Life

Can someone please tell me why life goes from high to low in no time?! It is definately a rollercoaster ride....and normally i like rollercoasters....but i'm thinkin' i need to re-build. The lows are gettin' too low. I need a boost. A hill that goes way up. I just need a constant...none of this wishy-washy stuff! Help!

Perk Up

I know, the subject isn't too catchy, but I just need to vent. My life has taken a few unexpected turns recently. And I often have negative thoughts about things. I get all feelin' bad for myself. But I really do have so much to be thankful for. My family is amazing! They are always there for me. And then there are my friends.....hope you still love me even though i unload my troubles on ya. I have a beautiful little girl who I love soooooo much! My husband loves me and supports me in everything i do. I live in a house and have plenty to eat. I could go on and on. Now, I may not think this way tomorrow, but I want you all to know how much i appreciate you. I hope all these "trials" are making me stronger. I can make it through....especially with all of you there by my side! How mushy and gushy has this post become! I love ya!

Kiki Bird

I only had Kiki for a year and a half.....and she was supposed to live about 55 more years....she died the other day. The vet thinks she had heart issues. We did a necropsy. I so wish I wasn't so sensitive towards lil creatures. I did shed a few tears. Not fun to lose one of your loved ones. See you in the next segment of life Kiki!

Donut Falls

After wanting to go hiking all summer long, I finally took Sherstin and Baylee up to Donut Falls. We brought the camera along and were in an interesting mood. We had lots of fun! And got to enjoy the Great Outdoors and sniff the fresh air while we were at it. The falls were neat. We didn't go all the way to the top because we had Baylee with us. But its beautiful either way. Baylee loved to see the lil chipmunks and squirrels. We've actually been back another time since this visit!

Photography!

So, I've decided that i really want to take photography classes. I feel like i'm pretty alright when it comes to taking pics. I just need to learn the basics. I don't know where to start or how to go about it, but I'm gonna do it! I need a change in my life. Need something to look forward to. I'll keep you posted. Maybe one day I'll be pretty good at it!

Sherstin and Tony's Wedding

It was a fun day. Sherstin was a gorgeous bride. I got to see family and friends that i haven't seen in a while. Baylee didn't like that everyone wanted to take her picture. She's just too cute not too! Sherstin and Tony are the perfect lil couple. I really do wish them the best. And yes, here is a pic of Kirk....I know, its a miracle! He's pretty sexy if i do say so myself!

Cool Story

So how many times do you see a wandering dog and just pass by without looking to see if it had tags or a name or a microchip?? Well, I have a hard time just passing by because I think about what I would think if it were my pet. True, I am an animal lover at heart so that helps the situation.
Lastnight I was just leaving my house with Bruno amd Baylee to go on a little stroll. Baylee all of the sudden says she "hears a doggie". Next thing i know a big pitbull comes around the corner! As Bruno goes into LMS(little man syndrome) mode, I realize this dog isn't going to hurt any of us. He just keeps sniffing around ignoring the excessive growling produced by Bruno. So, I shove Bruno back into the house and watch the dog wander up my little street. For a brief moment I think I'll just let him go....but the tags around his neck make me think about how much someone must love him. I go up to him, and after a little persuasion, he comes to me with his tail wagging. His name is Tigger and I immediately call the number on his tag. The lady on the other end is so happy to hear someone found her "baby"! They had just gotten back from the store to make posters to put up. He'd been missing over a day and they had been searching all over the place. She got my location and said she'd be right there. In the meantime, Baylee is just lovin' on this dog. He is probably more than double her size....but he sure is sweet. The owner gets there after getting lost a few times. (on a side note: why must girls wear things that don't hold their "girls" in very well?? you can imagine this lady jumping outa her car, all excited, with her boobs half hangin' out. sorry for the mental pic) She thanks me profusely and tries to hand me a wad of cash. I tell her i don't her money....several times....but after being told that it would have been the reward money for Tigger's return, they finally talk me into taking it. I shove the wad into my pocket and give Tigger a pat goodbye. When I walk into the house, I decide to look at how much my good-deed paid me.....500 DOLLARS! Thats right....I expected a 20 or so....nope, 500 dollars!! Turns out good-deeds do have an awesome payout every once in a while. I'm kinda thinkin' now that I should have given $300 back and told her to get his "man parts" removed. Might help the roaming situation. But thats just my vet brain talkin'. I'm gonna go buy me some new clothes or something. Woohoo!!

