Day 136

It's a whole new Rob.  A Rob without glasses!

This frustrated guy has been missing his contacts for some time now, especially while outside and needing sunglasses.  He's had to make the choice between good vision with his glasses, or being shielded by the sun's rays!  But no longer does he need to choose!  Today he went to the optometrist and was given a new pair of bifocal lenses to try...and so far, so good.

Now he's a happy guy, back in contacts again!

Day 135

Look, we're registered!  A wedding registry.  I have to admit I never thought I see the day!  But this morning, I created a bridal registry for Rob and I at Target and Bed Bath and Beyond.

I read all of the etiquette information I could find on the subject.  Most of the information stated that if you were not actually having a wedding, attended by guests, that registering is a kind of faux pas.  Some other information did say that registering is appreciated by friends and family by giving them an idea of what to purchase, in the event they do choose to buy a gift.

Once it was decided there was going to be a bridal shower, I started getting questions about where we were registered...so I made the decision to go ahead and put a few things on a list at two of Rob and I's favorite (and practical) places to shop.

Happy shopping everyone.

Day 134

That's it...the BBQ.  It got its first workout tonight! 

First, we had a nice brunch with Mom this morning. I tried a Taste of Home recipe I found on Pinterest for Amish Breakfast Casserole. It really was quite delicious and relatively easy to put together. Rob said he'd like me to make it up every weekend so he could have it for breakfast during the week. We also enjoyed fresh fruit, and that Braid Bread I put out last night.  I sure hope she enjoyed her Mother's Day.

After Mom left, we ended up doing our regular Sunday chores of laundry and lawn mowing.  Then we decided to break out the steaks and asparagus, and fire up the grill.  Dinner was YUM-O!! I see a whole lot of grilling in our future!

Day 133

Mmmm...Braid Bread.  Cinnamon Bread Bread...fresh from the freezer.

This is my very last one from the batch I bought a few months back. I guess I have been saving it for a special occasion...and what could be more special than Mother's Day.

Tomorrow Mom is coming over for brunch to celebrate the day, so I took this out tonight, and by tomorrow morning...it will be more than twice this size, and after a little cooking, ready to be devoured!

Day 132

My shrug came today!  On the way home, Rob and I stopped for the mail, and inside was my hot pink little shrug to go over my dress for the wedding.  The outfit is coming together...now I just need shoes.  Well, and some new uh, em...undergarments.

It's a good thing too...only 35 days to go!

Day 131

10 months on the 10th! Tonight was yet another anniversary for Rob and I...10 months since our first date.

Rob happened to have the night off, and so we went out and celebrated...by shopping. Rob was told today that he may be taking on a different aspect of his job at work, which would require him to dress in a little bit more of a business attire.  So we went out to the mall and went shopping...or as Mom said...School Shopping. Here are the fruits of our labor...and it was labor...shopping is not for the weak!  We were able to get a couple shirts, pants, socks, a belt and a pair of shoes just to get him started. Then we went out for Chinese. What a romantic anniversary...

Truth be told, it actually was great, just because we were able to spend an evening together.

Day 130

Tonight when I left Mom's, I was headed home to try my hand at Chicken Parmesan.  On the ride home I had switched to turkey meatball subs.  By the time I started dinner, it was something else...this...turkey meatloaf.

I have to say, although this picture doesn't look all that appetizing with nearly 1/2 of it devoured, this was really was a very tasty recipe.  I will definitely be making this recipe again.  I think I will need to cut back on a little bit of the liquid, because it left it almost too moist, but really very flavorful for a meatloaf.  The recipe says that it also makes great meatloaf sandwiches, so I'm thinking Rob will be the judge of that tomorrow.

For our dinner, I added a little Caesar salad, mushroom rice, and breadsticks...delish!

Day 129

This is where I spent the better part of the day...Kadlec Hospital.  Thankfully though, this time I was only a visitor!!

Today Billie had an out-patient procedure.  And although it was not a major surgery, any surgery at all is still a big deal.  So Mom and I hung out at the hospital for most of the afternoon with Keith, waiting on her to go through surgery and recovery. 

