Rain Rain Go Away!

Could the weatherman be any more cruel? I'm getting married in 6 days and they're predicting thunderstorms for the next 9... =( Let's hope they're wrong. What a bummer than would be. Oh well. Only 40% chance on Satruday. Let's hope this prediction improves. =)

Puppy Overload

I must say, the new dog pin is both a blessing and a curse. I'll start with the positive first -the dogs are not forced to stay in the tiny cage scrunched together. Bo and I can come and go a little easier knowing the pups have room to play during the day. However, the negative - the dogs don't run enough and they wrestle and run around the house at 100 mile per hour speeds for HOURS once we get back. And they don't stop for anything in their way. It's enough to drive me crazy. I think we're going to have to begin a nightly walk to get them over this new energy that is extra irritating.

I put the dogs outside for a bit tonight while I went to dinner with a friend, got back at 9ish. It is now midnight and the pups are finally sacked out in my lap in the recliner. Whew. I even took them out for a few runs in the backyard to blow off some of that steam and it's just now taking effect.

Unrelated to the pups...I'm getting married in 7 days. Eeek. So much to do before then. Actually less than 7. This time next week my reception will be winding down and it'll just be Bo and I headed to the hotel. Weird to think so much planning was put into this one day and it'll all be done with this time next week.

I must say though I am very excited at the though of being a Mrs. Almost unbelievable. For so many years you go from one day to the next thinking you'll get married someday. Then all the sudden it's that day and you're Mr. and Mrs. with a house, yard, puppies, and a recliner (which I actually really like!).

I've learned a lot these past six years - and finally grew up. I'm delighted to think Bo wants me for the rest of his life and I don't think I could be complete without him. I'm a lucky gal.

**I have just had to interrupt this post to hunt down a missing puppy. She was found under the bed with ANOTHER high heel. I'm going to seriously need some shoe shopping when I return from the honeymoon. This is getting ridiculous. All of my shoes keep surrendering to puppy teeth. How do they know my most favoritest possessions are shoes?? Can't they find a pair of jeans that no longer fit?**

That interruption reminds me of another story I haven't posted yet. A few days ago I noticed my glasses were missing. I only wear them at night so they never leave the bedside or the bathroom. Both locations checked - missing. Two little mouths and one location immediately become the suspects....puppies under the bed. I jumped down on the floor, lift up the bedskirt and if there had been someone under my bed with a camera ready to capture my face, I'd have probably won a million dollars. Shreds of toilet paper...EVERYWHERE. It had apparently snowed under my bed at some point. The little sneaks had stolen a roll of toilet paper and proceeded to decapitate it right under my feet. If only I had a picture. This story does have a happy ending though. The glasses were found, although under the bed, in one piece with no teeth marks. Caught a break on that one. Extra care has been made to ensure the glasses are not so easily accessible from now on.

**Second interruption - she has flipped out of the pin again only to be found under the bed with a plastic hangar. Where does she find this stuff? It seems I am making this too easy on them. This means war.**

Well, now that it is 1AM, I am tired of writing cute stories about the dogs because they're pissing me off and don't seem cute at the moment, and I have a full list of errands tomorrow, I think I'm done for tonight.

P.S. Bo politely reminded me he was not in San Antonio and my previous post stated. I did not know this until he returned from coach's clinic. Hmm, and I'm always such a good listener..and apparently keep excellent tabs on my fiance.

A Fabulous Weekend

I've been pretty non-stop lately with less that two weeks til the wedding. Add on the fact that my internet SUCKS and blogging becomes a tiny priority..

Let's start at the beginning of the weekend. I was off Friday so Bo and I got up earrrly and headed to the courthouse to get our marriage license. Now we just have to get it signed and it's a done deal. We did our final reception planning session Friday morning which turned into three hours worth of changes. We also met with our florist and picked up my bouquet for Sat morning's bridal portraits.

Kristina came into town this weekend and stayed at the casa. It was a blast to catch up and see her and Ashley. =) Unfortunately for Kristina, I had her up at the crack of dawn Sat morning for the bridal pictures. We had to leave Weatherford at 6AM to be in Dallas at 7AM for hair, back to Ft Worth by 830AM for makeup and pictures started at 930AM! It was quite exciting to see everything put together at once like it will be on wedding day. We did most of the pictures at the Marty Leonard chapel where we're getting married and finished up at TCU. The campus has changed so much it was really nice to get some pictures with the new buildings. Yay exciting. The proofs will be ready by Friday and Kristina even took a couple shots with her camera. Unfortunately, there's a certain probability Bo's going to read my blog and he can't see the dress yet. Therefore, everyone will have to wait a few weeks to see those pics. Sad.

