6.30.2008
New Blog
I am no longer posting here through Blogger, but will keep this site active as an archive. Please click here to visit my new blog. The site address is the same, but if you came across my blog through my Blogger profile, you'll need to click over to the new blog. See you there!
6.28.2008
Scaredy Cat
We've been hit by a lot of storms lately. Zoe used to have no problem with storms, but last year started to become scared when she heard thunder. She clings to us, crouches low to the floor and spends a lot of time in the hallway, basement or bathroom hiding when they roll through. Here she is hiding by the toilet during a particularly loud storm:
This video shows Zoe during happier times after a Pounce treat:
She usually does this licking thing for a minute or two after every treat. It took a few tries to get it on video because she moves around to different spots in the room while she's doing it. For those of you that have pets, do they have certain things they do all the time that make you laugh?
This video shows Zoe during happier times after a Pounce treat:
She usually does this licking thing for a minute or two after every treat. It took a few tries to get it on video because she moves around to different spots in the room while she's doing it. For those of you that have pets, do they have certain things they do all the time that make you laugh?
6.24.2008
Flower Power
I got a late start this year with some landscaping projects and finally finished everything on Sunday. I started 3 weeks ago and am so relieved it's done! I removed some stuff, put in some new things, landscaped a new area and planted flowers.
Left of the porch
I planted the daylilies on the ends a few years ago and they look GREAT this year!
In front of the porch
A couple of these lilies were already here when we moved in. I added more a few years ago to fill it in and add more color.
Next to the garage
I pulled everything out this year except the hosta on the far right. I added a miniature rosebush (far left), daisies (next to the hosta and rosebush) and a bleeding heart (middle). I have to thank Jen for giving the daisies and bleeding heart to me from her yard! They are doing great so far!
Back corner of backyard
Kev requested that I plant something here because it's a difficult spot to mow. I put in 3 peonies and can't wait to see if they bloom this year!
We've lived in our house for 5 years and this is the first time I've felt really proud of how our yard looks. Now I can sit outside and enjoy it!
Left of the porch
I planted the daylilies on the ends a few years ago and they look GREAT this year!
In front of the porch
A couple of these lilies were already here when we moved in. I added more a few years ago to fill it in and add more color.
Next to the garage
I pulled everything out this year except the hosta on the far right. I added a miniature rosebush (far left), daisies (next to the hosta and rosebush) and a bleeding heart (middle). I have to thank Jen for giving the daisies and bleeding heart to me from her yard! They are doing great so far!
Back corner of backyard
Kev requested that I plant something here because it's a difficult spot to mow. I put in 3 peonies and can't wait to see if they bloom this year!
We've lived in our house for 5 years and this is the first time I've felt really proud of how our yard looks. Now I can sit outside and enjoy it!
6.18.2008
Breathing Easy
It's been 7 weeks since septopalooza and I can't believe how it's changed my life! I know that sounds cheesy, but it's so true. I had a little soreness up until last week, but now the only remaining side effect is that my left nostril hurts a little when I rub my nose. That's the side where my doctor did the turbinate reduction.
After sniffling nonstop day in and day out to the point of driving myself and Kev (not to mention my family, friends and co-workers stuck sitting next to me - I'm talking to you, Sara, and before her, Jen) crazy, I no longer sniffle every 5 seconds! I used to blow my nose so much that I carried tissues around with me at home. Gross, I know. We went through at least 4 boxes of tissues every week. I'm convinced that the Puffs Plus revenue is down solely because those 4 boxes now last us a month.
I spent years thinking I had bad allergies and didn't know what was wrong with me. I'm so thankful to have found a doctor that pinpointed and corrected the problem. All the pain, swelling, discomfort and other post-op surprises (I'll spare you the gory details) were completely worth it!
After sniffling nonstop day in and day out to the point of driving myself and Kev (not to mention my family, friends and co-workers stuck sitting next to me - I'm talking to you, Sara, and before her, Jen) crazy, I no longer sniffle every 5 seconds! I used to blow my nose so much that I carried tissues around with me at home. Gross, I know. We went through at least 4 boxes of tissues every week. I'm convinced that the Puffs Plus revenue is down solely because those 4 boxes now last us a month.
I spent years thinking I had bad allergies and didn't know what was wrong with me. I'm so thankful to have found a doctor that pinpointed and corrected the problem. All the pain, swelling, discomfort and other post-op surprises (I'll spare you the gory details) were completely worth it!
6.17.2008
Sarah's Baby Shower
On Saturday, I attended my friend and former co-worker Sarah's baby shower.
Niki, Ineka, Sarah and me
The shower was really nice! The food was fabulous and Sarah and Scott got a lot of baby stuff that I'm sure they'll figure out how to use.
Sarah was part of my lunch crew when we worked together. I miss seeing and catching up with her every day, but I'm so glad we've kept in touch since she left!
