Photo Op

I managed to get a great shot of 3 of the fur kids today.  I left the office to go into the kitchen and looked back and was able to grab the camera before anyone moved.

I haven't posted for a while.  Hubby got really sick on our Anniversary which was Saturday and ended up having to go to the hospital with at best guess extreme colitis. He was there until the wee hours of Tuesday morning when he couldn't stand it any more.  They wanted to do a colonoscopy on Tuesday which he already had done earlier in September that he isn't convinced wasn't the reason he had this problem and ended up there in the first place.  He was extremely exhausted from lack of sleep and also didn't want to have that procedure done. He was also done with all him antibiotics so as far as he was concerned he didn't need to be there any longer.

So anyway he is feeling much better and has no stomach discomfort or pain.  He is introducing foods very slowing and also got some Ensure today to help provide some protein.   Fingers crossed he'll have regular bowel movements. 

Fun Friday well started out rough...Part II

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After we left Dyer Mercantile, I suggested going to a store that carries lots of outdoor art, decor and pots. There we hit the jack pot, although they were closed when we got there, a lady came right before we were going to leave and come back, which was nice.  They didn't open until 11AM which seems a bit late, Anyway we scored lots of nice things which I posted below.  The plan for the front porch pots is to put large cactus plants in them.  I think it will make the porch nice, and give it some color since we did have all the shrubs removed and we'e no longer going to get the front landscaped.

When we got home, had a call from the Vet's office.  Our Bella has one type of worms that we need to treat. So after lunch I picked up the meds for that. I need to start picking up the poo too. Guess what I'm doing after dinner when the sun is not so hot?!

 We're going to try a different pizza place tonight. It is called Marco's and they deliver as well.  So hope it is good!  Here's the pictures of the things we got today:

NOT REAL EASY TO SEE THE POTS BUT WITH CACTUS SHOULD SHOW MORE

THESE ARE AT THE BACK STEPS 

THIS WAY BELLA CAN'T JUMP FROM THE EDGE AS SHE WAS

THE METAL BLUEBONNETS ARE NEW TOO

WE GOT THEM FOR EITHER SIDE BOTTOM STAIRS

AND ARMADILLO JUST FOR FUN AND COLOR!

Fun Friday well started out rough...READ FIRST :)

Last night the trash was not picked up until after 7PM.  I checked the can before bringing it down the driveway to make sure it was empty.  It was empty except for a bag that was plastered to the bottom and the can really, really STUNK!  

Today after exercising and getting a quick shower, I went out to hose off the inside. I had to use a broom handle and a rag to try to get whatever was stuck at the bottom off.  Yah! Really gross!  But I got it pretty clean and it doesn't knock me over with the smell anymore.

Hubby and I were going to check out an Antique Pickers Back Road Tour event this morning that was at a local Hampton Inn.  We got there only to find a small room with a handful of people sitting around a table with either a bag or a few items in front of them. It was not an Antique show that we expected at all.  We weren't there to try to see what something was worth.  So we laughed after we got back to our truck.

Then we went to both Walmart (where they already have CHRISTMAS things out) and Home Depot to look for some decorative pots to put outside in the front and the back.  Neither place had any! We were sort of striking out with our plans today.

I suggested going out to a small store down the country road a little called The Mercantile at Dyer Dairy since I've always wanted to check it out.  It is a small building in front of what I would guess is their farm. The whole family was there, 2 kids at a small table, what I would assume were husband and wife, and grandpa. I guess the kids are home schooled as this is Friday and is a school day.   They had a lot of frozen meats but not much in the way of vegetables which is what I really was there for.  They did have zucchini, radishes and okra and I got a little of all of them.  I also picked up some Raspberry preserves and some lemon honey spread.  So it was nice going there but I'm not sure how often we'll go.  I just need to get myself to the Farmers Market here in town on Saturdays more often.
I have not had fresh vegetables much at all in a long time. I know I could get some at the grocery store but I'd rather buy locally grown, fresh vegetables, instead of something with who knows what pesticides from maybe other countries and days old to boot!

This is getting rather long so I am going to post a Part II.

Thusday Eve' post

Well yesterday's planned biopsy for hubby's lung nodule(s) didn't happen. I didn't get my walk in since it was going to be an early start to the day. We got to the hospital by 7:30AM, and he got a room, a gown, and two nurses unsuccessfully trying to get a needle in his hand (that I took as a sign), only to have the radiologist come in the room and say he saw the films for the first time and due to the location of the nodule (was only concerned with the larger one), there was a good chance he would not get a good sample and also there was a high risk of lung collapse.  So clothes back on, still no answers and he is going to get a new scan in November to see if it grows any.

