Monday, January 23, 2012

The past two weeks according to my phone

Day 198
January 23, 2012



So today my naughty kids did everything I wanted them to do. This NEVER happens, NEVER! At the end of the day this is how I felt. Please, please let tomorrow be the same!


Day 197
January 22, 2012


Cinnamon, nutmeg, blueberry waffles. LOVE!!




Day 196
January 21, 2012

I just love going to the library to get new books to read to my firsties. If I could read stories to them all day I would!
Day 195
January 20, 2012

" Mom, I swear I didn't do it. I love this pillow." 
Day 194
January 19, 2012


Another snowy day, another photo of my doggy. Yes, I am just a bit obsessed. I already know what I will be like when I have kids. Watch out!
Day 193
January 18, 2012
As you know, love my trees!



Day 192
January 17, 2012

Beer Brian loves. I thought to box was fun!

Day 191
January 16, 2012
Barn

Too cold to ride so Simon and I played in the arena!

Day 190
January 15, 2012



Gorgeous sunset in January? For some reason I don't remember these last year!


Day 189
January 14, 2012
Home

Baby girl has a band new hairdo!

Day 188
January 13, 2012
SNOW DAY!!
Four days of school then a TON of snow graced us with its presence. Thank the Lord for snow days. Brian and I got to enjoy the ND hockey game. I do have to admit, the half time (ok, maybe its not called half time in hockey, but it is to me) was my favorite part. Look how cute those little guys are!!

Day 187
January 12, 2012
Barn




Ok, so this cutie face did redeem himself. Not for sale anymore. 

Day 186
January 11, 2012
Home

This is the face of the doggy that loves to pick up any and everything on her walks. At this very moment she was giving me the evil eye.... Don't touch my hairy, dirty treasure! Yuck I had to take that nasty hair out of her mouth!




Day 185
January 10, 2012
Barn

This horse is for sale. I am seriously done with having to clean him up all of the time. I know he thinks this is funny, but I am not laughing!


Day 184
January 9, 2012
School
Back to life, back to reality. I was just getting used to being a stay at home doggy mom. 

Sunday, January 8, 2012

This past week!

Day 183
January 8, 2012
Home

Trying to do this!!


Day 182
January 7, 2012
Chicago

Sweet Mandy B's flour-less chocolate cake for Bri Bri!



Day 181
January 6, 2012
Chicago


Great night with my gals!


Day 180
January 5, 2012
Barn
Just another day in the saddle with my crazy horse.

Day 179
January 4, 2012
Strikes and Spares
Glow in the dark putt putt with my little gal!

Day 178
January 3, 2012
Home

Lovely snowy sunset. 

Day 177
January 2, 2012
Home
The snow did not stop for two days. Happy to be home and all snuggled up with my doggy!



Day 176
January 1, 2012
Sedona

I wish I was actually back here on New Years Day, instead we were on an early flight back home to South Bend. 

Friday, January 6, 2012

Almost done!!!

Day 175
December 31, 201
Scottsdale, Az

On New Years Eve we...
 went clay shooting 

and made delicious pizzas (love Brian's smile).

Day 174
December 30, 2011
Sedona


 Oh Sedona, this was my favorite hike! We were right in the middle off all the red rocks and it was breathtaking. This is a place I could visit each year, it just doesn't get old. 

Kelly and I having a little fun on the red rocks. Check out the background for our picture, quite beautiful. 

Day 173
December 29, 2011
Pikes Peak

Hiking Pikes Peak
I wish South Bend had views like this :(



Day 172
December 28, 2011
Scottsdale, Az

The house we stayed at this year was GORGEOUS! The house just went on and on forever and the backyard was to die for. I know it seems a bit silly, but this was my favorite view when the sun would go down. I just love how it shone through the trees!


Monday, January 2, 2012

The next five days.... I will be up to date!


Day 171
December 171
Starbucks' Pup Cup. Today while pay for my tasty treat they offered me a pup cup for the Z. Zoey loved her pup cup of whip cream. I am going to take her there more often! 



Day 170
December 26, 2011
Snow, you are a day late :(


Day 169
December 25, 2011
CHRISTMAS

Adriana. Cute. 

Nannie's Salad. Delicious. 


Day 168
December 24, 2011
Oma's House

Christmas Eve. We decided to do the Jimmy Kimmel trick on Grace and give her something she really didn't want. Her first gift from Brian was body wash and lotion.  She did a great job of acting grateful. Brian, the little sucker couldn't hold it in and let her know her real gift, which was a pair of custom converse shoes!

Day 167
December 23, 2011



Out for Colin's engagement. So happy that Carly was home!

Day 166
December 22, 2011
Home

Gorgeous, view from my driveway. 


Day 165
December 21, 2011
Barn

This sunset was much prettier than the pic, but I still like it. 

Day 164
December 20, 2011
Home


My doggy has the most interesting toys. Crazy doog. 

Day 133
December 19, 2011

My beyond adorable niece at her Christmas program! 

