Another One Bites The Dust

We have made it through the "Blizzard of 2009" in Oklahoma, made it through 3 family Christmases (one got canceled due to the blizzard), returned a dog we found to their owners, and made it home in time to unpack and enjoy a fire. Yes, there is much more to blog about and many pics to post but it will have to wait. I have to be to work at 7:30 in the morning!

Blessed am I and thankful for all that I have.

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and safe travels where ever you may be going.

Happy Birthday Times 3!

Lots to catch up on! We celebrated Rusty's birthday at Jalisco's with a few friends. Here are Melesia and Wanda from work. Wanda, Wanda, Wanda and her Rusty. :o)



Reading a card from one of our dear friends.



Results of Jalisco's awesome Margarita's!



This is kind of how I felt the next day too Bubba!



Rusty and I went to Salina this past Saturday to get some minor shopping done. The next day we traveled to Manhattan to celebrate Grandma Claribel's 100th birthday. You would not believe the spunk she has, and the sense of humor to boot! She got heckled so much for not smiling! Anytime she would smile she would put her head down. We sure do love her. We got her a puzzle made from one of the pictures of her, her husband, and the four kiddos for her Christmas/birthday. She is such an awesome woman.



On the way home from Manhattan we stopped in Junction City for a drink at McDonalds. We were headed to the drive thru when I heard Rusty say "no little guy, you just stay there." Come to find out there was a little dog following our car through the drive thru. Well, he was on Rusty's side and I couldn't see him so I opened my door to see if he'd come to my side. Now, you all know that a dog will not come to an open door or jump in a car he doesn't know. Not this little shit. Jumped right in and made himself at home. I left the door propped open as we went through the drive thru. We saw some people at the gas station next to McDonalds just hanging out. They looked like they had been standing there for a while so we pulled up and asked them. One of the guys said he had seen this dog over at a restaurant earlier (pretty far away). Ok, assumption is it's a stray. You probably know how this goes.



Now Rusty will have you believe that this is ALL my fault. People, I have been told no SEVERAL times when it comes to stray dogs and this one was never said ANYTHING about. Not once did I hear a no. Rusty is just as much to blame as I and Rusty is the one that keeps commenting on this cute face. He was asleep on my belly before we got onto the interstate from the entrance ramp.



Went to bed that night to find Rusty in bed with the little shit.................



The next morning before work.



This little man has some LONG legs!



This little guy has fit in well here.



Marley is still not quite sure. She did get a little "frisky" with him earlier. He would love to chase and play. They'll get there maybe. I have sent e-mails to the animal shelter and the humane society in Junction City in case someone is missing their baby. I have already heard back from one that they will pass the word on. I wouldn't want to be worrying about mine this close to Christmas. Either way, he's in good hands for now! Check out these sexy long legs! We call him several different things but it's Mister (pronounced Meester) in this video. And, yes, I talk in silly little voices to my animals!

It's a blog.......I thought.

So, I had brought the computer to bed to blog and decided I have way too many pics to upload and it would take too long........so you are gonna have to wait! We had a long weekend (some shopping, Grandma Claribel's 100th birthday celebration, a stray dog) and a long week ahead!

I hope to blog before Christmas day!

Up Next...........

I have a birthday blog coming up! Stay tuned.............but not for too long. It may be a day or two! LOL

Today kicked my arse as we only had two techs there. I actually kind of liked it because it was nothing but work. NO time to take a bathroom break, sit and make personal phone calls, check cell phones, and so forth. It was NICE!!! Except for the whole bathroom break part.

So, I'm a sleepy girl who's gonna go get her beauty sleep! Lord knows I need it!

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow......More Please!

We have gotten the most beautiful snow. I didn't even mind driving in it a little earlier today. I knew my hubby would come bail me out if needed. We got pretty close to 12 inches I believe and now the wind is blowing like crazy creating super duper drifts outside. We closed our office at noon today and the university is actually closed tomorrow and they NEVER close! Enjoy the pics. They aren't near as beautiful as the real thing! It's a soft powdery snow.....the best!


Here is Marley on our ride today. She was asking to hang her head out and catch some snowflakes on her tongue.


Ask and you shall receive my dear! The cold air even felt good.


Here is one view down Vine Street. I don't know if the city just didn't do a very good job or it was so hard to keep up. I know Rusty cleared the drive several times today and you can't even tell now. I believe at one point we were getting one inch per hour!


Marley telling us that she will NOT go pee in that snow and Bubba asking to go outside....even though we know he doesn't really want to!


The view out front. Can't wait to paint the house this next year!


I love this tree with the snow on it. Glad we didn't cut it down!!!


Here is a look outside the third floor at our office.


My "Let It Snow" flag flying in support!


Here is the pee pee trail we made for Marley around 6:30 tonight. She still wouldn't use it and now it doesn't even exist anymore. It's snowing that much!


Marley following daddy around.


We have enjoyed the views today. It has been absolutely beautiful and we are STILL thankful we chose to move to Hays, Kansas! Every day we are thankful for that decision.

There are more pics on my facebook if you are able to access them!

Here's to as much snow as we can possibly get because I LOVE IT!!!

Nada

That's what I'm doing tonight...........nada, nuthin', zero, zilch. It's about damn time!

I was down and out Saturday night after a full day of working! It has been super busy and that's a good thing. It is so nice to have people "know" who I am. It's like having a whole bunch of friends you never knew about and they are always excited to see me! It's kinda funny. They act like they know me already! I am just glad to have a night off tonight to enjoy the couch and the snow outside. Bring it on down! The 9-13 inches of snow that they are calling for is welcome at the Winsett household!

A Quickie.......

I find it interesting that you can search "tara winsett blog" and find my blog that way. That's how it was reported after someone coming to my blog from a certain town searched that way. Pretty nifty that Feedjit is! I can see when, where, and how many times. Really interesting when other countries happen upon it!

That's it! I am pooper-doopered and hitting the hay!