Stars Game

Hubs and I were lucky enough to be invited to the Stars vs. Ducks game Wednesday night.  Not only was it free, but the seats were in a suite as well!  We went with our good friends the Cockerhams and had a great time.  There was food, drinks, and a dessert bar to top it off.  Even though the Stars lost (in overtime no doubt) it was an awesome game and fun experience.  Thanks for letting us tag along!

Home Improvements

Home improvements are anything but easy.  I don't have much experience with them, but the little I do I can tell you- they are exhausting!  Hubs and I decided to pull the carpet out of our bedroom because it was disgusting.  We have 3 dogs who have absolutely destroyed it- if they had upset tummies it would happen in our room.  Period.  I am a neat freak so this of course has been driving me mad for the past year and a half.  So finally hubs gave in and we ripped up the carpet.  Instead of replacing it with new carpet that will eventually become ruined as well, we decided to stain the concrete for a cheaper and easier-to-clean alternative. No big deal right?  WRONG!  OMG, what I thought was a 2 day deal turned into a 6 day deal with 5 nights on the couch!  I know right, awful.  But, I love it and it was worth all the pain and suffering (of my back :) ).  Now, if the dogs decide to throw up, I can wipe it up with a towel, and instead of vacuuming, I can swiffer!  Win win.  Check out the pics...this was all done by my amazing hubs- I love you babe!!!

Clean concrete, ready to be stained

Freshly stained, no top coat

With the top coat

Finished product!

Like my new rug? Animal print goes with everything :)

Now our closet doors just need to be put back on...hubs??

I think we are going to wait a little bit for our next project.... ;)

Valentine's Day Weekend

Last weekend was very busy for Mini.  Her friend, Lily, turned 3 and had a pajama birthday party at "Jump for Fun".  Imagine a giant warehouse filled with different jump houses and party rooms.  Pretty cool huh?  They had a play area for younger toddlers and Mini had a ball running around and touching everything. 

 One of  bounce houses was Elmo themed, which she loves.  I climbed in with her (there weren't any kids in it) and she immediately clung to me for dear life.  Talk about deer in headlights look!  Poor thing...she is just a little young for bounce houses.  Maybe next year!

The day before Valentine's Day, Mini stayed with her Papa so James and I could go on a date.  She was Papa's valentine that night. ;)

The weather has been so nice here in Texas that while I was at work one day, Daddy took Mini to the park near our house.  She had so much fun playing at the playground and riding around in her car.  These pictures made me very jealous!

  

Words cannot express the love I have for this picture ;)

Breckenridge 2011

James and I had the amazing opportunity to go on a snowboarding trip this past week.  We went with my parents and sisters.  It was a very last-minute trip, and I'm so excited we went.  On Saturday, we drove up to Breckenridge, CO.  It took us about 16 hours.  Yup, 16!  Kathryn did absolutely wonderful.  She didn't cry once.  I must credit that to Dora and the portable DVD player we borrowed from some friends.  They were a lifesaver!
James and I snowboarded on Sunday and Monday.  It was soooo cold.  I think the lowest temp was around -16.  Crazy!  James had never snowboarded before, and he did great.  I can't wait until Kathryn gets old enough to snowboard and we can both teach her.  :)
On Tuesday, James snowboarded with my dad and sisters and I stayed at the condo with Mini and my mom.  I wasn't feeling too well, so snowboarding was not on the agenda for me!  My mom and I shopped in downtown Breckenridge, and she taught me how to knit.  I'm determined to be some-what crafty (currently I'm working on a green scarf for K).  Since my mom is the queen of knitting, it should be easy to learn.
At night we completely relaxed...played dominos, board games, drank wine, watched movies, and just plain vegged.  It was so nice to be away from work and every day life.  Even if it was in the bitter cold!
We drove back all day Wednesday.  It took a little less time, around 15 hours.  Mini did great once again.  When we got home, the dogs were sooo excited to see us.  We left them at the house and a boy that lives next door took very good care of them.  Kershaw hasn't left James' side once since we've been back!
We are already ready for next year's trip.  Mini should be ready for tubbing by then.  So excited!  :)