[just because my mom loves me]

She surprised me with a visit!

I was not expecting her to come up on my weekend off since it is a lot for her to travel 6 and a half hours by herself. But she did because she missed her baby, and we had a fabulous weekend together!  I couldn't believe I hadn't seen my parents since January. That's the longest I have gone without seeing them (Jeff if you are reading this, your trip is long overdue!!!) Work and puppies have had me so occupied, I haven't been able to travel to the coast. The babies were so excited to meet her,and Ridge couldn't get enough of her.  He wanted to play with her every second he got. The puppies were so worn out after mom and wiggles visit that they went to bed Monday night at 8 vs 10.... 



Chocolate cupcakes w/buttercream I made for Casey's bday

 Saturday we went to lunch at a small cafe dowtown. They make their own bread and their grilled cheese is AMAZING! We had a 2 hour church service Sunday, and it was very pleasant and uplifting. Our theme for the month is family,and we had several men give a small devo on the importance of church family and what it means to them...I truly do not understand how people go without a support group of a church family. Sunday after church, we headed down to Joe Wheeler State Park and grilled out for Casey's birthday. My father in law and some of his friends provided the entertainment, and it was such a wonderful day to be outside and listen to some live music! Our low key weekend was exactly what I needed.



Me & Cindy (my sister-in-law)

 After a wonderful weekend, Tuesday morning we ended up having to bring the puppies to the vet before work. Ridge starting having a runny nose Monday night and ended up having an upper respiratory infection.  Poor puppy can barely breathe with his snotty nose, but it is not stopping him from running circles in our backyard and up and down our hallway.  So , after an antibiotic shot, steroid shot,and 7 day antibiotics, we are on the road to recovery (and an empty bank account). We are keeping our fingers crossed Jacks doesn't get it. We are working on leash training and sitting right now, and let's just say-so far Ridge has an A in listening, leash walking,and learning commands....and  on the other hand,  Jacks has an A in playing the whole time.



Jacks & Ridge

 On a side note, the newest book I am reading is "Heaven is for real." It gives me chills reading it, and it is so eye opening.....

Well, I think I have rambled enough.