I Hate Goodbyes....

But I must say goodbye to...
1) The Olympics - I have been a complete Olympic junkie for the past two weeks; I cheered, I laughed and I cried; I find myself very reminiscent as I watch the closing ceremonies. I'm already looking forward to London 2012.

2) My Hyundai - we sold the Hyundai today and I was surprised at how sad I felt. I have so many memories in that little car; it was the first car that was all mine; my college car. It made many trips back and forth from College Station, drove me to many a Texas cities and even all the way to South Padre. Before her new owners came to pick her up, I found myself glancing out the window to look at my little red car. I wish I could've drove her one more time.

3) My little puppies - they are all going to their new homes, including my little baby girl, affectionately known as Runner. I helped birth them and now they are growing up and leaving the nest. I will miss them dearly and wish them all great lives.

So as I'm feeling sad about all of these goodbyes, I leave you with the Beatles and I say "Hello!"

The Beatles - Hello Goodbye

Belle the Laptop Cat

Belle loves laptop bags; she lays on them, near them...and in them!



She knows the best way to get daddy's attention is by acting like a computer!

We bought a new car!

World meet Hope the Honda!
(We HOPE it lasts a long time and we HOPE we can make the payments)



So we've joined the Honda Civic world thanks to my father-in-law who works at a Honda dealership. I'm sad to see my little red Hyundai go because it has been a great car (100,400 miles with no major problems), but it turns out it now needs a new transmission and James and I could not see putting the money into it. So Farewell little red Hyundai, and Hello Hope the Honda!

My best friend's engaged!!!

Ariel and Michael are engaged and I can't wait for all the planning and the wedding! Ariel has been my best friend since 6th grade and was my Maid of Honor in December.

Ariel and Michael, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I love you both and am so happy for you. I'm looking forward to a memorable year!



This is a pic of the happy couple last March!

Congrats again guys! Love you!

Taylor Wants a Puppy....

It's what I've always wanted; well at least since July 5th. I promised Jamie I would water it, because everyone knows that puppies need lots of water and sunshine. But he just doesn't want me to be happy.... *

Here are the babies born on July 5th to my parents Golden Retrievers:


Here is the baby girl I love.....


And here is one of the handsome little boys....





Realistically though, Jamie is right. We can't have a puppy until we have a little more space to provide. Someday though! In the meantime, whatever lucky person adopts my baby girl....you better take GOOD care of her!


(*Parts of this story adapted from my new favorite book Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems.)

Car problems

Just over a week ago my little Hyundai Accent passed 100,000 miles, thus expiring the extended warranty. My suspicions that Hyundais are ticking time bombs when the warranty expires were confirmed this morning. On the way to church this morning my little car decided it would cause some drama. The check engine light came on and the car decided it would NOT go past 27mph or shift into third gear. We are praying it is nothing major.

Here is a picture of my car in it's youth:

My Blog...

I decided that if I truly wanted to fit in with the Post family, I'd better join in. (Especially after, a few unmentioned Posts referred to the New Year's Eve wedding as "Jamie's wedding" when I was sitting right there and Jamie was no where in sight.

So although, I'm not the most exciting person in the world; I'll join in.

Some of my favorite and not so favorite things to do...

Favorites:
1. Trying new recipes - I might not be the best cook in the world but I like to try new things
2. Laundry - one of life's little pleasures
3. Playing Dr. Mario - I'm absolutely obsessed with this game (it's the only game I am better at than James)
4. Planning things (soon I will be helping my best friend plan her wedding, and I can't wait!)
5. Reading, when I can make the time

Not so favorite:
1. Losing games; especially to my husband!
2. Putting the clothes away after I have folded them
3. Cleaning the kitchen after the cooking
4. Sitting in traffic (after 1 1/2 of commuting to Dallas, this is so one of my least favorites)
5. Blow drying my hair (Weird, I know. I do this on a daily basis but I HATE it!)