Barkley gets Busted

Over the last few weeks I have caught Barkley chewing things he shouldn't be and getting into things that aren't his.  I know, he's a puppy, what else should I expect?  But I can't help but take pictures first because he looks so guilty!

"Mom, you put all my toys away.  You didn't expect me to attempt to get them out on my own?"

One thing Barkley loves to chew on is shoes.  Flip flops, tennis shoes, slippers... anything!  Not sure how to prevent it besides locking all of our shoes up.  Any suggestions?

 Starts off looking innocent in his doggy bed... but then I realize he is chewing my flip flop instead of his toys. He's pretty sneaky!

Busted!

Cheerleading IS a sport :)

Last night my sister's studio (Tiffany's Cheer and Dance) was on Channel 6 News.  They interviewed her, some parents, and students regarding the new ruling in Connecticut that cheerleading isn't a sport.  Here is a link to the video (I couldn't find a way to paste the video directly).

Good job Tiffany and girls... way to represent :)

click here!

Life is like a box of chocolates

Yesterday we celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary.  I know everyone says this, but it really is hard to believe it's been four years!  Each year seems to go by faster than the previous year.  I had to work last night, so I picked Chris up from work and we had lunch together.  Then when I got home from work he had a box of chocolates waiting for me.  And let me tell you, there is nothing better than coming home to a box of delicious chocolates after a long day of work filled with strange questions and insurance issues.  It's kind of eery how things go at work.  One minute will be quiet and peaceful, then the next minute, swamped at every window and three phone lines ringing in at once.  That's how it was last night, but it seems like the crazy-ness didn't stop once it started.  Anyway, here are some pics Chris took of me enjoying my after work "snack".  He took about 8 more because he refused to stop (imagine that), but i'll spare you and just share a couple.

Enjoying some chocolates from Schakolad Chocolate Factory

My favorite so far... chocolate covered rice crispy treat.  Mmm...

We also got a new car last weekend.  I absolutely love it!  It's a Hyundai Tucson.  I'm pretty sure I would've liked anything after driving my little car for 12 years, but I reeeaaally love it!  It has so many nice features and I feel so much safer.  It kind of looks silver in this pic, but it's actually light blue.

 Barkley thinks it's not so bad either, except for the weather

Mommy, can you turn down the heat??

Best Friends Forever

Over the weekend my small group had a shower for my best friend, Trina.  She is having a little boy in September.  Trina and I met in the 3rd grade and I can't tell you how lucky I am to have her as a friend.  She is very genuine and loving and is always full of smiles.  We have also been mistaken as sisters many times.  We actually have our 10-year reunion this coming Saturday, and it makes me think about the people in my class I haven't seen or talked to since then, and also makes me so thankful that I have kept in touch with Trina.  Not that I ever would've lost touch with her, but you never know!  I feel really blessed to have the friends that I do in my life, especially at times like this when I get to share such big moments in life with them.  So anyway, here are some pictures!

 The shower was a brunch, but of course we had to have something sweet!

 Our friend, Christy, is an amazing cook.  She baked these super cute cookies!

Little Owen will definitely be well dressed :)

I made this frame for little Owen's room.  The nursery theme is owls and other forest friends.  Trina is so creative and the nursery is super cute.

Love you, Trina!  Thanks for being such a sweet friend.

I can't wait to meet your little sweetheart.

Baby Messersmith Update :o)

Thought I would write an update on how my sister is doing.  She is 36 weeks now and measuring at 38.  She was actually measuring at 38 weeks when she was only 34 weeks, so she hasn't grown since then.  She just found out this week that she is breech.  Her head is pretty much hanging out near her rib cage.  So, her doctor gave her some exercises to do to try to get Baby M to flip around.  Tiffany is hoping with all her her gymnastic ability she will know what to do :)  If not, it is likely that she will have a C-section.  Here are some pictures of her room and recent ultrasound pics -- it's so exciting to see her face up close!  My little niece (and mommy's little princess) will be here before we know it!

Her nursery is SO cute.  Gotta love the Hello Kitty princess border.  

We loved Hello Kitty when we were kids!

So precious...

I think she looks like Mommy already, but Tiffany thinks she looks like Daddy.  Guess we'll all find out soon!  Please say a prayer for safe delivery in the upcoming weeks!  She is due on August 12th (Uncle Chris' birthday), but we all have a feeling she'll be entering our world a littler sooner than that. 

As for Tiffany, she is doing pretty well.  Obviously feeling the effects of being 8 months pregnant.  Here is a picture of her with one of her teams during camp.  She's hoping to be able to teach the rest of her camps, but if her little one appears before then, she has it all planned out :)

Love you, sis!  Can't wait to meet your little miracle!

Barkley's Buddy

Last week Cloe took some pictures of Barkley for me when she came to let him out to play.  She got some really great pics!  Her little boy seems to love Barkley.  They love to play with each other and Cameron likes to lean over and give Barkley lots of hugs :)

 

Heading outside to play with my buddy!

 Playing under Cameron's swing set

Catching some shade

Mmm... a bulldog loves a good stick!

Back to the porch (this is where he goes when he is worn out and ready to go inside)

Giving him a treat before heading back to his crate.  Cameron is such a good buddy!  Thanks for the great pics, Cloe!