machine

This time of the year is supposed to be fun, right? Being outside, windows cracked or open, people walking outside... so where is all of that? My heat is still running, the windows are closed and I don't see people walking. Spring fever kicked in awhile ago and I'm still waiting on the day I can shut the heat off and open some windows! All of the snow from last Saturday has melted and today its been raining all morning, the poor ground is full of water!

I swear this entire post won't be crabby.... I am officially a sneezing, snotting-machine. I am beyond tired of being sick this winter season - my first season in at least 3 years to be sick this many times. Woke up this past Thursday with a sore throat, Dr gave me a script for sinus infection and ear infection yesterday. Good times!

I was supposed to be in Des Moines this weekend watching my 9 year nephew wrestle...he made it to state! Super proud and happy for him. Wish I could be there cheering him on, spending time with my niece and Momma too.

Looks like the sun might be trying to peek out, woot! Think I'm going to try to take a quick nap then get Jax outside for a bit!

rough day

to say today wasn't that easy is an understatement. I now understand why something was telling me to stay home this morning. But, I can't always take the easy way out and that definitely would have been the easy way out.

Mother Nature teased us last week with 60s and sunny and then yesterday with 70s and sunny. Today it was gloomy, rainy and in the low 50s. So of course some people's mood changes because of the weather. The day was going okay until this afternoon when I was accused of something that not only hurt the friendship but has burned a bridge.

I've been praying since I left work and will continue until I can actually fall asleep.

Thank goodness tomorrow is a day off!

new tricks

Jax's new trick is chasing his tail in circles, often times running into furniture... the island, the ottoman, his kennel, the couch... poor guy. He keeps on going though. I took some pictures and video, I'll have to upload them soon.

Today was awesome, I love it when some people are out of the office. The day flew, there was no drama and everyone was happy.

Saturday we got probably 6-8 inches of snow, today it was 58 degrees. Most of the snow is gone and the green grass is peaking back through.

Today is day 2 of my 30-day prayer request. He will provide, as always.

the last 7 months

• August 2009 - I experienced and volutneered with one of the most amazing foundations in my life. Something that has forever changed me. Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in KC was a huge success. There were over 25K people at Union Station that day. I got a bad taste in my mouth from the committee chair, but remembered why we were all there and decided to volunteer again.

Jax at my parents summer 2009

• September 2009 - I don't remember much from this month other than going back to Iowa over Labor Day. It was a good trip and Jax did really well in the ride back.
• October 2009 - I met who I thought was the man of my dreams, the love of my life. We spent as much time as we could together given our distance over the next few months. Halloween was uneventful, stayed home and kept Jax inside :)

Jax growing... fall 2009

• November 2009 - Thanksgiving! I was able to make it back to Iowa to spend time with family. We changed our tradition and had Thanksgiving at my brothers. I think we almost had more dogs than people. My SIL's Dad brought their 4 month old yellow lab, my brother had his almost 10 year old yellow lab plus their 3 new puppies and then Jax. The pups all had fun playing! I was able to spend a night in Cedar Rapids and see some friends...

Rylee cheesin ... Owen givin kisses to his Mama.

• Dec 2009 - Christmas! It came and went as quickly as it always does. Once again I was able to spend time with family but also able to spend a bit more time with friends in Cedar Rapids. I came back to KC to so much snow I couldn't even get in my driveway or into my garage. New Years Eve was spent back in KC, Jax and I rang it in together.
• January 2010 - Another month gone.
• February 2010 - My work team won a contest that landed us with $2500. We rented a party bus to drive us around the city and had separate hotel rooms waiting for us at the end of the night. It was so much fun!

I know I've left a lot out and there are a lot of pictures missing, but I have to start somewhere!

So far behind

It would take me probably a good week to try and catch up on what has been going on over the last 7 months. I'm sure though that if anybody still reads this I'd bore them to sleep and I really don't have that kind of time on my hands.

So for now I'll leave a few pics and hopefully later today I can try and highlight some things that has happened.

Jax playing with Kasey at my parents.

Not so thrilled about the hat.