Sally the Walrus

My poor little dog Sally has been having some really serious problems. Her legs just haven't been so good to her lately and she has been kind of dragging. About two nights ago is when the real red flag starting going up!

She was "walrus crawling" about the house. I would touch her and she didn't seem in pain and when I would lift her tiny little legs they would buckle underneath. I felt so awful. When an animal is in pain it is just so horrible because they can't really just say, "Hey Mom, my belly hurts." or "I have a headache." or "My butt hurts!". All things I hear from Sam and Stone...

Well, obviously she is a tad bit overweight. Not my fault! It appears that Sal has some inner problems like a bad thyroid and chronic ear infections on top of that.

Since I got her (City of Arlington Animal Services) and Stu (Human Society of North Texas) from the shelter a year ago it has been problem after problem healthwise. Despite it all, the experience of getting these two "shelter dogs" has been totally worth it because I am pretty sure that I picked the BEST, most precious dogs in the world those two days. It just proves that they really do need you there.

They both made a trip to the doctor yesterday and as it turns out it was not Sally's back legs at all. Dr. McDaniel from RAH (best vet clinic I have EVER seen) said that it appears she has hurt one of her front paws or leg somehow. Poor little thing. Think of the most pitiful looking dog with short little legs that don't look big enough to hold her big body up and I KNOW you are picturing a dog like Sal.

Sally will be getting plenty of rest the next few days and taking her anti-inflammatory meds as directed along with her extra special new low calorie diet! (poor thing)

Cupcakes

They make you smile. What can I say?! They are the most adorable dessert. I found a recipe for homemade WHIPPED icing! I've been doing a whole lot of baking lately, but sadly I haven't eaten one thing!

Sam was just dying to eat one, but he was supposed to have already been in bed sleeping. Ok. No more cupcake pics I promise. I just can't resist the color!



And Maribel. The most cupcakey girl I know. She's so sweet!
She will be leaving on orders sooner than I would like. I'll miss her. I had fun today. Always love our little chats.

Thanks for keeping me company at work!

Power walking starts tomorrow...yikes.

2008 Navy Pictures

I have always loved the Navy. Of course, while I was in I fussed and fussed about how much I didn’t enjoy it, but now that I have been in and out I’ve realized just how much it has shaped my life and who I am today. Had it not been for the NAVY I would not have the same people in my life that I do now and I would not be as proud of my job now if I had not served myself.

I came across this today in my work email and thought you might enjoy a look at it. It is a compilation of photos representing the hard work that our NAVY men and women have put in over the past year. The military works hard not just this past year, but every year and not just the NAVY, but every branch of service.

2008 Year in Review - Go Navy

I am always touched by images of the hard working Sailor, Soldier or Marine. I know the sacrifice as a family member that it takes from the families. The wife who misses her husband, the children who just don’t get enough time with their parent.

Thank God for the country that we live in and the people, my friends that are out there preserving our freedoms daily.

Color Them Happy

I found this recipe and have been DYING to make it! I finally did and the boys were really wanting to dig in. I am making them wait until tomorrow. I must be the meanest Mom EVER!


Who wouldn't be excited about that?!


They really do need a few cupcakes. Look at those ribs!

Oh Please Don't Let it Be Her

You can see in this video that it is clearly Deanna he is kissing after they start talking about all the shocking things that are about to happen in this 31 second sneak peek...

YES, I took a screenshot.

"It's all leading to a finale we will never forget." blah blah
Is this just editing from a previous season's kiss?

Geez, I love this show TOO much!

YES, I uploaded the sneak peek.

ps. Happy Valentine's Day!

Our Project

Color always makes me feel great!

I found this fun, cute little craft online. They were so fun to make and they turn out so colorful and sweet!

Button Flowers. Who would have thought?

Sam had to make a family mobile for his reading class so we just added them on it for an extra boost of color.

Patience

Sam and Stone spend a great deal of their little lives waiting for me it seems.

Waiting for me to get ready...

Waiting for me to take them to the store...

Waiting for me to inspect their teeth after brushing...

Waiting for me to set up the movie for our movie night...

Waiting for me to "ask their Dad"...

Waiting for me to make them dinner.

You get the idea.

Here they are. Jackets on, ready to go. Now it seems they have taken to reading while they wait because I am THAT slow.

I am so glad they are becoming such good little readers. I was worried for awhile with all the video games they were wanting to play. I had to change the rules because of this.

My friend Jessica called video gaming kids "Vidiots".

She changed my life that night on the phone. And theirs.

"NO MORE VIDEO GAMES ON SCHOOL NIGHTS"

ps. Don't be making fun of my washer and dryer! I know that the "IN" thing now is to have those bright beautiful colored sets on pedestals. When these kick the bucket and the prices have dropped on the fancy ones they will be mine!

Honky, The Baby

Caught him!

Stone has this "baby". Really it is a sheep head with a blanket on it. He carries it everywhere he can get away with it and refuses to give it up despite all of our efforts and the fact that he is now 7 years old.

Honestly, it doesn't bother me that much. As long as he restricts cuddle time with it to at night only. This just isn't the case. He sneaks it around everywhere and if you haven't heard from him in awhile you know he has it and is giving it a little sniffaroo. It's pathetically cute, but it has to end sometime. This thing is SMELLY!

He named it "Honky" a long time ago. I'm pretty sure that is slang or some type of racial slur, but totally unintentional. He was three and it stuck.

Any suggestions on how to KINDLY take this away? Remember, it is his baby and even though it is just a dirty old blanket with a sheep head, it is still my grandchild.