The McAllisters are proud to announce the addition of two members into the family. Their names are Bell and Mindy. Mindy has the white stripe on her face. They were both a little thirsty.

I thought I moved to Texas

Would anyone care to explain how this happened in Houston, TX last night?

Jake Visits PA over Veterans Day

Everyone got to see Jake and Ashley over Veterans Day. It was fun getting together and catching up. We also got to see Jake's dog Roscoe. We forgot to get his picture though.

Dad's Back Surgery

Dad had back surgery to correct to vertebrae that were sticking out and some of his narrowing of the spine. Issy constantly asks to see his boo boo or if his boo still hurts.

Rachael made Halloween cupcakes, had Halloween candy, and a surprise guest.

Stuart and Rachael's Weekend in San Antonio

The hotel they stayed at.

Some sugar skulls from Dio de los Muertos

An old mail chute in the hotel.

Checking in.

On the riverwalk, they were floarting coffins down the river to celebrate.

We rode the trolley.
This was an altar set up in the market.

Mercado decorations.

Our grand entrance.

Stuart and Rachael spent a weekend in San Antonio with Stuart's Uncle Bruce and Aunt Reeva. They enjoyed Seaworld, the Riverwalk, and the El Mercado (Market Square) where celebrations for Dio De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is being celebrated. Dio de los Muertos is a celebration of dead family members which is usually celebrated with an altar tributing them.

Abby and Jael go to Homecoming

We almost forgot Abby and Jael's homecoming pics. They went September 27, 2008. Jael decided to go on her own instead of breaking hearts and Abby went with her sweetie, Tyler.

Levi Gets a Squirrel

Levi got his first squirrel on October 17, 2008 while hunting with Dad, Jon, Mr. Frank and Mr. Reed. How exciting for him.

Levi Gets his Yellow Belt

Levi has been excelling in his Tae Kwon Do lessons. He has now earned his yellow belt. It is so fun to watch him do his moves.

Abby Plays Hockey

Abby finished out the hockey season with making it to districts, but unfortunately lost the second advancement game. However it was great to make it to districts to end our her senior year of playing hockey.

Abby's Senior Pictures

Here are some of Abby's senior pictures.

Jake and Ashley went shrimping

We went fishing on base and these are the shrimp we caught. There were 44 of them...and of corse Jake caught 40 of them and I only caught 4, but I was still proud of myself.

Then Jake cooked the shrimp and we ate them.

Beckie and Jon's Sixth Anniversary

Just wanted to let everyone know that it is Beckie and Jon's sixth anniversary. Where have the last six years gone?

Vacation

Mom, Dad, and Sarah came for a weekend in Texas to visit Rachael and Stuart. Here are some things that they did. They went to the Battleship Texas, the beach, hunting, dining, saw a water spout (tornado over water), and visiting friends.