Thursday, July 31, 2014

Oldy Moldy


Do you remember Lil Bird??
 
She is still bird breathin' all around town, and I sure do love her.  She is such a great friend.
 
It is clear to me though, that we are literally growing old together.  Our texts tonight were only to ask one another how are doctors appointments went.
 
It seems like just yesterday, we were doing this!
 
And we were having so much fun that she literally had to remind me to use the potty?!
 
I guess it could be worse, we aren't going potty in our pants yet!
 

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Barfy Baby


Coconut Kay handles the Vet Clinic like a boss.  Look at her, just chillin.
 
I love her deep within my soul, but guess what... she might be a big ol' fat faker!  She has been barfing her head off all over the house, which prompted the Vet visit and the vet informed me that she really just gets overly excited and probably needs a Pepcid AC everyday and a ThunderShirt.
 
 
According to Thundershirt.com it is great for storms, separation, travel, over excitement and many other anxieties.  It uses gentle hugging to calm your dog.
 
First, this all seems a little ridiculous.  Second, I want one too.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Will You Have Me Back???

Holy cow, where has the time gone.  I know it has been a long time.  I don't write, I don't call.  But, I am ready to come back if you'll have me!
 
I had to take some time off.  I was (and am) really boring!  I think after a while you get it... I have gigantic hair, I don't like storms, I hate waking up early to run, I love coffee and lip gloss with my whole heart, bla bla bla. 
 
Well guess what.  Things have changed around here.  A little.  So, I have about three more things to throw into the mix!  Yah!  I am back!
 
Let me catch you up... (keep in mind, it really has been a long time and since I can't remember last year very well, the catch up will be very "high level" and mainly things that have happened during the last six months of my Facebook feed.  Which is where I went to get inspiration and pictures.
 
In no particular order.......
 
 
I married this guy.  Formerly known as Fiance, please meet HUSBAND!  I love him A LOT.  He is a really great man and incredibly smokin' hot handsome.  On Monday, August 12, 2014, we said our I Do's in front of God, his children and the Dallas County Inmates that had been taken in over the weekend and were waiting to speak with the judge.  It was glorious.  The Ceremony was followed by a quiet reception at Village Inn Restaurant and in lieu of dancing, the bride and groom went to Advenutureland to ride roller coasters and eat funnel cakes. It was quite a day. 
 
Now, these guys are my Step Kids.
 

 
Who from this point forward will be referred to as Girl and Boy.  They are 14 and 12 respectively.
 
 
Also included in our little fam is the most precious, sweetest, sassiest, little nugget you will ever meet.  She was such a tiny little baby when we got her.  Meet Coconut Kay.
 

 
And, now she is such a grown little girl!  She even has her own life jacket!  Safety first, folks.
 
 
I am totally one of those ridiculous dog owners.  I realize that I shouldn't compare my dog to your actual children, but don't judge me.  I really love my job, but I would totally be a stay at home mom to her and take her to activities and play dates.  I refuse to drink after people, including Husband... yet even though I have witnessed her literally lick her own behind, I will kiss her on her little mouth and let her have licks of my ice cream cone.  I actually do things like that.  It is disgusting, I know.  But, I won't stop.
 
I also met some famous people.  What, you don't know who this guy is?!  Jeez, watch Iowa State Basketball much?! 
 
 
What about Dakota Fred?!  Is that famous enough for you?!

 
It is clear to me that you are not easily impressed.  So, I will stop name dropping and will continue on with my updates.
 
I joined a Bunco group! 
 
 
What is not amazing about meeting with your best friends once a month to drink wine, chit chat and have good food? 
 
Do you recognize the miniature blonde in the front row?  What about the gingy pants in the back row??  You guessed it!  My momma and sister!  They are officially Iowans!!!!!!!!  Hooooooooooray!
 
I have been in Iowa for nearly 9 years and have been 4 hours away from my family.  And, now they are here!  I never  knew how much I missed them and the closeness until they came here! 
 
Now, I get to see them all the time!
 
With all of this stuff going on, I should have way more to tell you about, right?!
 
Well, we shall see.  I love you and I missed you! 
 
xoxox -Me.