We are thankful she came through it all like a trooper, and is now home on the mend, taking it easy, resting and recuperating!

Day 128

Oh, it's been one of those weekends.  And now, I'm afraid it's one of those Mondays!

Because of Baylee's little injury, she is having to take medication.  I'm not sure if that's what has done it, or just the overall trauma of the event and the subsequent trip to the vet's, but the poor little thing has had a bad tummy.  And when you can't get around very easily or very quickly, having a bad tummy is no fun.  In fact, as we going out the door this morning, I asked Rob to go into the office and grab my camera.  Much to his surprise, Baylee had had an accident in there sometime in the night.  What a way to start a morning...a Monday morning no less...by scrubbing the carpet.

All I have to say is thank goodness for the Woolite Oxy Deep though...it sure gets those pet stains out!

Day 127

So, I realize I'm a few days late.  But in my defense, I really had something better to post on April 30!

I just couldn't let the month of April go by without posting my calendar though...I'm on a roll with each month.  And since I haven't got around to changing it to May just yet, and because I have nothing better to post today...voila...my little April calendar, strictly for your enjoyment! Ha ha!

Day 126

My poor girl...she has a real doozer of a boo-boo!!

Last night while we were over at Mom's, Baylee was out in the backyard and let out with a yelp.  After that, she refused to put any weight on her left hind leg.  She seemed to struggle through the night, letting out little yelps when she would try to adjust in her bed, and has continued to bear very little weight on it.  So, I made the tough decision to take her to the vet this morning.  You just never know with this dog...she's such a drama queen, is she really hurt, or just really playing it up??  But the last thing I wanted to do was have it get worse and end up with an emergency vet bill on a Sunday.

The diagnosis...an injured ligament in her little knee.  They gave her a couple shots for the pain, which led her to promptly melt right into the rug, eyes glassy...kind of stoned. So, with some pain meds, anti-inflammatories, a lot of rest, and tons of TLC, hopefully she will be on the mend, here in her little healing area.

Day 125

Look! My very first pedicure of the season!!

Don't the ol' toes look spiffy?  I have already been sporting flip-flops and sandals, and thought it was about time to get the feet done by a professional.  Today, after I worked for awhile, I headed over to LA Nails & Spa for a little foot pampering.  Thanks to mom, I even had a gift certificate, so the whole thing was on her!

Thanks mom...and thanks to the lady who got me all summer-prepped!!

Day 124

I picked up my wedding band today!  The rings are now taken care of...one less thing to worry about.

Rob texted this afternoon to tell me they called to say my wedding ring was back from being sized.  So, I snuck out of work for a few minutes and ran over to the mall to pick it up.  Of course, I had to try it on with my engagement ring, you know, just to see what it looked like. It's a slim little band with princess cut diamonds across it.  Matches pretty well with my engagement ring.

Won't be long now...

Day 123

Life Is Sweeter With You

A few days ago, when I was at a loss for a photo to post, I photographed one of the two Precious Moments I put out for Spring. Well, today I'm drawing a blank for photo ideas again, so I thought I'd take a pic of the second figurine I have out. Obviously, it's called Life is Sweeter With You...

When I got this, I thought the sentiment was sweet, and I loved the lemons and lemonade theme of it. But now it takes on a whole new meaning, because I was a girl who had almost given up on having a boy to make life sweeter with, but I'm so glad that I didn't, because now I do!

Day 122

It's a sad day today.  Definitely no way to celebrate May Day!!

I have been so looking forward to changing out purses into my last year's Spring/Summer bag.  I always hang on to purses, but seldom actually reuse them.  But this Fossil bag was so cute, I was ready to reuse this one for sure.  But, upon closer inspection, it looked like it could use a wash before I let it out for the season.  So yesterday I threw it into the wash, and then dried it tonight.  Just about the time Rob got home from work, I took it out of the dryer to find this...a completely shredded bag.  My heart sunk...as I tried not to cry over a silly purse...a Fossil purse...but just a purse. 

What a disappointment...or is it?  Maybe it's an opportunity to buy a new bag?  We'll see!