Ice, Ice, baby!

So we FINALLY got to go see the ICE show at the Gaylord Texan. I say finally because we have been wanting to go every year but we just never seem to make it. We went with our good friends Ben and Tracy and an awesome time. I'll let the pictures do the talking! All of it is made out of ice! Merry Christmas to everyone!

Sweet Symba

The holidays just arn't going to be the same this year without sweet Symba. December 7th, Allen's dog of 12 years passed away. She was so sweet, loving, and smart! She definitely taught my dachshund a thing or two! We are so thankful she had such a good long life and she was VERY loved. We miss her everyday.





Back in her younger days:)


This was taken the day before she passed away. Love you Symba

Not so "baby" brother!

November 11th my baby brother turned 18!! I still can't believe it! Ethan and I were very close growing up so watching him grow up has just been crazy! We normally would go out to celebrate such an occasion but due to my mom's recent back surgery we had a little party at her house. Good food, yummy cake, family, and of course presents (Ethan's favorite part! Some things never change!) Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving Holiday!


Happy Birthday Ethan!!!

Happy Birthday Averi and Mateo!

A big Happy Birthday to our adorable niece and nephew! These cuties are only 4 days apart and just celebrated the big 2! It really is amazing how time flies.

Averi had a super cute shoe themed party because she loves shoes of course! Complete with shoe suckers and a flip-flop cake. Mandi is just so stinkin creative! I told her I'm gonna hire her for my next bash! Miss you and love you bunches!



She is just the cutest!




Mateo had a fun filled birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. However, he was not to keen on the giant mouse who tried to hold him! Just like his Aunt, adults in big mouse costumes=scary! All he wanted to do was play "basetball" so that is exactly what we did!



Shooting some hoops!



Yummy Cake!

Elli!

I know I know...I'm a horrible blogger! In my defense things have been a little crazy around here! The school year has started off great and I can't believe it's almost October!

Well as most of you know Allen's brother Aaron and his wife Ashley welcomed Elli Kate into the world on August 17th. We couldn't be more excited! As soon as we could (which was not soon enough for us!)we packed up the car to go see baby Elli and the rest of the family. We love, love, love seeing everyone and hate it when we have to leave:( Love you guys and can't wait until next time! Here are some pics of our great weekend:)













And I'll end with this sweet one:)

Still trying...

Still trying to catch up! It seems like forever ago (because it was!) but I have to post some pictures of our July 4th! We went to my mom's for some swimming, good food, and of course to set off some fireworks! Allen was so cute! Getting so excited to blow stuff up!




Missing teeth were not going to stop Jaidan!


Alexis loves watermelon too!


Big jump! Mateo's favorite word is Allennnnn:)


I stuck with the sparklers...


and left the big stuff to Allen! I love this picture! It looks like Allen is an X-Men shooting rays into the sky lol!

Busy, busy, busy!

Okay I'm really going to try and get caught up....key word TRY!:) It has just been go, go, go with us lately. Every weekend it seems we have something going on.
Allen's company is going through a big change so he has been putting in a lot of long hours, including some Saturday's and Sunday's too. I'm teaching summer school but my days are much shorter than his! Poor guy needs a vacation BAD! In between all the work we do try to squeeze in some fun! Below you'll find some photos of us at the Paramore No Doubt concert. We went with my sister and her husband, and our friends Scott and Ashley who were lucky enough to get an "adult night" away from their 2 year old twins! Allen and I have been to a lot of concerts but No Doubt is now in our top 3 best shows ever!! Everyone had a blast, great times with family and friends:)

A little tailgating



Morgan and Donny



Sorry I need a new camera:( But you can see Gwen on the big screen!



Fun times




Boys will be boys





Love these girls! Yes the blonde is my sister and no I'm not adopted:) At least that's what they tell me!

Big Girl!

Last weekend we spent the day at my sisters celebrating my niece Alexis' 9Th birthday! I still can't believe my baby niece is 9! Gone are the days when I would pick out something pink with the word "Princess" on it and she would love it. Now she has her likes and dislikes and has no problem telling Aunt Carrie exactly what she wants! My sister rented a huge water slide for the backyard that kept the kids busy all day. It was a great time and I am a very proud Auntie!




Big Slide!



Silly Birthday girl!



Mateo was more interested in getting a drink from the hose!


Jaidan sliding on her belly


I'll put on my own sunscreen!



My big girl

36 months

This month Allen and I celebrated 3 years together! Seems like just yesterday we were meeting for our blind date! I knew that night Allen was a special guy who I wanted to get to know better, and that is exactly what I've been doing! We both feel very blessed to have each other and look forward to many more years together!

After dating a month Allen sent two dozen roses to my work! 3 years later I still get roses!




We had a pepper-crusted fillet and a twice baked potato for dinner. Mmmmmm...