Daddy

Since I dont think I will have time to BRAG about my father this weekend I am just going to do it now. This Monday my dad is going to be.. *gasp* 50!!! Yeah 50!! I know I know he goes to the gym for 2 hours a day, everyday and could kick anyones ass in squats but this has been really hard me. Being the daddys girl that I am I just can't get past the fact that he is 50! I think if I say it enough it will hit me, but I dont think I will ever be okay with it. My dad means so much to me in my eyes he is the ideal man, handsome, hardworking, generous, buff, and FUNNY!! This man is the funniest person EVER funnier then Will Ferrel and coming from me that means pretty damn funny! He has always been my biggest cheerleader and I have been ablet to tell him everything even those embarrassing things that you would never think about telling your dad! One thing I admire so much about him is his way of thinking he makes everything a joke and always sees the bright side to even the worst situation. I mean look at this smile...

Or in others words shit eating grin. I hate to admit this but I have the same gosh darn grin, it looks like we are up to something even if we really aren't!! Its hard not for me to feel warm and safe when I see him smile like this! I sure do love him and everything he has done for my mom, sister and I. He has been so good to use and I honestly do not know how he did it being the only male in the house! I remember wrestling with him and getting put down! He would have me, my mom, and my sister in the corner hurting within 5 minutes!! EVERYTIME!! One special memory I have about him is the way he ALWAYS had to make things even for my sister and I. My sister had the brilliant idea to put makeup on my mom one night (we were 5 or 6) and I was so mad that my sister got to put it on my mom first and I didn't have anyone to put it on! Well... he stepped up to the plate and let me put makeup on him!! Tender I know... Well enough about my him I sure  hope he knows how much I look up to him, love him, and admire him. I hope my children get a chance to meet him it puts love in your life no matter what!!

Dad you rock my socks!!

P.S I will proudly take on your roll of doing the best pranks to everyone. Thanks for all the tips! Love ya!!

My Valentine

To all you Valentine haters: GO AWAY NO ONE LIKES YOU EITHER!!

(The quality of this picture sucks!!)

There is nothing to hate about being married to this man! NOTHING! I dont see a point in Valentines Day because I dont think you need an excuse to show your spouse how much you love them. It needs to be done on a day to day basis and with him it is. He is such a hardworking, driven, generous, and handsome man. I could go on all day about him, I really could! I look at this picture and it just bring smiles to my face! It is the night we met on my 18th birthday and it has been one hell of a ride ever since! We look SO young I have such baby chub still!! *blushing* I knew from the moment we striked up converstation that this would be the man whom I'd spend forever with!! I have never known one man to work has hard as he does. I mean he would literally work 24/7, 350 if that meant giving me and our little family everyting we wanted and deserved. If it wasn't for him I have no idea where I would be today!

This place signifys a whole lot of things for me! Not only were my Grandparents married there but my parents were as well! My parents will be married almost 30 years this coming August! The love they have for each other is astonishing!! It almost makes me sick, after 30 years my parents still look at each other like they have never even been in love. They say you marry a man that reminds you of your dad and it is SO true in my case. My dad is hardworking, driven, generous, handsome, and not to mention  funny as hell!! I can honestly say that he has NEVER done anything to intentionally hurt my moms, my sisters or my feelings EVER! I know Ryan looks up to him and I am so glad that he has such a great role model. Now getting back to the main MAN here!

If this picture doesn't do justice for how I felt on that day I dont know what does! All I could think of when I stepped onto the aisle was lets get this f"ing thing over with so I can have this man forever and ever and get on to Mexico where we can relax and enjoy each other. August 30th was the best day of my life and I am so glad through everything I can call Ryan Daniel mine! So if your reading this babe you are an amazing person with such a warm soul and I can't imagine spending this Valentines with anyone else! Your my best friend, confidant, soul mate, and role model! I can't wait to have babies with you so they can see how amaing you are too!! I love you so much thanks for everything!

Now I don't mind a day where all my husbands attention is focused on me! Bring it on Valentines Day!!

Wishful Wednesday

Happy Wednesday Peeps!! We are halfway through the week thank god!! My wish this week is a little unrealistic but Hey, a girl can dream right? So I present you with my dream car... a Bentley Continental GT Convertible in pearl white PLEASE!!!

Check it out::

Yes peeps have you seen anything more beautiful? (Besides me of course??) The MSRP is about 300,000 cashdollas but oh baby pretty sure this a dream of mine that I am going to try my darnest hardest to make come true!! So there ya have it its my wish for this lovely snowy Wednesday... Now onto the weekend!!

