Indy the Flower Girl

So apparently my dog does NOT like when I get flowers. Whether it be ripping up the boxes that they came in or eating every single entire flower out of the vase, she just does not like it when mommy gets flowers.

So I left Indy at home for about 15 minutes after work one day to go  to the grocery store. Before I even got to the grocery store I realized I had forgotten something and went back. By the time I had gotten back the wonderful little dog she is... knocked the vase off the counter, onto the floor (not sure why it didnt break), and proceeded to eat every single last flower, stem and leaf. There wasnt a thing left. I freaked out because I dont know if tulips are poisonous to dogs, I call my vet in AZ because I know they would still be open since it was after 5 here in TX. They told me that I needed to induce vomitting and make her get rid of all the tulips she ate. Awwww poor baby. They told me for her size to give her about a tablespoon full of hydrogen peroxide. 

That was probably one of the most awful things I have ever seen, within about 30 seconds she was puking, all the flowers came up and then she just kept dry heaving. I felt so bad for her and she was so unhappy with me at that point. Poor girl jut laid around the rest of the night with a tummy ache. 

Indy the Flower Girl

Valentines Day Flowers - Box Destroyed

Happy Easter Yall!

Happy Easter Yall!

This year was a little different. I was stuck in Texas because the plane tickets back home were just way to expensive. The first time since probably I was born that I can remember missing the Easter picnic in Tucson.

I got up in the morning and went to church at St. Jude's, their church is gorgeous, it was the first time I had been... I  know shame on me, but I just didnt want to go to church by myself! I sucked it up and went over there and it was such a nice little service. They had the children's choir sing the entire mass. They were so cute and the solos were the best!

After church I came home feeling pretty good and got on Skype with my mom. She was down in Tuscon with everyone. I got to see my grandparents, my aunts, uncles, my brother and ALL of my cousins. It definitely wasnt the same as getting to give them big hugs but it still felt like I was there a little bit.

After that I went over to John and Leah's house because they had invited me over for easter lunch/dinner. It was good to just get to hang out with them. We ate all day long! Brisket and mixed veggies. So much food and sooooo good. Sat on the couch to watch some March Maddness but it was hard to stay awake after all the food we ate. I ended up going home and watching some tv and just relaxing for the night.

Earlier this week I got something super special from a special someone. I dont know what I do to deserve this. I got home and on the doorstep was a bunch of flowers. "Just because/Easter" flowers from Jake. And then I went to check the mail and had a little gift from my mom for easter. I was definitely feeling the love that day!

Flowers from Jake on the Left and the Sandals, dress and card from my mom on the right <3

House Hunting Part 2

Why didnt anyone ever tell me how hard it is to look for a house.... This has to be the most draining, most stressful thing I have ever done....

You have to look at the foundation, the air conditioner, the yard, the walls, the floors, the appliances, the location, the attic space, the surrounding schools, the garage, shoot you even have to look at the light fixtures. Granted, most of that can be changed and updated but when you have such high expectations for the perfect house it makes it that much more stressful. 

I put an offer on a few houses, one of them I cancelled because I realized the house was just too small, and two of them I have offers on are a short sales which could take months to get approved although they are both very nice, almost perfect houses. 

For anyone eventually going to be looking at houses, my heart goes out to you. It is not easy. I finally decided that the house I will buy is in Mansfield so I can be close to work. Mansfield has been voted one of the best places to live several different years. I figure I could find a house here and just rent it out eventually to a small family. 

And the search continues....

 

March Madness

Where do I even begin.... March was a blast. Got to go back to Indiana to hang out with the new boyfriend!!! Got there on Thursday night after I got off work, took friday off! It's always such a good feeling walking through the airport knowing you get to see that one person that you've been counting down the days to see. You almost have to run because you feet can't walk fast enough! And the goofy smile that's on your face...and the butterflies, oh lord the butterflies. Then you finally see that smile in real life and get to be in those arms. Nothing feels better!

I can remember that moment to a T. But the rest of the weekend seems to get a little fuzzy. Be it the alcohol or that I'm writing this months later, who knows. 

I got to see Jake's shop and got a quick little intro to the family. It was good to see where he works and what he does, so  when we are on the phone together I can know the heck he is talking about! 

I got to finally meet his mom and dad at the shop, we were going to go out to dinner with them later but I pretty much instantly loved his mom. She is just one of those ladies that you just want to hug all the time because they just are so stinkin' sweet.

After that we went up to the indoor go karting place! Being that I used to be a professional bad ass go kart racer the boys were all scared. Haha I talk a big game! Anyway, we get in the karts and being my size in things that are set up for grown men always makes for a challenge. When I sat down I couldn't reach the pedals so I had one of the workers adjust them so I could reach. The idiot put them too close, I tried telling  him but he just walked off so. Idiot number two comes over and helps me adjust them to the right spot. We're off! Lap one! My foot goes under the pedal and I go straight into the wall. This is no little bump either! I hit so hard I thought for sure my back was broken. My helmet shield was broken, that's for sure! 

