Family Fun Weekend...

Usually we try to do something as a family on Friday nights. This weekend we had plans every day and night. There was so much going on this weekend. We started off Friday with just me and Draven. I took him to my old high school for homecoming. It was fun, but too crowded. Saturday we had many things going on. First we hit Benz Club for a car show, then the Governor's mansion for Septemberfest, and finished up with a neighborhood cookout for Neighborhood Night Out. I even won a $50 gift certificate at the cookout! Sunday we went over to Nanny's (my mother-in-law) house for the end of my birthday week. She cooked me a fantastic meal, got me my favorite tart from La Baguette, tons of clothes and jewelry. It was wonderful! I have lots of pictures but will try to narrow them down.

Septemberfest at Governor's Mansion




Neighborhood Night Out.



Chris won a football.
The end of my birthday week. Dinner at Nanny's.




Draven and Poppy Jacques had too much fun at the party. They were both asleep at 6pm!


Lillie loves Nanny's singing birdie.
Lillie's new cheesey face!

Tucker the dog...

6 years after Lance passed away and we finally decided we were ready for a dog. We did it only with the option of giving him back to his owner if he didn't fit in with the family. We needed a dog that liked cats and babies. We took him as a "foster dog" on labor day weekend. After 24 hours we knew he was here to stay. He is a fullblood Bernese Mountain Dog. He was born thanks to a breeder (ugh) and given up when he had one blue eye and one brown (double ugh.) He was also a bit on the runt side. He ended up in a large dog shelter. Chris friend adopted him, but took a new job that kept her from spending much time with him. He is the sweetest dog. He is very quiet (not a bark or noise from him yet) and shy. He loves me and baby, but gets nervous around men. We took him for his first public outing today. There were lots of people and other dogs. He did a fantastic job! I think he is going to fit in just fine.

Look who's back...

Yes, it has been awhile. I have a good excuse. My camera broke! Who wants to read a blog without photos? I will do a catch up blog as soon as I can remember everything that has happened over the last month. Until then I will post about my birthday.

My actual birthday was on the 9th. That's right 9-09-09! Since Chris was working and Draven was at school, Lillie and I had a girl's day. We started the day off with breakfast at Mimi's cafe. My sister recommend it and now I will recommend it to everyone else. Great service and great food! After that we went to do a little shopping at Super Target. There is just something about Target, especially when you go with the purpose of just shopping for the hell of it. I found a few things for Draven and a few things for me. I think I spent two hours in that place. After that we headed home so Lillie could take her nap. Once she was up we picked up Draven from school. Luckily, Chris was home for a few minutes and was able to join us for a late lunch at Irma's. Another great meal! I hated to do it, but I had to go to school. I wanted to skip class, but had to set a good example for Draven. I got home from school a little after 8pm. Chris made me my favorite Turkey and Vegetable Meatloaf. It was so delicious! After dinner I opened my present from the Cory's. Thanks Cory Family, you guys are so sweet! Then I opened up my present from Chris. He solved the blogging crisis and bought me a new camera! I just love it!!! Thursday was my birthday party. I asked the Harn Homestead if I could join their Hootenanny and have my birthday party there. They were so nice and helpful. They even comped my food and drink. The music and food was awesome. It was raining and storming off and on so a lot of people left early. We spent a lot of time in the rain and part of the night in the barn. It was a wonderful night. Thanks to everyone that came and wished me a happy birthday!!!!