To Everyone Who Loves Dogs

Such a great video!

14...breakin' on down!

So here's a break down of J's day. Can't believe she is 14. She had a wonderful birthday, and here goes........

First...it began at midnight. We were all fast asleep, therefore I was unable to get a photo of what occurred at midnight. Plus, she snuck and did this without telling us. Here is the story on that.

Nana always sends a card, and on the envelope it says not to open until ON the actual birthday. Our dd is much like her daddy...can't wait! What does she do??? She stays up until midnight, then opens her card...so it is "legal" and all. ;)

First...she opened her gifts from us. :)



Pajama pants from Old Navy


New hair accessories


A new pair of jeans


Then, of course, she had to aggravate a little bro with her hair accessories. Of which, he took it like a man, and took it off. He's a good sport...



Afterwards.....we took a drive to a really cool coffee house that is new in our area. On the way, we spotted a carnival, and stopped for some fun pics....hehe







Then...the YUMMMMOOO coffee! I had a chai tea latte with soy milk. J had a mocha frappe. So delish!

They buy from suppliers who support Autism Speaks. This label was created by someone with Autism. Pretty cool!


This is how good her mocha frappe was..


A few more fun coffee house pics...




After this fun adventure. We went to see Toy Story 3 together as a family. Then had a nice dinner and finished the evening off with cupcakes.

Daddy lighting the candles


Singing Happy Birthday




Blowing out the candles...


The End


We love you J and hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!

Family Time

Our family took a trip, and we had such a wonderful time seeing the sights along the way. We had the best time last weekend! It was spur of the moment, and we all needed to just get away for a moment.

We decided to check out two fun places that were featured on the food network. It was a fun adventure!!! We all experienced gelato for the first time, without even having to travel to Italy. ;) (Although, it sure we be nice to go there someday! Actually, we dream about going to Hawaii with our children, like husband got to do with his family. He wants to take us there someday...we'll see...)

So... for now.... we traveled to Time Out restaurant to test out the famous chicken and cheddar biscuit that the dude from Man VS Food raved about. Our son will tell you, it was the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A picture says a thousand words. :) Or perhaps just one BIG "four photo" word...YUM!!!!!!


The kids gave Time Out the same "thumbs up" that Adam from Man VS Food gave...




We had the honor of meeting the owner of Time Out. Hey, he is entertaining the thoughts of putting a Time Out at a city near you...or us. ;) Let's woooo him!! Here is the owner...



Our kids are awesome!!!! :D



THEN.........
We moved down the street a bit to try out another place that was featured on The Food Network. :) The name speaks for itself..."Sugarland". They are known for their yummy gelato, and also martini's made with gelato. We just had the gelato minus the martini. ;)

It was really a neat place. They were actually in the process of decorating and boxing up HUNDREDS of cookies for returning college students.

Welcome to Sugarland!


Decisions...Decisions!





Gelatoooo Blisssss


OHHH YEAH!!! Gelato BABY!


BRAIN FREEZIE


Recovering from Brain Freeze!!


Leftover spoons from testing gelato flavors, and our cups. These cups seem very small, however, gelato packs a HUGE punch of flavor!! It seriously took me longer to eat this than regular ice cream. You just want to savor and enjoy every little bit of it!




Goodbye Sugarland, we miss you already!