Meet Mohawk Max!

We finally did it.....After YEARS of Karley begging, begging begging we got a dog. It has been something that Todd and I have been taking about for the past few months and when we saw this cute little guys face we knew he was the one! However, Max's life with us has been pretty dramatic. Here's the story.

We brought him home last Thursday and he slept ALL night that night. WEIRD! We were having trouble getting him to eat and were having to literally force feed him to keep his blood sugar up. As the days went on he was sleeping a lot more and coughing--it was so sad. Karely was bummed out because he wouldn't play or anything. We took him to the vet and they said it was Kennel cough, gave us some meds and sent us home. That night the cough got a lot worse and we took him to the Pet hospital.....they sent us home saying it was nothing serious. BUT the next day he was not better and we were so concerned that we called my parents vet, took him in and she did a chest x-ray. BAD NEWS! He was full of pneumonia! That doctor told us that she didn't think he would make it through the night and since Karley was in the room with me that freaked her out. I had the talk about puppies going to heaven and it was nothing we did but Max was just very, very sick.....it was so sad!

We decided to take him back to the vet who originally treated him and discuss what they think we should do..... They took him in, kept him a WEEK! and got him back to new! We picked him up Friday and he has been an amazing dog since. Plus, since we just got Max the bills were paid in full by the shop we got him at. WHEW!!!! Here is a photo of Mr. Max in the hospital. He had to have an IV and 24 hour care. They gave him antibiotics orally and through a shot daily.

We are so happy to have him home and playing like a normal puppy! Look for more photos soon!

Have a great week!

Wild Berries Of OKC

My friend, Sarah, has opened a business with some awesome baby things.
Check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/wildberriesokc

Here you will find a little bit of everything for your precious baby or toddler! From our popular Rollover Onesies and Sassy Girl Skirt Purses to our Flower Fashion Lamps, Burp Cloths, Bibs, Dazzling Headbands and Bows, we have it all! We also love creating Custom Picture Frames, Signs and Decorative Letters to spice up any decor! Don't forget to check out our diaper wreaths as well!

Be sure to check back often as new creations are being made all of the time!

Please, please, please check it out and pass this link on!

Have a great day!!!

Catch Up!

Sorry it's been so long since my last blog. Life has been, well, crazy....but what else is new??!!

Lets see, where do i begin? Karley is doing amazingly awesome at school and I think she is officially better than me at math. Damn. I have been putting in loads of hours at work along with the 3 other jobs I have and trying to still volunteer at the school as much as I can. I swore to myself that my resolution this year would be to quit doing so much but I was never one to stick to resolutions so why would this year be any different? :)

Last Month we found out that Todd got a promotion at work. He is now Lawrence Manager!! Yippee for him!

I notice that as Karley gets older our conversations and funny stories all circle around topics that are really not bloggable like that one annoying kid or the mom that is driving me crazy or a million other things that I can’t write because someone might read them and then I’d be in loads of trouble. I love, love, love this age though. She is so smart and funny and just enough sassy to keep me on my toes.





It is hard to believe it's almost March! Where does time go! In February we had Parent teacher conferences, Valentines parties and a lot of snow!


Karley and Rayce at her school Valentines party!


Here is Karley making pizzas for Valentines day! YUM-O!!

Todd and Karley spent hours making a snow family! How cute is this?

Have a great week! I promise to be a little better on this blogging thing!

LIFE'S LESSONS

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

This came in the mail today from Todd's work and i thought it was amazing. 

Lessons Life has taught me...

1. Life isn't fair, but it is still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.  Your friends and parents will.  Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month

6. You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree.

7. Save for reitrement starting with your first paycheck.

8. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

9. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

10. It's okay to let your children see you cry.

11. Don't compare your life to others, You have no idea what their journey is all about.

12. If a relationship has to be secret, you shouldn't be in it.

13. Take a deep breath.  It calms the mind.

14. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

15. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

16. It's never too late to have a happy childhood.  But the second one is up to you and no one else.

17. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.  Don't save it for a special occasion.  Today is special.

18. Over prepare, and then go with the flow.

19. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

20. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "in five years, will this matter?"

21. Always choose life

22. Forgive everyone of everything.

23. What other people think of you is none of your business

24.  Time heals almost everything.  Give time time.

25. However good or bad a situation

26. Don't take your life so seriously....no one else does.

27. Believe in Miracles

28. Don't audit life.  Show up and make the most of it now.

29. Growing old beats the alternative--dying young.

30. Your children get only one childhood with you.  Make the most of it.

31. Get outside everyday.  Miracles are waiting everywhere.

32. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back

33. Envy is a waste of time.  You already have all you need.

34. The best is yet to come.

35. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

My personal favorite is #30. What a great way to look at it! What's your favorite?

Christmas Program 2009

Last night was the Indian Hills First grade Holiday Program.  All of the kids looked super cute.  It started with a little bit of drama and I could tell that the Music teacher was less than thrilled with a few of the kids but it ended up being a pretty cute program! Here's the lowdown.... When the kids came on the stage there was a girl that pushed a much-smaller-than-her boy off the bleachers and then started yelling:  "He pushed me first!"  It was a moment where everyone in the room (except that kids parents, I assume) were thanking GOD that it wasn't their kid!!  Then, to add fuel to the fire, this same kid was pointing and laughing throughout the program....UGH.  It only takes one brat...er...kid to ruin it, huh? 

Here is a photo of Karley and I at our house before the program.  We were waiting on Todd's mom and princess Madison to get here!

When we arrived at the school I took Karley to the lunch room where her teacher was waiting for everyone.  Here are the 2 of them.  She loves her teacher!

Karley and Tanner getting ready to line up!

Karley and Kayden....she lives down the street from us and is in the same class this year. 

