OVERDONE

Matt has had a loooong week. I fell sick sometime on Monday evening. It was bad. 4am and I wake up because I have fever/chills so bad my teeth were chattering. I take a nice hot bath (with some Aveda bath salts....awesome) to warm up and help relax. Matt got up with me. Actually had to. He's the best. Not only that but he had come home from work, mowed the yard, took care of Annie who was sick too AND made chicken soup for dinner. How awesome is he?! I felt much better yesterday, like a brand new woman. However, I think I over did it, because today I am sluggish, have a headache and another tummy ache. Ugh! Go away whatever you are! And dont ask, cause I havent been to the doctor and really have no idea. (Annie is much better too, by the way).

And now I  am blank. Cause I really have nothing else. Kind of hard to blog when you have been down and out, you know? I will say though, I am excited for the weekend to come and cant wait until I feel 100%.

DAY BY DAY

This weekend was exhausting!
However, it was a long weekend because Matt took a vacation day Friday.

So Thursday nights are now taken because Matt joined his company's soccer team. And let me just say he is the best player on the team. His cousin Craig is playing as well....always nice to have a familiar face around. They lost the game, but there will be plenty more I'm sure. I enjoyed watching Matt do something he really loved and it was so great to see him happy! After the game, we came home and grabbed Annie for some late night action at the puppy park. For 930pm, it was packed. She loved it! She always has a great time playing chase with the other dogs.

Matt looking good in his soccer uniform

Friday morning we took her back to the puppy park for some play time. She wore out pretty quick!
After that, Matt ran to get a massage....80 minutes! It was his birthday present from my parents & he really enjoyed it! While he was there, getting pampered, I stayed at home and cleaned the house. Ahhh..cleaning. Not as good as a massage, but close (or at least that's what I keep telling myself). Not much else happened Friday. We grilled some hamburgers that night & hung out on the patio.

Saturday was the real kicker. We volunteered ourselves into slavery at the dog park. We helped lay some sod down where the grass is not growing anymore. I don't know what they would have done without us....really. We worked so hard for 4 hours in the heat. I got drunk off 1 margarita at lunch (a treat to ourselves for such hard work).  We passed out for a nice nap afterwards too....I loved it.

This weekend we looked at a couple of potential new homes. We really liked 1 of the homes and are anxious to sell ours and move into another one!
Sunday was a great relaxing day.....I just wish it lasted longer. I'm never ready for the week start cause I always have a great time on the weekends with my hubs!

HAPPY WINESDAY (NOT WHINESDAY)

Some people may think I'm totally crazy. However, I call it clever. In an effort to be a little more green, I decided to quit using our laundry dryer. Why? I created a backyard laundry oasis that consists of gardening string being strung from patio chairs and porch posts. I have been drying laundry outside. The clothes smell so fresh and with this heat, they have dried in half the time it takes to dry them in our dryer. I'm saving time, money and electricity! Yay! And on the plus side, it sort of blocks the sun & slightly cools the patio. Annie loves laying there!

Matt & I are ready for the weekend. When are we not? Ha! He has been working that little tush off! I'll tell you what, he has the greatest work ethic I have ever seen. And he is hands-down, the hardest worker I have known. He is amazing. And on top of all that he is sweet, funny and the greatest husband to me!

I took Annie to the vet yesterday for a booster shot she was due for. She LOVES going to the vet. Maybe it's all the attention. Who knows. She weighed in at a full 22lbs. And she did just awesome! (except for the part where she thought she needed to ride in my lap in the car the whole way there AND back home). They all love her there & take great care of us. They even send out a magazine every 6 months and give you info on your dog, their age, etc...it's totally customized & they tell you what she is due for and when and give you other helpful info for pets.....like entertaining your dog in the summer heat.

WEEKEND OF WORK AND BRAUMS

So this weekend we really did nothing but work. Matt went into work Saturday morning. I did yard and house work both Saturday and Sunday. Matt worked on some special office things here at the house. He worked on the house. We really did all kinds of work, and then some.
But, it totally paid off.
My parents came for a short dinner visit. I love them. They are great. Introduced us to some ice cream at Braums. Got us some vino. Friday night we managed to watch a movie. Matt got us Braums popcorn....its very  yummy! See why living around the corner from Braums is dangerous?!
 I ended our weekend with an awesome dinner of bbq country pork ribs. They tasted great. Cooked them in the slow cooker while we had a second showing on our house. Made some dip/salad/something out of Southern Living magazine that was delicious.
Thats all we have to report. I really wanted to have a flip cup tourney but we had to be responsible adults this weekend instead. Maybe another time.

IS IT THE WEEKEND YET?!

This week seems to be going by so slow. We have been busy, which usually makes it go by faster, however that is not the case this week.
I'm tired (yawn). Yesterday Matt was supposed to have a 630am phone call at work and guess what? Cancelled at 615am when we was on the road there. Nice. Cant make up for lost sleep.
This morning came early. I mowed the yard....yay for a new blade installed by my wonderful husband. I am back at it! And of course the yard looks great!
When is the weekend going to get here? I am ready for.....just about anything and nothing at the same time.
I hope we have a buyer for our house soon. Our neighbors are about to drive me bonkers! Never have I been around such inconsiderate people. I mean, what about our house screams for their visitors to park in front of? For goodness sakes, there is room in front of the house they are going to!!! Ugh! I did get my revenge when I moved & blew grass all on their cars this morning. And if our neighbor across the street from us, mows his yard at the same time as we do anymore, I am going over there! Every time we are outside doing yard work he does it to. Coincidence? Did I mention his house is for sale too?
I am ready for a new house....well new to us. What is your dream home?  
Good thing we have beer in the fridge:)

YESTERDAY

The guys have been dreaming of turning Matt's Acura into a rally car & let me just say that their dream has come true.....well at least the part of having his car to do it.
Matt & I drove to Arkansas yesterday & bought a new truck. Yay for Matt! I was so excited for him. It's taken awhile to find just the right one & convince him to get it.
So here is a pic I took this morning of Matt on his way to work! He looks so good in that truck! I love it!

