Isn't it sad?

Is it not sad how our lives stop without internet and cell phones? Our wireless modem died a couple of weeks ago (hence the no blogging) and our new one is supposed to be delivered today by UPS. Our blog will be back up and running soon with some new updates and pictures from the past couple of weeks...which included a wedding, Thanksgiving, our puppy losing his 'manhood', our Ags winning the most important game of the year, a trip to the OC, and more....

And this past Saturday was our 8 month anniversary! Sounds like nothing but it seems like years since our wedding.

This is one of my favorite pictures from our wedding. Several people have told us it looks like it could be in a magazine....yes, in case there was any doubt, we are that good!

Study

Pictures of our study below and the stories behind some of the items:

desk from Dash's cousin, clock made by Grandpa Connell, Aggie items, really cool computer chair

matching bookcase, lamp from Shae's Mimi (Hi Mimi!), stained glass dove made by Shae's boss as a wedding present

Kitchen

Here are a few pictures of our kitchen and the stories to go along with some things:

the dining table Shae and her dad made

baker's rack from the Connells that received a makeover, platter bought with Jillian's birthday present to Shae, and a painting by Shae's grandmother, Arta Jean - whom Shae (Arta Shae for those that don't know) was named after and who probably passed along some 'Martha Stewart' traits.

corian countertops, oak cabinets, tile blacksplash, energy star appliances, and our new fridge

Halloween sPETacular

So we may be mean parents, but we dressed our dogs up for our first Halloween together. Maddy was the cutest bumble bee and Cooper was fittingly a football player since he tries to tackle or knock over anything that gets in his way. Here are a few pictures capturing the festivities:

Is that a smile on Maddy?

This was also Shae's first Halloween to have trick or treaters. It was such a joy to see the little kids trudge up to our front door in oversized costumes and mumble "Trick or treat" from underneath their masks. Though everytime we opened the door to get rid of our mountain of candy, mosquitos the size of hummingbirds would fly inside. In between each doorbell ring, I spent the time swatting the mammoth mosquitos. Anyone who know me well, knows that if there is a mosquito within a mile, it will find me and bite me. Just ask Ruth, my co in Hickory Creek - we did not leave our cabin without covering ourselves in Off Skintastic.

Living room

As if this weekend was not busy enough with work for the both of us, church activities (Shae got to be a celebrity judge for the youth's costume contest!), the Aggies beating the Baylor Bears, and a work party, we somehow managed to squeeze in furniture shopping. At the beginning of the weekend, our living was sparse with a TV center, a bookcase, and our new leather sofa for Dash's cousin Chris. The end results sure do make our house feel a lot more like a home and even inspired an afternoon nap for Shae today. Take a tour of our new living room below!

I am still trying to decide what to do or hang on this huge white wall in the next picture. Any ideas?

Be our guest, be our guest...

Oddly, the first rooms we got completed was for our guests. Having a guest bedroom means our sleep-over guests no longer have to sleep on the floor or couch. Our inflatable mattresses can now be stored (for a long time) in the garage. The first room to be completed and the first room on our tour is our guest bedroom.

And the guest bathroom...

Welcome Home!

Welcome to the Connells! Over the next week, we (ok, really only Shae) will take you on a tour through the rooms of our brand spankin' new home. For our family and friends that live in Florida, San Antonio, other parts of Texas, other parts of Houston, and even Katy that have not been able to see our home yet, we hope you enjoy the glimpse into our new home and come visit soon! A lot of family has come already but I think you will be surprised at how fast we have been able to settle in. Enjoy the tour over the next week and leave us comments on what you think!

Let the tour begin....Come on in!