http://www.betteandmatt.com We're getting married in December! Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:36:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [flickr]photo:2681914970[/flickr] Inks Lake or Bust Bette and I went on a mini-vacation last week in the Texas Hill Country. The main attraction was Inks Lake. The weather was perfect and the water was relaxing. Next time we'll have to bring some friends and have a big barbecue on ... http://www.betteandmatt.com/2008/07/photos-from-inks-lake-trip/ [flickr]photo:2487594849[/flickr] Nerd Prom! Last weekend, Bette and I drove up to Austin, Texas to attend the Dudley and Bob Flashback Prom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Town Lake. This year's theme was "Revenge of the Nerds," so we totally got all decked out for the event. The prom ... http://www.betteandmatt.com/2008/05/flashback-prom-photos/ [flickr]photo:2400522138[/flickr] Reckless Kelly Bette, Monty, I all went to John T. Floore's Country Store in Helotes on Saturday to see one of our favorite bands, Reckless Kelly. Those guys always put on a great show and sure can draw a big crowd. It was a blast! Reckless Kelly at Floore's [flickr]set:72157604452678585[/flickr] http://www.betteandmatt.com/2008/04/reckless-kelly-photos/ [flickr]photo:2294552859[/flickr] Mmmm...Steak. For my birthday, Bette invited a bunch of my friends and family to go out and eat at one of my favorite restaurants, Shorty's Place, in Falls City, Texas. I had a 30oz sirloin, and it was delicious. Afterward, we met up with some other friends in ... http://www.betteandmatt.com/2008/02/matts-birthday-photos/ [flickr]photo:2238601496[/flickr] Cheese and Irma This weekend, Bette and I went to a wedding in Eagle Pass, Texas. Her friend from college, Cheese, and his girlfriend, Irma, were getting married. We both had a great time and we took a bunch of photos. Irma and Cheese's Wedding [flickr]set:72157603845544543[/flickr] Bette and Matt's Emotional Display [flickr]set:72157603845558731[/flickr] Eagle ... http://www.betteandmatt.com/2008/02/irma-cheese-wedding-photos/ [flickr]photo:2216448200[/flickr] So very, very cold! Bette and I went to Colorado to visit my brother, Michael, his wife, Kyla, and their daughter, Sydney. We all had a wonderful time hanging out and playing in the snow, and cannot wait to go back. Here are some photos from the trip. Return ... http://www.betteandmatt.com/2008/01/colorado-vacation-photos/ [flickr]photo:2211107243[/flickr]Mind Frame Bette and I went to see Mind Frame at Sam's Burger Joint on Friday. Some of our friends were also there, and we took some photos. Mind Frame at Sam's [flickr]set:72157603772029830[/flickr] http://www.betteandmatt.com/2007/12/sams-burger-joint-photos/ [flickr]photo:2245463098[/flickr] Bette's Engagement Ring Bette and I are engaged! I proposed to her earlier tonight and she said "Yes!." We're both really excited! We're looking to have a wedding about a year from now in December. Anyway, back to calling our friends and family and letting them know the news! http://www.betteandmatt.com/2007/12/big-annoucement/ [flickr]photo:2210182612[/flickr] Erika with Olivia and Bette Bette's friend Erika graduated from Texas State University on Friday, and we both went to the ceremony and Erika's after-party. It was a lot of fun! There was good food and even a karaoke machine. On a related note, it seems that ... http://www.betteandmatt.com/2007/12/erikas-graduation-photo/ [flickr]photo:2203246926[/flickr] Monty and Micky Bette and I went with my roommates Monty and Mike to Leon Springs to see Micky and the Motorcars. As always, Micky and the gang put on a great show. We picked up a CD and Bette had it signed by Micky himself. Plus, ... http://www.betteandmatt.com/2007/11/montys-birthday-photos/