Auto Immune Disease

I found out today that Charlie has an auto immune disease.  His immune system started attacking his thyroid.  I took him to the vet last week because I noticed he started losing the hair on his hips. This is a sign of thyroid issues.  I didn't know that until we went to the vet last week.   I picked up medicine for him today. The best part is that they are chewable and not super expensive.  He has to go back to the vet in month to have another blood test to check his thyroid levels.  His dose right now is twice a day.  If his levels are up he will maybe be once a day.  The vet did say as he gets older it is likely the dose will increase.  The medicine isn't a cure, it is a supplement to help his low functioning thyroid work better.  He will have to take it the rest of is doggie days.  I hope this helps him start to feel better. I love him all the way!!!!!

So Excited for Soccer...Best Game Ever!!

Real Salt Lake were dominant as they hammered the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-1.

GettyImagesDavid Beckham endured a miserable time as LA Galaxy captain

The Galaxy, who had David Beckham as captain in the absence of Landon Donovan, found themselves two goals down inside ten minutes through Andy Williams and a Javier Morales penalty.
Morales grabbed his second four minutes before the break and Paulo Araujo Junior (68) made it four, before Juan Pablo Angel pulled one back ten minutes from time.

This story from ESPNSoccernet.com

Home Sweet Home

Last year I spent a good amount of time and dinhero redecorating my house. It is finally getting to a place where I feel like it is my own. There are just a few more changes to be made.
Here is what I have done so far.

My Bedroom

This is my downstairs t.v. room.
I painted the walls, replaced the carpet and bought all new furniture.  

This is one of my favorite furniture purchases. Thank you Pier One!! :)

There was carpet over the wood floors in this room. I had it removed. Then had the original wood floors sanded and restained. I love the way it turned out!

This is the entrance from the Garage. My dad actually built out these walls. It was originally folding wood panels. I hated it. Then I had it painted. Thanks Dad!

I turned one of the bedrooms into a home office.

I couldn't figure out what to do with all of my purses.
I hung them on the wall here in the guest bedroom! Ta Da!

The wood floors were refinished in this room too and added a new kitchen table.

This is my little workout room. You can barely see the arm of the treadmill.  This room was  repainted and new tile was put in.  You can also see Charlie's crate in the corner.

Owning a home is so much work but so much fun. I feel so lucky to have everything that I do. I am sure more projects will come up. My mind is already swimming with how I want to update my deck. Stay tuned!!!

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very good book. Extremely graphic. The details of the war were sometimes hard for me to read. I had to push through some gruesome parts. Made me feel guilt for my free, happy, life. However, truly inspiring.

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A Weekend With The Little's

I went to Monica and Scott's in Austin a few weeks ago to spend the weekend.  I flew down Friday afternoon and came back Sunday night.  It was a quick trip but so much fun to see them.

We ate Amy's Icecream.. three times! (We took some home from the store with us)

I met Buzz Light Year.

Holly helped Monica with Family Home Evening.

Holly using her dad as a chair.

We watched some cartoons together.

I kept trying to wrestle Milo.

And I gave Holly and Milo lots of loving.

IRISH for a DAY

I made Charlie wear a shamrock and took him to work with me for St. Patrick's day.   He's always such a good sport with me dragging him everywhere and dressing him up for everything.  Bless my children when I have them one day.. they don't stand a chance of not celebrating holidays!! Haha!

Happy St PaTrICK's Day!!!

I made Vanilla cupcakes with eatable glitter to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.  I want to say thank you to St. Patrick for going to Ireland from Rome to teach about Christianity.  And thank you for using the Shamrock to teach about the holy Trinity!!

ATLAS SHRUGGED...the movie

This may be one of the most exciting things that has ever happened!!
Atlas Shrugged one of the best books I have ever read, ever,
is now going to be a 3 part movie.
Anyone within the sound of my blog...see the movie! Read the book!!!

Let the Quilt Begin

I bought the pattern and the material for the 4th of July quilt I am going to make for one of my new years resolutions.

My Grandma asked me on Sunday if I had made a quilt before. I said, "No I haven't, this will be my first," she then said, "Do you have a sewing machine?" I said, "I've had one since I was a Senior in High School, but I'm not really sure how to use it!" HaHa! She said, "Oh."

I think she may be a little nervous about the project I am starting. To be honest, I am nervous too! Wish me luck!!

It's Brilliant

A few things have recently come into my life that I absolutely love. I kept hearing myself talk about these things and saying "It's Brilliant"

#1. Pill Pockets. I use these to give Charlie his medicine. It's brilliant. You just put the pills or capsule or whatever inside and close the end. He thinks its a little treat..gulps it right down without any problems. Brilliant!!

#2. Carbmaster Yogurt. Aubrey and Janeal introduced this to me. It is yogurt that has 60 calories, 4 grams of carbs and 8 grams of protein. The best part it's super tasty! Brilliant!!

#3. Bootsocks. Really! These may have been around for a while but I just discovered them. I love them. I used to wear knee high nylons with my boots. Now, I don't have to, I can wear these cute, comfy boot sock. They stay up and have no slipage. I love it. They're brilliant!!

#4. 2 cup dry measuring cup. I don't know what to say about this other than it is absolutely brilliant and I use it all of the time.

#5. Universal Remote. A good friend of mine actually gave this to me and it's brilliant. As you can see it has a digital screen and all I have to do is select the activity I want to do and the remote automatically turns on all the equipment to do it with the touch of just one button. It truly is amazing! I love it!!

I wish I could have invented some of these brilliant things. I'm young, there still may be time. Have you discovered anything lately that you think is absolutely brilliant? There is always room in my life for things that are brilliant!!!! :)

Obsessed with Shoes!

A few months ago out of curiosity I counted all of my black shoes. This included, boots, flip flops, sandals, and heels. I have 27 pairs of black shoes. That might be a little much. Recently found and bought the super cute red shoes you see below.

After I bought, I realized I have a couple of other pairs of red shoes. I have just 5 pairs of red shoes, but I ask you how many pairs of reds shoes or black shoes are too many? Is it fair to say I am obsessed with shoes? :)

Blongo Ball Tournament..Sigh!

We had a Blongo Ball tournament at work today. It was also Sports Day Friday. I wore my purple Jazz shirt for good luck!! I didn't win. :(


Brianna was the champion!! Do you think the Jazz shirt had anything to do with me losing? I'm sure it had absolutely nothing to do with my skills! Will just see who wins next time, Bri..better watch out, lady!