And I'm back!

I have not cooked a "good-actually-cooking" meal in like two weeks. Ridiculous. I am back in the saddle again!

Chicken Parmesan, corn, bread and pasta....

My happy Husband. 

Much love, 

Allison

Our Song is a Slammin' Screen door....

(The Title of my Post is my cell phone ring. Remember? I love Taylor Swift.)

Ryan has installed a screen door on our back door! He is super handy. This may sound like it is not a big deal, but the directions were ridiculous and it took longer than the nice Lowe's man said it would. Ryan worked diligently after work for a four days. I was the official complainer and drill-holder. My mother would be so proud. 

We got the screen door because our dog, Sadie, scratches the current door like crazy. And it is nice because we can leave the back door open and see outside. Okay, I mean Sadie can see outside. Man, we do a lot for this dog. Anyway, so far she is afraid of the screen door, so she won't scratch. We'll see how long that lasts.

Here is Ryan's handy work: 

BEAUTIFUL. My Husband rules. 

Sadie looking at me weirdly because I am taking pictures of a screen door. Sheesh, Sadie. Ungrateful. 

Much love, 

Allison

Our Staycation

A very reliable source (cough, Wikipedia, which I used to tell my students is NOT a reliable source, so really I am joking) calls a "stay-cation".....

staycation (or stay-cation, or stacation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions.

We are going to take one! For Fourth of July weekend, we had been planning to go to Houston to be with Ryan's family. We have not spent nearly enough time with them this year! We have been finalizing plans, but have decided that they will come here to Dallas and we will rent jet skiis! I am so very excited. I have been itching for a vacation, but this is more exciting to me, because I don't have to worry about packing, or what to do with the dog, or how much money we will spend on eating out. I am SUPER excited. 

Do you buy the staycation? Do you think that it doesn't count? Would you go on one? If you live in a boring place, is a staycation not possible?

Or I guess a more important question is.....When will Jillian see that Wes is a fame-hungry jerk?

Much love, 

Allison

Inspirational/Really Sad Video

This made me cry! But it was also very inspiring to hear them talk about their son, and their faith. 

Much love, 

Allison

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Happy Father's Day!

I LOVE my Dad. He is seriously the best. He is funny and sweet and loving and I am very blessed to have him. I love you, Dad!

My Dad and I at the Sooners/A&M Game last season!

My Dad, Ryan and me at Ted's for my Birthday last year!

Happy Father's Day, Dad! :) 

Much love, 

Allison