The Beginning of Our Little Family

Last night we went out to Falcon to a place called Little Darling Pups and got us a little darling pup. He is a Poo-Shih (or a Shih-Poo) and was born on August 20.  So that makes him about 9 weeks old. And boy! Is he a doll!

 When we left there, we headed straight for PetSmart to get us ready to go with the little man: crate, food and water bowls, food, treats, collar, leash, a really cute football toy, a brush, and of course a blanket.  Then Luis treated Mommy (me) to a celebration dinner at Outback...YUMMY! 

Over dinner we discussed his name.  Here were some of our ideas: Teahan (thanks Charis!), Bruiser, Chief, Gizmo, Ewok, Mario, Bill, Manning, Wayne, Charles, Bowe, McClaister,...some of you may be picking up on a bit of a pattern.  We decided on...

TANNER MATOS

 We left him in the truck with his new blanket while we ate.  As soon as dinner was over, we rushed to the truck to see how he was.  He was completely under the driver's seat but had left a couple of presents to welcome us back.  His new blanket a one of those presents and so did Luis' beret.  Ha!

We then went to Uncle Jon and Aunt Sandi's to introduce him to the family.  Mandy and the kids were there too.  Let me just tell you that Avery was PRECIOUS with the little guy.  He was just her size and she could carry him around and he just loved it.  At one point she said, "Mommy?  When tan we tet one of dese little doggies?"

We came home and gave him his first bath as a Matos.  He did pretty darn well!

Then Daddy cuddled him while he dried off some.

Before I put him to bed last night, I took him outside where he pooped and pottied.  Then I opened the crate door and he walked right in and collapsed.  I didn't hear one peep all night long until 5:30 this morning.

So far no accidents in the house...we'll see how long we can keep that record going.  Right now he is napping in his crate with his blanket.

Welcome Tanner Matos.

And so the Matos family begins...

Welcome Fall!

Every year my family on Mom's side has a Welcome Fall Party at the park.  At our little party we roast hot dogs and this year did a scavenger hunt for the girls.  Avery also sang us some Welcome Fall songs.

Here is Avery making us some DELICIOUS playdough cookies!  Thanks, Aves!

Little Man Ian at his first Welcome Fall Party.  Don't you just love his IWU Wildcat hat?!?

Sometimes I wonder how old Luis really is?!  :-)  Kidding...the girls ADORE him.

Thanks Welcome Fall Party!  We had a great time and we will see you in 2011!

Jon Asp - Possible Photographer

It's been awhile since I have posted anything on here.  Probably because nothing big has happened for me to report.

We will be meeting with a possible photographer tomorrow night or Saturday morning.  He is actually someone I went to college with and his wife's family is friends of my family for several years.  In fact, her mom and my dad dated back in the day!  The photographer's name is Jon Asp.  I'm excited to get this nailed down.If you want to see some of his work, here is his website.

Still looking for a reception site.  Grrr...

Gonna Be a Good Daddy

Last night we went over to help David surprise Mandy.  He planned us to come over right after little man Ian was fed so that he could take Mandy to the Y for a little workout and time to sit in the hot tub.

This was also the first time for Luis to meet Ian.  Here is their first pictures together...

He's gonna be a good daddy.  :-)

Maybe Baby?

Well...I have checked on the Fine Arts Center here in Colorado Springs and they have the date available!  We just want to meet with them and see what the pricing would be and such.  Anyone know anything about events held at the Fine Arts Center?

Here are some pictures...

Here is the website for more pictures...
http://www.csfineartscenter.org/glass-corridor.asp

Cross your fingers!!!!

Bummer

We got so excited yesterday when we found that the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has a beautiful lodge for receptions.  It is on the mountain and looks over the city.  The lodge has windows that are like garage doors that can lift up and you are able to spread out on to a  tree lit patio.


So, I emailed them to check out the date...

It's booked.  Bummer.

Welcome to Our Blog!

Welcome to our little world.  Luis wanted to start a blog for our new life together...so we'll see how it goes.

Yesterday we went to the Air Show at the airport with our dear friends Charis and Jason and their little bundle of joy, Zoe Emma.

I also went with Grandma, Mandy, Avery, and Ian to try wedding dresses on again and I found THE ONE!  I absolutely love it and dreamed about it last night.  I can't post pictures because I have a curious fiance who is pretty sneaky...even though he SAYS he doesn't want to see.  ;-)

Today we are enjoying the fall day outside and watching football...our favorite thing to do together.  Maybe I should get busy with doing laundry and picking up the place.

I hope you enjoy our little blog.  ;-)