Another day in New York City

Day 2 of New York City! We were ready for the excitement 

It was American girl doll day! A morning of shopping and eating lunch at the AG doll store 

This store never disappoints. Always an exciting adventure 

We told them it was the girls birthday. We always do this and it's so much fun! 

Dropping off packages at the hotel 

Central Park playground. The girls truly enjoyed playing at the playgrounds of Central Park. We couldn't have ask for better days

Meeting up with a college friend ...our babies

Taking a ride on the horse and carriage 

What a perfect way to end the day! Dylan's candy bar! 

New York City surprise

The day finally arrived and I still think I was more excited than she was. Charlee Kate had no idea this surprise was coming. I woke her up early and took an Uber to the airport. She did not know where we were going until we got to the gate. 

Then...the next surprise! Her best friend Harper was going with us. That made it even better. Lisa and I planned this months ago. It was truly the perfect trip

Pure excitement! Best friends! 

Arriving in NYC! Nothing but sunny days

Empire State Building

I guess it's necessary to experience the "dressed up" statue of liberties

Hershey's chocolate world! Harper's happy place 

Another thing that's necessary...a pretzel off the streets of NYC 

Staying at The Waldorf! The UN was in town so secret service and security was everywhere. We felt safe! 

Dinner at Rockefeller Plaza! One of the best nights to relax and take in the city

A birthday surprise! 

The room was big, spacious! Perfect hotel! 

And it had a doorbell! Day 1 was amazing and surprisingly...we got plenty of sleep every night! 🗽🏙

Routine days

I have taken a whole lot of pictures lately. Some days are just routine but here's just a few...

Playing hard...she fixed her own resting spot

Watching the Bama game. My girl loves to watch some football 

Spirit day Fridays! Always a Bama outfit for Fridays

Ready for an exciting week of school... She just doesn't know what surprise is ahead of her 😍✈️

Happy week

These faces make any week happy! 

As always...roll tide ready! 🐘🏈❤️

Heavy heart

14 1/2 years ago we received the cutest little fur baby from my parents! Chloe! She was the tiniest, sweetest thing and instantly, we were in love with our fur baby. 

She went everywhere with me! Movies, marriage retreat, shopping, beach, family visits, etc... She always slept in our bed and for the most part, was right next to me. Later on she ended up sleeping in her bed on our bed, but  she loved our bed and would walk to it every night, wanting to get in. Chloe was apart of so many life changes for us. She experienced....

- our 10 moves! And she always waited to see her couch. Once it appeared, she knew we were "home". 

- every beach trip we went on

- every lake trip

- trips to South beach and key west

- a ride in mid July with no AC from Tampa to Bama 

- the journey of trying to get pregnant, and my little baby when I couldn't have one

- a few crazy health things but she would always bounce back. She was a strong little puppy! 🐾

We moved her to a very healthy diet of no dog foods, no meds, no shots, etc... About a year ago. I am pretty sure that's the only reason she continued to live. She had the perfect spot to be everyday at our house. A sun porch with ceiling to floor Windows. She was always able to see people pass by and see when we pulled in. 

Last week Chloe struggled for a few days with some problems. I truly thought she was going to pull through but quickly realized she wouldn't. I held her in my arms in her favorite blanket as she took that last breath. It was so sad and very hard to watch. 

Jeremy buried her in the perfect place,  "sunning" in our backyard, which was her favorite thing to do! I am so thankful she was buried at the place we truly have ever called "home". I miss not seeing her head pop up when I pull in, our house seems so quiet without her demanding barks, our daily routines seem off since she has been apart of them for all these years, and my porch seems empty. I am not ready to go there. I know she is in doggie heaven with Brady but it's hard to see this chapter of our life closed. One day we may get another puppy. Jeremy and I would be fine NOT getting one, but we feel like the kids need to experience that and it would help with the emptiness we feel without a fur baby. 

How I want to remember her 💗🐾💗🐾

Showing Charlee Kate memories of Chloe 

Holding her those last few hours

Roll tide

One of my favorite times of the year is here! Woohoo for football season. Dallas, TX was the best way to open up the season for Bama football. Ready for some fall weather too! 

At the airport and getting excited for take off. She has always loved football! 

Lego land. We promised her we would take her here! We could have an architect on our hands! She can create some pretty amazing things 

Everything is bigger in texas! This is one cute waffle (if that's possible)

Meanwhile back in Bama...this little guy was game day ready too!! And the weather actually felt nice

A last minute zoo trip bc the weather was so great

Game time! An exciting trip and WIN to begin the season 

Running into our favorite Alabama freshman!! 

Time to head back to Bama! Next up... A surprise trip in 3 weeks 👑💗

Happy 7th birthday

Happy birthday to our precious Charlee Kate. She is spunky, sweet spirited, kind hearted, football loving, make up loving, dress loving, travel loving, organizer, worrier, loves shopkins, girly girl! (And that's the worst grammar sentence ever). She is my mini me and brings so much joy to our family. I will never forget the journey it took for God to give me the two most precious gifts ever. These years are short...I want to freeze time...and will never say otherwise. It's a gift to be a mommy and one I don't take for granted. Thank you God for choosing me to be "her" mommy! 

For this child I have prayed 1 Samuel 1:27

She woke up bright and early and very excited! 

One of her favorite things...monkey bread!

Blowing out her candles 

Ready for her birthday "day" at school. 

The crown that her sweet teacher made

After school, we surprised Charlee Kate with picking up her best friend Harper. Harper came to our school and they were able to play some. Then we went to the candy store. Charlee Kate planned that adventure awhile back. 

Now that the birthday is over, it's time to celebrate and head to Dallas for the Bama game!