She's getting so big......

We can't believe how big she's getting!! She is three months old this month! It's crazy to think she's only been in the world for 3 months. I'm having a much easier time with her and leaving her in her crate during the day while Chris and I are work. I've been hooked on Cesar Milan's "The Dog Whisperer". I love that show!

We are still having some trouble in the potty training department, but I hear it might take her up to a year to that down. I really hope it's sooner than that! We have signed Lucy up for puppy training classes so hopefully that will help too!

This is what's going on right now with Luc! I will write more soon! PROMISE!!

WOW

So I really had NO IDEA how much responsibility comes with owning a dog. I'm totally overwhelmed right now! But, I think it's a good thing! I've been struggling with leaving her at home by herself. I feel so guilty when I'm out enjoying myself and she's not with me....I'm such a mom. I really do see how much responsibility it will be to have a child now. I seriously have been awakened. I'm not comparing the lives of dogs to children. What I mean is that I now see what kind of planning ahead and sacrifices you have to make now that you have this little bundle of joy in your life. I'm tracked out for two weeks, Lucy and I have bonding big time! I'm trying to stay away from the house a little during the day because I don't want her to think I will be home forever and always.

I just bought three books on Amazon about raising puppies! I can't wait to read them! I will be posing more pictures of Lucy soon...I need to take some pics off my hard drive before my computer dies.

Um....P.S., does anyone have any idea on where to find sombreros cheap? In Raleigh?

LUCY!!

WE GOT A PUPPY!!!! I love her so much, her name is Lucy! Chris got her at the Harnett County Animal Shelter. Her and her brothers and sisters we dropped off this week and if no one came to rescue them they were going to be euthanized!! He saw her and saved her!!

It's been a really crazy week with Lucy her with us. I had no idea how time consuming having a puppy would be. See, growing up we were never allowed to have a dog so I have ALWAYS wanted a dog since forever. I think in my mind she would be house trained and able to be left in the house for hours without crying. I can see now that she is NOT going to be like that as a puppy. But, I'm okay with that (now). I'm learning patience with her as I have become a pretty impatient person. She truley is like taking care of a baby. I had no idea I would be so drained!!! Okay I know I sound so negative, but I really love her and I think once I get used to her and having her in my life I will be a little less overwhelmed!

So far the only trouble we're really having with her is at night. She doesn't like to be in her crate with the door shut and she won't go to sleep. She slept the longest last night (from about 11:30-3:00). She woke us up at 3:00am to go poop! I was soooo happy about that! But after we came back in she wouldn't go to sleep sooooooo we brought her to sleep in our bed and we slept until 7:00! I know I know, she's not supossed to sleep with us but I was so tired and I couldn't take her crying anymore!!! My friend told me she would get used to the house and her crate in about two weeks. I think I can handle it because I'll be able to nap during the day since I'm tracked out for the next two weeks. I feel sorry for Chris because he'll have to lose some sleep and not be able to get it back. I will be posting about our little girl and our parenting adventures!

FRIDAY!!

Why are Friday's so awesome?! Everything just seems so much better on Fridays. Actually today was a little sad. One of our kids is moving to Maui and today was her last day:( It was a little sad because we love her so much, but it's also exciting because it's HAWAII!!!!! We are going to miss her so much and we can't wait to get our first email update! We will miss you Caroline and we LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Also, Friday's mean it's football night....yipee! I don't mind going to the games I just really don't like going by myself! I know I know, it's not about me, it's about Chris and supporting him and his passions. I just wish I had someone to go with me to every game..HA! Is that asking too much?! I don't think so!! So, I will be at ADHS tonight sitting in the stands cheering for my husbands football team! I hope it doesn't rain........... :) GO JAGUARS!

Let's get physical....

Alright, I've been contemplating on whether or not to blog about this but, I think if I'm going to blog about me and my life I should blog about it. So here we go......

It has been a little over 2 months since I have joined Weight Watchers. I have since lost 15 lbs. It has really been an awakening for me and I am starting to see the change in life not just my eating habits. I understand now that this is going to be a life changing experience for me, as it should be. A couple years ago I started a low-carb diet and starting exercising 4 days a week. I lost 20 lbs. but gained them back about a year later. It was because I wasn't changing my life. I was only changing a couple habits here and there. I also believe I gained that weight back because I was totally relying on myself to "change" me.

Being a Christian now I believe God's strength is what is getting me through this life changing experience. There are absolutely days I think about how great it will be to walk into a store and try on anything I want, but then I snap back and remember that wearing the latest fashion trends isn't going to get me closer to God. I realized today that this weight loss adventure is going to be a way to get closer to God. As I jump on that elliptical, set the time, and start my ipod I begin to think about how much I HATE working out. I absolutely can't stand it, but I know that God will help me get through it because he brought me to it. " I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13 this verse is what gets me through every single stride I take on that stupid elliptical. My being overweight is a battle that was given to me to defeat and gain strength in God.

