Texans! Here's me with my new Texas plate :-)

Newlyweds Back in Texas!

Paul and I are enjoying Dallas ... and the nightlife!!! Here we are with a couple friends, (Mark & Rob) at Pete's Piano Bar in Addison, Texas. As you can imagine, Paul loves this place!


We've also been out in Legacy Park, Addison Cirlcle and a few places in Uptown Dallas. We're having a blast going out with Paul's law buddies (from the BAR exam), friends from Addison Circle and Julie's friends from work, (M2W, inc. & Nouveau).


Also, Paul has begun sailing at White Rock Lake and is really enjoying it! We're planning on going to the yacht club this weekend for a BBQ. So, we're keeping busy!