Rodeo Queen

My friend Mal is one of those....rodeo flag ladies. (I guess thats what you would call them??) Anywho, she took Baylee on a horse ride around the corral, and boy did she love it!When asked if she wanted to be a rodeo queen, she nodded yes like it was a dumb question! Ofcourse she wants to be a rodeo queen!
She just smiled the entire time!

And then she got to watch the rodeo.....and she was amazed by it all. I'm afraid my lil girl might be into the expensive pets. But i was when i was a kid and never got the "real horse" i wanted every Christmas. We'll see.....now mommy and Baylee both like expensive pets! If wishes were fishes...

Sunshine!

I know the sunshine can be dangerous in large amounts......but when you have sunshine, a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a few days to hang around......I can't help but to go out and bake! I love the sunshine! And as you can see my lil Baylee does too!

Life changes

My lil sista is gettin' hitched in July! I wasn't really bothered by it until she had her first bridal shower this past weekend. What the......!!! She's supposed to be the little girl I used to pick on. It's totally mind blowing to think about!!

How many are fakes??

Do you ever wonder how many people are really who they say they are in public? How many people have secrets? I bet we'd be surprised to find out the true answer to that question. I mean, I even have secrets. And some I may just take to my grave. It just bothers me when people try to act like people they aren't. I'm pretty certain I act like who I am. Do you??

Why Blog??

K.....so here's the skinny on things: Why do I blog? I really can't answer that question. Not very many people even look at my blog. Maybe thats because I haven't told very many people about it. I dunno. I just know that lately I've been thinkin' about what a waste it is to write random comments that nobody reads......Hmmm......

Hair-Do

So, I've been experimenting with different hairstyles lately. Mostly because I'm bored with the same old same old. So for those of you who have seen me with a few different "do's".....tell me what you think about this one and if you have suggestions for anything else you think might look good on me. I'm not just talkin' about how I do my hair....I'm talkin' coloring, cutting, etc. I need a change!

Do you ever wonder??

Do you ever wonder what woulda happened if you woulda made a different decision?? How would your life be? What path might you have taken? Just some thoughts rollin' around in my head. :)

What I would do with lots of money!

O.k., so I totally stole the idea for this post from a friend.....but I like the idea so here it goes!
I want to tell ya'll what I'd do if I had lots of money. And there's no way I could tell everything. Here are just a few:
1. I would build a house that I designed. I'm not fancy by any means but it sure would be fun to have a few things about a house that are from my mind and inspiration.
2. I would help family members and friends out that deserved to be helped out. No freebies if you don't even appreciate what life is about and how things work. I don't like freeloaders....you know who you are!
3. I would give to a few charities.....but I would do a lot of research first to also make sure they are deserving. I don't like it when people take advantage of charities when they could really just get off their a@# and work. I know.......work is hard! Life is just so rough!
4. I would buy a brand-spankin'-new car! I love the new mustangs! I'm sure if money wasn't an issue I may choose something different, but those are my dreams for now.

Anyway, there you have it. I'd like to improve my life and work hard to deserve money. And so, if any of you have money just lying around......WILL WORK FOR MONEY!

Cutest Lil Girl Ever!

I have way too many pics of Baylee! How can I not take pics of her though??! She's too dang cute for her own good! What a little bum!

Grammy!!

So these pics are from last summer, but I've just gotta say, my Grammy is the cutest lil lady that ever walked the earth! She loves to get all pretty'd up and I don't think I've ever seen her without her nails painted. We love her sooooo much! It is very strange to think that she's Baylee's great-Grammy though!

Some place tropical....

Why is it that I so badly want to go somewhere tropical?? Could it be that its warm?Could it be that I want to feel sand beneath my toes? Could it be that its warm??(yes I wrote that twice on purpose) I just want so badly to get away from this place and just chill in the sunshine while the ocean waves lull me to sleep.......Sigh. Anyone with me on this one?

Money, Moolah, Dollars

Have you ever felt like life couldn't get anymore stressful?? And you know what my whole stress factor is from?? MONEY! I hate money! O.k., scratch that.....I love it and hate it at the same time! Does anyone know where I could get some?

