Mommy and Campbell visit H-Town!

Kyle was gone for the weekend, so Campbell and I went to visit Aunt Kiki for a girls weekend in Houston. We had a great time!! We got their Thursday night. Campbell and I spent the day at Christy's apartment by the pool on Friday while she worked, and then we went for an evening run and dinner. Saturday we spent shopping for Mommy and Kiki's trip to Vegas. We had lunch at The Rainforest Cafe, which Campbell especially enjoyed. After the mall, we met Grandma and Papa for dinner. We had a great weekend!!

Cheers! Campbell and Kiki after a great run

Campbell having cranberry juice in her light-up cup

Our fun lunch at Rainforest Cafe

Campbell having an evening snack with all of her "friends" at Kik's apartment

After LOTS of discussions between Matt and I as to what would be best for Shelby, we decided we wanted to find her a new home where she would receive the attention and affection that she deserves. We have always kept her as an inside dog, and with three kiddos now, we have a houseful and little attention to share with her. She is SUCH a sweet dog, and we never want to lose touch with her. We were really hoping to find someone that we knew well and felt comfortable with. In a round about way, Christy and Kyle decided that they very much wanted to keep Shelby. We were so thrilled that she would still be with our family and that we would be able to see her often and stay in touch to know that she is doing well. This trip to Houston was bitter-sweet. After a wonderful visit with Christy, it was time for Campbell and I to say goodbye to Shelby. We left her at her new home in Houston. Thank you Shelby for all the joy you have brought to Matt and I and our family. We love you so much!

Here are some pics of our last week with Shelby at our home

Zing Zang Zoom Date Night

Mommy, Daddy and Campbell had a very special date night...dinner at The House of Blues in Dallas followed by the Zing Zang Zoom Circus!!! It was a GREAT night, and Campbell really enjoyed the special attention she got from Mommy and Daddy. She had a very grown-up grilled cheese sandwich for dinner before heading to the big show! Mommy and Daddy cheaped out and brought a bag of cotton candy from the store and a circus light-up toy from last year's circus. Some may call us cheap, but I think we're darn smart!!

Campbell and Mommy with the cool boot on our way to House of Blues

Campbell enjoying her sandwich and fries at House of Blues

Campbell and Mommy on their special date at House of Blues

Silly girls enjoying some cotton candy

Campbell's favorite AND Daddy's favorite....Cotton Candy!!!

Campbell excited for the show to start!

Campbell said the tigers were her favorite

She liked the elephants too

We ran into Karsyn at the concessions during intermission

It was a great show!

Alice in Wonderland at The Gaylord

Gigi had the best idea to treat Channing and Campbell to a night at The Gaylord Hotel during the Alice in Wonderland exhibit. It was so cool! We got to go visit and have dinner with the girls before their slumber party.

Channing, Campbell and Gigi - Channing and Campbell in their adorable matching dresses that Grandma made for them

Daddy, Campbell and Mommy

This was an amazing sand sculpture on display

Campbell with her very natural smile with the sand sculpture

Sweet cousins in their pretty dresses

Daddy and Campbell by the golden dragon-bird...whatever it is

Cooper and Conley's caricatures in progress

Two little models

How cute!!

Channing and Aunt Kaykay with C&C

Sweet Campbell Kay's caricature

Gigi and Channing's caricatures

Being silly with Channing

Enjoying the scenery

The newest Dallas Cowboys

Channing and Campbell getting ready for the 3-D maze

Going in the spinning tunnel that makes you dizzy AGAIN

Saying goodnight! Gigi, Channing and Campbell excited for their slumber party

Graduation Party...DeVito Style!

For those of you that know the DeVitos, you will not at all be surprised by this even that took place. Matt had FOUR cousins that all graduated this past year, two from high school and two from college. So, what better way to celebrate such accomplishments than to have a family graduation ceremony of our own!! Matt's Grandma somehow came across quite a few choir robes that of course double as excellent graduation gowns! Papa D marched in the graduates and gave quite entertaining introductions of each. Matt gave a speech, that was written by Papa and Grandma...only at a DeVito graduation can you drink a beer while giving a speech. Of course, a graduation is not complete with out the Homecoming Queen and pregnant Prom Queen as well! For those of you that missed the event and now wish you could have been a fly on the wall to witness it all, here are some pictures for your entertainment!

The graduates marching in, poolside...notice the t-shirt flags for each high school and college represented

Matt toasting the graduates with a cold one

Homecoming Queen

Pregnant Prom Queen

The family of graduates

Here are some other cute pictures from our fun day

Cooper and Conley's lunch

Campbell and Jordan swimming

Campbell and Blake - Funny story...Campbell told Blake to catch her when she jumped in. He told her to say the magic words...she said "abracadabra???"

Crazy Campbell Kay

Conley Kate and Aunt Sassy

Sweet Cooper-loops

Happy Conley Kate

Campbell making sweet Shiloh laugh

The youngest graduates...Jordan, Channing and Campbell. During Matt's speech, Campbell yelled, "wa-hoo Daddy!"