Pool Day w/ the family

Dear Bo and Bella

Dear Bo and Bella,

I hope you both have been very good for Aunt Mary as she came all the way down from Logansport to baby sit you. Bo I hope you have been taking your medication like I told Aunt Mary. Also, she told me she had bought you both bones (many bones) from Meyers and you both have been chowing down on them. Bella remember what the Dr. told you two weeks ago - you must loose 1lb - DR ORDERS...

Bo Aunt Mary told me that you chewed up her white sandals. You have not chewed up anything for a few months - Boy, you better had said you are sorry and that you wont do that again. You should of been grateful that she took time to come down and watch you and your sister.

Can anyone tell me who peed on Mary's blanket? She said it wasn't much but someone had potty her blanket when she was sleeping one night. Anyone? I would guess - Bo. Bella I told you that you was to watch Bo and make sure he wasn't going to do anything stupid.

Also Bo, I heard you are barking a lot- If your sister doesn't want to play with you - don't bark at her. Find a toy to play with yourself. Also, Aunt Mary said she hasn't found to many messes, I was impress until I told her to go to your secret spot that you like to do your business......she called and said found all of your droppings. Nice try Bo.

Bella - aka the kissing queen. Have you been waking up Aunt Mary in the mornings by kissing her in the face? I know you LOVE to give kisses but Aunt Mary doesn't like being greeted every morning with them.

Mom and Dad will be home soon. Dad can't stop talking about you both -we miss you! Be good and make sure the house is clean when we get home.

With Love,
M & D

Technology these days.....

Cant live with it and Can't live without it. - That would be what most would say about their cell phones, laptops, Blackberries, I pods, DVRs, and the list can go on and on.

However, Cody and I was at dinner at nice restaurant when a little girl (around 6 years old) walk to her table with her grandparents. As soon as they sat down the little girl started complaining that her I pod was not working. she had already put her ear phones in and the music wouldn't play. Has she thew her fit and tried to work the puzzle paper kids mat, I could see her grandpa irritated.

Why wouldn't that little girl want to have a normal converation and enjoy her grandparents company during dinner than to HAVE TO HAVE HER IPOD.

What has the world came too? A 6 year old girl throwing a fit about her nano is not working and her poor grandma trying to figure it out.

I set technology aside to have dinner or a conversation with my grandparents or even family matter of fact.

Even Cody and I sit every-night at the dinning room table and have dinner. No matter if its take out or something we made at home.

Convenience

How much it is convenience worth to you? Does it depend on the item or value? I notice since I been in Florida you pay a very high price for it.
We came in on Sunday and landed a couple hours after lunch, so we was ready to eat. However, we didn't see any restaurants at the airport - must been on the wrong side. So, we decided to wait until we got to the hotels check in and find something to eat. Well, we decided to eat at the hotel's restaurant. What a joke, that place charges a arm AND a leg for ...... basic foods. For example, glass of OJ - 4 dollars per glass. Service is poor so you will only have one fill -not even a refill.

Cody gets a free breakfast bar every morning, so Monday morning I got it too - how much would you think it would it cost for some fruit, oatmeal and toast - $15 dollars.

I forgot my hair brush, so Monday I swing by the gift shop - How much would you pay for a Hair brush if you didn't have anything to brush your hair with? 6 dollars- Its the worst brush I ever owned and the most expensive as well.

Ahhh CONVENIENCE....right? :)

Ahhhh Vacation

Our trip here at Florida has been very relaxing. We really haven't went site seeing or what not but we have relaxed and laid by the pool and took walks around the hotel every night. Yesterday I went to the gym which was very relaxing and than head to the pool to relax and read.
However, no matter how much sunscreen I put on I am RED today. There is a chance of rain this afternoon so I will stay in and read my book and relax.

Our Hotel is in a business corporate technology park so there isn't much around to go shopping and ect. However, we walk to restaurants near by for lunch and dinner. Yesterday as we are walking by for lunch Cody said "hey look over in the bushes". I look over and there is a hut with a bed made with road signs build around a hut. A HOMELESS PERSONS HOME.

WELCOME TO FLORIDA

There is all kinds of people in this world.....

Whats worst than a crowed airplane? A crowed airplane with rude people.
We was getting ready to take off to Florida and here is two rude people -Father and son. The Father was around my dads age and the son could of been a year or two younger than me. They seemed very cocky and didn't care about the people around them.
They was assigned to seats in front of us. However, they decided they wanted to take up the whole row and have extra room. A man came up to them and said "I think you are in my seat" to the father (the father was sitting next to the window). The father said well there is more empty seats over there. He pointed across the row to a lady that was sitting alone. The lady spoke up and said there might be other people assigned to this seat. As they are talking about the seat arrangements, the man without a seat is blocking the aisle way and no one else can get on the plane to find their seats.
The father got rude and jumped up and said fine I will let you seat here but if no one seats in them seats than can you move over there? IT'S HIS SEAT. Cody and I got a front row of this show and was very unbelievable. The father told his son to move in the middle seat and he took the aisle seat.
Well shortly later, the empty seats that the father was trying to give away was filled by a couple.
You could tell the father was mad about it.
If you fly an airline that has assigned seat and you don't want to sit next to another person....buy two seats!
Why push someone out of their seat that they paid for?