Day 162
December 18, 2011

Wrapping presents seems like a daily event in my house around this time! 

Day 161
December 17, 2011


Sing-a-long! Each year the Veldman's have a night of singing Christmas carols. I have to admit, I copied Nikki on this photo.



Day 160
December 16, 2011

Tire Rack Christmas Party! My oldest brother J is now working at TR!!

Day 159
December 15, 2011


Truffles. The key to my heart!


Day 158
December 14, 2011
Taking Miss Z to the vet for the second time in a week. She did not feel well at all! 


Day 157
December 13, 2011
Home

New Christmas decor for the house this year!! 



Day 156
December 12, 2011

This delicious chocolate Oreo cake was made for Christgiving. Dear lord this was amazing, it must be made again.




Day 155
December 11, 201
Home
Just a few of our masterpieces!!

Day 154
December 10, 2011
My Mom and Dad's 


Today we celebrated the second annual cookie decorating day at my mom's. We bring over cookie cutters, icing, and of course sprinkles to decorate. Each of us leaves with a full belly and a plate of cookies!


Day 153
December 9, 2011
Christgiving


Tonight we celebrated Christgiving with some friends. I love how Gabe had her fireplace decorated. When I think of Christmas this is the image I get:)


Day 152
December 8, 2011
Home




Our little doggy loves to sit by the tree and look out the window. Couldn't help but take a few pics. 

Day 151
December 7, 2011
Home

Cooking up a mess. Chicken noodle soup, Sausage Green Pepper Pasta, and delicious cookies found on Pinterest. The clean up was not so fun.  



Day 150
December 6, 2011
Barn


Hello there! 

Day 149
December 5, 2011
Toll Road

Lovely!


Day 148
December 4, 2011
The Kelly's House


 How could I not take this picture? Daphne belongs to the Kelly family. Each Monday night I head over to the Kelly's house for an hour of killer pilates/barr work. I want this doog in my house. 

Day 147
December 3, 2011
Home

Play? Please? This is how Zoey lets you think she is going to let you get the ball. The moment you reach for the ball she pounces on it and laughs at you (well I think she does).


Day 146
December 2, 2011

So this Friday night Brian and I took a little trip to the great city of Munster to 3 Floyds. Brian wanted to try some new beer and I went along for the food. The food, oh my, I love pub food. To start off we had a bacon, blue cheese frisee salad (YUM), then we got a burger ( tasted just like...... In and Out!!!!!) and a pizza. Yes, we looked like huge fatties! Defiantly worth the trip out there and we WILL be going again soon!


Day 145
December 1, 2011
Home
 Da Doog after her freshy, fresh hair cut. Is she serious with the pose (yes, she is the queen B)? How is this comfortable?


Day 144
November 30, 2011
Home

LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Giada. I could make something delicious out of one of her cookbooks each night! Too bad its not healthy to have pasta each nigh :(


Day 143
November 29, 2011
Home


This is a new Christmas decoration in our home. I love all things Curly Girl. If you don't know her work you should check her out. She makes the greatest little gifts with the best sayings!


Day 142
November 28, 2011
Home

 Decorating for Christmas. Brian and I received this beautiful Santa for our first Christmas together. I just LOOOOOVE bringing him out each year. Isn't he lovely?




Day 141
November 27, 2011
Uptown Kitchen

I met up with an old friend for breakfast. Uptown Kitchen is one of my favorite places to eat my favorite meal of the day!

Day 140
November 26, 2011
Notre Dame



Thanksgiving weekend Notre Dame opened the new ice hockey rink to the public for open skate. I ended up skating with some of my kids that I babysat years ago!

Day 139
November 25, 2011
Home

Making my Nannie's pizzelles has now become of my holiday traditions. When I was a little girl my Nan and I would stand side by side making these. As we got to the end of the dough we would always see who could make the smallest pizzelle!


Day 138
November 24, 2011
Oma'a House


After Thanksgiving tradition at Oma's house is decorating gingerbread houses. Now wishing I had an after picture ;(



Day 137
November 23, 2011
Barn

Simon being curious, as always!

Day 136
November 22, 2011
Home
The day before Z got her hair cut. I really didn't want to her to get a cut, but she could hardly see!


Day 135
November 21, 2011
Barn

This is a picture from the past. Two year ago I took this picture and it is probably one of my most favorite pictures I have ever taken!


Day 134
November 20, 2011
School

Beautiful early morning sunrises get me every time!

Day 133
November 19, 2011
Home
 My sweet little girl. This is her spot. She loves the area next to the table so she can look into the kitchen and living room.





Day 132
November 18, 2011
Home


This Friday night Brian introduced me to two new beers. LOVE them both!


Day 131
November 17, 2011
Home

This day I was so very thankful for a fog delay from school. I just loved how the trees looked in the fog!

Day 130
November 16, 2011
Home

Brian is always happy when the cookie jar looks like this!

Day 129
November 15, 2011
Home
My perfect kind of breakfast.