Life Extended

Our sweet old Mallory is getting up there in years. She is white around the mouth and eyes, she is much slower and has a hard time getting up when she is lying down. The past couple of months she has started coughing. We were in denial and refused to go to the vet because we were sure it would not be a pleasant outcome. Well over the past few days the cough has worsened and started keeping her (and us) up at night so we decided it was time to take her in. Shawn and I were totally prepared for the worse case scenario, and I really didn't believe we would be walking out of the building with Mallory. Well an exam, an X-ray, several bottles of medication and a few hundred dollars later we did walk out with Mallory happily leading the way! Although she has an enlarged heart (very common in labs) and it is not reversible, we did get some medication to help her be more comfortable. So while she may only have a few months to a year left with us, they will be cherished days that we didn't think we would have.

Moments in the Woods

I know it was a while ago but for those of you that didn't see it live, here is Hailey's solo from Into the Woods!

Busted

Athena lost a tooth last week and I was found out. I tried several times to get into her room without waking her. Shawn said to just talk to her and she would go back to sleep and not remember it. Well when I woke up the next morning she says "the tooth fairy didn't come last night, but you put $2 under my pillow!" I just held to the story that she must have dreamed it because I wasn't in her room. I think she only has 1 or 2 baby teeth left but needless to say Shawn is in charge of those!

One of Those Days

I am having one of those days. Why is it that the day after I do my sort of weekly trip to Target for dry goods and Swedish Fish and the tile is gritty with dirt from all the wind we have had the the past week that my mop decides to disintegrate!? Luckily I remembered that when we moved in years ago we got a free coupon for one of those wet swiffer things. I didn't use it very much because it just seems so wasteful, but as luck would have it there was one pad left in the box! So even though my tile isn't as clean as it would have been with the mop, at least it is cleaner than it was a few hours ago. Now if only I could find a compare and contrast essay on a really boring subject all finished somewhere in the laundry room I could relax and enjoy the weather with the rest of my day!

18 and Counting

Eighteen years ago my life completely changed. I know it's cliche but I married my best friend. No matter what I am doing or who I am with I always think it would be better if Shawn was with me. We haven't had the easiest of married life but it has always been worth it. I love my husband more and more every year that we spend together and I honestly can't imagine what life would be like without him! Even though today is just like any other (except for the root canal ;) ) I am grateful that I know you will always be by my side no matter what life throws at us. I love you Shawn.

Starting the Dress

So I got Hailey to Joann's yesterday to pick out her fabric for this years prom dress! She wanted something with a cool back this year and probably green. She found one at JCPenny to show me for an example, it was $200!!!! So far for the pattern, fabric and lining (didn't find the right zipper yet) we have spent $35. Maybe next year I will put an ad in the paper to make dresses for other girls I could make a killing!

To Facebook or not to Facebook?

We had such a great time with all of our visitors over the last 2 weeks. Thanks again for making the trek down to visit and see Hailey's show. It really meant a lot to her to have so many fans in the audience and it might not be the last one after all. This morning she was talking about finding a song for summer theater auditions! While Shawn's family was here they were all talking about Facebook. So now they have me wondering if I should venture into that whole craze or not. Will it take away form my blogging and flickr time? Or will it add to the communication I have with family and friends? Not sure yet but keep an eye out I may be on there someday soon!