Also, the son Blair-ed his head phones during the whole ride and each of them had 2 large bags each. Taking a advantage of the policies.

A little about me....

1. What color are your socks right now? No socks - You don't wear socks with swim suites
2. What are you listening to right now? TV - The Today Show

3. What was the last thing you ate? Fruit

4. Can you drive a stick? Nope - I have tried it though.
5. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Cody -I couldn't find him
6. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes, My grandmother, mom and Aunt
7. How old are you today? 26 (I had to ask Cody yesterday my age haha)

8. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? Football - Go Colts
9. What is your favorite drink? Water/Diet Cherry Coke
10. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes
11. Favorite food? Seafood
12. What is the last movie you watched? Blind Slide
13. Favorite day of the year? Holidays - November to New Years - I get to see all of my family more often.
14. How do you vent anger? complain about it till I get over it
15. What was your favorite toy as a child? Toy - don't have one..
16. What is your favorite season? SUMMER
17. Cherries or Blueberries? Both - since I live on Maraschino Drive...I guess Cherries
18. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? comment back please
19. Who is the most likely to respond? Aunt Mary/Melody

10. Who is least likely to respond? Alot
21. Living situation? Happily Married with two wonderful dogs
22. When was the last time you cried. When I ran the 500 Mini Marathon -Happy tears when I seen my family there to cheer me on - It meant alot
23. What is on the floor of your closet right now? Shoes, clothes and a gym bag
24. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending to? So many
25. What did you do last night? gambled - went to this place near our Hotel and won everything back than some.
26. What are you afraid of most? Afraid? I don't try to worry
27. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Cheese Please

28. Favorite dog breed? Duh WESTIES -hard headed, lovable, and independent
29. Favorite day of the week? FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY
30. How many states have you lived in? One
31. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds Please

32. What is your favorite flower? Love them all

One of many Cheerleaders!!!

Logan and I lunch after the 500 mini on 5/8/2010

I did it again....

I ran another half marathon today and went very well - 2 hours and 18 minutes. That makes two half marathons in two weeks. I think its time to take a break for a while and rest.
Speaking of rest....I need to pack tonight because we are flying out to Florida for a week!!!
See you all when we get back!

Strong Dog

Do you think a 16 pound dog could break a 44lb max leach? If there is a bird that he REALLY wants....There goes the invisible fence idea

Flowers

This is my first set of flowers I ever planted at the house.....Cody took a picture. :)...

Dear Clothes

Dear Clothes,
I am sorry to do this to you but some I have bought and found that you no longer fit me anymore. Others, I am sorry I never got a chance to wear you and than some I have wore for so long...5 years+ - its time that we depart from each other.


This weekend I set a goal to REALLY go through all of my clothes since the seasons are changing and I am about to leave on vacation.
I have spent so far 4 hours going through two dressers and half of my walk in closet. I still got a couple more hours to go but I need a break. At least I am trying on everything but the hardest thing is convening myself to LET IT GO - even though I haven't wore it for over a year....

You never know when you need that one shirt for that one time for that one event.

Mini is completed

I ran for me and I loved every minute of it. It was a real cold windy day but I pushed through it and enjoyed the experience. I am looking at signing up for another one in a few weeks if everything works out!

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE SUPPORT AND CHEERING ME ON TO COMPLETE MY FIRST MINI MARATHON!!!

Big Boy

Bo has grown a lot in one year that we have had him. We now have been testing the waters and allowing him be out during the day when we are at work. However, he has other plans. Gose right back to his bed/cage.
Cody said he was going to let him be out for the day but when Bo seen that Cody was about to leave for work he went up stairs and walked right into his bed and laid down. So Cody just lock the door and walked away. Bo has done this two days in a row so we have let him do what he wants - Locked up all day.

Its funny how Bella hated being in a cage and Bo likes it and prefers to lay in there on his own.

COUPONS!!!

I love coupons and I even get the Sunday paper just for them! I have saved from $70 dollars at one shopping trip. Last week, I saved only $30. I only clip what we will use or want to try.

However, my husband has other thoughts about my coupons. He hates them. Because it takes TIME- clip them, organized my shopping list, stack them in order of the store aisles and the worst- giving them to the cashier and waiting for him/her to scan every single one.

So, the reason for my blog- To complain about him THROWING MY COUPONS AWAY. I have spent now two weeks in a row, having my head and half my body in the tall recycling trash can trying to dig out my coupons. Not even the regurlar coupons but $10 coupon off at JCPennys and another one from Kohl s.

Note to Husband - STOP THROWING OUT MY COUPONS!!!!!
Thank You. :)