Update

Hi Everyone!

My life has been really extra boring (which was a nice break from all the pet drama). Just noticed this morning how long it has been since I blogged. So, here is a little update on what we have been up to:

I have been taking a summer class (Elementary Physical Education - learning to motivate children through movement). This class is a blast! The class ends Thursday, then on Monday I start a second summer class. It is a math methods class. Hopefully it will be as interesting as this class has been.

Don is working hard at BG and NOT enjoying these long hot days. On one of the hottest days last week it was over 120 degrees in the area where Don works. Needless to say, he is worn out when he gets home.

Don is still active in the Men's ministry team and Property team at NWCC and I have been helping the Women's ministry team.

Last week I faced my worst fear and went to the dentist to have some problems corrected. I spent two long hours in the dentist chair and didn't shed a tear - this is MAJOR for me. (Although I did call Dr. Bull a fibber when he assured me I would only feel a little pinch before giving me a shot in the roof of my mouth - he laughed and agreed that it was more than a LITTLE pinch) I get to go back tomorrow to finish up. Then it will be over. Whew!

Someday soon I hope to have time to figure out how to load a video on here. Bella and Roxie are so hilarious when they play and I want to give you all a good laugh. Anyone who knows how to do this - I would love some hints or instructions.

Well, you are all caught up on our boring lives!

SCHOOL'S OUT!

Hooray! Classes are finished for this semester. Now - I need to look for a summer job. Any ideas?

We got a new kitty!

Yesterday we got a new kitty.

My niece's cat (Princess) had kittens 6 weeks ago and I was lucky enough to get to bring one home yesterday. We have named her Bella and she is such a sweet girl. Roxie loves her (maybe a little too much) and we have to monitor them all the time. When you are a 55 pound puppy it is hard to be "gentle" with a one pound kitten. But Bella is playfull and loves to grab Roxie's legs and cuddle up next to her when she wants to sleep.

Here is a picture of "our girls" :-)

Fun filled weekend!

What a great weekend we had.

Friday I had my Zag Bag party and 11 friends/family showed up. It was a lot of fun for me and I appreciate all of you who came to share the fun.

My neice Jenna got to spend Friday and Saturday night with us and WOW what a great time we had with her. We had a dance party, went to the farmer's market, went to Walmart, played with Roxie, decorated our house with balloons, streamers, and hand made signs for a party on Sunday, prepared deviled eggs and cucumbers & vinegar, and made a special mother's day card for her mom. Roxie was super excited to have Jenna here and smiled and wagged her tail the entire 2 days. Today she has slept all morning and seems too tired to do much of anything.

Sunday we had a family birthday/mother's day celebration party. We celebrated my dad's birthday and mother's day for Mom (Granny) and Noel. Toni's fiance brought his son and everyone seemed to have a great time.

No more pins!

Roxie got the pins out of her leg today! The surgeon said it looked like it has healed really nicely. She will be on restrictions from jumping and running for 2 more weeks then she is free to do all the puppy things she wants! YEAH!

Busy weekend.

We had a busy - but great weekend.

Friday night I had dinner at Carlos O'Kelley's with Dara - it was a fun time and of course great food.

Saturday we volunteered with Love Wichita and worked on a ladies home. It was so rewarding to see people pull together to help someone in need. There were 19 people from our church there for the morning shift. We painted the back side of their house, replaced some rotting facia boards, hauled off junk/trash, did a LOT of yardwork, cleaned the kitchen, repaired some cabinets, put a new floor in the bathroom, repaired the toilet, installed handrails, and showed a lot of love to the homeowner, her family, and her neighbors.

Sunday we went to spend time with Don's dad. We had a nice lunch and a great time visiting. We got to see his new house, which was really nice. He is still a little depressed about losing his home in the fire and losing all his family heirlooms but he does like his new house and seems to feel comfortable there. Roxie went with us and Don Sr. enjoyed her quite a bit.

One step back . . . .

Today is weigh-in day. Unfortunately i have to report that I gained 1/2 a pound. BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Next week WILL be better because I am going to be very dedicated this week to my new way of living.