Five Weeks From Today...

I just love the rain. Love sleeping and hearing the rain outside...AHH, what a nice morning. :-)

David bought himself a new toy yesterday...a golf cart! Wish I had thought to take pictures...but, for whatever reason I just didn't think. Oh well...there will be plenty other opportunities. Even Lucie got to go for a ride. She LOVED that! She has had a fun weekend with Emelie and Sarie too. She and Emelie have shared popsicles, she and Sarie have played babies (Lucie being the baby wrapped in a blanket)...not sure she appreciated that too much. Overall, it was a nice weekend.

Here's a video of Lucie sharing her popsicle with Emelie:

And, here is a picture of Sarie swaddling her "baby"...you can see how happy Lucie is:

ONE more week until LSU's first football game! Geaux Tigers!!

Random Weekend Events...

Well...I think the interview went well on Friday. I don't want to say too much right now...but, we'll just have to wait and see if I am what they are looking for. I also have another interview on Monday.

We've had a fun weekend. David and I rode about 5 miles on our bikes on Saturday morning...around the LSU lakes and back...well, not all the way around the lakes...just the small one and a few small detours and back home. Then, I played golf with him. Just 9 holes. I did OK...not good...but OK. I shot 55 on 9 holes. I think par is like 32...so, whatever. It's only the 2nd time to play in my entire life. So...I'm proud of it. The fact that I FINISHED was accomplishment enough. It was HOT out there! In fact, I almost quite after 7 holes...but, I decided I couldn't quit! I'd never hear the end of it. :-) I actually did bring the camera to take pictures....but, I was hot and sweaty and NOT feeling real cute for pictures. MO...if you're reading...I was wearing my Jake Owen Raborn Foundation shirt though!! Sorry...no pics though!

Last night we went to a couple's shower for Kasey and Trey. Their big day is in just TWO WEEKS!! OHH...speaking of big news. My friends Tiffany and Josh had their baby this week. She has kept us in suspense on the sex and name of this child. So...baby Ory is officially Jonas Arthur Ory!! I don't suppose I have to say...IT'S A BOY!!

Hmmm....what's next?? David is in Houma playing in a qualifier for some National Amateur game in...Milwaukee?? Or some place like that. Then, next week he will be competing in the City Amateur Tournament. So, his girls and I will be on our own. Hmm...what will we do??? He mentioned they need new clothes...so, maybe we'll do some shopping!!

School is getting ready to start!! I'd say UGH...but, I've been there all summer...so, it really doesn't make any difference to me. In fact, I think I will like being back on a regular schedule. Orientation starts this week...wish us luck that we survive two days of that!!

I don't have any new updated pictures so I'll leave you with a few of Lucie from her visit to the Dog Park a few months ago.

She looks like she was enjoying it other than trying to claw her way up my leg...and it was all fun and games until....

another dog came over to say hello! Do you see the cute dog at the bottom of the picture?? Lucie buried her head between my legs! Silly girl!!

News, News and MORE News...

OK...it has been quite a while since I've written here and it has been a BUSY summer!!

I've been working part time at Victoria's Secret in addition to my full time job. Being that I was averaging about a half day off a week...I don't call that part time! WHEW!! I'm glad that is over. I was going to work until the end of July...but, after taking two weeks off, I guess they thought I quit. So, oh well! Now, I can just enjoy the rest of my summer!

Now for the BIG NEWS!!! David and I are getting married!!!! We've been engaged about 3 weeks. We are SOO very happy and very excited. We are getting married on September 28 in Lake Tahoe! We couldn't be happier and his girls are very excited too!! Oops...sorry, was going to post a picture of the ring...but it must be on my computer at work. I'll post it later.

Ok...what's next?? I spent a week in Boston for work. But, we managed to find some time for fun. This picture was at the Florentine Cafe where the guy running the conference had an open tab! It was a great conference! :-) We also got to see the Red Sox and Diamondbacks play at Fenway Park! Red Sox came from behind with a score of 4-1 and beat the Diamondbacks 5-4! Awesome game!

