Yee Haw!

This weekend Mimi and Papa came in town and we went to the Fort Worth Rodeo and Stockshow! Dave and I both grew up in Ft. Worth, so it always brings back fun memories when we go! We got to see a lot of Dave's family- a lot of them were actually showing animals at the Stockshow. It was a great weekend!

This baby chick was only a few days old- so sweet!

This is Dave's Uncle Corky- Mums' little brother!!! Sam has a special place in her heart for him! Notice his "Director" badge! We have connections!


Mimi and Papa! Papa ate too much Angelo's, so this was a good smile for him!

Daddy bought bunny ears for Sam! Just one more thing to add to the junk pile!

This is Sam after she devoured Aunt Kat's funnel cake!

Daddy and Uncle JP enjoying some cold rodeo beer!

Mommy's Knocked Up and "Baby D" is on the Way!

It's funny how with your first pregnancy, you get all sneaky and tricky and creative in revealing that you're pregnant. And you don't dare reveal before the three month "safe" period! Well, I am super early, but we do have a little test that says that I am indeed pregnant, which means.... (Well, it means many things!) that Sam is going to be a big sister! We have not told everyone, but I guess this post will show if people really read our blog :) My guess is that since I haven't posted anything since December, most of you have given up! I would too!

Here is a pic of Miss Sam before she told Mimi and Papa this past weekend! We are all very excited! Of course, Dave wants a boy and Sam wants a baby sister- they both seem to think I have control over this! Due date is October 3!





























Since Sam is the photographer of the fam, she insisted on taking a pic of me after I took one of her. Enjoy seeing me before I get all round and bloated!

The World from Sam's Eyes!

Sam loves to take my camera and take photos of random things (I am sure each image is of great significance!). I thought I would share a couple...

Sam (unfortunately) is obsessed with Sponge Bob, so it only makes sense that she took about 15 shots of him (and all the other role model characters!)






I went up to Sam's playroom the other day, and she had this set up.... Her barbies were having a wedding! It was laid out so well- I was very proud!!! She obviously was too! Notice the pianist off to the right!

Sam always has fun when Dave brings his boat home. After having her run around on it for about 30 min, he is reminded that she might be a little too young to take to the lake for the day! She is showing off her new fishing pole!


Poor Dubya! Sam came in to tell me that I HAD to get my camera! She had dressed Pups up and we had to get a picture. Poor dog!

Thanksgiving in Hackberry!

We got to spend Thanksgiving with Dave's family in Louisiana this year! Dave's parents built a beautiful home on the water (it has survived three hurricanes!), and it is the perfect place for big family gatherings. Almost all of the cousins were able to make it- it was so fun to see all of them together having such a fun time. I know they have many wonderful memories ahead of them!

Sam was so excited to see her Mums and G that I didn't know if we would get a nap out of her or not, but she finally fell asleep the last hour of the drive into Louisiana.


Our first night in Louisiana, Uncle David smoked a brisket all day- it was so yummy! Then the Duzan Family treated us to their awesome dance moves- this is Aunt Stacy (Dave's sister), Uncle David, Ashleigh, and Brooke doing the "Skanky Leg."


Sam and Maddie set the table for Thanksgiving Lunch- isn't it so pretty!


Don't Mums and G make a good looking couple!!! G spent ALL morning in the kitchen (if there was a floorlength shot, you could probably see G's fishing boots!). The guys made it back from a morning of fishing just in time for Thanksgiving Lunch and the Cowboy Game!


Sam ready to eat at the kiddie table


This is the Duzan Fam reading up on super important information- is Jennifer Aniston pregnant with John's baby?


These pictures speak for themselves! I loved watching all the cousins together! They were all so sweet and got along so well. I wish we had more photos of Cole, but he spent a lot of time fishing with Dave and John. Happy 18th Birthday, Cole!





You can't beat this photo either! Dave, Uncle David, John, and Cole got some great fishing in! More fish to add to the freezer!!! Anyone want to come over for fish tacos?

A Scary Meal (not just the way it looked!) and Night!

We had a lot of fun with Princess Leia's wig! What a fun night! Rather than saying, "trick or treat," Sam would say, "May the force be with you!" Funny!






We had a really fun and ghoulish Halloween this year! Sam and I spent the day making a delicious Halloween spread for daddy! It consisted of fingers and toes (little smokies), Mr Bones (pretzels, cheez wiz, olives, etc. on a graham cracker- yummy!), scary-shaped bologna sandwiches, and much more! What a great treat for daddy before our trick-or-treating!

Too Cute!

I have been a HORRIBLE blogger! I don't even have our Halloween photos up (Pretty funny!). Dave even got me one of those Flip cameras so I can be a video blogger (notice you haven't seen a video yet). This moment tonight was too sweet, though, that I had to stop and post. Sam moved Dubya's ("Pups") dog bed into her room. Look where we found him- he has been going in there at night and sleeping with her. It took several years, but they are finally becoming friends!

Two Baby Girls

Look at these baby girls! Too cute! I have so many updates to make, but I got this one photo from Janice and wanted to post asap. Sam and Baby Remi.