Breaking Dawn

My sister, mom, and I decided we wanted to see a movie a few weekends ago.  Wendy was particularly interested in seeing the final installment of Twilight, Breaking Dawn Part II.  Guess what? The drive in is open YEAR ROUND! 

In my mind we would pack up the chairs, stuff as many quilts and blankets into the trunk we could fit, buy a cup or five of hot chocolate, set the radio to the right station, and sit out side in the crisp night air and watch the movie on the big screen.  This would be perfect because my nephew wanted to watch the movie that was playing on the opposite screen.  Killing two birds with one stone I planned to park in the middle section, settle him in the car, listening to the car radio and BAM.  Done and Done. 

Boy was I wrong.

I sat up camp in front of the car, covered myself in my quilt, and somehow convinced mom and Wendy that it was a great idea.  We all set outside for, and I'm pushing it a little, the entire first movie... maybe.  It was FREEZING.  I swear the temperature dropped 10 degrees in a thirty minute time span. 

One by one (and quickly) we all grabbed our blankets, jumped back in the car, made arrangements to have my nephew watch his movie out of the back windshield as we plugged his headphones into the radio.  We cranked the heat, turned up our station on the car radio, and enjoyed the movie. 

Not sure if it was right or wrong to make a 10 year old watch a drive in movie out of the back windshield but he didn't complain and we all were able to keep our fingers and toes warm.  Not to mention it was hysterical watching mom and Wendy tough it out in the cold for a while until one of us had finally broke.

Moral of the story: if attending the drive in during the winter seasons either wear your long johns and bring an extra thermos, double socks, and gloves or prepare to watch only one movie from the inside of your car.  It's not the time of year for a compromise. 

Breaking the Bank but Still Lovin my Pup

Tucker Jean, who shares the same middle name as my mom so she cannot say I didn't name my first born child after her is my sweet 100 (used to be 111) pound Bernese Mountain Dog.  The vet said he was (in hushed voices) overweight and he needed to drop some lbs to keep his hips and back from giving out.  Being a little chubby is normally the biggest concern owners have for their pets.  Tucker is by no means normal. 

I scooped Tucker up in May of 2010 at the ripe old age of 6 weeks old.  He was home for six full days when we realized Tuck was a parvo pup.  Four vet visits, and a three day hospitalization and against all odds, parvo pup SURVIVED!

What I've learned in the past two and a half years is that parvo pup also has an unprecedented number of allergies, has to eat extremely expensive dog food, hates cats and has been attacked by one, has had two hematomas, two ear surgeries, takes multiple pills per day, and is a hemophiliac.  He has been bandaged up for the past two weeks because every time we attempt to take it off he starts to bleed profusely.  Apparently hemophilia is a rarity in dogs but no surprised Tuck is effected by the very disease.  My boy is a free bleeder.  I know this well as I have worn his blood all over my face and clothes numerous times the past few days. 

Tucker also spent two weeks at camp as a pup and still doesn't listen.  That may be partially my fault but you try to discipline a dog that is the same height as you on his hind legs and is as strong as an ox. 

Regardless of the ridiculous amounts of money Tucker continues to cost me, he's extremely cute, sweet, and very protective of the kids, so I love the stinker anyway.  Here's to hoping Tuck's upcoming $350 allergy test can answer so many of our unanswered questions and that parvo, allergic, hemophiliac pup gets well soon.

Yes, I'm adding photos of the little/big guy...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zippers

On our drive home from Athens last weekend Britt and I discovered we both wanted to go ziplining and really, what's the point in waiting?  So, we went.  The best part was realizing as we signed our waivers guaranteeing no lawsuits for death or dismemberment neither of us had a clue exactly what we were getting ourselves into.  

I doubt you'll be surprised when I tell you that we're both now professional zipliners and that I'm considering a career change.  I also doubt you'll be surprised when I say that we want to be BFF with our two zip guides.  What is surprising is that I'm not sure they felt the same way about us.  Seth and Ryan, we're coming back for the lantern tour. 

If you're ever in the area and up for a fun afternoon give Carolina Ziplines a call and schedule a tour.  You'll have a blast.

Want some photos?  Duh!

 

 

 

 

 

Next on our adventure tour... skydiving.  If you're interested in coming with, the more the merrier!

UGA

Last weekend I spent three days with the Shurtleff family in Athens for parents weekend at the University of Georgia.  What I learned from this experience is that I'm too old to pretend that I'm back in college for more than a weekend at a time.  Seriously, ASU friends, how did we manage non stop partying, drinking, mixers, staying up until 4am AND graduate?

Britt and I are no doubt travel soul mates.  I knew I'd love her family immediately and I did.  I'm obsessed with them really, and will probably stalk them at the holidays, on vacations, and at work.  Is it considered stalking if you warn them ahead of time? 

Oh, and if you haven't played Moose Bowl, I'll teach you.  It's the newest drinking game that I've played and I cannot believe I didn't come up with it myself.  Find a pot and an ice tray and call me.  I'll bring the brews.

The Dawgs won, we drank, ate Krystals, and celebrated.  Perfection at it's finest.  I'd make a few recommendations for your next trip to Athens but I cannot remember one bar, restaurant, or shop we visited so just head downtown and let loose.        

Here's a fun filled photo recap:

 

 

Thanks fam for a great weekend!

Happy Veteran's Day

To all those who have served and who are serving, thank you for your service!