Karley and her friend, Allie

After the program family photo! 

Karley and princess Madison getting ready to go to dinner.

Overall it was a fun night!  I was very proud of Karley---she did such a good job!  It is hard to believe that they only have 5 days of school left before winter break!  This year is going super fast! 

Have a great Chrismas! 

My (late) Thanksgiving things I am thankful for List.

I missed the Thanksgiving "things I am thankful for" bandwagon....We did have a great Thanksgiving. It was relaxing which is always nice. Since I forgot to take some photos this year (oops!) I thought I would make my own list of things I am thankful for....This is in no particular order but here goes.

I am thankful for my endless opportunities....
My parents always told me to never settle. Even if I truly believe that I have everything I need and I think I’m happy, there is always so much in this world to take in. We have a choice to make and it whether or not we want to grab the opportunities life throws at us or watch others take it. I try to teach Karley that life is limitless. We have this pillow displayed in our house that says: You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose. It's a classic quote and it is so, so, so true.

I am thankful for Vacations...I am very lucky here.....we have been to several AMAZING places. I think the coolest part of it is that we travel as a family. My daughter is so lucky to be able to see so many amazing places and Todd and I can't imagine going without her. She is so much fun (and only little once!)

I am thankful for All the men and women who've served our country past, present, and future...Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

I am very, very thankful for My amazing husband and daughter...There's nothing I wouldn't do for these two! They give me a reason to live, a reason to be a better person, and a reason to wake up before noon. :) I love you guys!!!

I am thankful for my group of friends who I can spend hours with gossiping or just hanging out. Here is one of my favorite quotes by Dr Seuss...Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter won't mind. :)

I am thankful that my husband works for such an amazing company that values family and is really, really good to us. He works for one of the rare companies that, if you are Willing to work hard, it will pay off for you.

I am thankful for my family who I would do anything for and I know I would get the same in return. I am very lucky to have a mom and sister I can call at 2 in the morning just to talk. I am pretty sure I wouldn't call my dad at 2am to talk but he is pretty super duper.

And last, but not least I am thankful that i have learned the value of discriminating between true friends, and acquaintances. What does this mean??? Well.....nevermind. :)

Karley has a Holiday Program this week so plan on seeing some really awesome photos later in the week.

I also want to give a shout out to Todd's BFF Sunni and her new (amazing) husband Curtis! We went to their reception a few weeks back and had an amazing time! Todd couldn't stop talking about how excited he is for her and how happy she was. My wish for you two is that you have as much fun as Todd and I have. Congrats and we love you!

Happy Holidays!

Family Vacation 2009

For the past 10 days we have been on a (much needed) vacation. We began our trip by going to Disney World and hanging out at Mickey's not so scary Halloween party. It was a lot of fun but we were so exhausted because our flight left KC at 6am......Here are a few photos from the evening there.

Karley and Papa riding the roller coaster.



Aunt Jamie and Karley on the Buzz Lightyear ride.

This picture is at Cocoa Beach. We stopped here right before we got on the boat to do a little shopping.

Here is Karley at the Sports Bar on the Carnival Glory ship. We were waiting to set sail (and checking out some football scores)

We got a balcony room this time and it was awesome.

Our first stop was Nassau, Bahamas. We hung out at the Dig at the Atlantis Resort. It was fun to see all the fish, sharks, jellyfish, etc. That place is amazing!

Karley loved this part....She got to reach into the aquarium and touch a starfish and some sort of a stingray looking thing....Not sure what it was but it was super slimy.....

Here we are with the hotel in the background. The bridge that goes across and connects the 2 buildings costs $25,000 a night with a 4 night minimum stay. WOW!
Formal night on the ship

Karley and Funship Freddy

Karley and Grandma

Karley having her morning cup of Hot Chocolate. AHHHH! The life of a 6 year old!

When we got off the boat at our 2nd stop in St Thomas we took a speed boat tour. They took us out into the ocean and spun the boat around soaking everyone!

After the tour we took a cab to Megens Bay.

St Maarten. We took a snorkeling/beach tour. This was by far the best stop on this cruise! Karley snorkeled for the first time and did AWESOME!

This was one of our guides....he was so much fun! He went around the beach and collected sea shells for Karley and they became instant friends. When we got off the boat he picked her up and gave her a huge hug and kiss. It caught her off guard but she talked about that guy for the rest of the day!

Todd and I spent the morning shopping at St Maarten while Karley stayed back on the boat with my parents and sister. We bought her this outfit at the market. Super cute for 10 bucks!

Every morning we would sit out on our balcony and watch the ocean. This was one of the most relaxing parts of the trip. Breakfast on the Balcony....Life doesn't get any better! We even bought Karley her own Carnival robe so we hung out in those a lot!

They had an air brush tattoo place on the ship that Karley found and insisted she get one. She picked a pretty butterfly and wanted red and blue... (haha!)

This was the water slide on the ship. I bet we went down this 500 times. It was so much fun.

I am not sure if anyone can tell but she is VERY used to getting her picture taken! She did this pose all by herself!

I love, love, love this picture! Karley is going down the waterside and Todd is sitting in the hot tub below. Look at her chilling out on the slide! :)

This is by far the most DANGEROUS thing on the boat for me.....Molten chocolate cake, ice cream and coffee.....I miss it already!

Our dinner waiters. They were so good to us!!!!

After we got off the ship we went to Cocoa Beach to spend the day. The waves were HUGE and it wore all of us out but it was sure better than getting off the boat to go to the airport! That last day was very relaxing and so much fun.

We had the best time on this trip and we are already planning our next one! Alaska in June 2011. We were laughing about how Karley will be wanting to snorkel and swim at the beach and when we pack her sweatshirts and jeans she will be so confused. :)