I have been struggling lately in my walk. Before this decision to lose the weight I was just treading water barely able to keep my head up. I am seeking God in everything I do and I see Him in everything in my life. I am so confident that this is the time I'm really going to do it, I'm going to lose the weight and keep it off. All because God loves me and He is on my side!

Productive Weekend

I LOVE three day weekends. When you start to think Saturday is gone and then you only have one more day to clean the mess that is your house you realize you have Monday off and in essence you have two Saturdays!! YIPPEE!! It really changes your way of thinking about that three day weekend....it doesn't seem to go by so quickly! So, I actually got a lot done. I finally got our closet organized after 3 months of completely not knowing where any of our clothes were (can you tell I'm a procrastinator?).

Much of the housework is done out of serious procrastination. I think I may have a problem....nah. There have to be plenty of people who HATE housework. Okay, enough about that, as I was writing, I was very productive this weekend and therefore I am very proud of myself for not putting it off. You just feel better when you are very productive. I should be productive more often so I can feel more organized all the time (easier said than done).

Arrested Development

I have a friend who is my music and entertainment muse. Pretty much everything she recommends to me I LOVE! So when she came to me and told me about this show Arrested Development I thought "yes, of course I'll watch this show and I know I'll love it". Oh but alas, I did not like this show AT ALL.

I saw my first episode about a year ago. It left a bad taste in my mouth. So, about 2 months ago I sat down with my husband, Chris, and watched the show again. I laughed my face off! I haven't laughed so much at a television show EVER in my life! Every single character in that show has incredible comedic talent. Chris and I DVR all the episodes that are rerunning now. I can't wait to hit that List button and see an episode of Arrested Development waiting for me to press play. There's so much to love about the show. I can understand why it was a short lived endeavor, but I think with maybe a season longer there would have been an Arrested Development movement in this nation. I truly believe that. You just got to give it time and let it seep into your funny bones. Of all the work that Jason Bateman, Michael, has done since the show I really think his niche is quirky comedy. His straight faced sarcastic one liners are delivered so effortlessly. Will Arnett as Gob, that alone is hilarious, is so funny! He plays a selfish jackass magician unbelievably well. I love that he's married to Amy Poehler. Can you imagine what that house is like? I bet they make each other laugh all day long.

I could go on forever about why this show is so funny. I wish it was still on. I'm not sure if I could handle adding another show to my already long list of must see t.v. starting this fall. But I think if the show would come back I could pencil it in.

It has begun...

So, football season is back. I am always a little torn when this time of year rolls around. Why? Well, my husband is a high school football coach and a die-hard football fan. Football is his thing. When football season starts I pretty much don't have a husband on the weekends. It's something I knew before we got married, but I'm still not completely okay with it. I know how much he loves it and how passionate he is about the sport so I support him as best I know how. There are times I curse the being that invented this husband stealing sport. There are other times I am grateful my husband as an outlet to pour himself into and feel he is making a difference. That's when I feel proud of him for loving this sport. I know he is making a difference on the team and with those kids. See, my husband is NOT that coach you see on the sidelines yelling at the players and kicking everything in sight. He is more silent and stoic. He never yells at the kids or curses at them. It is very apparent that his opinion is highly regarded on his team. So, I know his time there is well spent it's just hard because I don't see him as often during the fall. Anywho, it's here football season has begun there's nothing I can do about it. I'll be happy when it's over so I can spend some quality time with my husband.

We did it.....

Thank goodness for Big Lots! We found some room dividers but they were too expensive. So, as my mother and I were walking through the store we had the best idea ever!! We decided to buy 6 fake trees and string them with Christmas lights! It really turned out great! The party was a hit and everyone thought our tree yard dividers were great! I can't believe my baby sister is turning 20! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLY!!!

Room Divider

Okay so my sister is having a party tonight. Her birthday is tomorrow and we are having a birthday dinner at my other sister's townhouse. There's a little area in the backyard that could be great to entertain in but there's no fence between the backyard and the neighbor's backyard. So....I thought it would be awesome to put up some kind of privacy fence hang lights on it and set up tables for everyone to eat outside! Totally awesome idea right?!
Okay, well let's just go to Target or somewhere and buy a room divider for about umm.....$30-$50! Sure, let's go.......... did you know......room dividers are $100 and up!!!! We would need like 4 for the backyard. That's like $400 for a ONE NIGHT dinner party! What in the world are we going to do?! I tried to find some kinda of makeshift room divider, but they all involve PVP and metal sheeting. I'm not looking for that kinda of makeshift. Maybe something like a sheet and string.....I don't know.
Oh, and I know there's a whole house inside, but there's no room for 15+ people. The other option is all of us to eat inside and all of us eat standing up. Yes, there is a kitchen table but the catering company will be using it to put their spread on it! So.....there will be no table to eat dinner on tonight! Okay what can we do?!!!!!! I guess I'll let you know what happens......