The doggies gettin down!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Fudge, Caramel, and Vet Bill!!!

Well Stewie did it again. He got into something he shouldn't have and this time he is paying for it dearly (and so are we).

This time of year is when we do lots of baking and make yummy little goodies for all to eat! This year when I made the fudge and caramel I was not thinking of Stewie. I was thinking of my cell sisters and friends. John cut the pieces so carefully and then we wrapped them all nice in plastic wrap and tied them off with ribbon. I wanted to deliver the goodie bags a while ago but I due to surgery and weather I was unable to. So we were going to go this evening to make the deliveries. So yesterday afternoon I got them out of the fridge to soften up.

So lets break down the course of events. My Dad came into town so we hit up the mall to do some last minute shopping. We get home and the goodie bags were all over the floor torn up. I was upset but no big deal because I can just grab more bags. Later that night I had late night rendezvous with Tiff. We ended up getting stuck in the snow outside the house so my Dad and John came and pushed us out. While they were outside (for all of five minutes) Stewie thought it would be a good idea to get up on the counter and knock down the whole bowl of the fudge and caramel. Dad and John walked in to find only three pieces left. Other than that there was nothing left. Brian had him a few bites to but he is a bit finicky and he tore the plastic off rather than eating it. Unfortunately Stewie didn't care he ate the whole thing, plastic wrap, ribbon, and all. So I get home to two hyper dogs and John asleep. My Dad told me what happened. They seemed fine. Until I fell asleep. Stewie whined for a second and then laying down he just yacked it all up!!! So from 1 am to 7 am I was up with a very very very sick dog. The poor guy was so miserable and there was nothing I could do. The on-call vet people said to keep an eye on him. Luckily at 7am our vet opens (yes on Christmas Eve, amazing!). So John made the phone call and they told him to bring him in. Stewie who just loves the vet just walked in and moped. No greetings or kisses from him. That alerted the Town and Country (our vet's name) people something was wrong with poor Stewie! They took him to a room the vet came out and Stewie didn't even move. Seriously he loves the vet and can't contain his excitement. So this was very un-Stewie like actions. The vet pushed on his stomach and made him puke some more. They decided it was necessary to do some x-rays and then after that they realized they needed to do surgery. A few hours, a lot of cellophane, ribbon, and yellow plastic later Stewie is going to make a full recovery. In the meantime he needs to stay there until the 26th. This of course makes us sad because if you know us, Stewie and Brian are our kiddos!!

As you can see our Christmas is wrapping up nicely! Stewie tried to smuggle away fudge and caramel and it ended up backfiring on him! LOL! (And yes Brian is perfectly okay, he just misses Stewie a lot right now)

Grass floors and Christmastime!!

As you all know a couple of months ago I was keeping everyone updated with our new house project-installation of hardwood floors. Well as I mentioned back in November we got really busy with some other events. Well I am proud to announce that a few weeks ago we got the living room completely done!!! Floors, basboards and all! So a couple of weeks after that we decorated for Christmas!!! So below are pics of the new living room and Christmas decorations!!! (psst. . .we decorated the outside too but I totally forgot to take pics and I really don't want to)



Putting in the basboards




Painting over the nail holes







Just a little 360 view of the living room, as you noticed John was very intently playing the Wii, we're happy to have the living room back so we can enjoy in such adventures again!




Now that the floor is done, time to decorate for Christmas. I thought it would be fun to be decorated too!



As did Stewie!




My nutcracker and Christmas Village collection, I hope to keep growing these two collections over the years!



John got busy decorating the tree!



And I had fun taking pics of the tree, I just put the aperture on 30 sec and moved the camera around a bit!



Here is the complete work, our tree is so beautiful, good job babe!!



Our nativity scene that we recieved as a wedding gift!



Our stockings plus one for my Dad, I am so excited to spend Christmas with him this year!




And that is it, like I said I didn't take any pics of the outside. Maybe I will later

Happy Birthday Grandma!!!

Today marked the 67th anniversary of when our country was attacked by Japan at Pearl Harbor. This day is clouded by sadness but there is also rays of sunshine on this day because it is my Grandma's birthday! She celebrated her 69th birthday today!!! When I was growing up she always told me the reason Pearl Harbor happened was because of her. The Emperor of Japan just thought she was so gorgeous he wanted her to come live over there and be an Emperess! You can just imagine my shock when I went to school and learned the truth!

Let me tell you a bit more about my Grandma. Her name is Judy Mae Virginia Sue Madsen Pyles Giles. Madsen is her maiden name and Pyles was her first married name, after my grandfather died back in 1963, she remarried and her name then became Giles. My Grandma decided to keep all her names, she doesn't really know why. I just think it is because she likes to be unique. My Grandma has always liked to stand out in the crowd and embrace life at its fullest. During my growing up day my Grandma always encouraged me in weirdness and humor. Her and I are kindred spirits and I love her to death.

My Grandma lights up a room when she "rolls" in. She always has; her zeal for life and her self-confidence has always spoke volumes! As I was talking to her on the phone today I became so overwhelmed by thankfulness. I am so thankful I have her in my life and I am so thankful for all that she has taught me. She taught me to love myself no matter what.

My Grandma has a beauty and elegance about her! It's very enchanting. Each day she would do her hair all nice, give herself a manicure, and put on a touch of makeup. There never had to be a reason. We could have been going out to Wal-Mart, dinner, or across the street. My Grandma told me today on the phone she doesn't do that much anymore. But you know what? It doesn't matter. My Grandma has a beauty and elegance that is undeniable!

I love her so very much and I just want to wish such a special lady HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!


Only pic of me and Grandma that is somewhat current. Excited to get a new one in January!


Grandma and my niece Codi

Circus Time!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITNEY!!!! Britney is so back!!!! Yes I have been a fan since 1993! So I was super excited today for two reasons; 1) Her birthday!! 2)And her new album Circus!!!

Every song is on this album is so amazing!!! To think about the lyrics to most of the songs it makes you sad to think what has been happening to her. I pray that some of these songs were not autobiographical.
Yes I know some of you might think Britney is crazy or you don't care but that is ok. The truth is did flip her lid for a bit. But while everyone was making accusations and talking crap they kept buying up the tabloids and didn't think twice that because of those sales the paparazzi kept hounding her!!! I am so happy that finally someone intervened and kicked Sam to the curb. He was such a scumbag. We were getting ready to have another Anna Nicole tragedy.
But here is the new chapter in Britney's life! I am so excited for it and I am ready for her tour.