As if bridal portraits wasn't enough for one day, we had my bachelorette party yesterday too! I'm pretty sure that was the best part of getting married. I have the most wonderful friends who made it an AWESOME night. We started with the lingerie shower (Bo's gonna be a lucky man.. =D ) at the hotel room, dinner at Cantina Laredo, and out in downtown Fort Worth. If you happen to see the pictures on Facebook, you'll see what a great time it was.

I just realized I wrote quite a bit already and haven't even mentioned the dogs! Well, Bo left this morning for coach's clinic in San Antonio so I'm holding down the fort with the pups for a few days. It wasn't that long ago I lived by myself, but so quickly have gotten use to Bo being here. Kinda puts me in a bad mood to have to be home alone. Anyhow, since Bo's gone and the puppies are still babies, I can't leave them in their cage while I'm at work all day. Their max lately is about 3.5 hours. We decided they needed an outdoor pin they could roam around in. I got a 10X10X6 cage at PetsMart and set it up over the weekend. I tested them out for a bit while a ran out this afternoon and they did pretty good. We'll see how tomorrow goes...

Stella's hiding place

Stella found the fireplace again...and I just happened to have my camera handy. =)

I May Not Have a Face at the Wedding

Ahhh wedding problem of the week - makeup. I had a girl lined up to do all the makeup and she's decided to not call me back. Fabulous. Why would some one do this? I don't understand. There are parts of this wedding that I believe could go not as planned and be unnoticed. However, I'm pretty sure if my makeup looks like crap or I look like a clown, everyone will notice. So, I'm less that three weeks away from the wedding trying to find an available and reasonably priced makeup artist. This is going to be a challenge...

A happier note - it's almost bachelorette party time! Drinking with the gals is overdue. I'm pretty pumped about our little outing.

The Twins

This is turning into my pet blog! Anywho, Stella and Shooter got their shots yesterday. Sad. Bo said Shooter was a tough guy and didn't move, but Stella let out a little wimper. They were kinda a puny for a while, we'll see how long it lasts. They've been sleeping non-stop lately - growth spurt. Although they're outgrowning puppy stage, at least I get some peace and quiet at night.

They're finally starting to learn their names. However, that just means they turn their head when I call them not that they actually come. We're starting pet training as soon as we get back from the honeymoon. The girl who fostered them until we adopted them will be training them (and us). Hopefully, I can teach them some good tricks. For the most part, the listen and don't run like crazy dogs. We'll taken them out front without a leash and they never run off, but we need to refine this skill. I had taken them out last week and a cottontail rabbit ran out from the side of the house. They chased it about 15 feet and barked, but thank goodness didn't run clear across the yard or the street.

Stella's newest little trick - Bo had set some shot glasses on the widowsill in the bedroom when we were unpacking. She now likes to steal these (glass I might add) and play with them. Heavens what would we do if she broke one and started playing with the glass?? =/ The shotglasses have been moved.

Pictures

Finally found the camera cord. Just pictures on this post...

However, one comment - Shooter was confirmed to have ringworm. Gross. We had to put medicine on it every day for a MONTH!

Shooter Man

Stella hiding under the reclinder from Shooter

Bo and Shooter the day we got them

Cute little man in his bandana

The pups

One last cute one... Bo mowing the lawn on his new riding lawn mower :)

The Pups Update

I'm not normally such a lazy blogger, but lately any free time I have I want to sit on the couch in the peace and quiet. I sound like a mom of twins, huh?

• First, still don't know where the camera cord is, which is very disappointing at this point. I have lots of pictures and a cute video of the puppies I'd like to post. Very soon my friends.
• I'm down to about 4 or 5 boxes - great progress. Of course, most of them are thrown in the office so that room looks like a tornado. BUT, I can just shut the door.
• Shooter caught a frog the other day. Pleasant. I ran in the house screaming for Bo and the frog was no where to be found when I returned so he remains a mystery.
• Stella somehow got in the fireplace the other day. I can't go put her in there or it will turn into a game. The last thing I need is her covered in ashes if we ever use it again. If it strikes her again though I'm getting a picture.
• The pups are creating quite a collection of destroyed toys and shoes. Everytime I look around they've chewed up something.
• Stella had an upset tummy for the first time last night and we had the joy of her throwing up (twice). Lovely.
• In the last day Shooter developed what looks like a ringworm on his back?? It's definitely in the shape of a ring and his hair fell out a litte. I immediately got on the phone at 8AM sharp when the vet opened and made an appt to get it checked out. Kinda gross and subconsciously making me want to not pick him up.
• The pups are momentarily sleeping and I'm tired so I think I'll break for a nap...then hopefully find my camera cord.