Happy 2nd Anniversary to us!

Our 2nd Anniversary was on the 4th. It's hard to believe it's already been 2 years since we were married. We've definitely had a lot of ups and downs and trials and tribulations as a married couple. Everything we've been through has made us stronger, though. I'm pretty lucky to have such a wonderful husband!

We spent most of the day lounging (I worked the night before, so I slept pretty late) and then went for supper in the Power & Light District at Gordon Biersch. We decided Skies was a little too expensive this year, so opted for cheaper. We ended up spending quite a bit, but not as much as we would have at Skies. It was a pretty nice place, they have a brewery in the restaurant where they make their own beer. We had sangria (oh the irony!) I'd definitely go back!

P&L wasn't too crowded either, actually, it was pretty quiet... which was nice, I figured it'd be crazy busy as a holiday, but I guess most people probably went out of town.

http://www.gordonbiersch.com

We came home afterwards and relaxed! Nothing huge... but it was a nice quiet anniversary!

Bittersweet

Initially, I was super sad that Sadie became pregnant. I had planned on getting her fixed but thought she was too young. I let her out a couple times after she had broken her tie out and she got out of the fence multiple times.

She ended up having seven puppies (ie - past posts) and they are sooo freaking cute, but I definitely don't want that to happen again. I've got an appointment with the vet to take her in next week and hopefully we can get her fixed ASAP.

The puppies are about 5 weeks old now. She only lets them feed at night now, and it's become quite an event. She is starting to growl and snap at them. Makes me so sad. We feed them mush (puppy food and warm water), and gradually have been making it more dry every so many days. They drink water. I think they will be pretty ready to go to new homes soon.

One has already found a new home, which I am so happy about because they are cool dudes. Its just a little bittersweet to give up these beautiful babies. Unfortunately, I cannot keep 10 dogs and 2 cats. I'd love to, however, I don't think our wallets can afford it nor does my husband love that idea. I can't wait til they all get to their new homes and have wonderful families.

June has been a crazy month. New schedule at work went into place in May to make it so we're only open every other weekend. I finally was moved to the first half of the shift which means no weekends! Wooohoo! for less than a week, though. :( Then the new schedule was implemented, so not cool. I get it though, it was so the other shift doesn't have to work every Friday and Saturday. I hated it, so I totally get it. It still sucks, though.

We have had kind of a lull lately too due to marketing staffing issues. That's been fixed, and we have an awesome replacement, but we are just now getting the after effects of the previous' mistakes/faults...ie not even showing up to dr offices or actually doing any marketing. BLAH. Luckily, it's not been drastic to call us off multiple nights.

J is looking for a new job, and has a perfect prospect and has been offered a position pending background/drug check. I hope he starts soon, he seems so excited, and it will be nice for him to make more money and be happy! He seems so depressed working the other job. They aren't doing so well, and he has had some issues with things there, so on to better things!

Everything else is going as normal... nothing too exciting. We have some get togethers/reunions coming up soon, looking forward to that.

Can't wait to get back down to Houston again soon to see my favorite lil man! He is growing so much and isn't a baby anymore. Miss that little face of his. I guess I miss his parents a smidge too :-P

I need to get some new pics of the furbabies and puppies up soon!

Puppies Update

Puppies are growing fast! They have their eyes and ears open. Starting to walk around and bark and play. They are so much fun!

Puppies!

Sadie, our German Sheperd/Boxer mix had 7 puppies last night.





They are freaking adorable!

Craftyyyy!

I totally slacked on blogging again, but it was mostly due to not having internet at home anymore. We got internet again this week, though. We were trying to cut down on monthly payments, which included cable and internet. Things are starting to go better and we have started to save more.

Recently, I've been in a real crafty mood. I love looking at ideas and figuring out how to tweak them to my personal liking. I just need a new sewing machine! I have been keeping my eye out, and have found a couple that I'm interested in.

My recent obsessions are wordles and owl related items. Help me! We aren't even pregnant yet, and I'm already planning a nursery in my head... how goofy.

Maybe crafting will keep my mind off of it.

I am on a new schedule at work, now working the first of the week with weekends off! Woohoo, but it's been an adjustment.

I don't really have a lot to write, but I am going to try to start writing several times a week again.

Weekend update

For the last post, I received 50 free photo cards from Shutterfly! They turned out beautiful! I was able to address and write in them while working this week and most of them have been sent out as of this morning.

We bought a house! We signed the papers last Sunday, and have started working on it. There are several things that need changed or updated. So excited. We included a slideshow on here. Most of the pictures were taken with a cell phone, so they didn't turn out awesome. I need to take my camera over there and take more pics.

So far, we have painted and redone the living room. It looks nice, but it is super bright. I think we are going to change our decor a little.

Plumbing came out today, they are going to have to open walls and fix some pipes as there is bad pressure in the bathroom and kitchen. It goes out into the lines in the yard, galvanized. He said it would be Wednesday. Luckily, that was in our contract.

Heating also came out today, the house has a floor furnace. It stopped working yesterday and wouldn't kick on and stay on. We paid a co-pay, which is supposed to be reimbursed to us. It basically was dirty and needed cleaning out, now works fine. Mother in law and Step father in law replaced our thermostat in the house, last night. They have been a big help, especially SFIL. He has helped us paint, bug/bomb, move appliances, etc.

I tore off the wallpaper in the Master Bedroom while waiting for repair men to show. I am hoping to scrape it all down and clean good tomorrow. Hopefully, we will have it painted in the next few days.

We did go buy paint and supplies to paint front entry dining area and kitchen. It is a god awful lime green and brown right now, and that's gotta go! I chose a "apple" green which is more like a sage/celery mix. It is light/bright and airy looking, but will be more subtle than the current colors.

Hoping to also get the washer moved, (Dryer was replaced with a brand new gas dryer and already moved in) so I can at least go do laundry over there.

Front and back doors measured and ordered, waiting on those to come in.

Flooring guy is to come out this weekend or early next week.

We are going to start moving small things in after we paint and check out floors.

Whew! So much going on!

I worked earlier this week for a co-worker in exchange for her to work shifts at the end of the week. So I have seven days off, so excited to jump in and get things started on the house!

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Christmas time is right around the corner! Getting out decorations, setting the tree up, baking yummy delicious items, spending time with friends and family, shopping!! those are all some of my favorite things about the holiday.

Are you ready for the holiday? What are you doing to get prepared? One of my favorite traditions (so to speak) is sending out holiday cards. I've done this for years, and some of my friends get just as excited about it as I do. I look forward to this part every year!

I'm usually pretty good at picking out unique cards. Sometimes I'll even buy them on clearance and save for the next year.

We moved this year a few times, so I have no idea where those cards that I got last year are at! Ugh! So I've been on the look out for some new ones. I think my favorites are ones with photos. I love to see how everyone looks and who's grown or changed the most over the year. Photo cards are the best! http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards

Grandmothers love the calendars! http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars

We plan on buying a house in the next few weeks, so we are hoping to host a holiday party if we are moved in and ready to go in time! Are you having a holiday party this year? Use Shutterfly's beautiful invitations! http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-invitations

As you know, we are TTC. I love these holiday family cards. One of my favorites is: http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/bright-blue-snowflake-christmas-card?sortType=1&storeNode=93496
I love the picture of this little girl, so cute! I can't wait to have our own babies to take a family photo and send out to all of our friends.