9 years and counting

Last night we celebrated nine years together. I can't believe it has been that long... or that short. It seems we've been side by side our whole lives. We've been through so much. I know that so much more awaits us, and there's nowhere else I'd rather be than beside my Love!

My (Late) Easter creation

They were soooo good too!

Why Babies Have Mothers...

Loving Life

So here are a few randoms from the other day...

Valentine's Day...

Have I said this before... I have the BEST HUSBAND in the world!! 

For Valentine's Day he bought me a massage, pedicure, and manicure.

It was probably the best present ever!...well....almost! He even suprised me with roses after I got out of the spa!

She will always be remembered...

A few weeks ago, we had to say goodbye to our newest family member: Buttercup. She was such a good puppy. I am sure most owners would say that, but of all the dogs Jeremi and I have ever had in our lifetimes, she was by far the most obedient, the sweetest, and most fun. She learned to catch the frisbee and return to us, she learned to sit, stay, and lay at a very young age (at about 4 months she had mastered all of them), she was always the first to make us happy. 

Unfortunately, she had a fatal skin/immune system disease that got the best of her. She was 8 months old and lived a good, happy life (although very short). Please join with us in remembering her by looking at her happy times pictures.

We love you and miss you Cuppers!!

Ok...finally!

Well, as many of you know, we have been in the process of buying a fourplex. (one house, four apartments). It has been a long time since we began the search, but we finally signed the contract and have great renters!

We are constantly looking at the finances making sure we're making enough money, but everything is going really well so far (knock on wood!).

Here are some pictures to enjoy!

The new deck we added on plus fences:

Snow in Texas?

Yep! That's right! I am so glad I went Black Friday shopping with my amigas (Gabi & Leidy). I got a nice Columbia jacket at Ross for about 70% off the original price!!

And this is why...

We woke up to snow this morning! And it is snowing right now as I write!

Family Pictures...

Ok, so we've wanted to take family pictures for about 2 months now, but as you've read, we have been soooo busy!! These are a few we took before it got so darn cold!

Buttercup was so distracted! But look at this cute one! My cuties!

Thanksgiving Fun

Ok, I am sorry it has taken us so long to update! We just finished all our finals and wow were they a lot of work!

For Thanksgiving all the latins (including us) who weren't going any where got together at one of our professor's house. We all brought something to eat; I was in charge of the pies. One pumpkin and one chocolate pudding pie. I have to say, for the first time ever making pies, I did a really good job!Dr. Moyna, Murat Rodriguez (Mexico), Jeremi :), Pablo (Cuba)
Me :), Gabi (Mexico - Murat's wife), Matilda (Moyna's daughter), & Leidy (Pablo's wife).

These are the couples we hang out with almost every weekend. They're new here too and so fun to be with! We're so grateful for good friends!

Happy Halloween!!

Ok, so we're not super festive, but we did our best! Thanks Mom!

No trick-or-treaters came to our door this year. Guess they figure a college town is likely to not have any candy!

Cuppers found a friend!

I love the water fountain at the park!
Shiner & Buttercup
Yea, I may be getting big, but I'm still Dad's best friend!
We love to play together!
I like the truck now too!


We went to a nearby park and along comes another boxer! His name is Shiner and is only about a month older than Buttercup. Maybe someday they will be "good friends". :)

On the way

Ok, one last ice cream before we go!
The Colosseum
Austria is so beautiful. These are from the train!

On our way to Germany we went through Austria. It was so beautiful. No wonder the Sound of Music was filmed there!

Rome, Italy

Before going to Rome, we had calzones and spaghetti for lunch, yum!!
Our new friend...
The Vatican City!
So beautiful at night!
This is Dago. He is a german boxer and looks just like the Weaz. He loves to play with balloons, but he only speaks Italian so Buttercup might have a hard time understanding him.

Last stop until Germany: Rome! You can't go to Italy without seeing Rome, right?

Florence, Italy

Homemade Pasta in Italy!!

Gelatto Ice cream, hats and sunglasses...what could be better?
How about a midnight serenade?

Buying ties on the streets of Florence

This was my absolute favorite spot!! I love Italy...the food, the people, the weather.... we can't wait to go back!

on the street??

Yep, we had to stay one night (well 4 hours) on the streets in Toulon, France. It was one of our stops and the station closed until the next train came in. Fortunately, there were three other people in our same situation, so we all sort of hung out together.

Barcelona, Spain

Well , a long night train later, we ended up in Spain. It was beautiful because of all the museums and gardens.

The Sagrada Familia (church) of Gaudi - started building in 1884 and still building!

Las Ramblas - a famous street... it was crazy!

Guell Museum - it looks like gingerbread houses!

This one's for my Love!