Friday afternoon Brandon's buddy, Kevin, from back home (Chicago) arrived in Knoxville. Brandon has been like a little kid waiting for Christmas morning all week. He is so excited to have Kevin in town. It's cute.
Saturday morning Kevin gave us an update on what the weather was doing in Chicago. Thirty degrees and snowing like crazy. We all laughed. A lot. Haha...Chicago is cold and snowy. Sure....it was raining in Knoxville, but it was sixty degrees.
Mother Nature got the last laugh. This morning we woke up to huge snow flakes and cold temperatures. Maybe we shouldn't mock Mother Nature?
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Monday, December 6, 2010
All growed up
On this day (December 6th) in 2007 a litter of American Pit bull Terrier puppies was born in North Knoxville. Just over three months later Brandon and I would find ourselves (after a long day of looking at puppies) in the front yard of a house, surrounded by neighborhood children and puppies. Brandon and I met Chris, owner of Pritchett's Sydney, Dixie's mama. As soon as we met Chris and witnessed how much he loved Sydney, we knew we wanted a pup from this litter.
Inside the fenced yard of this little house, 3 or 4 puppies ran along side the neighborhood kids who had stopped by for a quick visit. Brandon and I knew we wanted a female dog to be the companion to Noah (our male). There were a few female options. Brandon had his eye on a little pup (one we now call Dixie), while I had my eye on a female with a giant head, who I assume grew up to be a big big girl. Brandon was sure his pup was the perfect fit for our family.....and he was right.
That night we brought Dixie home and introduced her to her new life and big brother, Noah. We were relieved that Dixie was instantly in love with Noah (although the same could not be said for Noah). I believe having a dog in the family already made Dixie's adjustment that much easier. She blended with our family almost immediately and now we can not imagine our home with out her.
Noah running for his life from Scary Dixie
Soaking up some sun on the back porch
Cuddled up together for a nap....she loved Noah the second she saw him
Dixie is an amazingly sweet dog. She loves all people! She is always happy and always eager. We laugh because sometimes you can hurt her feelings, and she will give you the cold shoulder....while looking back at you with sad eyes. She loves children more than anything and I know she will be in doggie heaven on earth when we finally have children. She is so different from Noah in terms of personalities, yet they are both great dogs.
Dixie can jump higher than any dog I know
We love her so much, our little Dixie-girl! Although we realize she is unaware that today is her birthday....we hope there will be many many more birthdays with this incredible pup!
She was so tiny when we brought her home
Our pretty girl!
** This post is dedicated to the loving memory of Lupe! May you always know how much your family loved you and that you will be greatly missed**
Inside the fenced yard of this little house, 3 or 4 puppies ran along side the neighborhood kids who had stopped by for a quick visit. Brandon and I knew we wanted a female dog to be the companion to Noah (our male). There were a few female options. Brandon had his eye on a little pup (one we now call Dixie), while I had my eye on a female with a giant head, who I assume grew up to be a big big girl. Brandon was sure his pup was the perfect fit for our family.....and he was right.
That night we brought Dixie home and introduced her to her new life and big brother, Noah. We were relieved that Dixie was instantly in love with Noah (although the same could not be said for Noah). I believe having a dog in the family already made Dixie's adjustment that much easier. She blended with our family almost immediately and now we can not imagine our home with out her.
Noah running for his life from Scary Dixie
Soaking up some sun on the back porch
Cuddled up together for a nap....she loved Noah the second she saw him
Dixie is an amazingly sweet dog. She loves all people! She is always happy and always eager. We laugh because sometimes you can hurt her feelings, and she will give you the cold shoulder....while looking back at you with sad eyes. She loves children more than anything and I know she will be in doggie heaven on earth when we finally have children. She is so different from Noah in terms of personalities, yet they are both great dogs.
Dixie can jump higher than any dog I know
We love her so much, our little Dixie-girl! Although we realize she is unaware that today is her birthday....we hope there will be many many more birthdays with this incredible pup!
She was so tiny when we brought her home
Our pretty girl!
** This post is dedicated to the loving memory of Lupe! May you always know how much your family loved you and that you will be greatly missed**
Friday, November 12, 2010
The Myspace Shout Out, also known as "The Whole Truth About Our Half-Truth"
The half-truth.
What's a half-truth, you may ask? It's not quite the whole truth, yet not a lie. Let me supply you with an example....
People always ask how Brandon and I met. I assume this is because Brandon is from Chicago and I was raised in Knoxville. So...how did Brandon and I meet?
My half-truth answer? In a bar (classy..I know).
The truth? The whole truth (and nothing but the truth)? We met online. Myspace, to be exact.
You may be asking yourself how meeting in a bar is our half-truth. The first time Brandon and I actually met in person was....obviously....in a bar. Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria. See....it's not a lie. It is a partial truth...more true than false.
Brandon and I corresponded via Myspace for many months before deciding to meet up in person. I was so nervous the night he and I met. I was worried he wouldn't think I looked the same as my Myspace pictures or I wasn't as witty as our messages. Or...what if he wasn't as funny. Or worse, what if he was a psycho (you really would have thought that would have been my first concern). But, in reality, that is most people's concern....meeting people online will lead you to a complete lunatic.
I can understand why meeting people on the internet carries a stigma. It's odd, and risky, and not very traditional (although nothing about Brandon and I has been very traditional). Having said that, I would encourage people to give meeting others online a chance. I mean, be smart about it. Don't meet up with your new friend by yourself, at his house, in the woods. The night Brandon and I met at Barley's I had 3 friends with me, as my safety net.
But...yeah....when people ask how we met, we give them our half-truth- in a bar. The way I see it, people generally figure out we are pretty weird shortly after meeting us, no need to freak them out from the very start. Although sometimes we tell people we met in church...it just sounds a little more respectable.
