~ Sarah - 2 years after adoption ~

 

Today is 2 years since we signed the adoption papers on Miss Sarah! 

Before Steven left to go back to Afghanistan February 2011 we decided we needed a new dog to keep Maggie company. 

Sarah was at Precious Friends, although we found her through the local newspaper, ya know when they put dogs in there that need to be adopted?

Here she is at the adoption place sitting in Steven's lap:

We brought her home 2 days before Steven left so we could see if they got along. 

At the beginning it was rough... I think Maggie was jealous of her.  Not kidding you here... we brought Sarah in the house, they sniffed each other out and Maggie took a poo right there front of us, kinda like "This is what you get for trying to replace me".  Which isn't what we were trying to do at all!  She needed a friend! 

They fought some which really upset me, I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to deal with it after Steven left. 

I ended up taking her back the day Steven left, let me tell you, I was a total mess when I dropped her off.  I balled like a baby and wished I could keep her for another week to see if things would get better.  I am not kidding you when I said I balled, ask anyone that was there that day!!!!  I was mad at myself for not being able to give it more time.  It was a VERY tough decision for me.    

After I dropped her off I went to the movies to get my mind off of things, near the end of the movie my phone lights up, I knew the number... it was Precious Friends.  They called to tell me that if I wanted to, I could keep her as long as needed to see if it would work out.  Needless to say I jumped on the opportunity, I picked her up the next day!  I am sooo blessed that they called (I think they felt a little sorry for me after seeing me ball like a baby).

A week was all I needed to see that it just took time. 

So, here we are 2 years later... and a little weight!  :)

Today, they love each other!!! Sarah has probably 5 stuffed hedgehogs around the house that she absolutely adores.  We try to get outside and play a little frisbee every day. They both are my shadows, if you can't find them, find me!  Well that's unless some else has food!  :)  They are both bundles of fur and love!!

If you ever want a puppy or a grown dog, please try adoption places out there first.  There is always a dog looking for a warm loving home! Not sure how all shelters work, but like us, we were able to take her home for a few days.  Doesn't hurt to ask.

~ Weekend in Review ~

The first 5 days after the weekend are always the hardest!  Amen! J

My weekend consisted of NOT cleaning, which is what I should have done.  I did get caught up on some of my shows, grabbed some groceries, washed clothes, etc (ya know, the usual stuff).

Last night was a new recipe night, check it out here!

½ Marathon update:  I ran a total of 12 miles this week (5 of which was on Friday). Super proud of myself!  Don’t ask me how long it took though!  I have finally figured out my groove though, poor lil’ ol’ me was trying to run at 7.0 and I kept getting winded!  So I was “Oh, what’s this?  Jog? 5.0?”  There you have it… jogging is my friend, with no music, helps me with my breathing!  I’ll stick with the 5.0 and gradually work my way up, probably not in time for the ½, but eventually.  I’m not about being the 1^st to cross that line, I’m about finishing it at the best I can do!

Also signed up for the Missouri Tough Mudder, September 14^th!  Although it isn’t as close as we would like it, it’s gonna be warmer than any other one close to us.  Check out a photo from the Missouri one we did in October!



Worked on the blog a little, trying to add some social media icons, it’s pretty easy, but a lot of going back and forth to the website I’m working off of.  I’m kinda stuck right now at mapping the icons.  

Not much of an eventful weekend, but I was constantly busy doing something (yes watching TV is something, although it is relaxing).

6 days to Daylights Savings time (March 10^th)

13 days to St. Patrick’s day (March 17^th)

16 days to the first day of Spring (March 20^th)

27 days to Easter (March 31^st)

~ Sunday Dinner - Mussels ~

Mussels.... quite simple to make!!  Doesn't take much time and they are delicious!!!   Why mussels you ask?  Well simply, we were craving them!  Asked my father in law to send us his recipe and off we went to Publix to get some fresh mussels!!!

You will need:

• 1 1/2 of mussels per person, rinsed, bears removed (live mussels will close tight when rinsed or tapped)
• Olive oil
• 1-2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 2-4 chopped scallions (green onions)
• 4 cloves chopped garlic
• Fresh or dried thyme
• Italian Parsley (chopped)
• Italian loaf of bread (if wanted, to soak up all the juices)

You want to make sure you have a tight fitting lid.
Heat pan on medium heat, melt butter with olive oil, throw the garlic in for a minute or so, and add thyme.  Make sure you don't brown the garlic!  You are just getting it soft. 

Add the wine.  Turn up to high heat, add the chopped green onions, parsley, and the mussels. 

Fit the lid and steam away!  Probably like 3-5 minutes!

Shake the pan around a bit without opening the lid.
After about 3 minutes, open the lid, stir the mussels with a big spoon to bring those on the bottom to the top.  Cover with the lid again and let them finish steaming until most all of them have opened up.

Discard the unopened mussels.  We bought 3 lbs and we actually only threw away 3 of them.

My lovely husband!

The bread isn't a must, but you will wish you had it.  We put juice and mussels in a little bowl for us then the rest on the table to grab when needed. 

Like I said in the beginning, pretty simple.  Enjoy!!!! :)