5.27.2010

food allergy?

So...it turns out that Bauer has officially had ALL of the symptoms for a food allergy:
  • Yeasty ears (since we brought him home from the breeder)
  • Eye infection (most recent symptom)
  • Anal gland issues
  • Itchy skin
So, I was in denial after his doctor mentioned that a food allergy may be the cause of his ear issues after he was neutered, but now that he has an eye infection I am in FULL PANIC MODE.  I made the mistake of looking at the online forums for other labs with food allergies and am now constantly inspecting Bauer for missing clumps of hair...it may be thinning around his eye that is infected...or I may be making that up?  I don't know...but the fact that he had a GIANT TICK ON HIM FULL OF BLOOD four weeks ago does not make me feel any better about any of this.  Needless to say we are taking him to the vet on Saturday morning and I am going to tell them everything and probably have them run every test possible.  

Oh...did I mention just how expensive it is to feed a 100 lb dog who has a food allergy?  VERY...but look at how adorably amazing my little man is?!?!

5.20.2010

three monkeys.

It is a well known fact that Chris and I have a problem eating out!  We just loooove food at restaurants (and the beers of course), what can I say?! ;)

So anywho...we decided on Three Monkeys in the Fan for tonight.  The music was sooooo loud, but the food and beers were mighty good!  Chris and I really like to go into the city now to eat out there.  It's fun to be in the Fan too where all of the younger people our age hang out!  We are especially excited for Robby and Sara to move down into the city so we can bring Bauer over and cook out! (Yes, I just invited us over, Sara!)

We were so busy enjoying our dinner at Three Monkeys that we didn't realize how late it was and when we looked at our phones we realized we only had 20 minutes to finish eating and get home for the Office!!!! AHHH So, Chris told the waitress (who was a super cute girl, ugh) that we had an "emergency" come up and could she swipe our card fast so we could leave?

Now, my question to you is this:  True or False she thought one of us had to poop?

My answer: TRUE!!

SO. HUMILIATING.

5.15.2010

josephine albertine demeria.

Well, I am finally at a place now where I feel like I can talk about my Grandma without completely breaking down!  She left too soon - that I know for sure.  But, she definitely left her mark and I will never EVER forget her and neither will her children or grandchildren.  My Grandpa has been strong and I am so very proud of him.  I can't imagine losing Chris, so I can't imagine the pain and anguish he is feeling.  He has always been and will remain one of my heroes!

I am sure that Grandma is very proud of her family and thought we all looked wonderful on Thursday and Friday.  It was a hard couple of days, but it is always nice to be with the Demerias.  We are all very close and I am so thankful for that.  The eulogy my Uncle Danny gave was amazing and truly did my Grandma justice.  I love my family and I love my Grandma.  We are truly blessed.  On Grandma's prayer card we decided to use verses from a poem that was just so perfect.  She would always say "I drink from my saucer because my cup has overflowed" because she was so thankful and proud of her family.  So, I think it's fitting for me to leave you with the whole poem.  :)

I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now
But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow
And as I go along life's way
I'm reaping better than I sowed
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed

Haven't got a lot of riches
and sometimes the going's tough
But I've got loved ones all around me
and that makes me rich enough
I thank God for his blessings,
and the mercies He's bestowed
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed

I remember times when things went wrong
My faith wore somewhat thin
But all at once the dark clouds broke
and the sun peeped through again
So Lord, help me not to gripe
about the tough rows I have hoed
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed

If God gives me strength and courage
When the way grows steep and rough
I'll not ask for other blessings
I'm already blessed enough

And may I never be too busy
to help others bear their loads
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed...

<3 Josephine Albertine Demeria <3

5.11.2010

i miss you.

I'd like to talk about my wonderful, amazing, strong, beautiful grandma, but I just can't.
So, I think I'll take a week off...

I miss and love you, Grandma.

5.05.2010

what now?

screw you, oprah.

we didn't win...!

5.04.2010

a girl can dream.

Chris and I bought 7 lottery tickets tonight...Oprah says to always imagine things and tell the universe that you want something for it to happen.

So...Universe, God, Muhammad, Buddha, whoever I need to tell:

I. NEED. TO. WIN. THE. LOTTERY.

Ok...so we'll see what happens :)

I also think I will take this opportunity to tell all of the above what my dream jobs are...just in case one of them is reading my blog.

1.  Event Planner (with a focus on weddings of course)
2.  Lifestyle Photographer
3.  Orthodontist (that's right)
4.  Real Estate Agent (residential)
5.  Trophy Wife

Like I said...a girl can dream...

5.03.2010

me-owww.

So I don't think I have laughed as hard as I did on Saturday night in a looooong time.  I'm not sure if it was the little bit of tequila that we had, but everything was freaking hysterical and I loved my life! 

I was in Alexandria on Saturday night after meeting the girls in Manassas on Saturday morning to have them get fitted for their dresses.  I swear, I could just sit in a wedding dress shop for hours on end and watch other people try on wedding/bridesmaids dresses.  One of my dream careers would be to own a wedding dress boutique :)  Anywho...after we gave our opinions to the poor bride who was trying on her dress for thirty minutes we decided it was time to go get TONYSSSSSSSSSSSS (Always amazing) and then headed to Alexandria. 

So, I know you are reading this, Sara and I'm SORRY I texted Rob so late about me being in Alexandria :(  I always forget you guys live there!  Next time I will remember...I promise! ;)

Back to Saturday night...we started off the night with baja golds?  I think that's what they are called...it's bud light lime, limeade, tequila, triple sec, and that's it?  I think...I obviously didn't make them, just enjoyed them!  They were pretty sweet, but delicious all the same - thanks Meg!  So after drinking too much at jenna and can's apt we headed to old town which is always fun....where we met three guys.  One from England, one from Russia, and one from France...wtf?  Apparently they were cops and were in DC for a conference.  All I have to say is that the English fellow has been chewing on rocks his entire life and the Russian man had no clue what my engagement ring meant and was annoying as hell.  So what did we do?  Snuck out the back door of the bar of course! (don't worry we paid our tab first) hahahaha it was so fun.  This is us sneaking out the back where I just HAPPENED to find a Christmas store.  Dream job #2 - be Mrs. Claus.


After we snuck out we went to good old Murphys and met a group that absolutely adored us...seriously.  This girl literally asked me every detail about my wedding.  I think she might show up.  OMG I haven't even mentioned the two things that made us laugh aaaaaaaaaaaaaall night!

1.  Jenna's YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW game!  The way you play is this:  One person in the group has to randomly scream YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWWW and point to someone who then proceeds to respond with their own yehawww!  It turned out that it was only me and Jenna doing it all night (literally just realized this fact as I was typing this...bahahaha).  Her fave way was to do a wind up with her arm and yell "YIP YIP YIP YEEEEEHAAAWWWW" and then I would respond with my gun slinging dance and scream YEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWW!! OMG I am laughing now just thinking about it.

2.  MEEEEEOWWWWWWWWWW.  I can't explain this because no one will think it's funny.  Just like no one will probably laugh at #1 either, but I don't care because we thought it was funny and I loved my life this weekend!!

Until next time...

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!

I need a tan...