All I know is that meeting Brandon (both online and in person) has made my life extraordinary! Not only is he funny, he is hilarious. That's my favorite thing about Brandon...he makes me laugh, all the time, every single day. Maybe we would have crossed paths at some other time in our lives, had we not met online. But, we did meet online....and for that, I am thankful! So, there it is, our Myspace shout out, otherwise known as the whole truth about our half-truth!
What's a half-truth, you may ask? It's not quite the whole truth, yet not a lie. Let me supply you with an example....
People always ask how Brandon and I met. I assume this is because Brandon is from Chicago and I was raised in Knoxville. So...how did Brandon and I meet?
My half-truth answer? In a bar (classy..I know).
The truth? The whole truth (and nothing but the truth)? We met online. Myspace, to be exact.
You may be asking yourself how meeting in a bar is our half-truth. The first time Brandon and I actually met in person was....obviously....in a bar. Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria. See....it's not a lie. It is a partial truth...more true than false.
Brandon and I corresponded via Myspace for many months before deciding to meet up in person. I was so nervous the night he and I met. I was worried he wouldn't think I looked the same as my Myspace pictures or I wasn't as witty as our messages. Or...what if he wasn't as funny. Or worse, what if he was a psycho (you really would have thought that would have been my first concern). But, in reality, that is most people's concern....meeting people online will lead you to a complete lunatic.
I can understand why meeting people on the internet carries a stigma. It's odd, and risky, and not very traditional (although nothing about Brandon and I has been very traditional). Having said that, I would encourage people to give meeting others online a chance. I mean, be smart about it. Don't meet up with your new friend by yourself, at his house, in the woods. The night Brandon and I met at Barley's I had 3 friends with me, as my safety net.
But...yeah....when people ask how we met, we give them our half-truth- in a bar. The way I see it, people generally figure out we are pretty weird shortly after meeting us, no need to freak them out from the very start. Although sometimes we tell people we met in church...it just sounds a little more respectable.
All I know is that meeting Brandon (both online and in person) has made my life extraordinary! Not only is he funny, he is hilarious. That's my favorite thing about Brandon...he makes me laugh, all the time, every single day. Maybe we would have crossed paths at some other time in our lives, had we not met online. But, we did meet online....and for that, I am thankful! So, there it is, our Myspace shout out, otherwise known as the whole truth about our half-truth!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Race for the Cure
This weekend, tomorrow to be exact, is the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Knoxville. This is a pretty big race/run/fun walk in Knoxville, as I am sure it's big in most cities.
The last time I ran in the Race for the Cure was in 2008. In 2008 I was still training (somewhat) for half marathons. I think my last half marathon was in early 2009...and trust me, I did not train enough, and it was NOT pretty.
Anywho...
I am nervous about tomorrow's race. I have not been running much lately and I am definitely not in the shape I was in two years ago. And, yes...I realize it's ONLY a 5K. But- I am extremely competitive! Although I am not sure who I am competing against. Myself, I guess? It would be great to beat my 2008 time (Ha,ha ha), but that's not going to happen. So I set myself a new goal time....and I laugh at that one, too. I guess I will just tell myself over and over again "It's less than 30 minutes of your life...just run!" I wish I could say that would make me run faster, but it will not.
This year my race bib will be "tattooed" with the names of my family and friends who are survivors. These are the names of women who have faced cancer, some more than once, and fought with everything they had. These women are everyday heroes! MY everyday heroes! And I am proud to know each and everyone of them.
Maybe while I am out on the course instead of telling myself it's only a half hour, I should remind myself that I am running for them, not for a time chip. I will be running for my family, friends, and all women who have yet to face this monster, for the ones who lost their battles, and the ones who continue to fight. Breast Cancer is a nasty disease and finding a cure is so important for our futures, and the futures or our families and friends.
The race is always fun and in the end, very emotional! Thank you to everyone who participates, not matter how big or small. And good luck to all participants! It's only 30 minutes of your life, right?
My Heroes: Aunt Laurie Ann, Aunt Bunny, Nannette K., and Cousin Brittany
The last time I ran in the Race for the Cure was in 2008. In 2008 I was still training (somewhat) for half marathons. I think my last half marathon was in early 2009...and trust me, I did not train enough, and it was NOT pretty.
Anywho...
I am nervous about tomorrow's race. I have not been running much lately and I am definitely not in the shape I was in two years ago. And, yes...I realize it's ONLY a 5K. But- I am extremely competitive! Although I am not sure who I am competing against. Myself, I guess? It would be great to beat my 2008 time (Ha,ha ha), but that's not going to happen. So I set myself a new goal time....and I laugh at that one, too. I guess I will just tell myself over and over again "It's less than 30 minutes of your life...just run!" I wish I could say that would make me run faster, but it will not.
This year my race bib will be "tattooed" with the names of my family and friends who are survivors. These are the names of women who have faced cancer, some more than once, and fought with everything they had. These women are everyday heroes! MY everyday heroes! And I am proud to know each and everyone of them.
Maybe while I am out on the course instead of telling myself it's only a half hour, I should remind myself that I am running for them, not for a time chip. I will be running for my family, friends, and all women who have yet to face this monster, for the ones who lost their battles, and the ones who continue to fight. Breast Cancer is a nasty disease and finding a cure is so important for our futures, and the futures or our families and friends.
The race is always fun and in the end, very emotional! Thank you to everyone who participates, not matter how big or small. And good luck to all participants! It's only 30 minutes of your life, right?
My Heroes: Aunt Laurie Ann, Aunt Bunny, Nannette K., and Cousin Brittany
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