Isn't she lovely

My beautiful sister went to Brighton's Homecoming this past weekend. She caught a cold the Friday before the dance, so for as yucky as she felt, she still pulled off looking great!


Her date's name was Josh he's a good buddy of hers, they had a blast!

Here's what gets me...when I was going to my Jr. Homecoming she had just turned seven (and it still feels like only yesterday), now she just went to her Jr. Homecoming so where does that leave me????

Feeling REALLY old...that's where I'm at!

Halloween Practice

So for those of you who know me, must know how much I LOVE Halloween! It is my favorite holiday, I love dressing up and planning and attending fun Halloween parties. In fact I love it so much I decided last year that our dog must participate in the fun festivities. So I bought him a costume too...he HATED it, after struggling for several minutes to get the costume on him. It was torn off in seconds making me very frustrated. He must get that from Andy, every year Andy has his costume off as soon as we take pictures...I just don't get it!

Oakley 'loved' his costume so much that he actually drug it outside last year and tried to bury it in the backyard. Digging up our newly planted grass. At least Andy hasn't tried to bury any of his costumes...yet. Well not one to give up easily I decided that he just needed to 'practice' wearing his costume so that by the time Halloween comes he will have no problem wearing his costume...

I was very proud of him, he wore it for almost 5 minutes. It was a great accomplishment, after a week of practicing he now keeps it on for a good 30 minutes. That's all I can ask for anyway. So now that this little experiment has seemed to go pretty well, Andy will be next. I'm going to get his costume this week and we will 'practice' wearing it. I figure if a dog can do it so can he!!!
Wish me luck!

Labor DAY

Wow so Labor day was a week ago, and I'm way behind on my blogging..last week just got away from me. So here's a quick re-cap of our fun filled weekend...

We started off by heading up to our family cabin on Saturday, then finishing off the night by going to a Rodeo...that was so much fun!

Sunday we relaxed and drove up to Smith and Moorehouse so that Andy could throw rocks in the lake...yes he really wanted to do this BADLY!



We drove home that night and got up early Monday to start off our 'no work' Monday. After a quick trip to the mall in search of the perfect Halloween costume we met up with Andy's family for a fun afternoon at Classic Skating...I know sounds a little ghetto but it was a blast!



Andy zipped around with Bo on his skates...



While Marcus soared around with Nash on the scooter...



Us pregnant ladies had to sit out, but we had a great time talking! I love talking with Heidi, she always knows how to make me laugh!!!



Finishing up the day with the "Chicken Dance!"
Then we met up with everyone at Olive Garden for some much needed dinner.
It was a great day! I was so tired by the time I got home, I feel asleep on the couch within seconds of sitting down.

High School TAG!!!

So I was a little unsure if I wanted to do this TAG or not, diving back into the past brings up funny memories but also some that I've spent years trying to burry...but I figured whatever it might be fun, so we'll see, don't laugh too hard!!!

*Your High School's full name: Brighton High School
*High School Colors: Blue and Orange
*School Mascot: Bengal
*Did you date anyone from your school? Yes, and it was fine. My only bad break up was three weeks before graduation so I was too busy to let it bug me.
*What kind of car did you drive: Sophmore and Junior year: A purple 1993 mini-van (which is why I will NEVER drive one again)
My Senior year I drove a blue 2000 Honda Civic
*It's Friday night where are you: Sitting at my friend Jonathan's house watching the guys work on their cars...it seemed really exciting back then...
*Were you a party animal: Nope, we never really went to parties just always had a good time.
*Were you considered a flirt: Umm yeah you could say that, wasn't every girl?
*Were you in band, orchestra, choir, or other group: I was in choir my sophmore year
*Were you in any clubs: FBLA and ASL (sign language)
*Did you ever get expelled or suspended: Of course not
*Can you still sing the fight song: We had a fight song???
*Who were your favorite teachers: Great question...if I could remember any of them I would list all my favorites...I guess Buffy my biology teacher
*Where did you sit during lunch: We went out every day for lunch, except that one day we stayed at school and TJ launched a meatball at Nina and hit her in the face. That was hysterical!!!
*Who did you go to Homecoming with: Junior year: Austin Smith
Senior year: Brian Swan
*If you could go back and re-do high school would you: If I could go back I would only go if I could change things, meaning that I would remember what it was like the first time and this time do it differently. I don't have many regrets, but there are a few things that I would like to see how they would have ended up had things been different. But what's done is done, and life after high school was so much better!!!
*What do you remember about Graduation: It was the longest day of my LIFE!!! It was so hard to just sit there waiting for them to call your name...my ex-boyfriend was staring holes in the back of my head. I didn't throw my cap, I wanted to keep it.
*Have you gained weight since then: I actually lost weight since then, but now that I'm expecting of course I've gained like 50 pounds since then...love it, I'm bringing CHUBBY back now!
*Do you plan on going to your 10 year reunion: Why? I was so happy the day of graduation because I would never have to see half of those people again! Why would I want to now?
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I TAG: Ashley, Laura, Heidi, Rachel (or you could Wes do it he LOVED High School I know) EVERYONE that wants to do this...it's pretty painless! Have fun!!!!!

Very BIG News...

You might be wondering what this is all about,
Well just keep reading and you will find out.

It’s a wonderful surprise, this special thing
And will be arriving next year in spring.
The anticipation is growing, yes this news is great
Our delivery will arrive, March 2nd is the date.

So kick up your heels, do a twist, scream and shout
We’re having a baby, that’s what all the excitement is about!
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So my original due date was March 21st, until my doctors apt yesterday and he told us that I am actually 10 1/2 weeks along instead of the 8 1/2 like we thought. Very excited, because we just can't wait! So March 2nd it is, and we couldn't be more thrilled!!!
I've been pretty sick, but it could always be worse. I'm the sickest at night which is okay becuase at least I don't have to be sick during my 40 hour work week. :-) See always looking on the bright side!

So wish us luck and gives us lots of advice, because we are going to need it!