Dave's Surprise Birthday Party!

It's official, Dave is 30!! 

To celebrate this very momentous occasion, Dave thought we were going to dinner with our good friends, Matt and Caroline. Little did he know all of his friends and family were awaiting his arrival at home!!

SURPRISE!!!

 The newly engaged couple, Jamie and John!!

 Hiliary, me, Lauren and John

 Dad and George

 Matt, Dustin and Jonathon (who few from Denver!)

 Sidney and Barrow

 Tracy and me

Brittney and Sarah

The boys -- Jonathon, Matt, David, Dave, Kris and Ricky!!

 Andrew and Tracy

 It was an amazing night with everyone!!

Happy Birthday Dave!!

Vegas!

This year my family went to Vegas where Dave, my two brothers and Dad competed in a national pool tournament. It was a "hot" trip to say the least with temperatures ranging from 108-110 with ZERO humidity. We had a fun time spending time with each other, dining at some great restaurants and people watching. Also, the boys played really well in the tournament!! The best part of the entire trip was when John proposed Jamie! He took her on a helicopter ride of the Grand Canyon and popped the question!!


Here a few pictures of the trip and the special couple! :) More pictures to come...

Mom and Dad at the Wynn

 

 Jamie and John - directly after the fountain show


Celebrating Jamie and John's engagement in Patrick's Suite (look how beautiful Jamie's hair is)

Me and Dave, not sure what face Dave is making...

The pool...very hot day.

The Lake

 During Memorial weekend, my entire family went to the lake! We swam, went boating and just relaxed! Here are a few snapshots that I thought were pretty cute...(you might notice a theme).

The one is my favorite!

 

Crying Wolf, no, Coyote!

Dave and I had a lovely, yet furry, visitor a few mornings ago.

Around 9 a.m.  I caught a glance of something outside across the front yard. It looked to be too small for a deer but not exactly a dog, either. Yes, you guessed it, twas a coyote!! As soon as I realized the "danger" Dave and I were in, I heard a loud pop and saw the dirty animal whimper in pain and scurry off into the woods. My fearless husband had slipped out the front door and took matters into his own trusty hands. I would be surprised if that creature comes upon our land again, for if he dares, something else just as fierce might be awaiting his arrival....Ollie.

  

Ollie

Guess what!! Dave and I are proud new parents of an 8 week old black and tan hound. He is a feisty little guy who is just now getting comfortable with his surroundings. We brought him home on Saint Patrick's Day and he has certainly kept us on our toes these past few days (and nights).

Currently, Ollie enjoys: 

-jumping on the pinestraw

-running through the yard

-chasing Dave's heels

-biting our hands

-eating leaves

-playing with the neighborhood chihuahua (Rufus)

-and SLEEPING wherever he decides to collapse!