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Thanksgiving 2007

November 22nd, 2007

Thanksgiving week saw a visit from Great Grandma Adams, Grandma and Grandpa, Donald, Lisa, Alexander and Olivia. We had lots of fun playing and running around catching up on things we have wanted to do for a long time. Click here to see some of our pictures.

Jake's Birthday 2007

October 2007

Jake and Tyler take a spin in the new firetruck

We celebrated Jake's birthday with the family and a few friends. It is hard to believe that Jake is four. Although we pledged never to get him a motorized ride-on vehicle, we caved and bought a firetruck for him and Tyler. They had a blast playing firemen. Click here to see some of our pictures.

Spring Playtime 2007

March 2007

Jake and Tyler have been playing like crazy so far this Spring. They are really fascinated with all sorts of bugs, especially the June bugs that come out at night. They are also enjoying playing with Play-do, drawing and painting. Click here to see some of our pictures.

Daniel's Birthday

March 3rd-5th, 2007

Daniel turned 34 this year. To celebrate we traveled down to Aransas to fish. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate so we just stayed at the house. The time spent with Grandma and Grandpa was well spent though. The boys really liked the birthday pinata. Click here to see our pictures.

Christmas Celebration 2006

December 25th , 2006

Mandy reads a new book to Tyler and Jake

This year we stayed home for Christmas and were able to enjoy visits from both sets of Grandparents. Unfortunately Tyler got an ear infection for the second Christmas in a row. Both boys were excited about all their gifts and love playing with all of their new trains. Click here to see some of our pictures.

The Allen's Kick Off the Christmas Season with a Trip to Milberger's

December 4th , 2006

The Allen's enjoy a trip on the train at Milberger's Nursery

After the Tyler's birthday party, Grandpa, Grandma Toots and the Allen's went to Milberger's Nursery here in San Antonio for a little pre-Christmas fun. The boys (& Mandy) enjoyed playing in the moon bounce, seeing all the Christmas trees, riding on the neat train and even visiting with Santa. Click here to see our pictures.

The Allen's Celebrate Tyler's Birthday

December 3rd , 2006

This weekend the Grandparents, Uncle Eric and Sabrina and the Allens celebrated Tyler turning two years old. Tyler and Jake had fun visiting with everyone and playing with all the new toys. Jake and Tyler especially seemed to like there new Spiderman tent. Click here to see some pictures.

The Allen's Visit Thomas the Train in Austin

November 4th, 2006

Jake and Tyler play with the hay at the pumpkin patch

This weekend the we took Jake and Tyler up to Austin to spend a day out with Thomas. They really enjoyed watching all of the model trains that were set up and riding the train Thomas was pulling. They cannot wait until they can go back to Austin again. Click here for a few of our pictures.

The Allen's Have Fun on Halloween

October 31st, 2006

Jake and Tyler examine the inside of a pumpkin

Jake and Tyler had fun running around in their football costumes, while Daddy took pictures, before trick-or-treating Halloween night. They were able to enjoy Trunk-or-Treat at church on Sunday and then more candy gathering around the neighborhood Tuesday evening. Click here to view the pictures.

The Allen's Have a Busy Weekend

Octrober 7th & 8th, 2006

This weekend, Grandma and Grandpa Toots, Mamaw and Poppy, Uncle Darrell, Aunt Lisa, and cousin Ryan and Uncle Eric and Sabrina visited San Antonio to help Jake celebrate his 3rd birthday. Then on Sunday everyone witnessed Mandy, Jake and Tyler get baptized and then play out in the pumpkin patch. Click here for a few of our pictures.

The Allen's Play in the New Pool Grandma Toots bought

July 29th, 2006

Tyler and Mommy watch as Jake slides into the pool

Grandma Toots brought up a pool for the boys this weekend. With temperatures in the high 90's, it did not take long for the boys to put on their swim trunks and slide into the water. They had a blast sliding, jumping and falling into the water. Click here for a few of the pictures of the pool time fun.