Party-Time!

My party was awesome! I spent lots of time cleaning the whole house, by the time my party was suppose to start, I was SO tired. Being sick didn't help either. My mom was the only one on time, everyone else showed up around 6:30, or 7:00. We played a little of my Grey's Anatomy Trivia game until everyone got there. Except Sara, she didn't get there til after 7:30. The package that Martin's mom sent us came today. I was so excited. I called Martin at work and he told me to wait until he got home, so he opened it up and everyone wanted to see.
My original plan was to watch the season three finale episode before we watched the season four premiere, but we were so preoccupied that I forgot until about 7:15. So we watch a fast forwarded version of the hour long episode, with my commentary, only watching the best and most important parts for those who aren't avid watchers of Grey's. I loved the premiere! I'm so happy with it, and I LOVE Lexi Grey! I won't take up any more space here, but those who saw it, I want to talk!!

Sara was fantastic and made brain cupcakes. They even had blood in them. (Strawberry filling) She's so creative! Gayla brought masks and gloves for everybody. I was pretty bummed because the two friends that I invited to my party, bailed last minute, so it was just my family. But they really are my best friends. I love them so much. They made me feel so special. They all brought different food items for our sandwiches, and played board games that would be pretty dumb to people who aren't fans of the show, and were excited about the premiere, even if it had to be forced, they made it seem like they really were interested. They all wore scrubs and participated. I couldn't have picked a better family.

After everyone left I had Martin go through the photo album that his mom sent again with me. I wanted to hear all the different stories of him growing up. It is such a special book. Monika did such a wonderful job putting it all together. Barbara, please let Monika know that we received it, and that I am writing her a letter now, to be sent off tomorrow, letting her know how wonderful it is. It's too special to write it all here. I am honestly so truly blessed with an immediate family and my in-law family. I've always been horrible at putting my feelings in to words, but I am so grateful.

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So tomorrow is my B-day party, and last night I came down with a killer cold. Sinus congestion, sneezing, runny nose, the works. I'm SO miserable. I'm excited for my party though. I'll take lots of pictures. Anybody watch Private Practice or Dancing with the Stars? I want to chat about it and know what you think.

dyed my hair again...

Red this time. First, cute sleepy puppies.

I came in to take pictures of my hair and Abbi wouldn't leave me alone.

She was trying to lick off my lipgloss.

Artsy/odd pic...

and another...

and another. (I don't think I've ever posted a picture of my wedding ring.)

A couple semi normal pics.

meh.

Pucky update

The trip to the vet brought better news today. They gave him an enema (poor dog) and that should help a bit, plus he's on two medications, and a strict diet. We just have to wait and see for now.

Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

For the last couple weeks I've been really worried about Puck. He has never been much of an eater, but lately every time he eats he'll throw it back up again. I've been telling Seth that he needs to take him into the vet. We'll he took him in today, and got x-rays and other tests and they saw what they think might be a solid mass in his stomach. Like he ate something that he can't digest. They want to see Puck again tomorrow for more tests. So it was $200 today, another $200 tomorrow, and if it really is a mass, he'll need surgery, which is another $800. Seth says he won't pay another $800, he'll just sell Puck. I'm so heart broken. I've been crying on and off since I heard. And every time I look at Puck I just break down. He's just so helpless, and hurting, and I feel so guilty. I don't even know what he ate, but I should have stopped him from doing it. Martin says that we'll just pay for him to have the surgery, but we don't have that kind of money either. Maybe we could split it, but I don't know if Seth would. I'm so incredibly attached to these dogs....They are more my dogs than anyone else's. I take the most care, and spend the most time with them. And the thought of giving them up...it's just not fathomable to me.

Random early morning post

Martin's brother got home from his mission on Friday. Martin was so excited to be able to talk to him. He came in and woke me up at 5:30am after he finished talking to him. It was cute how excited he was. I just can't believe it's been two years already! Sending love to England! So excited your home Kevin!

It's 5am now, I had a nightmare and couldn't go back to sleep. It sucks.

Martin bought me an early B-day present.

I watched all of the episodes with commentary first (Kate Walsh and Sandra Oh are SO funny...) Then the extended episodes, then all of the deleted scenes, and saved the outtakes for last. HILARIOUS. I love Grey's! Now Martin and I are watching the whole season start to finish. He hasn't seen any of season 3.