Don't ever know what to write....that's interesting anyway!

I'm sorry to my "followers"....I know I'm quite boring. How come some people write things that are so fun to read?? I kinda did this blog stuff just because I needed to try something new. Now I feel guilty if I don't update it every once in a while. But then I feel like nothing is interesting. Blah....here I go blabbing away. To all you people that read what I write......Thanks for putting up with me!

Gotta love my Baylee!!

So I went to Vegas for a work conference and I have to say.....I don't like Vegas at all! It's so dirty! I felt like I was way over dressed everywhere I went....not dressed like a hooker! I just don't get it. How do people live like that?? Oh, and if you ask me a question and I don't know the answer, I'm probably brain-damaged from inhaling so much smoke!

Gettin' old!

Oh man! I am turning 28 today. Talk about a geezer! It's so weird that I'm this old! It seems like just yesterday I graduated but we're having our ten year reunion this year. Next thing you know I'll be 80 and passin' gas and not knowing it!

Cute kid!

I have an adorable kid! I love her so much! Right now she's dancin'.....to her own music. And laughing the kind of giggle that makes me smile. How did I ever live without her??

Animals

For those of you who don't know, I'm a veterinary technician. I have a love for animals. I get so angry when people don't take care of the animals they have. They have feelings, whether literally or figuratively, and you should not get one if you can't afford to take care of them! Don't bring them into me sick and say you have no money to take care of them. And then there's the people who take care fo their animals really well, and they themselves have teeth rotting out of their own head. Hello?? Don't you see a problem here? You don't deserve to have an animal either.
One other pet peeve I have (no pun intended) is when people don't trim their pet's nails when you can clearly see the toe bones are becoming deformed and it has got to be uncomfortable for them. I should teach everyone who comes in a lesson on nail trimming....It's not rocket science people!!!

I like reality t.v.!

O.k., so I know its weird, but I do really like reality t.v. It's not so much the actual shows....its more the social interactions between people that intrigues me. I'm amazed by people. I could sit in a crowded room and just watch for hours. Just watch how people are....and how they act. Why are they like that? What made them make that decision? I'll never figure people out......oh well.

Wedding Pics.....oh so long ago!

My Dad! Gotta love him!

The girls!

Me and my Kurkus!

Bad Days

Do you ever have one of those days that you just feel like doing nothing? Well, today was one of those days! I hate feeling like this. I'm cranky when people want me to do something.....I'm cranky just thinking about what needs to be done arond the house. Grrr.....it doesn't help that Baylee has a cold again and was up all night. You people wanted me to keep blogging, but I'd bet you might regret it if I keep posting things like this! Sorry!

She's two years old.....weird! I can't beleive its been that long! She's like a sponge taking in every bit of information too. Time flies when life is happening... This is one of the few pics you'll see Kirk and I in. I take most of the pics and he runs from being in them.

There were like 6 lil girls under the age of 3 at the party. Talk about crazy, but it turned out fun.

Pepper, my brothers cat, came ready to party. She liked attacking the ribbons.

Little smarty pants......she loves balloons! We walked in with them and she jumped up and down saying "Balloons balloons! I love balloons!"

Here I go again

So after reading a friends blog, I decided to go for it and write about anything and everything. I've been doing this program....Body For Life; its been tough but I have lost 12 pounds in 3 months. I do feel tons better. I'm not as tired all the time. I wake up at 6 every morning and exercise. One day weights, the next day cardio. I eat six times a day, smaller portions and lots more protein. Its been an experience, but I do find myself stressing over whether my hubby has been doing like he should. He cheats sometimes, with the food side and the exercise side. And it REALLY bothers me. I know I should just worry about myself, but I have a hard time. Am I insane?? Anyway, we'll see how long this goes. I didn't take before pics.....and so I can't actually show anyone my progress. But hey, I can tell and thats all that matters, right?

A work of art!

I took this picture of my Mom's christmas tree! Isn't it beautiful??!

Goofy "kids"

So no matter how old we get, we still get into one of those moods sometimes. We are a "special" family thats for sure!

Not many Kirk pics

So, if you'll notice there are not many Kirk pics on here. He's not a fan of having his picture taken. No worries though, I'll be forcing him to have a family pic done very soon.....