nothing's sweeter than summertime...

I have been SOO bad about not taking pictures lately. and not taking pictures means nothing to put on my blog! But it's not completely my fault, my camera has been MIA for a few weeks (months?) now and I can't find it anywhere. I wrangled up a few pictures from my IPhone to make a post of what we've been up to so far this summer... but once I find my camera I'm getting back on the picture taking and blogger band wagon!

Today, my mission is to look through closets, old purses, boxes, drawers, and even maybe my car to find my camera... really hoping I do! I must find it ASAP since we leave for Cali in THREE weeks!!! I will definitely be taking pictures along the way since we are driving the whole 27 hours from Dallas to Sac town :) We have been looking at plane tickets for awhile now and really could find any direct flights or even 1-stoppers for less than about $1200 for two tickets. We talked about it and decided that either Justin couldn't make the trip at all, or we would just rent a car and drive! Justin loved the driving idea and since he does have some hook ups in the rental industry it made the idea even better. We're splitting the trip into two days, 14 hours the first day (to Flagstaff, AZ) and then 10-12 hours the next way all the way home to Orangevale! I wasn't exactly thrilled about making the long journey to the West coast again but once I talked to my Dad and Mom about it and we decided to bring the dogs along too I got EXCITED!!! We leave August 1st and will arrive back in Dallas on the 10th!-- if all goes as planned :)

Here are the few pictures that I got off of my IPhone!




J and I @ the Taggart/ Colopy wedding (in May)




Golfing for the first time with my girl, Kasey! We HAD to wear the "asian" visors to try and imitate the vast majority of our guests! Everyone got a kick out of it.



Justin and I trying out a new local cajun seafood restaurant-- Nate's! It was delicious and J got his fix of crawfish before the season ended!


a few pictures from my birthday: justin decorated the house with pictures that he had gotten from my mom and sister, Nichole from when I was little and others from all of our little adventures in the past couple of years, streamers, and a few bouquets of flowers and it was so sweet to wake up to! Later in the day, we had a pool party with some friends and went out to a local bar to top off the night! GREAT birthday! I guess now that it's July I should probably take down the rest of the decorations I have been putting off :)










Check out my new BEAUTIFUL pots and pans by Paula Deen! LOVE them! Thanks, babe!


FAT BOOTH: the funniest app ever invented! If you have a IPhone it is absolutely worth the .99 cents!



Love, Kate

backpeddling

We took Sunny to the vet on Saturday for another check up. Things didn't go as well as we expected them to... the vet wasn't happy with her progress, even though her cough/ breathing was a tiny bit better it wasn't anywhere where it should be after being on strong anti-biotics for 14 days. So, we had to get chest x-rays done (expensive!)-- they showed some fluid like stuff in the upper part of the lungs (As you can tell I have no idea about medical verbage)- which isn't a good sign. Also, since she's so little the anti-biotics threw her PH levels off (or something like that) so she had a YEAST INFECTION OF THE EARS! Seriously! It was sad, but I told her that she is never going to live that down in this house. Haha-- Anyway, that is easily treatable with ear drops for the next week or two. So, this is day 3 of her new meds. Her mood seems a little lighter- and this morning/ afternoon seemed MUCH more playful, chasing after Rocky and picking up and throwing cigarette butts around outside of the apartment (classy)... J made a joke in the vets office after her chest x-rays about how she needed to stop smoking all those cigarettes... doc wasn't really impressed. I laughed.

We're really trying to stay positive in the Sabel- WIlson household. We go back on Saturday for another follow up exam and to see where we go from here... there aren't any stronger antibiotics for her current condition, so we'd have to go on to something else... some form of lung therapy or flush something or other... really hoping we don't have to go down that road...

On a positive note, we were at the Jacobs wedding all weekend (Non-rehearsal rehearsal dinner on Saturday- which meant Billy Bobs and lots of booze- and the nuptials on Sunday) . It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and so well thought out down to the tiniest details. Me being always so prepared and all, remembered to bring my camera, but forgot the battery charger at home, so sadly the only two pictures I got were of the two cakes-- they were completely iPhone worthy of capturing though... Once other peoples pictures start trickling onto Facebook I'll try and post a few. Congrats to Allie and Mark who are in Canada on their Honeymoon right now. Luuuucky!

