Backyard Fun

Today, Dickson and I spent some time outside together.  In the mornings when we first get up, he will usually go outside for 10-15 minutes which gives me time to make the bed without him chasing me and the pillows around the room.  The longest I have ever gotten him to stay outside is about 20 minutes...however, he usually likes for us to stay a few seconds and then we will go play by himself.  Usually during the day he will sleep and sleep and sleep some more. NOT today though!!  We went out at least 4 times this morning together so he would "hopefully" run some energy off.  He did lay down for a little bit while I took a shower and got ready for the day.  Then I had a retirement party to go to...Gini, my parents best friend and the mom of some of my good friends...she also helped us with our loan for our house.  So glad we got that done before she retired from the bank. Anyways...after that I ran to the mall to grab a few things.  When I got home Dickson was just as crazy as before I left.  So we went out several more times this afternoon and evening.  My parents came over so my dad could help Michael move a small sleeper love seat into the office. Dickson ran and played more with them.  He really is lOVING his new backyard....now only if the grass was a little shorter (hint hint Michael ha)!!!

Isn't he precious?!?



Summer Days

Summer days...oh how I lOVE them!!  Today I got up and did a few things around the house and then around noon I headed over to my parents to lay out by the pool all afternoon. (At least till I had to get ready for class.)  It was a little cloudy, but it was still hot and I got a little pink so I call it a successful day!!

I have a couple of families that are on my mind tonight as they are having services tomorrow for family members who have gone to dance with Jesus. I pray that they are all at peace and feel the lOVE and comfort from their family members, friends, and community.

Meggie....

So this is a little post about one of my best friends in the whole world....MEGGIE!!!  I am linking up with Kelly's Korner for her Show Us Your Singles!!  Meggie and I met in college at the University of Arkansas.  We were both members of Alpha Delta Pi.  We quickly became really good friends.  Meggie has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I have ever known.  She is fun and outgoing.  A fabulous advice giver and a wonderful listener.  She has your back whenever you need her!!  She is originally from Houston, TX but now lives in Dallas, TX.  She is 25...almost 26.  Meggie has an Apparel Studies degree and is working as an Assistant Buyer for JC Pennys.  She enjoys playing soccer, running, and Top Golf.  Meggie loves a good baseball game and of course SEC football!!!  She is involved in the junior high youth ministry at her church. There really are not enough words for me to describe how awesome of a person she is, but if you think you might want to have a chance to know her a little better leave a comment!!

Meggie (right) and I at my Bachelorette Party dinner.

 New Years Eve...

Dickson's Life

So pretty much all our little lovebug does is SLEEP!! He sleeps ALL DAY long!!  I have never really spent all day long at home with him because I was always either in class or at work.  The first few days I would tap him every once and awhile to make sure he was still alive.

Sleeping in his favorite spot..on the couch pillows...

Sticking his little tounge out...

Sleeping in the bed...

Oh look he does stay awake for a little part of the day...watching me do homework

Oh I just lOVE this little guy!! He isn't spoiled one bit haha!!

Playing Catch Up

So A LOT has happened in our lives since I last posted here it is SHORT & SWEET.........

1. Hosted a bridal shower with my mom for Megan in Fort Worth
2. Babysat one weekend for sweet H & S
3. Hosted a Bachelorette Party for Megan...discovered a fabulous Nail Salon & had my first "threading" experience
4..WE MOVED and we are still trying to get settled
5. I am on SUMMER BREAK!!
6. MEGAN & SHELDON got MARRIED
7. I officially started and finished my first Grad School class..made an A I might add ha!!
8. We went to Lewisville, AR for Michael's grandparents anniversary party

I think that brings us to today!!  I am just enjoying summer break, taking it easy during the days unpacking and cleaning. Then heading to class at night.  Dickson is loving having me home and if he isn't following me around he is passed out ha!!  Michael is working but is on summer hours...so he is off on Fridays.  Anyways..I have lots of things that I should be doing. Till next time...

Halfiversary aka 6 months

This time 6 months ago Michael and I had already had our pictures taken, walked down the aisle, had our first married kiss, had our first dance, cut the cake, threw the bouquet & garter.  I just can't believe we have been married 6 months!! The time has flown by.

Tonight we went to the Razorback baseball game to watch the HOGS play Florida.  We picked up my brother when we got to Fayetteville, had dinner, & then headed to the game.  Once we got in the game I went and found my dad and the Berry's.  My mom and Jenny went on a float trip this weekend with other people from school. So David had C and the twins, my dad wanted to go to the game so he was with David.  It was funny seeing the 2 of them with 3 little boys they each had a twin in the front facing pack thing (not sure the name ha!!)  My dad had to go to the bathroom so he handed me T.  Well he just didn't like that. Long story short neither T or B wanted me to do anything with them!!  So I was just helping out with C.  My dad got T to sleep and after awhile I held him.  He was fine with me when he woke up and was happy just sitting in my lap.  David ended up taking B to the car because he was so fussy.  We were all sitting there and then Ribby the Razorback came down our row and was about 2 steps away from us..well C is afraid of him so Michael was trying to distract him in the meantime a foul ball is hit and is seriously heading straight for us!!!  I turn and lean over T, my dad stands up over me, and we yell at Michael who luckily stood up and he was able to hit the ball away from C.  It was a bummer the ball bounced out of his hand and someone else picked it up...but we were all glad that none of us were hit!!!  It was a fun night and the HOGS won the game so that was even better!! We are hoping they will sweep the series with a win tomorrow night!!

Also, tonight I submitted my final research paper for my first graduate class at Harding.  I am so glad to have that over with!!  I wrote my paper over informal reading inventories in the classroom...any questions, I can answer them ha!! 

Tomorrow Michael and I have to go to a home buyers class for our housing loan. We are not looking forward to it too much, but we are looking forward to MAY 31st when we CLOSE on our house!!!

I can't wait to see what the next 6 months have in store for us!!

Sussies...

I lOVE sussies aka presents!!!  So a few weeks ago I was joking around with Michael and asked him what he was going to get me for my YAY you survived your first year of your first real job!! By the way..there are 23 SCHOOL DAYS till SUMMER VACATION (I am not excited at all ha!!) Anyways...last night we went and celebrated my mom's birthday & when we got home Michael told me he had something for me..woohoo I was I excited.  I didn't believe him at first, but he made me sit on the couch and close my eyes.  When I opened them this was sitting in my lap............

WOOHOO I was so excited!! I have been talking about wanting a Nook for some time now.  He did say it was a little bit of a justification for the new golf clubs he purchased last week ha!!  So today I had to go to Barnes & Noble to get a pretty little case.  I got this one by Kate Spade....

I am in lOVE with it!! On the inside it is a pretty turquoise.  I also just purchased my first book...Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin.  I have been wanting to read her series but had been holding out till I got a Nook (I was praying I would get one for my birthday in August.)  I can't wait to start reading it so I can go and see the movie!!  Has anyone read any good books lately?!? I am excited to get a list going of books to read (ha I am a dork)!!