I don't even know where to start. There has been so much that has gone on with life that I haven't wanted to write it down.

My hubby was finally diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis last year after having suffered for SEVEN years in extreme pain. No one should ever have to live with that amount of pain. I left for work many mornings with him unable to get out of bed or even stand me touching his hand. We finally found a Rheumatologist that would listen to him and was able to diagnosis him on the first visit. She is amazing and she has given him (and us) our life back. I have to inject him with Chemo once a week, a immunosupressant every other week, and he's currently on 11 other medications. But he's able to do things he hasn't done in years. We went through some really dark times trying to find out what was wrong but we have been blessed to finally have an answer.

On March 3rd of this year, my mother-in-law was killed when she was struck by a car while crossing the street. It's been almost 9 months and it still doesn't seem real. I find myself wanting to call and ask her questions or get her advice. I don't think it will every fully sink in that she's no longer here. She still had so much to give in her life. I can only hope she is at peace and we will see her again one day.

I want to write more but sometimes the words just don't come. 

So for now, I'll just keep trying.   

This Texas beauty needs a home!

Sweet and Spunky girl looking for her fur-ever family!

Gina is a 1 year old, 80 pound Pit Bull mix that was rescued from death row. She is such a sweet spirit and wants nothing more than to be right by your side. She loves chasing butterflies, playing fetch with her ball, and being goofy! She is housebroken, able to do sit, down, roll over, and stay on command. She LOVES her daily walks and does VERY WELL on her leash. She is learning to socialize with other dogs, does well with children, and LOVES meeting new people. Would need to be in a household with no cats. She is up-to-date on vaccinations, micro-chipped, and spayed. Please contact me at HeatherAndersen333@gmail.com for adoption information and application.

Happy 4th of July

I've been around. Just not here. I have exactly 3 more work days left until my vacation. Suh-weet!


Happy Birthday America!

The one where I make excuses.

So I've been a little blog shy lately. I have such good excuses though.

I've been crabby.
I've been busy helping hubby with our gardening (and fawning over the knock-out roses he bought me).

I've been PMS-ing.
I've been rolling around on the front lawn with the puppies (my neighbors DO think I'm crazy).
I've been dealing with work drama.
I've been smelling my new lavendar plant every day.

I've been feeling a wee bit anti-social.
I've been busy having my hair done by my 4-year-old niece (my scalp is still raw from that incident).
I've been wishing Nancy Pelosi would fall of the face of the earth.

Boring. Smoring.

Sharpen your No. 2 pencils! It's an Office Giveaway!

******CONGRATULATIONS to Megan. She's the big winner!*********

(Photo: NBC)

I am a HUGE fan of The Office! So I thought I would combine my love of all thing Office into a giveaway. Leave me a comment with your answers. The first one to get all the answers correct wins a suh-weet prize (actually prizes!). See, it's not hard..... (that's what she said).


You could win:
*$25 gift certificate to Carraba's
* Texas-themed items
* Assorted office supplies

Sharpen your No. 2 pencils and get started!

1. What is the name of the children's show that Michael starred in as a child?

2. Who coined the phrase "Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica"?

3. What is the ratio of Schrute bucks to Stanley nickels?

4. What was the name of Angela's cat that Dwight mercy killed?

5. Where did Andy graduate from college?

6. Where did Jim and Pam go on their honeymoon?

7. Who said that Creed has a "distinct old man smell"?

8. How does Phyllis' husband always introduce himself?

9. What did Kevin name his band after he broke up with his former band?

10. What restaurant is the Dundie's held at every year?

BONUS QUESTION:  Fill in the blank: Jim placed a computer macro on Dwight's computer to type  "______" instead whenever Dwight tried to type his name.

Alive.....

I am alive. I have not fallen off the face of the earth, been abducted by aliens, etc. I have not felt like blogging and feeling rather anti-social. I'm trying to get back on track.

Hell in a handbasket.....

If you want to know where this country is headed, go pick up a copy of Ayn Rand's book Atlas Shrugged. The nearly 1100 page read seems like a huge undertaking, but you won't be able to put it down.

Trust me.