Snow of 2010

After spending five days in 80+ degree weather in Mexico, we get hit with snow and ice. The dogs thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the backyard and on their walk today. Millie likes to stop and eat the snow, while Sam trots on and pratically walks me!

Sam was staring down the ducks in the pond.

Millie keeping warm during the storm!

Mexico

We kicked off 2010 with a trip to Mexico as a reward from my company! Brent and I spent 5 days at the Iberostar Grande all-inclusive resort. The resort was beautiful, weather was absolutely perfect and the friends we were with made the experience. Brent participated in the company golf outing on our first full day, while I rested on the beach with the girls. On Friday, we ventured off of the property and went on a two hour horseback riding excursion. The ride went for an hour in the jungle and about thirty minutes on the beach. The view was breathtaking as we approached the ocean with the horses. We learned about the local vegetation, animals, and met two of the funniest tour guides! We also ventured to Playa del Carmen for a few hours one morning to do some shopping and see what the town was like. The beach in Playa was beautiful. I think we would have planned to stay longer if we would have known more about the beach and bars! We were definitely sad to leave the resort, but hopefully we will make it back next year!

Senor Frogs in Playa del Carmen

Brent on the beach

Me and Baya. She was a wonderful horse.

It was really windy out!!!!

Us at the horse farm.

Our beautiful room.

Playa del Carmen

Sunday Funday at the National Whitewater Center

Sunday Funday!

Brent and I decided to take the dogs to the National Whitewater Center here in Charlotte (and only a few miles from our house) Sunday afternoon. The National Whitewater Center has a variety of activities to choose from......kayaking, white water rafting, zip lines, mountain biking trails, and walking trails. We walked the river loop and watched all of the kayakers and rafters go through the course. Sam loved it!!! He had a great time sitting on the edge of the bank watching the water and people. Millie had to warm up to the idea as she is not a huge "water" fan. After the first lap, the dogs were comfortable and began meeting and greeting with folks while we walked. We have definitely found a great place to take the dogs and have a relaxing Sunday!

Sam and Millie taking it all in.....

Millie checking it out.....not sure what to think!

Jimmy Buffett and Queens Cup!

We started off the summer by attending the Queen's Cup Horse Race and the Jimmy Buffett concert. Both events were filled with good friends, drinks, and lots of laughs! The weather for the Jimmy Buffett concert was absolutely perfect and admiring all of the crazy tailgates was entertaining to say the least. We were fortunate for the Queen's Cup, to sit at a table two rows behind the track and right across from the finish line!

B & E at the races!

Running of the hounds.....very cute!

Our view of the finish line!

The group!

Same group for the concert plus a few extras!

Jeremy and Angie

Brent and Mike playing cornhole

The ladies!

Me and the boys!!! Glad Mike was able to join us!

One Year Anniversary Trip

For our one year anniversary, Brent booked a bed and breakfast in Beaufort, NC. It was perfect!!!! We had wonderful meals, took a sunset cruise and carriage ride, relaxed at the beach and walked through the quaint town. We will definitely be heading back!

Leaving on the sunset cruise.

Brent enjoying the cruise!!!!

The beach...very relaxing!

The boardwalk in Beaufort!

View of the beach by Fort Macon!

Carriage ride!

B & E taking off!

PERFECT!

Our B&B! Great place to stay!

SNOW!!!

After several inadequate attempts to predict snow in the Charlotte area, the weatherman finally got it right!!!! Sam and Millie experienced snow for the first time! Sam was intriqued as soon as he saw the snow begin to fall. He went to the back door to watch the snow fall and then went to the dining room window to see if the snow was falling out front too! Millie was not as interested as her big brother. She decided she would be more comfortable laying on her big bed near the fire (smart dog). After dinner, we got bundled up and played in the snow. Millie is still not a fan and Sammy does not understand the difference between snowballs and his tennis balls! We had a great time.

Millie ready for SNOW!!!!

Recchi came out to see what all the fuss was about!

Millie wanted back in the house!!!