Dinner with Ashley, Chris and "Auby"

Had a good day for sales. Got two.

Went straight to Matt Saxe Chev for the meeting about Moms Club's "Reseat" event. Got the ok and the go ahead to plan something big and fun. Next step is to talk with MOMS about what businesses we want to participate and donate. Planning on one of the first Saturdays in October.

Picked up some taco dip, picked up Braden and Isla, and headed over to Ashleys.

Had a delicious lasagna and cookie bar dessert! Was so much fun catching up. Isla had so much fun playing with Aubrey.

Can't wait to do it again!

Pampering Always Cleanses the Soul

Great day. Started out by making a sale (one is better than none) and talking to my lil bro Bryan on the phone. Finalized dates for Mel's bachelorette weekend and made appts for pampering!

Got my hair trimmed and eyebrows waxed at Salon Bravo... Then walked 4 doors down for mani pedi at 7 Nails. Discovered today that there is a special kind of nail polish that doesn't chip. I was sold instantly. GEL... who'da thunk?!

Isla was a hoot, yet again, this eve. Braden, Isla and I headed over to Lowes to pick out paint for Braden's room. Got purple for the ceiling, light gray for the walls, and chalkboard paint for his 'chalk wall.'

Forgot the primer, luckily we realized this before we left Shakopee. Turned around and picked that up. Then home-bound we were!

Isla went down for bed with no problems. Shes getting used to her "talking" monitor. Lol... She doesn't even test us anymore.

Miss Rachel came by to watch a movie. Batman Begins was the flick.

I'm getting excited for Osaka and band/bowling on Friday! :-) Gonna be great!

Good Sales, Corn and Banana Bread

What a happy day! Made three sales in one day, all at full price!

Came home to a happy child and brother. ;-) And my very first paycheck!

Ate some yummy steak and corn on the cob that the Johnson's brought over.

Then made some banana bread before the bananas went bad. That definitely topped it off.

Isla was a little difficult at bedtime, but eventually went down after reading our books. She refused her diaper, so that may be a fun mess in the morning. :-/ Ha.

Re Aquainted

It was so nice to talk to my long-time friend Ashley A on the phone today. It's been far too long.

Chatting with her definitely helped make my day better! Can't wait for her yummy lasagna next Thursday!

My Big Fat Sales Career

I had a poop-stick day at work.

I don't know if I've blogged about it yet, but I am now working in sales. I love my job most of the time and definitely love the people I work with.

HOWEVER... I don't always love the people I deal with over the phone.

I know it is only my first week of selling and I shouldn't be so hard on myself, but today was one of those "mope" days.

I made a sale to a Doctor on Wednesday. Thursday was "get papers signed day" for this particular sale. It was impossible to get in touch with the doctor, then all of a sudden he had a "question" about something... but wouldn't actually talk to me. He had his secretary talk to me - no chance to answer his questions "voice to voice." After a full day of the run-around, I called again today at around 2 pm (Friday). Yet again, I had to speak to his secretary... And she says "Oh, the doctor said if you happen to call again to tell you that he is no longer interested."

BIG EFF YOU, dude. Thanks for wasting 3 days of my life.


Monday is a new day, a new project, and a new opportunity. I'm looking on the bright side of things - I will never have to talk to that ass hole EVER AGAIN. :-)

Quiet No More

I was so pleasantly surprised to see that Braden and Isla came home a day early from their WI vacation. :-)

I was thrilled to see Bradens car in  the drive when I got home from work. Good thing I used my bonus money for chinese food!

It is a happy house!

It'll be even happier when Rich gets home tomorrow.

Cartwheels and somersaults

17 weeks along and I've been feeling flips and kicks both in the belly and out! I don't remember when this happened last time, but it just seems like this pregnancy is moving so fast!

The Office Brat

Two forms of constant deodorizer is not necessary in a 4 ft x 4 ft bathroom... in my opinion. Took one out of the bathroom at work today because my pregnant nose couldn't handle it. Later to find someone put it right back in.

It seemed like a good idea at the time! Guess not?

Looks like I am now the "office brat." ;-)

Quiet...

Strangely quiet in my house. Isla B and Brady Bob are in Sconny with my parents and both doggies are with their new families. Just me, the cat (KeeKee), and the unborn gymnast (doing somersaults) in my belly this week.

Scooter and Sparky are with new families...

Sadly we had to give Scooter and Sparky away to new loving families this last couple of weeks. Sparky left us about a week and a half ago and Scooter left yesterday.

Checked up on Scooter today and he's still shy. Looks like it will take him a while to warm up. :-(

So Fresh and So Clean

This morning after waking up Isla saw Scooter "cleaning" himself on the couch. She pointed to him inquisitively and I explained that "Dogs use their tongues to clean themselves."

After this explanation she proceeded to attempt this on herself... No pictures were taken, but it was quite comical.

Isla's Second Birthday

Wow, sad of me not even to update on Isla's second birthday!!

Her birthday went awesome (on May 12)! Had a whole slew of people here to celebrate and I thank every one of them for the good time and great gifts! All is appreciated!

It of course was Dr Suess Themed. My sister made the cake, my neighbors and best friends helped me with the food and prep of the party, and there was lots of other help from my family as well!

Isla loved the cake part...

was kinda interested in the gift part...

but LOVED the bouncy house part! :-D

Thanks to everyone who made it a success!