Bella Marie Allen R.I.P. 6.20. 2002 - 6.28. 2008

Today we lost our best friend Bella. She was the best dog we've ever had. She traveled with us, endured our adventures and put up with all of our antics. She had the personality of an old grumpy lady but the heart of an angel.

Bella is in a much better place now and will always be remembered for the funny things she did and the companionship she gave us. Oh, and for her snores in the middle of the night and her farts that made us gag and cleared a room.

She will forever be in our hearts and in our prayers.

We love you "Belzie".

Summertime Fun in the Sun!

Nick had his first Father's Day this year and he loved it. We celebrated a little early, Nick took Sofie and I to the comic book store. Nick can't wait until the two of them go and pick out their favorites!




Sofie had no idea what was going on but she posed for the pictures anyway.

Summer has officially started. With temperatures in the triple digits, out here we find water and find it fast! Sofia went to her Nana and Papa's house this past Father's Day for some splish splashin' fun!

Sofia LOVES the water.

She had no problems. Here she is posing on waterfall.

Sofie and her Daddy spending some quality time... The floaty was a gift from Sofie's Nonnie and Grandpa (we refer to it as Sofie's speed boat).

Daddy giving Sofie some pointers on floating

We had a great Father's Day!

After a long wait...here is the latest happenings in the Allen family-

The last time we updated the blog we were on our way to California to baptize Sofia. Well, here is the three of us crossing the Arizona California border. And our newest member of Catholic Church. Sofia looked like a little angel.

The baptism was memorable. Father Tom was gracious enough to do the service for us. I mentioned before, he performed our wedding as well as confirmed and gave both Nick and I our first communion. He is truly a saint!

Here is a picture of Angela (my cousin, faithful blog reader and commenter)!

Sofie was such a trooper! This girl was born to travel!

While we were in California we took Sofia to visit Mama Chana. We said a special prayer remembered all the fond memories we have of her.

And when we made it home. Keith sent Nick a special house warming gift...a 6 foot wall sticker of The Incredible Hulk! And here is Sofia doing her best impression of The Hulk.
Nick and Sofia can't wait to wear their matching shirts to the theater to see the movie. I think this will be one of many movies Sofie goes to see with her daddy.