Since the day was not going to be taken up by the biopsy and recovery, we went and got lunch at a Mexican restaurant and it was nice.  I had a frozen Margarita as a nice treat too.

Then I had a scheduled hair cut which I moved up since I could, and got my hair colored and cut by my favorite hair stylist. She did a wonderful job.

Today I got my walk in first thing  Then we dropped my car at the auto shop for its annual inspection. The guy said we could actually wait for it and it would only take 15 minutes. I was still in my sweated up walking outfit and we had a 9:30AM appointment for our new fur kid at the vet for her first visit. I know how things are around here too..15 minutes is not 15 minutes and I didn't want to have to rush trying to get washed up and ready for the vet after waiting more like 35-45 minutes. So we just went back in the afternoon to pick it up.

Bella was actually a good girl at the vet's office. She didn't snap or bite at all. She shook a little but not the whole time but all of our dogs shake some so that is just the norm to me.  She is healthy and she just got one shot that she needed.  I ordered some heart worm preventative to start her on.

Then I had lunch plans with one of my sisters that lives nearby.  We had a nice lunch and got caught up with our lives.  She got to meet Bella too, although Bella pretty much just barked and ran away.  Oh well.  I still think she is doing very well, at least when it is just hubby and I.

This afternoon was a quick trip to get my car and then it was just relaxation time.  I am enjoying my time off, even if some of it is things that just had to get done.  At least I didn't have to try to work around my buy work days.

I am ending this here as I'm watching a Penn & Teller TV show and it is better to actually watch it than just listen (magic acts) .  :)

Done my work week

Well I'm done my work week. Yippee! I have the next 3 days off. Nothing special planned though.  Actually hubby is getting his lung biopsy tomorrow (2 nodules were found a few weeks ago). Hope it will be painless and not too long a procedure for him. I really hope that they are nothing big either (like the "C" word).  Then the car needs inspecting, new fur kid to the vet, etc. But hey at least I am off until Monday.

I do have plans to go to lunch with one of my sisters and want to do some singing too.  So there will be some me time too. I'm determined!

Bella is really getting cozy in our home and I am so glad. She was running in and out of my office today with a toy and making a funny noise as she shook it in her mouth.  She is such a delight and I am glad we adopted her. Hubby has really grown attached to her too.  He spends some special cuddle time with her in the morning before I am awake.  She has really wormed herself into our hearts already.  :-)

Birthday

Today is or at this point practically was my birthday. The youngest and her guy came up yesterday so that the four of us could go to Vince Young's Steakhouse in Austin. My youngest's boyfriend drove so we treated.  We had seen commercials for it almost every night for a long time.  The food was good, the company was great but our waiter was a bit lacking. It was hard to hear what he was saying and he was awkward at times. He only asked one of the four of us if we wanted another 'drink'and no I was not the one. Doing that courtesy to me is a 'given' especially in what I would consider fancier and pricier restaurants.  Our dinner today before tip was just over $400!

We had enough to take home the leftovers for lunch today. They do have a tasty filet Mignon, but I'm not keen on going there again any time soon.  We did tell the waiter that we were celebrating 3 birthdays and an anniversary and they did give the 3 of us a small chocolate mousse/cake? dessert with a candle on it (for free). It was nice but I wanted to get the creme brulee instead and didn't get the chance to say I'd like that instead (the waiter ignored my request to see the dessert menu). Oh well. Like I said it was great to go out with the kids and get a meal somewhere where hubby and I would never bother driving to. ;-)

Today I actually worked some this afternoon as I saw there was quite a bit of work for me yesterday when I did work for a short time. I didn't mind even though it was my birthday. There wasn't anything going on today for that, although I asked hubby to sing to me at dinnertime and he obliged. Birthdays are just not a big deal as we get older, although today marks the start of a new decade for me. I am so glad I don't feel as old as I am!

We're really enjoying Bella (our new dog). She is really getting comfortable with her surroundings and I work with her a little every day on the doggy door. :-)

Odd choice of Toy !

Here is Bella using the large dog bed that was against the wall as a toy.  She pulled it away from where it was against the wall.