A Burning Bush Story...

...last Thursday, I totally had a burning bush story happen. I had a dentist appointment at 1pm. I went to the bathroom when I got there and when I was done with my appointment, I kind of had to pee again (that's what happens when you have free refills with your lunch!). I decided I could wait until I got home. On the way home, I realized that I had to have my TB test checked. I started debating whether to stop at home to pee or just see if I could go at the doctor's office. I decided to stop at home. Of course, I got sidetracked and started checking my email and all that stuff that easily distracts you. I finally headed out.

As I turned onto the main, busy street, I saw this old chocolate lab (lots of gray in his muzzle). I kept driving then I stop at the stop sign and thought, I've never seen that dog before. I pulled over and got out of the car. I walked towards him and started calling, "Here puppy! Come here!" The dog trotted right up to me and was a wet mess, someone had been swimming! I grabbed his collar and called the number. The lady was so appreciative and said her husband was on his way. The guy was a LONG way from home to and on a VERY busy street. Chance, the dog and I sat on the curb waiting. He was the SWEETEST dog! Didn't try to pull away, sat when I said sit...almost in my lap! The husband came and thanked me and loaded Chance into his truck and left.

So see, total burning bush. I had three different places to go to the bathroom but I was lead to go home so that I could get Chance home safely. Happy Monday!

Time to Start Thinking About Christmas...

...true, Halloween isn't even here yet but I've got to start going through our photos to make sure we've got Christmas card quality photos for our 2011 holiday card! Last year, we got our holiday cards through Shutterfly. And we'll definitely be doing that again this year. Once I pick out the photos then it's on to pick out the cards...that's the tough part!

I really like this one but with 2 dogs, there's never just ONE photo that's good of our four of us.

So I'm thinking something more like this and I love the bright colors!

Shutterfly has holiday cards, calendars and other photo gifts too! I love getting cards with photos on them, I think it's much more personal...what do you all think?

Oh and are you a blogger? Want a chance at 25 free cards this holiday season? Then register here: http://goo.gl/DDw7Q Have fun looking through the huge selection of cards to pick from!

We Made It To 3 Years!!!

...lol! Yes, Mattie and I are celebrating our three year wedding anniversary today-we made it!!! It's amazing to think back to three years ago...boy, we had NO IDEA what was in store for us! But you know what? It wouldn't have mattered if we DID know because we're strong people and together, the two of us are even stronger.

We may fight and bicker until the cows come home, which is a really long time for us considering we don't have any cows. He may drive me insane by his night snacking and I might make him slightly crazy by my OCD and routines but you know what? It works, we work...it's just how we are. He supports me, I support him and together we're pretty unstoppable.

We may not always be the best at communicating and might sometimes double book ourselves. But when it comes to the important stuff, he can tell by how I answer the phone what kind of mood I'm in and I can tell by how he walks in the kitchen door, without even seeing him, how his day was. Sometimes we don't even have to speak to agree on things but other times, it's a week long battle to get the other to see our point.

But the bottom line is that despite our differences...in personality, in opinions, in house cleaning skills, we're better together. It's been a long, crazy, rocky three years but I wouldn't rather have anyone by my side than my Mattie. So happy anniversary Pretty!

Even though this was three years ago, I still remember why we were both smiling in this picture...and no, it wasn't because of the wedding. We both gave each other "the look" and started laughing as we worried that the sand was going to pour over the jar. We had an amazing, fairy tale wedding and we're working on that happily ever after, and as long as we're working on it together, that's the best part.

Post Season Playoffs...

...UGH! This was supposed to post last Thursday-sorry! Hope you all had a good weekend!

Last Tuesday night, my sister, dad, Haley and I went to game 3 of the post season MLB playoffs. It was a gorgeous day and we had fantastic seats. While we didn't bring home a winner, we sure saw a great game! Here's my sister and my dad:

H and I wth our rally towels from our seats:

The Arch from inside the stadium!

The clydesdales!!! They even made two rounds around the stadium!

H with her rally cap on and enjoying a good 'ole ballpark hot dog:

It was a school night so we had to study spelling words inbetween innings!

Thanks for the great night out Dad! We had an awesome time!!!

Bollinger Mill State Historic Site...

...the wedding this past weekend was held at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site. The view was incredible and it had me pining for a DSLR...maybe ONE day. In the meantime, enjoy the pics I snapped of the surroundings.

Nat Gets Married!!!

...a very good friend of mine got married this past Saturday. I've known her since 5th grade, we met at swim team but geez, we'd both freak if anyone saw us in a swimsuit these days! She moved in 7th grade to Indiana and we thought our world was over. I went and visited her in her small town each summer and even went to her high school graduation. Her family is like a second one to me, I was even in her sister's wedding 11 years ago as a candle lighter!

Anyways, it was at Bollinger Mill and she had an absolutely perfect day!!! Here's Matt and my dad going across the covered bridge.

Me and my lovely husband who refused to smile

The beautiful bride and her sister

They handed out fans which I thought was a super cute idea!

Me with my two dates and the Mill in the background

I absolutely LOVE this picture! This is her sister signing the marriage certificate, the bride and groom laughing in the background and in the far left, their mom watching.

Unfortunately, her grandpa was in the hospital and despite every effort, he did not make it. At about 6:15, the wedding party hadn't arrived yet but they said we go ahead and eat. The wedding party didn't show up until about 7:30pm because she and her new hub had stopped by the hospital to see her Grandpa.

My two "dates" weren't very attentive. I went to drop off the gifts and saw them at the bar. Then they came over to me and I was like, "Where's my drink?" Yeah, they didn't get one so I went and get a cranberry/orange juice and the lady was like that's $1. I said, umm...hang on. I didn't have my purse so I was frantically looking for the boys and surprise-they'd both disappeared! I FINALLY found my dad and I was like, I need a dollar! I walked back to the table and I told them they weren't very good dates! LOL!

It was great to see Nat and her family and I wish her all the best! Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day.

Giveaway Winners!!!

...thanks to everyone who participated in my giveaway! Geez, just when I think no one is reading my blog, I take a week off  because, well honestly? Because I had nothing blogworthy to blog about!  But I only posted once and some friends are all over me! So I'll do my best to blog more this week, deal? Okay, on to the meat and potatoes of this post!

The lucky winners are:

Ghost Pillow-Hilary
Pumpkin Pillow-Julie
Cat Pillow-Whit
Scarecrow Pillow-Angie D.

Please contact me so we can figure out how to get these cute pillows to you or leave me your email address. Congrats ladies!