Did anyone watch the Emmy's? The only thing I wanted to see was who won Best Supporting Actress in a Drama. Katherine Heigl, Sandra Oh, and Chandra Wilson were all nominated. Seth had the Emmy's on and I just happened to walk in while they were announcing the winner. (Katherine Heigl) I wanted Sandra Oh, but Katherine Heigl's acceptance speech was funny. She joked that she didn't have a speech prepared because..."My own mother told me I didn't have a shot in hell at winning tonight,"

the craft bug

Every so often I get into these insanely crafty moods, where I have to make something. See here.



This time I'm beading. These are my favorites so far. They are put on memory wire. I really like them. I'm not much of a jewelery wearer, but these I love.

I also made these purse things...not sure what they are called really. I could check, but it's late and I don't feel like it. They were pretty tough and time consuming but I think they are cool.

I'm thinking about giving them to my nieces for Christmas.

So far I've made this one for Allie, and I made a bigger one for Sam I can't find my camera right now though I'll put a picture up of it tomorrow. Sam's is made out of the bigger plastic kid type beads instead of the little glass beads. More age appropriate, but anyway. No more now.

a day in the life

Hi! This is Puck I wanted to tell you about my adventure today. It all started with Abbi getting off of her leash. Grandma came to check on us, and put Abbi in her kennel, because Abbi is so mean to the neighbor dogs when she's not chained up. I'm usually a good boy alone in the backyard, so Grandma left me out there. But today, I decided I wanted to take an adventure. I got into the neighbors back yard through a hole in the fence. I just wanted to play with the little dogs. They pushed me back through and boarded up the fence. I stayed in the yard a bit, but my lust for freedom hadn't been satisfied yet. I got out again and went on a tour of the whole neighborhood. It was cool to see everything. I followed someone around for a while. Sniffed a lot. Peed on lots of things. I had to let everyone know this is my neighborhood. At about 8:30 I heard Abbi barking and decided to come home. I was yelling at her to let me in, but she couldn't. My owners weren't home. They were probably looking for me. I was pretty worried, then I heard; "Pucky! Pucky! Come here buddy," and here comes my Staci. I was SO excited to see her. She was coming from down the street. She found me! I ran to her my tail wagging out of control, I could hardly even run! She picked me up and squeezed me so tight. I think she was really worried about me. I got inside and got a long drink of water and ate my whole bowl of food. I didn't think I would ever get fed again. I didn't want Staci to be out of my sight, I had to have both paws on her and have her pet me. My adventure was pretty fun, but I think I'll listen to Staci and never ever leave again. It was way too scary.

simple joys

Albertsons is having their big Box Tops/General Mills sale, so my brother and I went to stock up. I got 41 items, spent $28, saved $70 just from the sale, and another $20 from coupons. Here are my pictures of my nice organized shelves.

mmm...mine.
Go-gurts for Martin. OH! The pizza crust was on sale for $1 and I had a $1 off coupon = FREE!
Happiness.

flowers and footprints

My husband brought me flowers the other day. Aren't they pretty?! He's the best!

My sister in law works for Bo Bunny the scrapbook company, and she got me these!!

I love them!!! These are my favorites....

I haven't decided what I want to do with them yet. Maybe a mini book.
The apartment search is becoming more and more frustrating. I found this GREAT townhouse yesterday. It's beyond perfect. $695 which is in our price range, 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath, 1100 square feet, quiet area, they accept ALL dogs, and there is a park where we could take Abbi just up the street, perfect right? The only problem is that it's in HARRISVILLE! It would add over 20 minutes to Martin's commute, and in the winter? It would be horrible. I have been searching and searching everyday for somewhere for us to move. I called and told my mom all of this and she says it would be ridiculous to add to Martin's drive. I broke down and cried. I was SO excited to have finally found someplace that has everything we have been looking for. I'm tired of being let down, and not finding anything. It's either in our price range and a trashy place, or too small and hardly anywhere accepts dogs. The only two places in Layton that would accept Abbi are the apartments we just moved out of, and a super expensive luxury apartment complex. Everywhere else doesn't accept pets or have weight limits of 40lbs. (Abbi weighs around 50) I just don't know what to do. I'm at the end of my rope here.