Dog gone cute

Friday I took the dogs to the groomers. This was the first professional haircut that Baxter has ever gotten minus the one that Mayline gave him several years ago. Baxter wasn't happy about being left there but Morgan was super happy to see everyone and get lots of attention. They did a great job cutting their hair and they look even cuter now! Morgan's pictures didn't turn out very well because he hates having his picture taken. But here are some before and after pictures of both of them.

Before:

After:Since we are speaking of pets I wanted to bring up that the place where I work has a homeless guinea pig to give away. Someone dropped off a box yesterday at our back door with a note on it that said "Needs a home." This is the second time this has happened at work and I think that it is absolutely ridiculous! If you can't take care of your pets don't even bother getting one! It makes me so mad when people can't take care of their animals. Animals have feelings just like you and I and they don't deserve to have someone drop them off like their a piece of trash! So if anyway knows of anyone who would like a free sweet guinea pig we'd be glad to give him to someone who would love him. Chris and I can't adopt another one because it wouldn't be fair to Patches. Let me know by tomorrow if anyone is interested!

Update:
I was just reading in the paper about a family writing in on whether or not they should give up their pet due to financial difficulties. According to the Humane Society pets not only provide unconditional love and affection but they decrease stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness and can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. I know that pets can be a handful to take care of but please consider all options before getting rid of them! Our pets do really help us out!!

Jakob's Baby Shower

We went down to Mena two weeks ago for Traci and Seth's baby shower. She is due in a few weeks and she is ready for baby Jakob to get here. During the shower I learned that I don't know a lot about nursery rhymes as I thought. It's been a long time since I have heard some of them! They got a lot of beautiful items at the shower and baby Jakob will be one stylish baby.

While the girls where at the baby shower the guys built another potato cannon. I don't have pictures of that because I had the camera with me at the shower. I know that Chris posted some pictures of the new cannon that they built with some videos on his facebook page. So, if you want to see them you'll have to check them out there.

Their theme for the baby's room is Winnie the Pooh, Razorbacks and Firefighter decor.Beautiful Mennonite handmade blanketWhat baby doesn't need a Winnie the Pooh cap?

Happy Belated 28th

Birthdays in our household are celebrated and a couple of weeks ago was Chris's 28th birthday. I haven't had a chance to post his pictures yet and unfortunately I had to work on his birthday so we celebrated on two different days. My best friend and her family came up to go play put-put golf and ride some go carts with us. On Chris's actual birthday my parent's took him out to dinner at his favorite local restaurant, Hugo's. If you haven't been to Hugo's before you really need to check it out because the food is really good and the environment is awesome.

Rick's Bakery Birthday Cakes are the best!
The gang getting ready to play miniature golf
Abby our goddaughter is the queen of the world!I hope that you had a wonderful birthday babe and I promise next year I'll take the day off to spend with you!!!

Patfest 2009

I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July and got to see tons of fireworks. For the past couple of years we have gone to Patfest to celebrate our friend Pat's birthday and to enjoy some amazing amateur fireworks displays. This year Patfest fell on 4th of July so it made the holiday celebration even better. Our friends who host Patfest asked Chris to build a potato cannon to launch t-shirts and toys into the crowd. I know that most people were worried who knew that Chris was build this, but it all turned out safely and everyone seemed to enjoy it. They also had someone bbq some awesome pulled pork and ribs. If you haven't had pulled pork nachos I would highly recommend them!

Chris & his bazooka:Launching t-shirts can produce smoke and the crowd all wants one!
Who's ready for volleyball?
It turned out to be a beautiful day, not to hot or sticky.These guys do the best amateur fireworks display that I have ever seen. It actually puts some of the smaller towns fireworks displays to shame!

Free Chocolate

I am a huge chocolate fan so I thought that I would share with you that Mars is having a promotion where you can sign up for free chocolate coupons every Friday starting at 9:00 a.m. E.D.T. The promotion runs through September and you can sign up week after week to get more! Click here to sign up for your free chocolate coupon.

If you're wondering where I got this information I found this really cool blog that has all kinds of information on saving, coupons, and free goodies. Check it out for yourself:

Happy Anniversary

Today 7 years ago I married the love of my life! I saw this questionnaire on someone else's blog and I thought that I would post it. Our Wedding Day 2002:
1. Where did you meet?

We actually meet online through Yahoo Messenger but we actually meet in person at the Library.

2. How long did you date before you were married?

We met in April 2001 and started dating right after that. So from April 2001-June 2002

3. How long have you been married?
7 years today!
4. What does he do that surprises you?

He is always surprising by helping me out around the house or by surprising me with flowers.
5. What is your favorite feature of his?

His hair.

6. What is your favorite quality of his?

He is always so willing to help everyone.
7. Does he have a nickname for you?

He has several for me so I'll just share the nice ones: Babe, Mel, Melon, Melon head, Chicken butt

8. What is his favorite color?
Razorback Red

9. What is his favorite food?

Pizza and Hamburgers

10. What is his favorite sport?
All of them! But he would say his favorite is Football.

11. When and where was your first kiss?

In the mall parking lot

12. What are your favorite things to do as a couple?
We're an old married couple who pretty much hangs out around the house. But, our favorite thing to do is go to baseball games together.

13. Do you have children?
Not yet, just 2 dogs who act like children!

14. Does he have a hidden talent?
Not that I know of.

15. How old is he?
27

16. Who said, "I love you" first?
He did.

17. What is his favorite type of music?

Christian/Country

18. What do you admire most about him?

That he is so caring about his family and friends and he would do anything for them!

19. Do you think he will read this?

Considering we both post on this blog probably, just not for awhile!

20. What color are his eyes?
Brown

Today:

Back home to Omaha

The Hogs won their Super Regional against Florida State yesterday and are going to the College World Series! They flew back into town last night and several of us when down to greet them at the airport. There were several television crews there and Chris made it on a few of the stations. Here are some pictures and a video of Chris on television. So lets everyone cheer on the Hogs this weekend!!

Greg being interviewed by KNWA:
Fans waiting:The team calling the Hogs:
Coach Dave Van Horn:The man of the hour Andrew Darr:Here's the video of the Hogs return. Chris is in the front row: