Puppy makes three...

Since 2004 we have added one member to the Cocke clan, a white lab named George. We are absolutely crazy about him! He is spoiled rotten and even sleeps with us...a little crowded but totally worth it. He is literally like a 90 pound lap dog.


George and Sam slip-n-sliding during Ike



George helping us clean up after Hurricane Ike



George as a puppy

I give in...

So I finally decided to jump on the band wagon and join the world of blogging. I can't promise that this will be the funniest or most creative blog out there, but it will be a glimpse into our world (which I happen to think is very entertaining most of the time). I guess I'll begin the first post with how it all began.


Sam and I met at Klein High School in 1995 and started dating in the fall of our junior year (13 yrs ago). Yikes we're getting old (see pics below for proof)!



This was Homecoming 1996. I'm not sure if you should all be more jealous of the highly fashionable overalls or the 50 pound mum attached to my shoulder. Also...note the ribbon that says "I love you"...ahh, young love.



This is the picture from the actual dance. I was sporting a much shorter haircut back then, and apparently I was a fan of both pantyhose and high water dresses.

And this was Prom 1997. This picture doesn't really do the dress justice, but it does have a mesh cut-out that went all the way across my stomach (not sure if I'll ever be able to pull off something like that again...but at least I have proof that at one time I could). My hair pretty much speaks for itself in this picture. And if I remember correctly I had it done at a place called the International Hairport...I should have known the do would be a classic.

After high school Sam and I both went to Texas A&M where we dated on and off throughout most of college. And afterwards we both ended up back in Houston where we eventually started dating again. We were engaged in December of 2003 and married in June 2004.

So I must admit that I think my fashion sense has improved over time. This picture was taken in December 2003 just after we got engaged.

Our wedding day...June 19, 2004

And so began the Cocke Family!