Anyway, let's get back to the glass being half empty ok? Thursday, I have my first TWO tests at school in History and Psych. Both HUGE as far as points go, so I'll be glued to my computer/ books/ notes/ etc. until then... I swear I won't be procrastinating with Blogging or anything...

Oh, and Happy Labor Day to all! In celebration, I will be starting a new section on the blog entitled "White pants (and such) after Labor Day"-- I saw TWO at lovely Brookhaven College today, and although I wish I was joking, I think one was even a linen material of sorts (go back to miami guy!) Do you think people are that completely clueless or just purposely trying to rebel? Stay tuned.

-kb

back to school...

"...back to school, back to school, to prove to Dad that I'm not a fool..." (name that movie!)

Here is a picture of my first day back to school! I was rushing out the door, but thankfully J made me turn around and head back to pose in front of the entertainment center (it would have to do, as we don't currently have a fireplace- ha). The first day of classes was pretty fun-- going back to school when you are a few years older gives you a completely different prospective on things. We had to present a little 'About Me' on our creative process for writing papers in my English class and I couldn't believe how embarassed and nervous people were... they'll grow out of that. Yesterday, was my 3rd class session so now we are starting to get into the serious assignments along with the serious homework. I finally received my textbooks in the mail so today will be spent playing catch up on some reading and also TRYING TO FIND A JOB! Anyone know of anyone that is hiring part- time? I hate job searching.

Update on Sunny: She is doing MUCH better-- thanks so much for all the prayers and positive energy! She is almost finished with her second round of meds and although she still has a little weez, her cough isn't nearly as bad. They weighed her again at her last vet visit and she weighs 5.7 pounds now-- she is slowly but surely growing, and anyone who knows me well knows I like two fat things in this world-- babies and puppies, so I am trying everything to get her to chunk up a bit!

Rocky-- already protective over his sister-- or maybe just trying to steal the show? (Seriously, check out Sunny's face in this one-- she is clearly on some meds)

Happy Girl!

Next up: This weekend, J and I are headed to Fort Worth for a wedding of a good friend! ... that reminds me, I still need to find a dress!!! So much to do, so little time!

love, kb

TODAY

TODAY
August 26, 2009
I am thankful for... my boy. He bought me a brand new mini- laptop last night (pictures soon!) so that I could do my homework at home and stop stressing about my poo laptop that hasn't worked correctly in months. and he also did the dishes tonight. Love him
From the kitchen... I just threw together some dinner! Boneless, skinless chicken breasts- dredged in egg and breaded with smashed tortilla chips. After I cooked it in the oven, I topped it with guac and sour cream with spanish rice on the side mmmm
I am wearing... sweats... and socks for the first time in months! Cozy
I am creating... not so much creating, but definitely trying to organize myself for this semester-- have many new school supplies to help with that (folders, pencils, notebooks, markers-- love school supplies!) and can't wait to use them all!
I am going... to bed soon! 6:00 AM comes EARLY on Tues. /Thurs.
I am reading... Girl, Interrupted. Never saw the movie for some reason, but the book was on sale for $3 so I thought I would check it out. Pretty good so far.
I am hoping... to be able to lay out by the pool sometime this weekend! I need to soak up the sun for as long as I can before Fall rolls in... although I received a catalog today with pumpkins on the front and I have to admit I squeeled with delight!
I am hearing... the a/c rattling in our apt-- and the slight sound of basball coming from the living room-- if the rangers are playing, our tv is always tuned to that... ugh
Around the house... the pups have finally calmed down and i think J might be passed out as well...
One of my favorite things... is seeing someone do something nice for a complete stranger, without any obligation or hidden agenda. warms my heart
A few plans for the rest of the week... second day of school tomorrow-- shopping with J on Friday for some house stuff-- and finding a dress for the mitchell- jacobs wedding next weekend- very excited for that!