Niki, Ineka, Sarah and me
The shower was really nice! The food was fabulous and Sarah and Scott got a lot of baby stuff that I'm sure they'll figure out how to use.
Sarah was part of my lunch crew when we worked together. I miss seeing and catching up with her every day, but I'm so glad we've kept in touch since she left!
6.16.2008
Top 10
The NKOTB video made it into the top 10 of VH1's Top 20 Countdown! They came in at number 10. I thought it would make it into the countdown, but was surprised it made it into the top 10.
I forgot to mention a couple weeks ago that I got tickets to their October 25 show in Detroit. Holly and I got FLOOR tickets! I'm not a big fan of floor seats for most performers, but for NKOTB, it's going to be a lot of fun to be able to dance and jump around! I know some of you mentioned you'll be getting tickets to see them when they come to your area. Were you able to get tickets yet?
I forgot to mention a couple weeks ago that I got tickets to their October 25 show in Detroit. Holly and I got FLOOR tickets! I'm not a big fan of floor seats for most performers, but for NKOTB, it's going to be a lot of fun to be able to dance and jump around! I know some of you mentioned you'll be getting tickets to see them when they come to your area. Were you able to get tickets yet?
6.09.2008
Summertime Video
The New Kids on the Block video for their song Summertime premiered on VH1 yesterday. Click here to watch it. And after you watch it, click here to vote it into VH1's weekly Top 20 Video Countdown. I watch the countdown every week and will be sure to let you know if it makes it!
I think the video is pretty good! I expected it to be a lot of choreographed dancing and was relieved that there was just a little of that at the end. I'm ok with them doing the original moves to all the classic songs, but not so much to new songs as guys in their 30's. What do you think of the video?
I think the video is pretty good! I expected it to be a lot of choreographed dancing and was relieved that there was just a little of that at the end. I'm ok with them doing the original moves to all the classic songs, but not so much to new songs as guys in their 30's. What do you think of the video?
6.08.2008
Hey, Hey Hockeytown!
I took Friday off to go downtown with Holly, Noel and Bodie for the Red Wings Victory Parade. It was extremely hot in the unrelenting sun, crowded and miserable, but besides that, it was SO MUCH FUN! It was really cool to see the players and the Stanley Cup up close. The fans were taking pictures and cheering, but so were the players. They would go by on the floats thanking us and taking pictures of the crowd lining the streets. Hockeytown sure knows how to throw a party!
Here are some pictures:
Holly and Noel checking out the fountain at Campus Martius Park
Me and Noel
Kris Draper
Chris Chelios (far left) saluting the crowd with a beer
Henrik Zetterberg wearing the Con Smythe trophy
Captain Nicklas Lidstrom hoists the Stanley Cup!
Here are some pictures:
Holly and Noel checking out the fountain at Campus Martius Park
Me and Noel
Kris Draper
Chris Chelios (far left) saluting the crowd with a beer
Henrik Zetterberg wearing the Con Smythe trophy
Captain Nicklas Lidstrom hoists the Stanley Cup!
5.26.2008
Classy Bars Serve Boone's Farm
After putting in a half day of work on Friday, Kev and I headed to Alma for the weekend. On Friday night we went to Club Rox to see the Dirty Americans. The bar served Boone's Farm and it was hilarious watching everyone walk around drinking it straight out of the bottle. I would've been excited about this maybe 10 years ago when my body could still handle a bottle of Boone's!
Kev went biking with Dusty on Saturday morning while Sarah and I went to the Highland Festival. The day was topped off with dinner at Pizza Sam's with all our peeps that were in town and hanging out at the beer tent. Here are a few pictures:
Sarah and I looking like twins in our matching outfits
Kev, Chris, Heather and Holly
Noel and Ethan dancing
The weather was beautiful and we had a fun weekend hanging out with family and friends! How did you spend the holiday weekend?
Kev went biking with Dusty on Saturday morning while Sarah and I went to the Highland Festival. The day was topped off with dinner at Pizza Sam's with all our peeps that were in town and hanging out at the beer tent. Here are a few pictures:
Sarah and I looking like twins in our matching outfits
Kev, Chris, Heather and Holly
Noel and Ethan dancing
The weather was beautiful and we had a fun weekend hanging out with family and friends! How did you spend the holiday weekend?
5.20.2008
Totally Worth It
I bought the $40 pillow! I've used it for a few nights now and it is the best pillow I've ever owned! My old one was filled with a mix of down and feathers. It was fine when I first got it, but after a few years it just wouldn't stay fluffy anymore. I was waking up in the middle of the night almost every night with my neck in a weird, uncomfortable position. I haven't woken up during the night since I've been using the new one!
Thanks for all your comments urging me to buy it. I read them and told Kev it was unanimous: my peeps have spoken and I have to buy that pillow!
Thanks for all your comments urging me to buy it. I read them and told Kev it was unanimous: my peeps have spoken and I have to buy that pillow!
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