Here Doggie Doggie Doggie

Tuesday we were offered a dog. Well not just any dog but our good friend's dog. We babysit him on an as needed basis. We have so much fun with Bogey. We love him like he was our own and he's coming to live with us. I don't know when just yet, but we told Courtney and Jared we would love to have Bogey. Markus and I will have a pet now. It has been long overdue. We have held out through apartment living and the time has finally come. I present to you.... BOGEY!
He loves Markus' tennis balls! And how could you not love that face.

Cars

Last week Markus was playing tennis at Independence Park. He took my car there. While playing he heard this loud BANG and a car alarm sound. See we never use the car alarm on our car so Markus thought nothing of it other than somebody's car just got smoked. Well that would be our car. Just looking at it all it really looked like was a busted out headlight. Big deal right? It was huge to me since I had been driving around with an expired inspection sticker. I had tail lights out in the back that Markus replaced I just kinda forgot about getting the sticker, until this stupid kid hits the car. He was trying to make a deal with Markus which Markus totally misunderstood him. He was trying to tell Markus to bring it to any shop and he would pay up to $1000 to get it fixed. Markus thought he was saying he would give him $1000. Yeah that sounded too good to be true. I told him to call the cops, but he insisted that I come up there to see the damages. Long story short we ended up calling the cops because Markus misunderstood what the dude was trying to offer him, etc. The only crappy thing was Markus didn't have his wallet, so I would've still had to come up there and when I was looking for our most current insurance, yeah we had the wrong car's insurance card in the glove compartment. What a mess. Yesterday I went to drop the car off at the auto repair shop and get a rental. I was excited about the rental car idea. Especially when they had to upgrade me to a SUV. I'm driving around a Jeep Liberty. It's really cute, but how to people go in debt over new cars.. it's beyond me. The not so exciting part about driving around in the car is it's now going to take 2 weeks for the car to be fixed. The original estimate of damage was $1400 now it turned into $2400. Oh joy. I really thought they were calling to tell me the car damages were more than the car was worth and they weren't going to fix it. Ahh... cars.

FYI

Just in case you haven't heard yet, we're getting a POTTERY BARN!!!!!!!!!!! Markus' cousin told me this around Christmas or so and I was like no way. But they have started advertising it at the mall. I am so thrilled. I have been waiting for this day for a few years now. They were supposed to come to Towne Centre but pulled out. Not too thrilled I will have to go to the mall for this store, but it will be soooo... worth it. I'm tossing around the idea of a "summer" or "holiday" job. :) We'll have to see though. Just depends on what is going on at that time. Not that I would make any money or anything. haha!

Hills and Vallies

Ups and Downs, Highs and Lows, Rollercoaster rides, it's all the same whatever you choose to classify it by, but that is life. Particularly my life right now. We are stuck in the VALLEY. Man some days it feels like we have been there a while, but my goodness something has got to give.

It is so hard to remain strong and up. Especially when it's only inadvertently happening to you. I mean me. Don't get me wrong I am a very strong and determined person... just about ALL of the time, but we all have our weak moments right? Or at least we are entitled to them. One day I will see the fruits of our labors and the Lord will show me why we went through what we have been dealing with for well... YEARS.

I'm not complaining or anything... don't misunderstand. I am very grateful for all the crappy things that have gone on in my crazy life... it has helped me to remain normal and sometimes the lack thereof... But I have learned from all of it at some point or another.

I'm headed towards the hill... see yall later.

2007 National Champions

What a great season LSU had to yield such exciting results. I agree with Jess I am so glad the season is over. That was enough drama to last me til next season or at least til we have to pay for our stinkin tickets again. Geaux tigers!

holy freaking cow

with a minute 50 left I think I can officially say ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Happy New Year

It's 2008! Oh joy. I wonder what this year will bring... another anniversary, birthday...

I think my New Year's Resolution will be to be a better me.

1. Be Positive
2. Stop yelling (only when really needed)
3. Exercise patience...
4. Cook more
5. Eat less
6. Exercise
7. Save money
8. Fix my house up
9. Be a better photographer
10. Catch up on scrapbooks

What are yours? Just curious. Happy New Year everybody.