Firecracker! Firecracker! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Firecracker! Firecracker!

 BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

I love fireworks! I love 2 days of firework shows even more! I love watching the firework shows with my family (hubby, and Daisy and Bear,the doggies) even more than that!

July 3rd is Kaboom Town in Addison, Texas! It's one of the Top rated firework shows in the country!..I'm not sure who rates that or where that info comes from, but either way it's pretty freaking cool!...and I live just a few miles aways from it all! WooHoo! I'm not sure why this great display is on the 3rd, but that's the way it has always been!
We don't usually take the doggies but this was Daisy's first firework experience and didnt want her to miss out. Bear is tough and is able to handle almost anything, so we knew she would be fine. Daisy did great. She and Bear played with other doggies that were parked in the same field we were. None of the dogs got scared, thank goodness! It was an awesome show again. We had chairs in the back of the truck and sweet tea to drink. We were doing just fine!

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Mike had to work on the 4th of July sense it landed in the middle of the week. I went shopping until he was able to finish up with his day. I got myself the Nike Fuelband! ( that'll be another post on another day )
But here it is...

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Mike was able to get off work a little early, so we took the dogs to the lake. We went to a little cove next to where he use to live with his Uncle Wilson. Bear and Daisy spent about an hour chasing various sticks we kept throwing for them.

After we got home from the lake that night on July 4th we just happen to run into a firework show. All 4 of us were on our nightly bike ride and happen to run up on a ton of people sitting on hill and a few seconds later fireworks starting going off. We just parked that scooter and sat on the curb to watch. It was a nice surprise and a perfect end to our Independence Day!

Happy Birthday, America!

My Newest ADVENTURE begins!

WooHoo! I got a job! I might as well post about it at least once (or twice).

My hubby made me breakfast to start my first big day. Steak and eggs. It was really sweet of him. I could hardly eat though. I was pretty anxious and excited and nervous. I actually slept the night before ( Im surprised! I ususlly cant sleep when I get excited about anything! )
With a good night sleep and a full belly, I was ready for my newest adventure to begin! I know work isnt something most people get excited about, especially on a Monday morning. However, Iv been unemployed for a while now, and am more than ready for this.

My drive isnt bad at all. It take about 30 minutes total to get work. Im not fighting to much traffic, which would make a difference on my mood, so thats a good thing. I actually kinda like the alone time in the car too. I need that every now and again. I just have to remember to buckle up and drive the speed limit.

Its nice to belong somewhere again. Seeing new faces and hearing new stories with new voices is a nice change of pace for me. I appreciate having a job. I like learning new tasks and new anything really. I like that I am getting paid for it too. The opportunities that are in front of me or pretty much limitless. Iv never felt like anythng is unreachable or unattainable or undoable (is that even a word? LOL)but I do like having the chance to see whats there!

I had a few friends and family text me and/or call to wish me luck and/or ask me about my first day. This little gesture made me smile. Its nice being thought of.

I made it through my first 2 week. Im glad that this part of it is over. Im grateful that I have the job, but glad the beginning of this adventure is done!

I have had such a wild mix of emotions through all of this. It feels good! I'm happy!

Pictures for the last week of June 2012..and VIDEO!

Iv ad a big week this week. I started a new job. There's a whole other post on that though. This is my last week in June in pictures!

It has been HOT HOT HOT in Dallas, Texas! Daisy loves her little baby pool. I have lots of pictures that look like this in some degree.

Daisy is still a baby! She knows a few tricks; some good and some not so good. Her taking my shoes is one of those tricks that looks cute for pictures but I like my shoes and I dont like teeth marks in them.....BUT, she is so freaking cute ( even if she is eating my Puma's )!

It was a long week, a good week, but a long one for sure!  Saturday, Mike took me to Bath & Body Works. This isnt a place that I frequent, but I wanted a present and Mike was willing to go with me. As you can see by the picture below, I got tons of stuff. Between body sprays, body wash, body butter, and lotions; I am set for a long time! Mike is real good to take to places like this becasue he will actually let me know what he likes and doesnt like. However, he is like a little kid though too. He had to spray everything on ME!  I was kinda stinking like a mix of the entire store. Thank goodness I was headed home to shower.  LOL

Mike is the cook in our relationship. He grilled chicken and made us a pizza Saturday night. It was so yummy!

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We both slept in on Sunday. It was nice and the sleep was much needed. It was a great day to goto the lake with the doggies and a picnic lunch!   

Mike makes a great grilled chicken sandwich. He even made mine with mustard(my favorite!)

Our doggies have no table manners at all! Thats them standing on the table as Mike eats his lunch!

Here's a little video of me with the doggies playing in the lake.

Daisy loves walking all around docks. She thinks she owns it!

Bear is showing Daisy that the water is fun!

The kids were having so much fun, I had to jump in the water with them. Clothes and all. LOL

Thanks for checking out my post!

Julie