Sucking Up!

My baby chihuahua Abby is spoiled as bad as any baby could be. She cries when I leave the house and she doesn't get to go with me. So that's at least every weekday morning and when I do run errands on the weekends. I had a wedding to go to today. My best friend, Karen's (who is also my first cousin) son got married today. He's the same age as my son, Adam. And I got a little emotional imagining if that were MY baby boy!

Abby knows a lot of words. Some things we've started spelling so she don't know what we're talking about. One of her favorite words (next to "treat, biscuit, Beanie) is "Kiss!". She loves her belly kisses. And the first thing every morning she wakes me up... crying or barking til I'm sitting upright in bed, she rolls over to assume the Belly Kiss position. The same routine applies when I come home from work... after her excitement has died down a little and the asthma attack is over LOL.

Today when I got home from the wedding, I was expected to suck up and make up for leaving her at home. My hubby thought a couple of pics were in order while I was making it all better.

 

  

We have now earned some lovin' in return from Abby.

 

 

 

And here is just a better shot of the new hair cut/color in better lighting.

And now she's crying by me here again... pacing back and forth and standing at the bedroom door.

It's clearly time for some bedtime Belly Kisses and much needed sleep. G'nite!

Fill In The Blanks

Thanks to all the new followers who've joined and for the comments! 

I found a fun activity by following a link one of you lovely new ladies had on your blog. (Forgive me for forgetting now just who led me here) and I thought it would be fun to fill in the blanks too! Thanks to Lauren at the little things we do for this one.

1.  If I weren't a   Team Coordinator   I'd love to be  a teacher .

2.  When I'm super upset I usually end up in tears… followed by a very nasty headache.

3.  My favorite thing about myself is my eyes and my smile.

4.  If I found a $100 in the pocket of last winter's coat I'd spend it on more than likely (right now) it would be given to a certain someone (SDT) that I know could REALLY use it right now.

5.  Even though some people might consider this a flaw, I love taking care of my hubby and doing things for him (yes, he IS super spoiled!).

6.  I love the way I feel after I’ve gotten all caught up at work and don’t have the stress that comes with never seeing an end to the “to do” pile!

7.  I love my hair most when it's just like it is now… considering I just posted pics of a new – MUCH NEEDED – haircut!!

Friday Follow & Rainy Day Fun

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Here is something for kids (of all ages) to try out. I never was very good at drawing and the Etch-A-Sketch was will always be a tremendous challenge for me. Ohio Art has a virtual Etch-A-Sketch you can try. I grabbed a screen shot to show you. All you need is the arrow keys to start drawing. An eraser would be nice too but beggars can't be choosers. :)

Have a great Friday Follow!

New Haircut

I've had LONG and naturally CURLY hair all my life! We're talking 42 years here. About a year ago I relented and let my stylist straighten it. I loved it! Felt and looked better and stayed 'fixed' for 2 or 3 days longer. Here is a before and after then...

very curly in 2005

straight and smooth in 2009 (May)

Straightening it at this length took a while and I always had to rest my arms half way through!

And I couldn't keep it pulled back because Abby thinks all scrunchies in the house belong to her,

and she would take them out of my hair to play with. Yes... even at night while I slept!

So I decided I needed another change.

Today I went to my stylist and put myself in her hands.

I just gave her basic requests, shoulder-length, cute straight style that

wouldn't take me forever to straighten myself and easy to take care of.

Here is what I ended up with today...

 

 

I love the light weight feeling and it even looks TONS healthier.

Jess (my stylist) has curly hair that she straightens too

so I know she understands the challenges.

She's awesome and the only person I like doing my hair!

Thanks Jess!!

Post It Notes Tuesday

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

If I forgot to deliver any Post-Its today, never fear... there will be more scheduled for next Tuesday. :)