Also, yesterday was our 2 yr engagement anniversary. 2 years ago Matt asked me to marry him after I moved to Singapore! We got engaged at the Botanical Gardens in Singapore & it was beautiful!

Here are some pics to look back on from our engagement and of course Matt today in his new truck!

THEY DONT CALL ME NATTIE LITE FOR NOTHIN'

A great weekend! Wish it lasted longer (I say it all the time, but it's totally true).

Saturday we took Annie to the dog park off Charles Page Blvd. She LOVED it there. We really liked it too. Definitely going back. I did yard work when we got home. Mowed the back yard. Trimmed some bushes ( I will never critique anyone's trimming work because it is hard to do). Matt did some office work. Then we headed up to Lake Oolagah for Ryan's birthday party. His grandma has a house there & it sits on such a nice property, it was a perfect setting. It was such a great night for sitting outside with some good friends & cold beverages. Oh and thanks Ryan and Lance for the attempt at a fireworks show.

Matt and I

Sarah and RyanPatrick & KatieLaura & David

Sunday we woke up. I mowed the front yard. Matt did all the extras like weed eating. I came inside & cleaned the house. We did a great job & it looked amazing for our showing. Hope we hear something good back from that this week. Then we grilled some hotdogs & watched the World Cup finals....I was cheering for Spain, Matt was cheering for the losers.
We had a great evening. Annie & I cooked dinner while Matt did a little more work. It really seemed like time just flew by this weekend!

And, on a more serious note. My husband has NEVER played flip cup. Its almost a crime isnt it? Then I explained that where my Nattie Lite name actually came from. It made everyone laugh. They usually see a more serious side of me:)
What is your favorite game? Flip cup, beer pong, etc...?

A FEW RANDOM THINGS....

Today, I mowed in a hurry because I thought it looked like rain soon. And we haven't mowed in several days because it has been so wet & rainy. And we were supposed to show the house. Uh-oh, yeah, supposed to. Cancelled. After I got done with the front, it started sprinkling. So, I finished with the blower & put our equipment into the garage. Check cell phone. Missed call from Debbie. Showing is cancelled. Sweat drips into my ear and eyes. Ugh....Oh well. At least I have an excuse to wait on the back yard!

Annie is at Muddy Paws. There are days where I think she'd rather be there than at home. I can't say I blame her. She LOVES to play and be social. She's such a natural and has the best puppy manners. Such a good girl. I truly love that dawg!

Be careful what you pray for. Maybe you aren't seeing the bigger picture and praying for the right thing. Maybe what you think you need is not what you really want. Or vice versa.

I'm ready for the weekend and some sleep!! Sleep in. Heard of it? No workout, no farmers market, no work, no yard, nothing......SLEEP in and pull the covers all the way over my head!

I don't like the names______________ and_____________. Will leave that anonymous. I do not hate these people. I just need to get it off my chest. They are truly scum, well for the most part. I do not even see how they go about day to day living knowing they are a piece of junk. Non-Christian actions are louder than words, even when you have a fat mouth you can never keep shut. Enough of that nasty talk.

Maybe I should buy a bottle of wine to go with the pasta we are having tonight. Maybe not. Maybe just some water.

And you know what? I feel lucky. Every day. I really do. Have you met my husband? He is perfect to me. In my eyes, all the goofy, quirky stuff is why I love him most. And what I miss about him most during the day is his laugh. His mischievousness. His pestering of me just to get me to squeal. Isnt that sweet?

Hoda and Kathy Lee are on. I love their time on the Today show. I dont know why. But I do. Maybe it is their views. Maybe its my old fashion thoughts. Hmmm...who knows. Maybe I just like that they call Wednesday Winesday.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Cause after this weekend & all the eating out, dips, drinks, etc....we are ready to stay at home for a home cooked meal!

Saturday started early, with a trip to the gym, local farmer's market and then home. Matt mowed right before it rained & then he enjoyed some hot breakfast while he watched soccer. Also amusing was watching our neighbor across the street from us mow his yard while it was still raining. Why did he wait 2 hours after the rain began, we have no idea. And on top of that, he was using a reel mower. Gawsh. He must have been desperate to get out of his house! Saturday evening we headed to Coweta to see Scott & Allison's new house & hang out with them for the evening. Their boys are too cute! We had a great time & enjoyed the yummy food. Scott & his neighbors put on a great fireworks show too. Very cool!

Sunday we spent the afternoon at Matt's grandparents. It was fun to get to see some of his family. Sunday evening we trecked over to OKC to my parents party with Annie in tow. She was spot on a social girl for sure! She was so excited to see Libby and Becca and LOVED playing and getting attention & lovin' from everyone.

Monday evening we had a small gathering with Andee & Bob and Glynna & Kenny. A couple sorority sisters of mine. Dinner @ Los Cabos, then a glass of wine after. We really enjoyed sitting outside since it was such a nice evening!

Nobody in our family was ready to get up this morning. Usually Annie is rustling in her crate, but is was so quiet today!! We are excited it is a short week. Looking forward to this weekend. I know Matt is looking forward to some soccer!