My, oh my....

Did you watch the Bachelor last night? I can't tell you how disappointed and mad and everything else I was feeling about the show last night. I can't believe how ABC/Jason would humiliate Melissa on national TV like that. So for those of you that don't watch, let me give you a quick run down. Jason is down to the top 2 girls, Melissa and Molly. Jason sends Molly home, picks Melissa, proposes to her and you think they are going to live happily ever after. Then there is the after the rose ceremony show... Jason BREAKS UP with Melissa on national TV (totally blindsided her, even though he said she knew he didn't feel the same anymore). Gosh Jason, have some class!! Melissa is very angry gives the ring back says "don't call me, don't text me, leave me alone!" Then, out comes Molly, Jason tells her that he is still in love with her and he would like to go out for "coffee or a drink and see where it goes" WHAT???? Molly looks confused not sure but says she still has feelings for him too and they start making out!!!!!! So trashy! I was listening to the radio this morning and they were saying how staged it was. I agree, there were moments you could tell that it was totally staged, but I don't think Melissa saw it coming and she was really hurt. I think that part was real. I feel so bad for Melissa, but she doesn't need that kind of guy and can do so much better. I hope she finds someone who will be good to her. Oh and Melissa had a point, she said that he took that special proposal away from her and that was a once in a life time thing.... GRRR I can't imagine what she is feeling.

Oh and to make my day better.... my dentist just called to tell me I missed my dentist appointment at 7:30am. I completely forgot!! I feel so bad, they called to remind me yesterday but I was so busy at work it never really sunk in. I hope I don't get charged a fee for not showing up!! Now they can't get me in until June. Oh well, my fault.

Diet... what diet????

I was trying to start eating better this week but look what I found today!! Yes, that is right, Girl Scout Cookies!!! Oh my gosh... I couldn't resist. Cute little girls selling cookies right outside the bank on my way home. These cookies are the best things in the world and since I only get to eat them once a year I wasn't going to pass up and opportunity to buy me a few boxes!! I was a Girl Scout back in the day so I have lots of experience with Girl Scout Cookies. I've got to support my peeps, right? Good thing I went walking 3 times this week!! I'll only allow myself to eat a couple of cookies a day, so I won't deviate off the diet too much.

Speaking of cookies. Did I tell you that my dad and I will be competing against each other in a peanut butter cookie throw down on Sunday? This guy thinks he got a chance of beating his daughter (the baker) at making cookies!! HA! If this was a grilling competition he might have a chance, but cookies! I told Mom no helping. Mom, if you are reading this... NO HELPING DAD!! I've got to find the perfect PB cookie recipe. Too bad I can't enter the Tagalong (the peanut butter & chocolate Girl Scout cookie) in the contest. It would win hands down!!! Seriously, I would vote for the Tagalong over my own.

Survey

1. How did you and your hubby meet?

I was over at the Godi's house helping April unload some old window panes out of the truck. April told me that Drew was there (they had been talking about introducing us). I wasn't really all that interested in meeting him... I mean, he didn't drive a truck and was NOT a cowboy (yes, those were my standards back in the day). Drew drove a sports car! Drew was inside playing opossum (pretending to be asleep), he was so shy and just said 'hi'. Drew ended up unloading wood for us and I saw his face and thought that he was cute. So, any how I went back to the Godi's on Christmas night to play game night and Drew was there again! We went out that night and then again on New Year's eve. We have been inseparable ever since.

2. If you could do any job in the world, what would it be?

Be a stay at home mom or a hairstylist. When I was 4 I said a shoe store lady or a clown!! HA

3. What are you and your hubby's dreams for the future?

We want at least 3 kiddos, we'll see after the first one. One day we would like to get out of our 'starter' home and have some land. Maybe I can get a horse again another day and Drew would love to have a shop to work on old cars!

4. Why did you start blogging?

Kendall got me started reading hers. I didn't realize that there was a blogging world and I could nose around in other peoples business! HA I feel like I know some of these people personally! I'm now an addict... bloggers anonymous??

