MacKenzie has been dropped off at Camp Bow Wow. You can look for her at the following site: http://www.campbowwow.com/us/co/parker/CamperCams/tabid/1143/Default.aspx
She's the tiny white dog. Really tiny as she got groomed yesterday and they shaved her down! :(
We fly into St. Louis today then rent a car and head for Evansville. The wedding is at a hotel- but I have lost my invitation in the move and don't know which hotel. Hmm. I guess I had better phone the mother of the bride (my mom!). I'm glad it is not my wedding day. I felt sick that whole day! But I hope Leo's is a good one.
We then get to see Jackson's family (CeCe!!!) overnight and for breakfast. We're then off to a quick lunch with my side of the family and then back to St. Louis to catch a 7pm Sunday night flight. I'm tired just thinking about it!
Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Getting ready for our trip to IN
Today has been spent preparing to go back to Indiana for Nick and Kylie's wedding. (I wonder if she has the nervous poops yet? I always get them before big events! TMI, I'm sure!) We have been busy in the kitchen baking dog treats for all of the family's pets. I got the cutest chinese take-out containers to put the treats in. Thank you, Container Store. I love you so much! We also made some chocolate chip with pecans cookies to take to Duckie. He likes my cookies. I had to do a trial run on baking here at the high altitude so we have 2 batches. Oops! :) I think I have got it down now.
Jackson hit the links today and shot an 83. Not too bad for a kid who didn't play much this summer and had never played the course from today. They say the ball goes 10% further here and Jackson believes it. He was hitting 330+ yards drives today! Whew! I guess that means mine would got about 60. Susie shot a 46 the other day for 9 holes- a personal best. Great job, Susie!
MacKenzie has made a new friend in the neighborhood, Lucky. He is the ugliest dog ever, but his owner asked Mac to come out and play today so she did. She loves it! (She still misses Gunner Porterfield and wanted to make sure that I told him that!) She needs a haircut so badly. Jackson is taking her to the little dog bakery in Parker to see if they know of any good groomers or vets. We need both for little MacKenzie. She has finally adjusted to the altitude- we think. She seems to be more ready to play than ever!
Tomorrow my office will be a ghost town with most everyone using their vacation time to go play. I don't get vacation for 6 months! BAH!!! Not that I have time with school starting, but I HATE being told "no" (Deb, Guy and Jackson will attest to that!). I did get approved to get my knee fixed in late October so that's good news. I had to wait for all of the tax returns on extension to be completed. We're coming in to crunch time- sort of.
Jackson's new territory is the Los Angeles area so we're pretty excited to have to make trips out that way. (And see Meggles!!!!!) He'll find out soon when his first trip is-yippee!
Susie had to go have a new faucet installed at the Noblesville house. So far that has been our only issue with the rentals. Thank you, Jesus- you are very faithful to us! Susie is our "property manager" of sorts. She helps us out a tremendous amount and we really, really appreciate it. Now if I could just get that silly house refinanaced all would be well. It is always something...
That's all for now. I have to finish my cookies. :)
Jackson hit the links today and shot an 83. Not too bad for a kid who didn't play much this summer and had never played the course from today. They say the ball goes 10% further here and Jackson believes it. He was hitting 330+ yards drives today! Whew! I guess that means mine would got about 60. Susie shot a 46 the other day for 9 holes- a personal best. Great job, Susie!
MacKenzie has made a new friend in the neighborhood, Lucky. He is the ugliest dog ever, but his owner asked Mac to come out and play today so she did. She loves it! (She still misses Gunner Porterfield and wanted to make sure that I told him that!) She needs a haircut so badly. Jackson is taking her to the little dog bakery in Parker to see if they know of any good groomers or vets. We need both for little MacKenzie. She has finally adjusted to the altitude- we think. She seems to be more ready to play than ever!
Tomorrow my office will be a ghost town with most everyone using their vacation time to go play. I don't get vacation for 6 months! BAH!!! Not that I have time with school starting, but I HATE being told "no" (Deb, Guy and Jackson will attest to that!). I did get approved to get my knee fixed in late October so that's good news. I had to wait for all of the tax returns on extension to be completed. We're coming in to crunch time- sort of.
Jackson's new territory is the Los Angeles area so we're pretty excited to have to make trips out that way. (And see Meggles!!!!!) He'll find out soon when his first trip is-yippee!
Susie had to go have a new faucet installed at the Noblesville house. So far that has been our only issue with the rentals. Thank you, Jesus- you are very faithful to us! Susie is our "property manager" of sorts. She helps us out a tremendous amount and we really, really appreciate it. Now if I could just get that silly house refinanaced all would be well. It is always something...
That's all for now. I have to finish my cookies. :)
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Funny ad...
