Meeting new people

This past weekend we ventured down to Houston to meet Grey. It was a good trip. We got to get a glimpse into what it would be like to be a sleep deprived parent of a newborn.

He was a good baby. We never heard him cry at night. He slept and ate quite often. Gary did get to meet his birthday buddy.

Grey ventured out to eat with us at Chipotle and did awesome. He even loved the pet store, well, he slept but I'm positive he will LOVE dogs.

The Herman-ator is still having issues. No worms but he is having some accidents. I think it still may be the antibiotic. He peed in his kennel for the first time, during the day, since we left the apartment. It was way easier to clean now because I threw his booty outside and squirted him with the hose. He pretended to hate it, but he really loved it.

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We had a surprise birthday party for my mother-in-law at our house last weekend. It went well and she had no idea about it.

After everyone went home we hung out around the house for awhile. We got her up here on the story that we were celebrating Gary's birthday. She walked in with a cake for Gary's birthday which we cut into later... while everyone was a bit "happy." I, being tired and sober, told Mike to take some pictures of the event. They made Gary do a redo of the birthday candle blowing and it turned into a giggle fest.

Looking at my pictures this week I found this one. This is how you know a drunk took hold of the camera.

I also really enjoy this photo of Mike and Jaycie. She had a plate full of cake and was working away on it sitting next to Mike, who also had a GIANT piece of cake. I think we always want to see how much he has to eat before he would get the squirts.

Little Grey

Big things have happened around here. April 5th Grey Allen was born.

He has the same birthday as Gary. Gary and Grey, birthday buddies forever. We have not had the privilege of meeting him yet but we are going to Houston very soon to do so. It will be an experience for us. We, especially me, have not been around newborns much. And there was an incident with a baby and a leg being bent the wrong way that I won't speak of.

Our Friend the Otolaryngologist

Our friend Matt found out today that he was accepted into the University of Mississippi Otolaryngology program. Which is head and neck surgery for those not up on the lingo. Even my computer doesn't believe it is a word. It seems like just yesterday when we found out he was going to medical school. We are super proud of him. And we can't wait to see him graduate this summer! (And I guess see that baby too)

Spring Break '10

I ventured down to Austin the Friday we got out for Spring Break. I ate a lot, shopped a bit and saw Leslie three times. He was looking awesome in a pink wig. Saturday night we went out and since Austin was taken over by South by Southwesters they were having a Star Wars screening and such. So there were people dressed as Storm Troopers. People were dancing around with light sabers. That should explain the above picture. We somehow were hanging out with a friend of a friend that is a balloon artist. He made a wearable flamingo and a Storm Trooper mask along with other "adult" items. The most awesome part was the fresh do-nut! I got mine covered in cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries!

In other news I have been stressing about bedding for the guest room. I can't seem to find something I like that is not super expensive. So we have a bed just nothing on it. Thankfully Herman has not claimed the bed as his own. I think he may know better. He still thinks the couches are for him.

Herman meets two hotdogs

Herman got to finally meet with Gene and Jude last night. He has been waiting patiently. Gene (the red one) was more friendly with Herman. Jude peed when he came in. Herman tried to cuddle with Gene.


This picture sums up our life with Herman. He gets in the way of everything. Never mind the crazy lady making the face.
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I had just gotten home from Yoga when they came over so I look like poop, or should I say pee because I got peed on.

All in all, I was very proud of the Herman. He only charged at Jude twice. Both times poor Jude screamed and hid.

And if you don't know my mom's dogs are named after our favorite hot dog joint in Chicago. Greatest. Hot dogs. Ever.

Snow day

It snowed like crazy in Dallas this past Thursday. I barely made it to school and was worried I would not make it back home Thursday night. Someone had stopped dead on 635 and I, thankfully, saw them and got around. Just as I look back a car slammed into them. People drive stupid in the weather.

Herman liked the snow. He ended up peeing on the patio because he didn't know where the grass was.



There was so much snow accumulation that it broke some branches on one of our trees out front.


I got the day off on Friday because of the snow. I spent my extra day off painting the hallway. The hallway was the last trace of orange in the house. It took two coats of primer and two coats of paint! But, it is no longer orange! We spent Saturday painting the extra bedroom as well.

I leave you with a picture of the latest additions to the family. Herman's two newest uncles!