Fun Sunday

Today started off early with a trip to the zoo with the Grabowskis. It was early but already super hot. We had a great time regardless and ended up being there for about 2 1/2 hours. Gracie and Alexander really enjoyed seeing the animals but were definately done when we left. Alexander fell asleep in the car shortly after we left and slept for a few hours after that. Take notice that Melissa and I did not end up in any of the pictures. Huh? In the afternoon we headed to Texas Roadhouse for a fundraiser for the karate school with our friend Nicci and a few of the other families and then stopped by the bowling alley with all of them. We ended up staying there for a few hours and had a nice time visiting and hanging out. Alexander, I think, got the biggest kick out of being there. We let him run around with the kids unattended (for the most part) because he was with his favorite pal Zane. He got to bowl for the first time (thought he should kick it) and got to play with all of the bowling balls and the video games. He even got to share a cherry slushy with Zane which he thought was super cool. Honestly he probably would have went home with Zane and his brothers if we let him...either that or Zane would have come home with us.

My Maverick

What can I say about Maverick? Maverick was a sweet, loving friend to me for nearly 13 years. He stayed by my side through many ordeals in my life and proved to be a great companion many times over. Over the years he developed some health issues, had a stroke, was hospitalized, and was on daily medication until the day he passed. Maverick loved to torment his brothers Sonny and Moose and his sisters Sasha and Dakota when he could and gave them a run for their money when it came to bullying for the food bowl. He even gave me a run for my money many times when I attempted to take away things he shouldn’t have like underwear, large bones, glasses, his leash, or anything else he thought he should or could chew! Maverick provided me with lots of entertaining stories and now lasting memories of how a dog can be a true friend. Alexander grew to love Maverick and enjoyed going outside with him and chasing him around. Ricardo on the other hand, wasn’t as fond of Maverick as some but respects his place in my life and is sorry for my loss. Sonny will press on as well without his brother and will now get all of the attention and treats which I’m sure will be a bonus to him in some ways. Maverick is now in heaven with Moose and Sasha and many of the other pets our family has had…Cricket, Dakota, Sophie, and many more. Mavy Doddle Dandy you will be missed! We love you!

New Cleaning Method

Doesn't he make it look so easy?

REALLY?

A child sized helmet and a temporary tattoo does not say, "hey, I've got it together"!

We love yard work!

Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for coming down to help us get rid of a bunch of wood and do some tree trimming. Ricardo did A LOT of work Saturday in the yard and most everyone knows he does not like yard work!!! But man, doesn't he look good doing it???

Weekend pics...

This weekend we had tons to do...went to play with girlfriend Gracie at her house (forgot to take pics, ugh), saw Grammy and Grampy, and then went play with Aunt ChaChi and her friends. Alexander had tons of fun in Angie's pool and with her dogs and all of her daughter's toys. Best of all, he got to take one of the toys home as a gift. He had to hold it in the car and fell asleep on the way home. :)