Love Story

So as I am seeing from Mrs. Davis I thought I would post our love story as well! So here goes nothing with a few pictures attatched! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! <3

 Hubbs and I met at Sears on my 18th Birthday! (Best bday present ever eh?) So as my bff Whitney and I were meeting some friends at Fashion Place mall so that we could all make it to dinner together we couldn't find parking anywhere!! We were meeting them right outside of the food court so it would be a really quick trip in and out!! There was a TON of parking in the Sears parking lot (almost like I was meant to go into Sears) so she said "Just park here and we will walk" Me being in heels and shorts ::blushing:: thought fine fine but lets make this quick Sears smells like OLD PEOPLE! Blech!! So we walk out of Sears and BAM its like I literally was struck by cupid. Considering that Ryan looks like a 30 year old man without a gotti I really though I had no chance that he was probably married with kids or something... lol Well we meet the friends and started walking out through Sears back to my car. Well who would have thought that this strickingly handsome man would be following us?? Well following is putting it lightly he was STALKING!! Major stage 5 clinger for sure!! He was with 2 of his other friends so as they kept following us I finally thought to myself before I trip and fall in these 6 inch heels and make a fool of myself I mains well say Hi.... thinking the humilation of that would outweigh the humility of falling on my face! So I took a GIANT leap and turned around and politly said "Hello boys" or as my hubbs would put it I said it very seductively.... Yeah I am sure I did Ryan. So we talked he challenged me to an arm wrestle to see who would go and hang out with who and I won!! (I know he let me win dont spoil it people) So I invited them to Joes Crab Shack my favorite restaurant at the time to my surprise they showed up!! Oh man my Prince Caharming really exists! After a year or 2 of a bad relationship I was NOT looking for anything serious which is why I think God put him right in front of me! So we talked through dinner and realized we had so much in common minus the fact that his family was UBER Mormon and my family is UBER Catholic. We hung out and talked for weeks until he finally asked me to be his "girlfriend" **batting my eyelashes** After graduation I moved in with him we had one minor breakup (on his end) and got back together Thanksgiving and have been going strong ever since!!

He proposed to me on Easter of 08' and we wed August of 08'!

So that is how we made Barras history! We have had our ups and downs as far as families, careers, religion, and opinions but at the end of the day he loves me for me and I couldn't ask for anything more in a man then that. He is my Prince Charming and I know I walked into that Sears with an open free heart and left with a wonderful man and best friend! OOoo how I have the feel goods! Share your love story with me I love to read them and get all mushy mushy!! I hope you enjoyed!! I know when we have Grandkids Ryan will say that I "hit" on him first but we all know the truth!!

<3

Out with the Old, In with the new

I love surveys--Im sure this will bore some of you out of your mind but I love em!

1.What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before? Bought a house!!

2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I didn't make a resolution!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Who didn't give birth??

4. Did anyone close to you die? No TG

5. What places did you visit? Idaho- 2009 was a quite year for us we didn't do much!

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? Maybe not to care as much as I do??

7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? My Anniversary it was the 1st one of many!!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Buying my house

9. What was your biggest failure? I dont think anything is a fail, you live and learn!

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? I had to get my tonsils out and had a hard time gaining the weight back...

11. What was the best thing you bought? Hmmm.. my stainless steel appliances? Me love!!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration? DH- he is so generous and caring!

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? A few people, you learn who you do and dont want in your life and its usually for the better!

14. Where did most of your money go? Into decor for mi casa!!

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Our house, My birthday, Getting new puppies!!

16. What song will always remind you of 2009? Lady GaGa


17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

a) happier or sadder? Happier

b) thinner or fatter? thinner since I had my tonsils out and didn't eat for 2 weeks

c) richer or poorer? Richer since we bought our house we have been a lot smarter with our cash dollas

18. What do you wish you’d done more of? Traveled

19. What do you wish you’d done less of? Cared. Some peeps dont appreciate it.

20. How did you spend Christmas in 2009? With my loving parents and bff sista and of course DH.

21. Did you fall in love in 2009? I fall more and more in love with DH every day!

22. What was your favorite TV program? The Hills duh!

23. What did you do for your birthday in 2009? Ryan took me shopping and to Joes Crab Shack of course!!
24. What was the best book you read? L.A Candy from LC

25. What did you want and get? Puppies!!

26. What did you want and not get? I usually get what I want. I work damn hard for it all.

27. What was your favorite film of this year? The Hangover

28. Did you make some new friends this year? Yes lots! Im so thankful for all the old ones though!

29.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? A vacation somewhere warm!!

