Happy 10th Birthday Chloie!

Our "first baby" turned 10 years old today!!! I thought that she deserved her own post.  First of all, it makes me want to cry thinking about how quickly our kids will be 10 because it kind of feels like we got Chloie last week.  Chris got Chloie for me as a Christmas present our junior year of college.  We weren't even engaged at that point, but she was definitely our dog.  She wasn't a surprise gift.  We talked about it and searched for her together.  Sweet Chloie went through more than her share of health problems as a puppy, but she made it through!  She is an odd little thing, but we love her so much!

Here's a little walk down memory lane...

Proud parents admiring our new baby :)

We documented everything like she was our child.  Here's her first bath!

Look how TINY she was!  Those are beanie babies that were still at my parents' house.

In my dad's shirt pocket...

This is embarrassing, but I set up a little corner for her in my college room.  That is my American Girl doll bed from my childhood. Haha!  

Among many things, Chloie broke her leg as a puppy.  Poor thing.  Also, Chris and I look 12.  

This is one of my favorite pictures!  

Chloie became a big sister in 2006 shortly after we got married!  

Here's a couple of pictures of the birthday girl today!

Happy Birthday, Chloie Jane!  

Thanks and Gig 'Em!

*To clarify: This is a guest post by Chris. :)

Reid was super excited to go to the Aggie game yesterday.  He is slightly obsessed with the Aggie band.  Some of his favorite things to do include watching the Aggie band on the iPad and marching around with his toy drum singing the War Hymn and The Spirit of Aggieland.

We went to the game with my parents or as Reid calls them Grandma and Grandpa.  Reid looks so grown up all of the sudden.  It also doesn't help that he stands around with his hands in his pockets like he is a big deal...well I guess he is pretty much right.

Reid with Grandma and Grandpa walking to the game.

I wanted to get a picture with Reid with Kyle Field in the background so we could have it serve as the before picture of the Kyle Field renovation.

Reid's second favorite part of the game (other than half time) was the band and corps march-in.  

 Reid is not a big fan of the sun being in his eyes so he decided to steal my hat for the rest of the game.

The lady who sits behind us told my mom sometime in the 3rd quarter that she thinks Reid had been eating the whole game.  I am not quite sure what she was talking about...

pretzels, goldfish, animal crackers, apple sauce pouch, and pop corn later

The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band!!!

Me and Johnny Football

 See you next year Kyle Field.  Enjoy the facelift.....

As if Reid had not eaten enough, he decided he wanted pancakes for dinner so of course I continued Dad's health food tour and went to Denny's

I had a great time.  It was a fun to be able to spend the day with Reid and my parents.  The Aggies held on for the win, and we got to see the band.  I know Reid won't remember it, but it will sure be fun to tell him about how he got to watch Johnny Football play!

Alli's Shower!

This morning we had Alli's bridal shower at my house and it was so much fun!  We loved celebrating the beautiful bride-to-be with family and friends!   

It's always fun to see your new last name (or initial)!

The hostesses with Alli (Sharon, me, Crossley)

Diane, Guinny, Alli, and Samantha

The bride with the MOB and MOG :)

I've always thought Crossley and Alli look like twins or definitely sisters.

As my friend Allison would say, "Georgia Kate was not impressed." BUT, she looked precious in her newest Mumsie dress.

My aunt Diane and cousin Samantha - Samantha was our flower girl when she was three and she is now in SIXTH grade.  

We love the Myers family!

Sweet Tiff is the baby whisperer.  Babies love her! 

Me and my girl

Alli got so many wonderful and fun gifts!

Love these precious friends!

Reid made an appearance after the shower wrapped up...

and got lots of attention from Alli's friends.  

Poppies and his granddaughter

Mumsie and Peachy

We love you SO much Alli and loved celebrating YOU today!!! :) 

A Fireman and a Bunny

Yesterday (well actually Wednesday night) started off with our sweet girl getting a fever and just not acting like herself.  She did NOT feel well and it was just so sad.  I decided to take her to the doctor yesterday morning.  Our doctor said it was most likely a virus and that the fever should be gone by today. Thankfully the fever is gone and Georgia Kate is back to her happy self!  Even though she was not feeling well, I managed to take a few pictures of our baby bunny and handsome fireman!  We've made it a tradition for our parents to come over and have dinner and see the kids in their costumes.  Chris and I took Reid trick-or-treating to about 5 houses on our street while our parents passed out candy and cuddled Georgia.  It was a fun night and I think Reid had a good time!  

Also, today my sweet friend Allison welcomed baby Avery into the world!  She's so beautiful and I can't wait to meet her someday (hopefully not too long from now)!  I was just thinking today what a precious phase of life we are in.  There's nothing better than welcoming a new life into the world.  It's so special to see your friends' children and get to be moms together!