Day 48 – The Day of No More Boxes!!

I had asked my mom the other day if she needed any more boxes  for what she is working on and she said, I will just wait until you get more.  I made the bold, and obvious lie, that I was never getting another box.  So today I got 5 boxes :)  Ha ha ha ha, oh man, I am so funny :)

Last night was a very little sleep kind of night, the puppies were being a little bit crazy last night.  I have been having a little difficulty driving into work in the mornings.  I have never been one to feel sleepy driving like I might fall asleep, but lately it has been a strong feeling of sleepiness while driving and that is a bit risky for me.  With all that said, I worked from home today.  I had no pressing meetings, just lots of work to do.

I was able to talk my mom into bringing home Panda Express for dinner.  I just love that place – but I have got to stop eating there :)  It has too much sugary sauce :)

I got half of my craft project today, was supposed to get it all, not sure what happened to the rest of the package – just says delivery delay.  Maybe tomorrow it will come and I can take some pictures of it.

Enjoy the puppy picture!!

All the dogs are re-charging :)
All the dogs are re-charging :)

 

 

Day 47 – The Day a Penny Ran Away (From Me)

That Penny dog – she is such a BRAT!!!!  She got out of the fence and then when I finally found her she continued to stroll away from me.  Finally I just left her booty since it was so close to dinner time.  I figured she would come home soon and she did!

Today started my web demos at work and it went pretty well.  Didn’t have the participation I thought I would, but I think it is because of when the invites went out.  I am not going to worry too much about it, unless tomorrow is low too :)

I ordered some more crates to finish the wall.  I am hoping that they come before the weekend and I can actually get the other ones I need from the store, not just online like the ones I ordered today.

Alright, I am going to get ready for bed.  I was, and still am, yawning all day!!!

The HUGE train my mom got me. It is very nice and very big :)
The HUGE train my mom got me. It is very nice and very big :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 46 – It’s Like Groundhog Day but Really it is President’s Day

I say this because the dogs, or more accurately Dime, is on a very specific schedule all of the sudden.  She must go outside at about 03:00 and then again at 06:30.  Nickel was more than happy to do it the first couple time, but now it is a real struggle to get him to go out.  It is just so funny how these dogs, every dog really, have their own special quarks!!

Now to get the day started :)

I got so much accomplished today.  I cleaned out my dresser, moved it out of my room, and stored the drawers and mirror in the shed.  The dresser itself was just too much with just me and my dad :)

Well, that really was just about it – enjoy the pictures :)

Yes, almost forgot, mom got me a huge train figure sculpture thing.  Will take a picture tomorrow :)

Before - way before!!
Before – way before!!
Look at how fancy that ish is!!!
Look at how fancy that ish is!!!
Part 1 of this wall complete!!
Part 1 of this wall complete!!
Nickel just loves his new place :)
Nickel just loves his new place :)

Day 45 – Valentine’s Day

It should be Laundry Day cause it’s always laundry day on Sunday :)  I MUST finish cleaning my room today, gotta clean that bathroom – how appropriate for today :)

Oh man I totally forgot to post a picture of what my mom got me yesterday from Kohl’s.  It is so cute :)  I have to make some minor modifications to it before I can post the picture :)

Didn’t realize I never came back to post the picture of the new dog :)

Nickel and Dime watching mom leave :)
Nickel and Dime watching mom leave :)
This is the only kind of Quarter Dog we will have!!
This is the only kind of Quarter Dog we will have!!

Day 44 – The Full House Day

EVERYBODY is here today except Carlos!!!  It is basically a full house, 3 dogs and 6 humans – WOW!!

I got so much done with my room today!  I am very happy.  I will take some pictures a little later to add to here.  I am going to do a couple more things and then I am done for the day!

I have my dresser cleaned out completely and also the nightstand.  So that is great progress.   I also did some stuff to the website, I did a family calendar so that we could put things on it, well mostly me :)

I still have some stuff to order, gonna get 2 more rugs to go around the bed and under the dresser and bench.

The dogs were a little crazy today, I know how is that different, well I guess it isn’t really :)  Paul brought Peterbrook chocolate and that was awesome!!  Alright, back at it!!

