Landscaping Project - Phase One, Day Two

Since we bought our house a year ago, we have been talking about landscaping. The landscaping that was provided by the builder was ok, but not great. Jimmy has been waiting to get a sprinkler system installed before we took all our time and money landscaping. So, a sprinkler system is phase one.....

Poor Jimmy has been working on this so hard for the past few days! On Sunday, his dad came over and they laid out the plans for the entire yard.

Monday, Jimmy bought all the supplies and, a few hundred dollars later, he is digging trenches in the yard. Hopefully, this phase will only take a few more days. Who knows what the next step will be, but I am sure it will look awesome when it is all finished!

There is mud and dirt EVERYWHERE!!

Another one of the many trenches...look how much dirt there is!

Sometimes the different idea is the best....

Every weekend is the same thing..."What do you want to do tonight?" "I don't know, what do you want to do?" "I don't know....." We normally just end up going out for a margarita, having a BBQ or staying in with a movie. This past Saturday, on Jimmy's way home from work, he said, "Hey! Lets go to Galveston!" So, we did.

Jimmy, Brett, Kasey and I left for Galveston at 6:15, later than we hoped to. Once we got there, we drove up and down the Seawall, looking for a place we could all agree on to eat. We finally found The Spot.

Seriously, the restaurant is called "The Spot." They are known for their hamburgers - which were delicious! They also had really yummy pina coladas!

After The Spot, we went to The Rainforest Cafe.
This was the place Jimmy and I went on our first date. Let me take you back a few years....The two of us were on a real-date for the first time and Jimmy ordered a drink called a Rainbow Colada. (It is a pink pina colada with whip cream!) I ordered a beer. The bar tender looked at Jimmy and said, "Manly." Hahaha!
So, this time, Jimmy had to order another Rainbow Colada again!
I have been in the market for a hat that I can take on vacation this summer. (43 days away). I found this hat, but was talked out of buying it. I thought it was cute.....
Saturday night was fun because it was out of the ordinary. I love the spontaneous ideas we come up with sometimes! If you have any fun, different ideas, let us know! We are always up for new things!

Happy Birthday to ME!

I am 25. I don't know if I am excited to have reached this milestone of an age, or if I am depressed. When I was younger, I thought I wanted to be done having kids by the time I was 25. Ha. The weekend was full of fun and excitement though. My actual birthday was on Friday. I had a surprise balloon delivery in class on Friday morning from my mom and dad! So great! The actual school day was a little rough. One of my student's obviously does not appreciate birthdays or understand it is supposed to be a laid back, stress free type of day. Lets just say, I was counting the hours until the kids left. One of my aides, Lisi, has the sweetest son, Josh. In his Kindergarten centers, he made me this wonderful card:

After a rough day, I came home to a beautiful bouquet of flowers! We did not to anything too crazy on Friday night, I had a huge test on Saturday morning. So, Jimmy and I went to La Madeline and rented Juno. (So good, by the way.)
Saturday night, we went out with Kelly and J to a biker-bar. It was not our usual hang out, but it was a good time-free darts, pool and foosball!

Sunday, Jimmy and my parents had a BBQ for me at their house. It was supposed to be a surprise, but the word got out. It was a blast! There were a ton of kids who ran so hard and played all types of games.

Saibree and Makailyn were so, so excited that their "boyfriends" were coming over! The girls were our flowergirls in our wedding and their "boyfriends" (Jimmy's nephews) were our ring-bearers...
By the end of the evening, we were all exhausted! I had to post these pictures of Makailyn. She could not find her shoes; and I guess, to a three year old, its the worst thing in the world.

Bubbles and Balloons

It was a birthday week! In my classroom, I have three aides. We all had our birthdays this week! So fun! The kids loved having a party, with balloons and bubbles everyday! This is the best bubble machine, ever -

Puppy Update

They are becoming friends!!!

Layla is becoming more tolerable of Maya. They are actually playing, running and laying next to each other every so often. It is making me feel better because Layla isn't mad at us anymore. She is becoming more and more like herself. Maya is developing a little personality. She is definitly more agressive and outspoken than Layla. One of our neighbor kids comes over everyday and lets them out! He loves the dogs so, it gives them a good mid-day break to get out and play, and gives him a chance to make some money.

GO ASTROS!

Last night, we went to the ASTROS game! It was opening week so, it was an exciting night. They were giving away Hunter Pence bobble-head dolls to the first 10,000. My mom really wanted one...We got to the game super early to get a bobble head. 2 hours before the game started, they were OUT! We were so mad. Oh well, we were still at the baseball game and it was beautiful weather.

Last night also happened to be the night that Jimmy's big-bosses at the bank were taking all the out-of state managers to the game. They called Jimmy when we were there and invited us to sit with them for a bit. Of course, we couldn't not go. We sat with them for about an inning when Jimmy's way-up-there boss asked if we wanted their tickets to the all-exclusive Diamond Club. These are $350 tickets! If you don't believe me, look at them! (I had to take a picture!)

We were so excited! We couldn't believe it! Of course, we ran to the enterance (right behind home-plate) and had to show proof that we belonged there to about 5 different people. That is not the best part.....In the Diamond Club, they were giving away HUNTER PENCE BOBBLE HEADS!!! We were pumped! Jimmy and I were so excited that my mom would finally have this bobble-head for her collection. Our $350 seats were a little better than our $12 tickets. We waited and waited to get a good one of Hunter, for mom.....It was an awesome night! (The most fun Jimmy has had at a baseball game!) The Astros even won 5-0! Way to go!

Here is what the real thing looks like......Impressive, isn't it?

Our new baby!

Last Saturday, we were on our way into the mall. It was our first stop, on what was going to be a fun date night for Jimmy and I. We almost never have a weekend night without specific plans so, we were going to have fun. Pulling into the parking lot, I saw them. A crate full of teeny-tiny puppies for sale. I was so excited - and yelled "Let's go see!!" I was surprised that Jimmy didn't argue, but instead, turned into the spot. As we got closer, I saw a big sign that read "Mini-Dachshunds." For those who don't know, we already have one dachshund - Layla. She is the best dog and love of my life! I don't know what Jimmy was thinking, or if he was even talking at that point because I think I was out the car, before it stopped. There were about 6 puppies who were 8 weeks old. Of course they were all adorable, but there was one who stole our hearts - yep, even Jimmy's.

She is light red with some unique markings on her back. The best part- her big blue eyes! Most dachshunds have dark brown; blue is very rare. We melted. Again, even Jimmy fell in love with her right then. I immediately said "This is what I want for my birthday!!!!" I was surprised he didn't laugh in my face. Since he didn't say no, I knew I had a chance. I told him it was his decision since, of course, I was on board and Jimmy replied, "I think we need to get her tonight. I mean, look at those eyes!" I was elated!! So, we now have a new baby.

We have named her 'Maya.' Last summer on our cruise, we went to the Riviera Maya. We are actually going there again this summer because the water there is the most gorgeous blue, like her eyes.

Layla is not convinced this was a good decision. She is slowly but surely starting to warm up, little by little. Today, they actually played a bit together. That was a hug breakthrough from Layla hiding under our bed, ignoring us. Actually, I think she is glaring at me in this picture:

I will be posting many more pictures and stories, but had to share her now! She is precious!