5. Who do you look up to? Who is your inspiration?

I look up to a lot of people. My parents. My momma would leave the house for work at 6am growing up and not get back until 6pm sometimes. She could somehow manage to take me to piano lessons, ride my horse, feed horses, clean stalls and get dinner on the table,. All while my dad is out of the town too! I only have dogs and could only imagine!! My Grandpa Wise has taught be the value of a dollar and to work hard so you can play later. Or like Dave Ramsey would say, 'live like no one else so you can LIVE like no one else!' They would all back me up and support me in anything I do.

The Spy

This weekend Drew and I were sitting in the living room watching TV and Hobie would run up to the window every few minutes and just stare at us, then he would run off and play with his Frisbee. I told Drew that he wanted to play and sure enough, a few minutes later he came back to the window with his Frisbee in his mouth and held it up to the window. What a character!!! Drew and I were laughing so hard!! I couldn't get a good picture when he could keeping bringing his Frisbee back to us but he kept it up for a while. Silly boy!

I decided to take on the task of redoing Drew's Grandmother's China hutch shortly after moving in our house. My Grandma Wise gave me a set of 7 different types of glasses for a wedding shower gift that was my Great Grandmother Kolb's. The glasses have been in a closet waiting for their new home to get done. Our kitchen had an empty hole in it (still does.. now all I need is a kitchen table) and since the China hutch was only collecting dust in Drew's parents barn it came home with me! Drew wanted nothing to do with this and told me the project was all mine. So I sanded the entire thing down, took the hardware off, took the doors off, painted it and put everything back on. I also added punched tin where there was lovely frosted glass. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't ugly, just not my style. So it has been in my kitchen since, hardly being used b/c I was afraid I would scratch it since the clear coat was never applied. Well folks, clear coat has been applied and it has been filled with China.

One of each of the glasses. The one of the far right is only about 3 inches tall.. so cute!

This cup and saucer was also my Great Grandmothers. I finally got a stand this weekend so I was able to display it. I think it looks great on my hutch!
Grandma sure did a great job wrapping each glass! Whew, what a mess!

I still need to find the right hardware to put on it. Any ideas??

The Results Are In....

Drum roll please.... Steve still is living in my kidney. GREAT!! Great, great, great... grrrr!!!! The only good thing is that it measured 4mm and last time it was 6mm. I have 2 options: to continue with the Urocit K or I could have the surgery to have it removed. It is a toss up... I just don't know what to do. I am tired of taking 1-2 pills 3 times a day, then measuring my pH levels. The Dr said that if I decided to go the medicine route it would probably take up to 3 months to dissolve.... if that is what made the stone smaller in the first place. I can't even think how many pills that is, all I know it that it is too many!! Steve could also decide to pass at any point... about a 60% chance now.

Pros of surgery

1. It will be done and over with
2. Don't have to take stinky medicine
3. Knowing it will actually work
4. I get to miss a few days of work... HA

Cons of surgery

1. It will hurt a little and a few days after
2. Cost....

I have to go out of town for work in a couple of weeks and we did determine that it would be a good idea to wait until I get back. In the mean time he wants me to try to take the medicine.

Steve or No Steve?? That is the question!

Today I am giong to the Dr to find out if Steve ('The Stone') disappeared or not. Please pray that it is gone and I don't have to have surgery!!

Valentine's

Poor Drew tried to surprise me the day before Valentine's with two dozen roses at work from ProFlowers. Somehow they didn't get delivered & the order was never processed online. To make up for it he took me to Lantana Lodge on Valentine's for a nice dinner. The waiter tried to cheat us on the appetizer- Roasted Poblano Chowder, but they were out. He didn't even offer us the alternative that they were giving everyone else... oh well.

Waiting for dinner down by the lake in the gazebo

Drew got me Fireproof the movie and book for Valentine's!! I was so excited! You can go here to read my review on it.

Drew's Valentine's present- a homemade card with all the reasons why I love him. It was a little cheesy but he really liked it and that is all that matters!

Hobie and Cuddles wondering where their present is

Drew laughing... "I love my husband because he lets me put my cold toes on him at night"