Wonderful Vacation!

I was so stressed about leaving our dogs on vacation. However, we had an amazing time.  It was so nice to get away and not think about anything.  We could just focus on each other.  The dogs did great with my mom so we can leave them again. :)  I hope they didn't annoy my mom too much.  We went to a winery and vineyard called Chaumette, then to St. Louis, and ended at Kansas City (where Jon's brother lives).  We had a wonderful time and we were completely relaxed.  We are thinking now about our next trip.  We want to go back to Chaumette.  As soon as I got back home the stress hit.  It stinks!  I know that it will work out and the little stuff doesn't really matter.  Vacations are a must!!!  It's completely different then just being off work at home.

Vacation

Jon and I are going to take our first vacation in 3 years.  Our last one was our honeymoon.  We used to take a trip once a year.  However, vacations are expensive and Jon hasn't had the time off.  We were determined to go somewhere and have some us time.  We're going to St. Louis and then to Kansas City to see his brother.  We are so excited but didn't know how much goes into leaving town when you have two dogs.  Savannah is staying with my mom the whole time.  However, Dimaggio is staying with my mom over the weekend and we're boarding him at Petsmart the other part of the time.  He's just not to be trusted by himself in her house - since sometimes he likes to leave his scent.  He's doing doggie day camp and playtime.  We had to "dog proof" my mom's back yard yesterday.  We wanted to make sure there weren't any areas where they could get out.  Jon and I are going to miss them so much.  We are going to utilize the "bone phone" and check on Dimaggio daily.  Yeah...we're those people.

Exercise Day 5

Jon and I joined a gym Sunday (5 days ago).  It's part of our "get healthy" plan.  We have no excuses - the gym is literally around the corner from us.  I have discovered I am terribly out of shape.  I mean I had no idea.  I could barely do 1 mile on the bike my first day.  I am now able to go 2 miles.  Jon and I are somewhat having a competition about it.  That's part of my motivation.  Anytime one of us goes and the other doesn't the one who goes gets a point.  Once we hit 5 points we get to buy something.  I am winning by 1 right now.  I really want to stay motivated!  I hope it continues!

About Me

I recently updated my facebook bio and thought I would post it.  I have decided to be more open about what is going on in our/my life.  We recently just had our third pregnancy loss.  It is devastating but I don't know how I could go through it without God, friends, and Jonathan.  Jon is my rock and I love him more than anything.  Maybe I'll even finally "share" my blog with more people than my family and best friends - who knows?

About me........

I was a happy single girl until I met my now husband. He changed my mind. :) He's my tall drink of water. We've been together 6 years and married 3. We have two bad little doggies Savannah and Dimaggio. I'm an elementary school teacher and love it. I am the bread winner right now while my hubby is in law school (he's doing awesome). We love watching old movies, playing with the dogs, exercising, pretty much anything as long as we're together. We have been faced with some challenges the past few years and some of our plans haven't happened on our timeline. We know God has amazing things planned for us and through heartbreak and disappointment we grow closer to God and to each other.

Yard of the Month

Jon and I were on our way home and I saw a sign in our yard.  It was the neighborhood "Yard of the Month" sign.  I was screaming and so excited.  I actually scared Jon - he thought something was wrong.  We work really hard on our yard.  So we were very excited.  Jon does a great job!  It has seriously been a childhood dream of mine to have a really nice yard.  I will take pictures soon.