Today we saw the most hilarious ad in the local Parker newspaper. It read: "FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER 8-years old. Hateful little dog. Bites!" WE DIED LAUGHING! Too funny! :)
Jackson got all of his benefit info from his new gig and it looks good! I like that because it keeps my paycheck big. :) Since my job is "business professional" and they take it very seriously, I have spent a ton of cash on clothing lately. I even had to have 2 pairs of pants professionally tailored because they were too long but on too good of a sale to pass up. Where are you when I need you, S. Pete?! $23 for 2 pairs of pants- robbery if you ask me. I should learn to sew...I'll put that behind learning to be patient, learning to speak both Spanish and M. Chinese, learning to drive a manual, learning to golf and learning to do underwater basketweaving. ;)
We're really excited to head home this weekend as a part of my "baby steps to moving" plan. We get to see all of my huge family and all of Jackson's small family. I'm still bitter about my lack of ability to change my flights. I tried to leave Jackson in Indiana to hang out since work for him doesn't begin until Sept. 8th, but he refused. Lame. I'd totally stay. School starts for me on Sept. 2nd and I'm excited to see what is going to be like. I dare any of my classes to be harder than my job. Impossible. I think I have the hardest job in taxation. (ok, totally being dramatic, but this richer than rich client stuff isn't easy!)
Jackson is making an art project he saw on HGTV the other day to hang behind our bed. I'll post photos when he is finished. Does anyone have a coupon to JoAnn's? We cannot find them and need to buy fabric! We also need a few for Bed, Bath and Beyond. Many thanks to anyone who can get them our way! We hate to shop at those places without coupons- what a rip!
I hope you are all doing well. I am amazed at how many people care about my boring little life, but I really appreciate it. I miss you all like crazy as being here with just Jackson gets a little lonely at times.
God bless!
Jackson got all of his benefit info from his new gig and it looks good! I like that because it keeps my paycheck big. :) Since my job is "business professional" and they take it very seriously, I have spent a ton of cash on clothing lately. I even had to have 2 pairs of pants professionally tailored because they were too long but on too good of a sale to pass up. Where are you when I need you, S. Pete?! $23 for 2 pairs of pants- robbery if you ask me. I should learn to sew...I'll put that behind learning to be patient, learning to speak both Spanish and M. Chinese, learning to drive a manual, learning to golf and learning to do underwater basketweaving. ;)
We're really excited to head home this weekend as a part of my "baby steps to moving" plan. We get to see all of my huge family and all of Jackson's small family. I'm still bitter about my lack of ability to change my flights. I tried to leave Jackson in Indiana to hang out since work for him doesn't begin until Sept. 8th, but he refused. Lame. I'd totally stay. School starts for me on Sept. 2nd and I'm excited to see what is going to be like. I dare any of my classes to be harder than my job. Impossible. I think I have the hardest job in taxation. (ok, totally being dramatic, but this richer than rich client stuff isn't easy!)
Jackson is making an art project he saw on HGTV the other day to hang behind our bed. I'll post photos when he is finished. Does anyone have a coupon to JoAnn's? We cannot find them and need to buy fabric! We also need a few for Bed, Bath and Beyond. Many thanks to anyone who can get them our way! We hate to shop at those places without coupons- what a rip!
I hope you are all doing well. I am amazed at how many people care about my boring little life, but I really appreciate it. I miss you all like crazy as being here with just Jackson gets a little lonely at times.
God bless!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Big news for Mr. Petefish <><
This is what I have to leave every morning. *tear* Isn't she so cute?! :)
And this is where I go. Not so bad.
Jackson got a new job today- yay! :) He's pretty excited. He won't start until September 8th though. Lucky duck. We went out to our favorite little dive restaurant in town tonight to celebrate. The Cherry Cricket is so good- come visit and we'll take you there. :) Then we did a little celebratory shopping. I heart Crate and Barrel. :)
We took MacKenzie on a nice long walk tonight so she is crashed out on the guest bed. What a little baby! Last night as I took Mac out for her final pee on the hiking trail behind our condo I saw a coyote! AHHHH! I picked up my little Mac and held perfectly still until it passed us by. Close one. Some neighbors had a cat killed by one and Mac is smaller than most cats. Speaking of cats, my mom now has 2: Donnie and Marie (b/c they're brother and sister and those are her favorite famous siblings-nerd). Jackson says they have a regular petting zoo these days. Addie the giant schnauzer is getting HUGE, too! They refuse to bring Ms. Madison to Kylie's wedding. I had both Madison and Macy as guests of honor at my wedding. I hope the girls don't get their feelings hurt. (Check out both Jackson and Madison's faces- priceless!)
I am off to catch a movie with Jackson.
Have a nice day! :)
And this is where I go. Not so bad.Jackson got a new job today- yay! :) He's pretty excited. He won't start until September 8th though. Lucky duck. We went out to our favorite little dive restaurant in town tonight to celebrate. The Cherry Cricket is so good- come visit and we'll take you there. :) Then we did a little celebratory shopping. I heart Crate and Barrel. :)
We took MacKenzie on a nice long walk tonight so she is crashed out on the guest bed. What a little baby! Last night as I took Mac out for her final pee on the hiking trail behind our condo I saw a coyote! AHHHH! I picked up my little Mac and held perfectly still until it passed us by. Close one. Some neighbors had a cat killed by one and Mac is smaller than most cats. Speaking of cats, my mom now has 2: Donnie and Marie (b/c they're brother and sister and those are her favorite famous siblings-nerd). Jackson says they have a regular petting zoo these days. Addie the giant schnauzer is getting HUGE, too! They refuse to bring Ms. Madison to Kylie's wedding. I had both Madison and Macy as guests of honor at my wedding. I hope the girls don't get their feelings hurt. (Check out both Jackson and Madison's faces- priceless!)