30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009? I am more myself I think I dont dress to satisfy others.

31. What kept you sane? God for sure!

32. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Coco Chanel

33. What political issue stirred you the most? Hmmm I am not into politics.

34. Who did you miss? My Grandma

35. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009. That God is in control and me worrying does absolutely nothing!!

Chewy

Note: This is extremely hard for me to write and not cry!
 Last night around 8:00 p.m I noticed that our pug (Gus) would not leave our heeler (Chewy) alone!! He kept licking the right side of her face. I mean I know he is obsessed with her and all (she is neutered no worries) but he would just not stop licking her cheek! So I figured there had to be food on it or something wrong with it. Well sure enough my mama instinct was right, it was swollen and she was drooling EVERYWHERE!! I immediately went into panic mode and told DH what was going on. Now DH knowing what a freak I am when it comes to my dogs told me that maybe Gus had bitten it or maybe she knocked it and not to worry that we would see how it looked tomorrow. I chilled out a bit and took her to bed with us (Gus had to join in too). She laid on me and drooled ALL night long my poor baby must have been in so much pain! I was up ALL dang night worrying about her, thinking about how we would afford to help her if there was something seriously wrong with her. Yes I even thought about SELLING MY BODY!!
        My dogs are my life and as sick as some of you people might think it is they are my pride and joy. Every day when I get home from work they attack me with kisses and act like they haven't seen me in years it really does make my day! Dogs love their owners unconditionally and I love my pups so much more! So as the night went on and I sobbed like a BIG baby I decided that if it was still swollen even the slightest bit then I would take her to the vet first thing in the morning! Sure enough her poor side was still swollen.. I had to come into work for a few hours so I came in and called the doctor right at 8:00 a.m! I booked the soonest appt and fled work to see what was up with my girl. My sis came for moral support and Gus had to tag along as well. The vet looked down her throat and immediatly said "Her tongue is hurt really badly, I will be right back." About 10 minutes later or 10 years in mama time he came back in with some pain pills and an antibiotic. She had somehow burnt her tongue! He figured she may have gotten into an electrical cord and shocked herself or maybe put it on too cold of ice but about 3 layers of her poor tongue were ripped off. He showed me and I almost fainted and died!!! Sobbing the whole way home I called DH and explained everything!! I went to the store and bought her some hot doggies so she could get her pills in okay, a new toy, and some soft canned dog food. Chew is going to be just fine we just need to get her tongue back! For those of you who think I am a little obsessed with my dogs BUG off!! I love them and they always say "a dog is a man's best friend"! Yes indeed they are! I am still somewhat in tears I feel so bad that I could not have protected her from letting this happen. I asked DH today "Do you still want to have kids with me?" LOL I dont even want to think how I will be with them! Chewy is home resting with her Grandma and Aunty! I love her and her brother to peices!

So here I leave you with my 2 sweet babies!

They love each other! Wouldn't ya say??

Award

Thanks to my dear friend Lauren, I have been tagged for the Happy 101 Award
&&
The Lemonade Stand Award!!

Rules:
Happy 101 Award
-List 10 things that make me happy
-Try to do at least one of them today
-Tag 10 bloggers that brighten my day

Lemonade Stand Award
-Put the lemonade logo on your blog within your post
-Nominate at least 10 blogs with attitude or gratitude
-Link the nominees within your post
-Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog
-Share the love & link to the person whom you received this award

Here are the 10 things that make me very happy :]

1) My main man and DH he is my best friend and always knows how to make me weak in the knees!
2) Danille Whitney- aka the Big Sis, she is THEEE funniest person I know! Maybe only her and I think the stuff we say is funny but... hey we laugh right?
3) My ma and pa they are the 2 most generous people in this world I adore their love for each other and their family!
4) My children or my puppies! They are the most cuddliest things every and have unconditional love!
5) A cold mimosa..
6) Nike Sox oh how I love you!
7) BB my dear thing has saved me from the boredom of everyday life!
8) Nephew this dear little man could say one thing and make me pee my pants with laughter
9) The sun and a good tan.. please hurry summer!
10) Trashy T.V I secretly LOVE ghetto tv shows such as Jersey Shore. ::blushing::

I dont have quite 10 but here they are!
Davis' 
The Schipaanboords
Bendixens
Jess
Castletons
Keeles
Vancotts