Love will Thaw in 2014

So I have seen this multiple times on Facebook and decided to try to post on my blog once a day, no matter how short or how long.

Pepper says Happy New Year!

First off: HAPPY NEW YEAR!  The Perkins toasted in your honor last night!

Our midnight toast

Buddy is not too sure, but Happy New Year!

Today, being the first day of a new year, Chris took off work and we spent the day together as a family.  The first half, we cleaned up the house (I assembled my new vacuum and Chris put together his new Ninja).  We are SOOOO ready for our new house.  I'm going to be cleaning that house all of the time (no I'm NOT pregnant)!  Speaking of new house (*shiny shiny*), here's the progress to date:

We are ready for it!  I have been shopping for things online (that I can't buy yet).

Back on track...after cleaning up, we went to go see Frozen finally.  Austin fell in love with how beautiful the princesses were.  We even had a bathroom break in the middle where we discussed the decisions being made in the movie through the stalls.  I love the theme..."Love will Thaw."  And, my goodness, the "True Love" part is unreal!  I have two girls so I hope they understand the message.  It will be talked about more each day.  I loved Olof the Snowman!  He's too funny...even Chris laughed out loud!

Afterwards, we went to the Austin Aquarium...another establishment that has been under fire for the way they obtain their animals and the quality of care.  I understand that some people are shady, but my hope is this-I'm hoping that the shady person is serving their time and the rest of the family is truly in it for education and enticing our future to truly care for these animals.  It was, in my opinion, a work in progress.  Many cool things, more possibilities.  I LOVE the "Petting/feeding" tanks (there were 3 total) with stingrays and sharks.  There was even a "NO petting" tank that had all of those crazy fish that will eat you up.  Loved the bearded dragons and turtles.  There was even a place where you can feed some type of bird (next time).  I think they have to spend more time to decorate it better (still looks like it used to be a store).  It's truly not enticing to the eyes.  Slowly, but surely.  If they are still doing the half price family membership, I suggest you do that as opposed to buying a pass every time.

The girls at the Aquarium

Waiting for the Stingrays to pet

We had a relaxing family day.  This break has been exactly what we needed...a break.  Family is what's important.  The love you have is warm enough to thaw ice!