I am off to catch a movie with Jackson.
Have a nice day! :)
Monday, August 25, 2008
Down with the DNC...
Yes folks, it has happened. I will whine openly about the DNC messing up my life.
A. I wanted to change my flight home this weekend to go Friday night instead of Saturday morning. Nope. DNC people are leaving that day causing the charge to change flights to be $569 per person. PER PERSON FOR A ONE DAY CHANGE! Are you kidding me? Ugh.
B. Traffic was a mess today. Not so much on my way to work, but I got really sick of hearing about it on the radio. Everything downtown is closed. Stay home. Thank you.
C. A radio station that I like actually changed their name to "Jackass" during the convention. Are you kidding me? I can hardly listen to you idiots swear over and over again in jest. I will be boycotting it until next week. Idiots.
D. The Park Meadows shopping area was swarming with people on a Monday night. Are you kidding me? What need to do you have for the Container Store's products when you're in town covering the DNC? Bah!
Speaking of the Container Store...I came up with a very "green" idea for Kylie's goodie bags to give out at the hotel: Reusable lunch bags! They are the colors of her wedding and will be filled with treats for each guest room. (Proud, Cortny? I know you probably hate the rest of my post. I will say your t-shirt was cute even if I don't agree with who you're advertising!) My Mom hadn't gotten enough of the lunch bags so I hurried in to get more and 2-day them to Upland. (I wish I could ship myself to Upland for $10!) Happy wedding week, Nick and Kylie! Enjoy! :)
Jackson has had some positive news on the work front. Fingers crossed and prayers said- please. He also has a really nasty bee sting that he is battling. Poor kid.
An update on my little fender bender: The lady was totally nice about the whole thing so I got her an edible arrangement today. She loved it and had even forgotten her lunch so it was perfect! Yay!
I am off to watch The Hills and Exciled on Mtv. I'm really excited to see the girls from Sweet 16 get sent to foreign lands to work! Haha! I'm bummed that the Olympics are over and I didn't get to watch one single swimming event with Bluey. :( Maybe in 2012?
A. I wanted to change my flight home this weekend to go Friday night instead of Saturday morning. Nope. DNC people are leaving that day causing the charge to change flights to be $569 per person. PER PERSON FOR A ONE DAY CHANGE! Are you kidding me? Ugh.
B. Traffic was a mess today. Not so much on my way to work, but I got really sick of hearing about it on the radio. Everything downtown is closed. Stay home. Thank you.
C. A radio station that I like actually changed their name to "Jackass" during the convention. Are you kidding me? I can hardly listen to you idiots swear over and over again in jest. I will be boycotting it until next week. Idiots.
D. The Park Meadows shopping area was swarming with people on a Monday night. Are you kidding me? What need to do you have for the Container Store's products when you're in town covering the DNC? Bah!
Speaking of the Container Store...I came up with a very "green" idea for Kylie's goodie bags to give out at the hotel: Reusable lunch bags! They are the colors of her wedding and will be filled with treats for each guest room. (Proud, Cortny? I know you probably hate the rest of my post. I will say your t-shirt was cute even if I don't agree with who you're advertising!) My Mom hadn't gotten enough of the lunch bags so I hurried in to get more and 2-day them to Upland. (I wish I could ship myself to Upland for $10!) Happy wedding week, Nick and Kylie! Enjoy! :)
Jackson has had some positive news on the work front. Fingers crossed and prayers said- please. He also has a really nasty bee sting that he is battling. Poor kid.
An update on my little fender bender: The lady was totally nice about the whole thing so I got her an edible arrangement today. She loved it and had even forgotten her lunch so it was perfect! Yay!
I am off to watch The Hills and Exciled on Mtv. I'm really excited to see the girls from Sweet 16 get sent to foreign lands to work! Haha! I'm bummed that the Olympics are over and I didn't get to watch one single swimming event with Bluey. :( Maybe in 2012?
Sunday, August 24, 2008
TORNADO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, that is the view of a tornado from my balcony this evening around 5:45pm Mountain Time. Thankfully it did not hit our neighborhood, but we understand that some places were hit hard. :(
I'd like to thank Jackson for moving me 1,100 miles from home just to be in harm's way!!!! What the heck? They act like tornadoes are old hat here. We're not in Kansas- I was not expecting this.
I'll keep you posted on anymore activity. For now we are making dog cookies to take to Kylie and Nick's wedding. I'm not looking forward to Monday. I'm just not a workaholic. A big shout out to Danielle- I hope the hurricanes didn't do any damage to the Stuart area! :/
MacKenzie is not pleased with you all...
MacKenzie is not pleased with all of you calling her a drowned rat. She thinks that she looks like A.J. Graves (the former Butler basketball stand out) when she is wet- not a rat. She asked me, her mom, to defend her honor against you bullies.