Family Fun?

  Last night Randy and I went to another Caps game. I don't know why I am so into hockey this year, but I am really enjoying it. Josh has been complaining that we are always going and never take the kids, so last night I offered him my ticket. I thought it would be cool for him and Randy to have a guy's night out. Of course he declined and said he was too tired. You can never win.

  I am trying to find something inexpensive for us to do for the holidays. Our NYC trip got postponed until next weekend, and I would love to get a ticket to a Broadway show. I read that they are reducing ticket prices due to low demand, so I am keeping my fingers crossed. Maybe we could see the Rockettes. The folks are sending us money to help with the hotel room as a Christmas present, which helps tremendously.

  Yesterday Josh and I went Xmas shopping at Walmart and he found the cutest sweater for Dexter. I have never bought clothes for him, but we couldn't resist this one. He looks adorable. and even seemed to like it. It is too short to cover his back, but I think we would have to custom make weiner dog clothes to fit him properly. Lexi has promised to make him a hoodie, but we have yet to see it.

Still haven't bought Christmas cards, but I haven't gotten any yet either. The plan was to take a family picture and have it made into cards, but since we haven't had a family portrait taken since Josh was born (meaning over 14 years ago), I think I knew that wasn't really going to happen. Maybe next year :).

No excuse

I have no excuse for not writing anything. I can't believe it has been a month already. I just really needed a break from doing much of anything. Here is a quick wrap-up of the last month:

Dexter, the wonder weenie, is good as new. He seems to be about 95% ok at this point. He is running and jumping and has gained strength in his back legs. He (unfortunately) has been back on the couch and in bed with us.  Randy can't handle him being on the floor. The problem is that he is faster than lightening and jumps of the furniture before you can catch him. This is a big problem because I DO NOT want to have to go thru the surgery ordeal again. I just bought him an awesome cuddly dog bed on Overstock, and hopefully he will like sleeping in that.

Josh's soccer season had a disappointing ending. We were rained out on the championship game day, so they just called the season. The team didn't have a party or anything. Josh wasn't thrilled, but at least his team can say they didn't lose!

Thanksgiving was great. It was just the four of us this year. We always look for single people that we can invite over, but everyone had a place to be. I cooked the smallest turkey ever (10lbs) and we had just enough leftovers for 2 sandwiches. Yum!!  Now we are in Christmas mode and looking forward to our annual trip to New York City. This year it will be from December 12-14. Can't wait and I will post pictures of the store windows.

I plan to update my blog much more frequently now. I was just bummed for awhile and didn't feel up to it. I will probably post my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookie recipe later today.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Good news all around

  Today the weiner dog, Dexter had to go get a checkup. He had back surgery a month ago after losing the use of his back legs. There was a period of time when we were unsure if he would walk again. That dog is spoiled beyond belief and Randy adores him. There was no question about getting the surgery, just concern regarding how to pay for it.

  Fast forward back to today and Dexter is doing great. He has full use of his legs and is actually trying to dig in the yard again. He will not be allowed on the furniture alone anymore so he won't jump and get hurt but for the most part, he is pretty much back to normal. I have had dogs pretty much my entire life and have never had to deal with a medical emergency before. It was stressful and heartbreaking and I certainly wouldn't want to go through it again. Having to tell the kids that he may not survive surgery was horrible. Thank goodness everything has turned out well. I love that crazy weiner!!

  On a different note, I registered for my grad. school classes last night. It is so hard to believe that I am actually going to have a Master's degree. A few years ago i would never have thought that I would have the opportunity to go to college at all, much less go this far. Let's hear it for the world's most supportive husband and kids!! Take a bow Randy, Lexi and Josh.

  Josh has a soccer game tonight and it will be sooo cold. I am looking forward to the end of the season and so is he. He has done very well and has scored 2 goals. I never thought I would be a soccer mom, but I love going to cheer him on. I need to take pictures of him playing and post them. Just one more thing for the to do list.