Family Visit!

This past week my sister and her husband came to visit us. We were so glad to have them here. We went to Shreveport, Louisiana one day and then to Dallas one night for a Maverick's game and spent the night down there since it is a few hours away from us and the game didn't get over until almost 11:00. We were able to take them to a few different states they had never been before: Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. We took a picture by all of the state signs.

On our way to Shreveport for the outlets!!!



Flipped a u-turn to get the other sign.


So, I set the timer on the camera and was a little rushed for time and in the excitment of trying to jump on Chris's back, I just about took both of us out - it gave us a good laugh!


Eating some lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings in Shreveport.



Us riding the trolley at the outlet mall.


Dallas Mavericks game


The three hour ride back home from Dallas.


The three hour ride getting to us and making us crazy!


Josh and Michelle we are so glad you came to visit us; we had a great time!!!

Having Fun Decorating

So, the past couple of weeks, I have really enjoyed making decorations for our house. A couple months ago, we got some new black leather couches that we absolutely love and that is where the decorating fun began. We have decided to go all red, black, and white - we absolutely love it!!! As many of you know, we have had a John Deere kitchen since we got married and we are now out of that phase and ready for something new. We have also upgraded from a Queen bed to a California King bed about 1 month ago...Chris no longer has to hang off the bed to sleep. So that worked out perfectly because of course we needed new bedding and it was just perfect timing to find something to match with our new decor.

Our bedroom and master bathroom




Guest bathroom





Living Room






I am kind of decorating as we go so once I get some more craftiness flowing through me and start decorating our kitchen and dining room, I will post more pictures. Many of you have been asking when I was going to post some pictures of our new place now that we have decorated so this should hold you for a while. :)

Super Bowl Party

This was our first year to have our own Super Bowl party at our house. Normally, we always go to someone else's house for it. We just had a few of our friends over that we have met through the program Chris is in. We started a little early and played Rock Band and then at half time it was time for a little more Rock Band. None of us really cared who won the game or really even care much about Football, but it was a good excuse to get together and have a party and eat some good food! We had so much food - Chicken salad croissants, pizza rolls, vegetables and dip, chips and dip, 7 layer bean dip, deviled eggs, and lots of candy - but that is half of what parties are all about and great company. :) Chris was excited because he always wanted to have a party of our own for the Super Bowl.