Ouch! I was in an incredible amount of pain! And we still had a few more races to go! I didn't think I had it in me but I just sucked it up and went out there. At this point it was so hard to steer from my back hurting it wasn't much fun buuuttt I didn't wanna be a sissy so I just kept on keepin on! Needless to say that all beat me!!! Next time boys, next time!!! 

That night we went to dinner with Jake's parents, his sister and her husband we ate at PF Changs! Yummmmy! They are all a great bunch of people and it makes me sad that I don't have more than a few hours for dinner to spend with them. 

After dinner we ended up going back to Jake's, had a few people over, drank a little then went to bed. Long day ahead of us! We were going to the super cross!!!

We got up in the morning...late morning...and started our day with some breakfast, maybe, but maybe we had Arby's I can't remember. Little fuzzy, months later, remember. 

Did I mention we were going to the super cross?! Awww yeah! Oh and did I also mention we were going dressed in green for st Patrick's day!

Luckiest girl in the world <3

The super cross was so much fun. We snuck in some adult beverages, which was worth it considering the cost of drinks at those kind of things. It was so much fun watching that, I forgot how much I really liked that kind of stuff. Being there with jake and all of his friends made it that much better. It was good to actually get to spend a little time with them.

:D

Brrraaaaaapppp!!! 

Scott and I! Weee!!!

After the Supercross we went down town to drink for st patricks day. It was frigid out! I was not prepared for that kind of cold, nor was anyone else. Luckily we ended up inside at a bar, Of course it was overcrowded but it was still fun. I got to see Ashleigh Smith, she was sad that I wasnt the wild party animal I used to be. Hey girl, things change, time to grow up.

Green! 

Hey There! Watch your hands!!!

Felt pretty much like crap the next day but I'd spend any time I could with Jake, hungover or not it was still good to just be in the same state! Of course the goodbye's are getting harder and harder because I dont want to have to leave him ever! I know there is something special about him and long distance or not I will do everything to make it work! A move to Indiana is starting to look like more and more of a possibility. Maybe one day....Until then I can make it through a tear or two when we say goodbye, or I mean...See you soon. 

He Went For the Weakness....

So today I came home from work and checked the mail like I always do and there was a sweet little present in there from Mr. Jake. Seriously, he is something special to me! I will say it again an again. Even though we are so far away I still feel really close to him. We get to talk each and every day and not a day goes by that I dont get that cheesy smile. Today was no exception.

A man after my own heart, knows the one thing I love more than anything in the world. My baby girl Indy, and just to make it special added a little alma mater touch. GO ASU!!!

He had better watch out because I'm not ever going to let him go! He makes me too happy! I just wish we could be closer! I could see myself possibly moving away to Indiana. We talked about it and Im sure its a possiblity one day down the road. :)

House Hunting

So It has come time in my life for me to buy a home. I have been saving my money for the past few months so I can buy a little place of my own. I figure if I buy a place here in Texas I can live in it while I am here and then eventually make it a rental home. I will have roommates to help me make the payments, or essentially make the payment for me.

I have a realtor who has been taking me out to help me find them! It is so stressful trying to find a house. There is so much to consider when buying a home. Let alone doing it when you have no family around to help!

I have been blessed to have the best boss around, who has helped me look at several homes that I thought could be the right fit for me. Unfortunately I have yet to find the right place...


I just want something thats perfect little house for Indy and I. But all I am finding is garbage! Just waiting until the right one comes along. The market is so crazy though right now. In my price range the houses are on the market on day and off the market the next.

February is for Lovers

It's also for my birthday! Happy 26th Birthday to me! Nothing special for that birthday, John, Leah and some of my friends all went out for dinner at Houlihans in Arlington for my birthday. Got a nice steak dinner. It was fun but it wasnt the same without my mom and dad there!! But lucky me I found a cheap flight out to AZ on the 15th so I only missed out a few day.


Guess who else found a flight out there with me :) Jake!! Gosh I am one lucky girl! We met at the airport in Phoenix and the butterflies and happiness was there but MORE than the last time. Did i mention we have probably text each other 6,000 texts in the last 2 months, and endless hours on the phone. Kind of Insane but it was good to be home and even better to have Jake with me. My mom, Ahmad and my brother came to pick us up and back to my moms new house. We hung out and talked with them for a little while and went straight to bed. We had a big day the next day. In the morning we were leaving for Sunrise to ski and board for 2 days! yeah!!! We left the next morning around 8am and got up to the mountain at about 1pm.

Sunrise! We made it! 

 Awww!!! 

 Jake, Me and My Brother, David

 The whole gang having lunch... 

 At the top of the mountain :) 

 On the way home, purple mountain majesty! 

 Pretty dang Happy!!!

"Take my picture by this cactus"

It was such a good weekend. Got to spend a lot of time with some friends, my brother and Jake. Couldnt have been a more special weekend. Cant wait for next month until I get to go to Indiana for St. Patricks day!