I came home from Bostin and left a few days later to go to Austin to visit David's parents. We had a very good time. David's nieces from Los Angeles were there and are the same ages as David's girls. They get along soo good so they had a great time! Here is a picture of three of the four. My soon-to-be step daughters are the two on the ends...Sarie is on the left, she is 8, and Emelie is on the right, she is 12 and TALLER and me...which doesn't take too much. The other picture is of all 4 girls being sprayed with water guns at the 4th of July parade in the little town where his parents live. We had big fun. David and I were able to get away by ourselves for dinner and visited a winery near his parents house.

Ok...next news...Lucie just turned 4 years old!! She's such a BIG girl! :-)

This is her birthday cake I made for her. Yep...I did! And she LOVED it! :-) And even shared it with David's two dogs while the rest of us celebrated with cup cakes! :-)

Now, I get to finish enjoying the rest of my summer. It's going to be busy. One friend having a baby in the next month or so...one getting married next week in Costa Rica so we will be in Monroe in a few weeks for her reception...another friend getting married in August and ME AND DAVID in September!! Busy months ahead! Hope you are all enjoying your summer. I HAVE to leave you with a video of what a GENIUS my Lucie is. Please ignore my annoying voice...I can't possibly really sound like that, right?? Ok...hope this works!!

Lucie has a new Leg!!

I FINALLY heard back from the vet. Lucie went through surgery fine and had woken up and was doing well. She was napping when I talked to them. I hope to bring her home tomorrow!!

Actually, while I am typing her Dr. called with his update. Basically saying the same thing. He did exactly what he said he needed to do. They made the "groove" deeper so that the knee cap will sit further in and will not slip out as easy. They also tightened the tendons to keep it in place. He said she shouldn't have any more problems with that knee. (Of course, I'm thinking she better not!!) He said Lucie was awake and looking around. (Probably feeling pretty good with all the "drugs" she is on.) She will spend the night in their ICU and will be watched all night. He didn't foresee anything that would keep us from bringing her home tomorrow evening!

Thanks to those who are checking in...
Still sick....going back to bed. :-(

Surgery It Is!!

I just got home and oohh how quiet and lonely my little apartment is. Toys everywhere...but NO LUC!

The Dr. at LSU decided it definitely needs surgery. My poor baby...I left her this morning with no food, water, treats, nothing! She kept sitting pretty on the chair surely wondering what she did that was so bad to not deserve food today!! I promised her that as soon as we left there that she was getting a BIG treat! Well...I then had to revise that promise and promise that as soon as I pick her up on Wednesday that we will drive thru the FIRST McDonald's we see and she is getting a HAPPY MEAL ALL TO HERSELF!! I told the vet to just pretend he did not hear that! :-)

I HATED leaving her but I know it is for the best. Lucie needs a new leg! HA! She'll be fine...but please keep her in your prayers tomorrow!!

ONE good thing about not having her here tonight...I AM SICK AS A DOG! HA! No really...REALLY sick. So, at least I do not have to worry about having to take her out 10 times tonight. So...I'm off to medicate myself!! Thanks for checking in!

I AM a good mom!!

My poor Lucie...



Unfortunately, my sweet girl is a bit of a drama queen. In fact, I'm sure our records at the vet are flagged as "Mommy and daughter - Drama Queens!" Friday night we were playing...she has me well trained, I throw the toy and she just picks it up for me. As she LEAPED from the chair and hit the floor, she let out a little cry. And the more I fussed over her...the more she limped. Well, we have been through this MANY times. I freak out....go to the vet...put out $80 - $100...she walks away (sometimes INTO the vet) miraculously cured. So...based on our past experiences....I was a little hesitant about going to the emergency hospital over the weekend.



SOOO...being the GREAT mom I am...I waiting until Monday morning to go have it checked out. At that point, she wouldn't even walk on it anymore. Couldn't get up in the chair or out of my bed without help.

Long story short (HA! TOO LATE!) Lucie has a knee cap that is popping in and out of place. Pain meds for temporary relief...SURGERY for a permanent fix. They referred me to the LSU Vet School where I am told will cost me....$2,000!!!! I'm not sure why I want to cry...Could be that I made her wait all weekend while in pain, Could be the $2,000 it will cost to make her better, or it could be that I will have to sell my car to pay for it!! :-) Ok...that may be a slight exagerration...but we are Drama Queens, remember?! :-)

So, to keep her from trying to jump on the furniture to get to me...I made us a bed on the floor where we have spent tonight watching tv. Poor Boo Boo...