Thankfulness

It has been a rough couple of weeks, really most of a month, for me. I haven't felt like doing much thanks to a rough allergy season which turned into bronchitis. Or something about my asthma...all I really remember about the visit to the Dr. was that is isn't contagious(So I could still work even though I sound awful). I'm one of those flaky people who have a million questions walking in to the office visit and then can't remember to ask any of them and can't remember what the Dr. said. That's why I bring back up(poor Matt had to hold my purse). So basically this is just one of those crappy illnesses that I just have to be patient and wait it out. I haven't been a very happy camper lately as a result. I just want to take a magic pill and make it all go away. Thanks to my health conscious mother and amazing chiropractor, I know better than that. But still, very little sleep at night thanks to coughing makes for a very grumpy, even less motivated Katie. My loving husband has been very patient with me, and even more patient with getting less sleep than me and still going to work the next day.

So while I could just whine and complain about feeling crappy(and I'm sure Matt has had more than enough of that lately)...I do want to say that I am so very thankful to have the family and friends that I do. I obviously have a great husband to take care of me and encourage me to hang in there. I have some great friends like my best friend Sammy who regularly does fun things with me to get me out of my funk and Calian who always puts a smile on my face even if only texting me from Flagstaff(and makes me thankful for beautiful sunny days down here). I'm thankful for our crazy ridiculous dog who is always demanding attention in the most adorable way. I'm thankful for this house because it's a learning experience and I get to paint! I can't say that I mind having a long list of projects. And last but not least I'm just very thankful for where our lives have brought us and I'm excited for all the big things in our future.

Easter

This week we had our first holiday in our new home, which also happened to be the first holiday we've hosted ourselves. It was a great time and I enjoyed all the set up and decorating but it was quite an undertaking. All the extra space we thought we gained moving to this house seemed to disappear. The logistics of having 20 people over is confusing to say the least. I have so much respect for my mom doing this on a regular basis. That said, we were very happy to share our new home with our family and best friends for Easter. It was a very laid back day, we ate amazing food and sat on the patio. Thankfully it cooled down later in the day, it just happened to be the first weekend we had over 90 degree temperatures.

Sammy made adorable mini desserts & cupcakes

Tim in touch with his pretty side

Mama Schmitt

The kiddos were so cute, they didn't care that our backyard grass isn't growing yet. They just ran around hiding eggs in the dirt. Later we walked down to the park so they could run around, London came along and was so happy with all the attention she got the whole day. As a side note...we have also discovered that while she has many characteristics of a Husky like "talking" and digging, she is more German Shepard in her loyalty and does not take off if someone leaves the door open. We had her at the park and let go of her leash a few times, she just ran around getting attention from everyone.  Not that we're just going to let her roam around but it's nice to know that if someone let's her out on accident she won't take off and get lost as we have been warned.

Unfortunately this week hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows, I have bronchitis pretty bad. Thankfully the asthma and allergy kind not the contagious kind but I have not been a happy camper the past couple weeks. So if I've been rambling, I blame it on the cough syrup.

What a Week

 Once in awhile, it pays off to review. When I am looking for something, whether it be a restaurant or salon, I always visit Yelp first for recommendations. It comes in especially handy when we're traveling and I don't know the area. A few weeks back my best friend and I planned a girls night to see Wicked and had a less than stellar experience with a town car company. After posting a review on Yelp, I was contacted by the owner of the company with an apology and an offer to make it up to us. He definitely went above and beyond, finding us tickets to a Giants Spring Training game and giving us a ride there.

So Matt and I had a day date, which is pretty much our first weekend in a long time where we haven't had to do work on the house or other not so fun errands. It was a beautiful 80 degree day, nice and sunny. A little too sunny but we had fun. We had amazing seats, a few rows above the Giants dug out. Awesome.

This Sunday the girls all went to the Renaissance Festival. Thank goodness it was only 75 degrees since it was over 90 degrees Saturday. Sammy and I took my sister and her friend, and of course three of us had to dress up like weirdos, poor Sammy. We all got a bit of sun and met a very strange Jack Sparrow(wrong time period methinks). 

Charity & Emily

Getting sunburn

In sadder news, this week our family also had to say goodbye to the family dog. Gizmo has been a part of our family for 11 years, since I was in Jr. High. I still remember the day we got him. It seems so strange that he could get old because he's always been my puppy, even while I was busy growing up. He was my baby, always happy to see whoever walked in the door(he was a terrible watch dog), and the best snuggler. He was happiest being held like a baby or perched on the back of the couch where he could see everybody. It was so sad when he started getting sick, but I'm glad he died peacefully in his sleep and didn't have to be put down the next day. We all got a chance to snuggle him the night before, kiss his little head, and say goodbye. I'll miss my little guy, it is still strange to go to my parents and not hear him come tapping his paws down the hall to see me. Love you Gizmo(aka gizmotron, gizzy, and gismof the incredible)!

Gizmo-Halloween 2009