Hadley's New Dog Bed

This picture is from a few days ago, but it deserves its own post.  I was doing some holiday baking and looked out in the backyard and saw Hadley, who is now 65 lbs., laying on top of Maverick with a stick in her mouth sound asleep.  Mind you there are the 2 dog beds, 3 blankets in the garage and 2 dog houses with blankets to choose from on where she can lay her little head, but instead she chose to lay on top of Maverick.          

...He is such a good boy...

  

Happy New Year 2012!

2011 I think was one of the fastest years of my life and quite a ride.  We had our ups and downs, but without them it wouldn't make life interesting.  One of the best things that came out of 2011 was adding to our family. A Great Dane we named Hadley Marie. I love waking up to her every morning chewing her nails waiting for the alarm to go off because she knows that Mom is awake and its playtime. 

We rang in 2012 at my favorite NYE destination, Glamis.  We met up with some friends and had a great time in the dirt playing in the dune buggy's. 

I am excited to see what 2012 has in store for us.  I know for certain the summer is going to be killer since Christopher & Natasha and Catherine & Tater are getting married!!!!

Cheers to a great and eventful 2012 friends!

Bridesmaid Duties

As I procrastinate on the Internet I came across this article that caught my attention because I have the honor of being in one of my best friends wedding.  Since this is the first time I will be an attendant in a wedding I figured I need to do some research.  I started with flipping through bridesmaids books at Barnes and Noble, which I considered on purchasing.  I think the article from the Brides Magazine sums up everything that perfectly of what I will do. 

Can't wait for the your special day Catherine and Tater!!

15 Things a Great Bridesmaid Will Do

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Photo by Jen Siska

While every bride would love to have her bridesmaid take away all the stress of the wedding, that isn't always reality. But here are some ideas on how she can make the process a bit easier.

1. GIVE YOU HONEST (but gentle) opinions as you try on dresses.

2. WEEP (along with your mom) when you finally emerge from the dressing room wearing The One.

3. CREATE a "tasteful" bachelorette-party wardrobe for you—diamond tiara, fluffy pink boa.

4. OFFER to do your hair and makeup on the wedding day.

5. STUFF 167 candy-favor bags without complaining or eating one single jellybean.

6. RECORD GIFTS at your bridal shower (in legible handwriting).

7. RUN OUT to pick up last-minute items on the wedding day.

8. CALL YOU OUT for bad behavior (i.e., making the matron of honor promise not to get pregnant before the wedding).

9. LEND YOU a shoulder to cry on when the stress gets to be too much.

10. SPEND THE NIGHT before the wedding at your place to talk, laugh, and calm your nerves.

11. DECORATE the outdoor-reception venue in scorching afternoon heat, minus any whining.

12. START DANCING to get the reception crowd up.

13. GIVE YOUR MOM special attention at the wedding—it's her day, too.

14. DEAL WITH THE DJ the second he starts spinning "Who Let the Dogs Out?"

which she knows is song number one on your "don't play—ever!" list.

15. TEXT YOU post-honeymoon for drinks on Thursday night...like always.

Happy Birthday Steve!

Josh and I were lucky enough to be invited to one of our favorite places to celebrate on of our favorite person's Birthday.  Here goes the family tree, Steve is Josh's cousin Elissa's Fiance (that wasn't as bad as I thought) 

Anyways....

For Steve's birthday we went to Dodger Stadium to spend some time in the sun and watch baseball.  This was also Miss. K's first baseball game, so it made it that much more fun.  We ate Dodger dogs, drank some beer, got a little tan, and watched an amazing game. Dodgers were down 3-2, bottom of the 9th, 2 outs, tying run on 2nd, winning run on 1st. Tony Gwynn Jr. hits a single to right....first one scores and here comes the winning run!

Exciting right?! Ok you may not be a Dodger fan or care, but all in all we had a great time and looking forward to our next game.

Congratulations Lauren & Dustin

We were lucky enough to witness one of my favorite people get married in a gorgeous backyard ceremony.  Lauren and I met in Dental Hygiene school and have been co-workers for the last year and a half. Lauren and Dustin got married in her neighbors backyard that looked like it could have been in a Better Homes & Gardens magazine.  Their reception was held at Dustin's parents house, Mendenhall Museum.  The best part was the actual spinning of the 76 ball once it was all lit up at night, except the fact I forgot to take a pictures. Their wedding was fantastic, a gorgeous day, a romantic ceremony, and an amazing party.  Congratulations Lauren, I wish nothing but the best for you and Dustin!

:::Mr. & Mrs. Mendenhall:::

Thank you Living Spaces

Josh got an email from Living Spaces (his favorite furniture store) about the 4th of July sale they were having.  Needless to say we purchased new living room furniture because in the package we got the: Sofa, love seat, coffee table, 2 end tables, 52" flatscreen TV, and DVD player that is 3D.  I am about 98% positive he was so anxious on this purchase was because of of TV and DVD player.  At least the downstairs of the house is almost complete...now we just need to paint....Oh, and I forgot, we had to inspect and put the furniture together at the store at 8:45pm and they were closing at 9 pm.

Mama Mia

I got a surprise on Tuesday at work with my boss asking me what I was doing on Wednesday night.  I thought it was a trick question, so I just said work.  He proceeded to tell me that there was an extra ticket to go with Kristin and Megan to see the play Mama Mia.  I had no idea what I was getting into because the only knowledge I had of Mama Mia was the movie trailer and the signs in Las Vegas.

To my surprise, I really enjoyed it.  The music was fantastic (not an ABBA fan) and all the actors and actresses were amazing.  I am hoping to attend more plays in the future.