Hammocks, BFF's and new shoes!

Oh what a week...

First of all Ben got a hammock for the backyard. At first I wasn't really sure why we needed a hammock, but oh was I wrong. It's so nice to look out into the woods while swinging on a bed of ropes. What really could be better?

This week also marked the beginning of the season! What season you may ask- Halloween season of course. If you know me then you would know that there is always at least 5 Halloween decorations that are stables in my home decor. Well on Friday, I got a special package from Amber (a belated birthday present). The card was a Halloween card (perfect) and a witch's head attached to a spring so she can be hung from something and move at the same time!!! Well she is living happily on the fan -driving the cat crazy and this means I can start decorating. Amber, Ben says thanks :)

Today I got another package this time from Ayesha. She sent Alonna an AMAZING outfit and a card for Ben and I welcoming us to the house.  The package came at the perfect time- the day Alonna was having a harder day and we needed a surprise to lighten the day.

Alonna is getting a little too close to walking and we had to think about getter her some shoes

We went to the mall and after trying on many pairs of shoes, we finally found the perfect shoes- white with pink spots. She loves them! She carried them all through the mall and all the way home- just looking and talking to them. She doesn't mind wearing them, but picks her feet up as high as she can while walking... well learning how to walk.

The smallest place I've ever eaten

Ben took Alonna and I out to breakfast today (my favorite meal!). We wanted to go somewhere other than I-Hop or Whataburger so I went on my friend Yelp and found a restaurant called Mi Casita. I know this means little house, but I didn't really know how little until we pulled up. We knew that it was in the parking lot of the local bowling alley, and that it would be small but when we arrived we didn't know how small. The dining room consisted of 4 closely packed tables, a small porch, a small kitchen a drive thru and that's it. We talked about going to the much bigger place across the street but decided that it we should at least try it and make Ayesha proud.

front- about 2 car widthes

Side view- that's it

When we got in, the 2 women were very sweet like most of the people we have met her and told us all about the menu. We both ordered the  breakfast burritos and took out seats. Ben tried the pineapple-habanero salsa and was in love (bit too hot for me). He was explaining how he thought the salsa should be entered in the salsa contest and how it would win no problem. When we got out food, it was bigger than my head!! and boy was it good. We sat and ate and ate and ate some more. I wish I wore sweatpants or at least a skirt with elastic. Ben and I are in love with the little house and will return many many times- and I have breakfast for tomorrow!!

ps Alonna loved it so much she screamed when we left and if you know Alonna she doesn't usually get upset :)

Alonna

11 months

Ben's Famous!!

Ok! Maybe famous is a bit much, but he was in the newspaper today (well Aug 1st, but we just got our copy). That's closer to fame than me. The Longview New journal did an article about the new businesses that are in the area and included Eyeglass World. Ben was quoted telling about the store and the products. Let's hope this brings some more business to the store (but they are already doing great- good job Ben). Alonna and I are very proud

Here is the link if you want to read more
Ben's 1st glimpse of fame!

Sorry! We don't take glass

Ben and I forgot to put the recycle out last week so we had a lot that needed to go out. After they came, I noticed a mess in the front yard. Alonna and I went out to investigate and this is what we found...

I am guess that the city of Longview doesn't recycle glass. Instead of leaving a note or knocking on the door, the recycling crew thought it would be best to throw all the glass onto the lawn and hope that we would get the picture. The great part about this is that it was the first recycle day after my birthday celebration so now we are the neighborhood drunks( great way to get in with the neighbors). It reminds me of 16 Candles where Long Duck Dong was laying drunk in the front yard. Oh well, at least it shows we know how to have a good time. Thank you Mr. Recycle Man.

The Move

Finally we are settled in Texas. The last few weeks have been filled with trips, packing, yard sales, goodbyes and new beginnings. I can't believe there isn't something to do. The last month has been a whirlwind that wouldn't have happened if it weren't for some great friends. Here is a preview of the new house!

Kitchen

 Dining room (Alonna's playroom :)

Living room

 Future guest room

Compost heap (Ben built it for me )

 Master  bedroom

 Master bath

Outside

Alonna was sleeping so pic of her room is still to come.