I think this wall is basically done :) Need to figure out pain and that is it :)
I think this wall is basically done :) Need to figure out plan and that is it :)
Because - All you need is love, love is all you need!!!!
Because – All you need is love, love is all you need!!!!
The new curtains, dresser, and bench :)
The new curtains, dresser, and bench :)
Nickel loves his new bench :)
Nickel loves his new bench :)
The new nightstand!! Thanks to Paul for helping, as always!!!!
The new nightstand!! Thanks to Paul for helping, as always!!!!
That's RIGHT!!!!
That’s RIGHT!!!!

Day 43 – A Day Before Valentine’s Day That Was Valentine’s Day

Had to go downtown today for a couple meetings, but it was all very productive.  I even got a great parking spot :)

On my way home I had to stop to find something for my mother for Valentine’s Day.  My dad gave me $100 to spend on her and I did it with pennies change!!!  I got her a bunch of Lego figures and a Panera gift card, oh and a card of course.

I got my last big package that I had ordered for my room, a storage bench.  I can’t put it where it goes yet, but like I have been saying all week I hope to have that pretty well sorted this weekend.

I also must get to reading these books on training the dogs.  The longer I wait the harder it is going to be – I know this!!

I got my mom’s stuff at Target and it has been a while since I really just walked through there.  They have a lot of good stuff.  It is a little expensive, but they have always had some cool accessories for the home.  I was very impressed.

Dinner was chicken wings from Publix – can’t have much better of a day than that :)  Goodnight :)

Day 42 – A Day in Downtown Middleburg

Well, not really a day, I just had to run to the post office to mail something I forgot to put in the box :)  I did take a picture though, oh how it has changed.

Nothing too crazy to report today.  We did get our new curtains today, but haven’t put them up.  Oh yeah, mom dropped an entire container of sequin type things – all over her room and Nickel did try to help by picking 1 up :)  He ran like the wind, but we did get it back.

Also, related to the dogs, I tried to brush them a little because they do shed a lot and Nickel was having none of it.  He needed that brush though, that was a great prize :)  He also gave that back after a little playing :)

Certainly didn’t get as much done today as I should have.  I did make dinner, made dinner all week really so that was good :)

Downtown Middleburg y'all!
Downtown Middleburg y’all!

Day 41 – The Day of the Doctor

I went downtown again today for a meeting but did leave early because I had a doctors appointment.  I told him that I was obsessing with my bad habits and he changed some of my medicine and also gave me something different that should help me sleep a little bit :)  Makes me very happy!!!

I got some goodies in the mail today!!  I got the monitor stand that I am going to make into a nightstand that is mounted to the wall and I think it is going to be great :)

I also got me some new little trash cans and also a new desk mat.  I think that this is going to work out well on the new desk and I don’t think I will get a glass top like I thought I was going to do :)

I came home today and noticed that it looked like the dogs had been laying on my pillows instead of their blanket, then I saw this:

She just jumped right on up there confirming my suspicions!!!
She just jumped right on up there confirming my suspicions!!!
Yep, she is almost sleeping now!
Yep, she is almost sleeping now!

 

Day 40 – The Day of the Dogs and Beans

I went downtown today for some meetings and found out that the parking garage that I use is no longer taking daily parkers.  WHAT?!  I did manage to get a spot in the lot though that ended up being a great spot.  It is on the side of the building and the wind was so strong it was pushing my legs out from under me.

I got some books today on how to train the blue heelers – I am excited to see what this has to offer on helping us get them under a little bit of control :)  They aren’t horrible, potty training is proving a little difficult and also trying to get them not to continuously bark in the house.

I also made my next trip arrangements, just to Atlanta for the day but it is at the end of March.  I am sure that I am going to be going out before that, but it is confirmed.

I almost forgot to explain the title :)  We had beanie weenies for dinner and it was AMAZING :)

I also got my little elephant ring holder – I like it so much :)

My new elephant ring holder :)
My new elephant ring holder :)

 

Yummy Spanish Rice with Kielbasa and Shrimp

Yummy Spanish Rice with Kielbasa and Shrimp

Yummy Spanish Rice with Kielbasa and Shrimp
Print Recipe
This is a very tasty and easy single pot dinner :)
Prep Time
5
Cook Time
25
Prep Time
5
Cook Time
25
Yummy Spanish Rice with Kielbasa and Shrimp
Print Recipe
This is a very tasty and easy single pot dinner :)
Prep Time
5
Cook Time
25
Prep Time
5
Cook Time
25
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Slice the kielbasa into small bite size pieces.
  2. Begin preparing the rice per the directions on the box.
  3. Once the rice has started to simmer add the kielbasa, shrimp, and beans and continue cooking for the 25 minutes per directions.