I figured since today is all about leaping, I had to post about shoes! After all, leaping is all about the shoes…
I bought two new pairs recently and they are extreme opposites. But they are both
Month: February 2008
Visiting Knoxville
Since we were so close to Knoxville, we had to stop over and see Jason and Marcia and of course their two boys Ryan and Cooper. We even brought the dogs because it was their first trip out of the state
Gatlinburg vs. Orlando
When most people think about going on vacation they think of Orlando and somewhere around 17 million people a year visit the Magic Kingdom alone. Tourism is a massive industry in Orlando because we also
Great Smoky Mountains Dog Hike
In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park there are two trails that allow dogs, both start at the main welcome centers on either side of the park and go toward the nearest town. We took the Gatlinburg
Last Minute Getaway
We are home! It was pretty sad walking in the door tonight and turning on the AC since our house was hot and stuffy. It is 70 now at 11pm but I bet it was 90 earlier today. Blah! So rewind….
For
Are you as happy as your dog?
I got this book and it is a cute little read. One of the spreads is called “get over it” and it really applies to me:
“After observing children, psychologists tell us that a healthy amount of time
Valentines Day!
So yesterday was Valentine\’s Day and we hope everyone had a great one! We took it easy and ordered in a pizza so we could avoid the crowds at the local restaurants. Actually we outsmarted everyone by
Walking in the rain
Today I woke up earlier than Chris and the dogs were spunky! Chris was so cozy and snoring – I didn\’t want the boys to wake him up. So I decided to take them on our 30 minute loop walk. The sun was
Sandra’s Disney tips – Animal Kingdom
We worked early and quickly the other morning with a plan – to take the afternoon off and go to Animal Kingdom!
I wanted to note some tips if you are considering a trip to Disney – and I am sure I
Jason’s got a brand new blog…
You may have seen my friend Jason\’s comments from time to time on our blog, and although I\’ve known Jason for ever, many of you may not know who he is but now you have a chance. Jason finally put together
Can’t find the perfect necklace? Make it!
Last night I went to the Bead Lounge with a couple of friends. I\’ve seen these places, but I wasn\’t really sure what they were all about. I haven\’t been doing crafts since college and I wasn\’t sure
1,000 places to see before you die
Have you seen this show on the Travel Channel yet? It is awesome! If I would have know about the competition, we would have applied. It is a show that follows a couple from Denver – Albin and Melanie
Jury Duty!
Well, it seems to be an annual tradition in our household – Jury Duty. I am a little bummed because the date I have to go in is right before we were planning on going out of town. I guess I won\’t be
Plane on a Conveyor Belt?
This is the funniest myth that has appeared on Mythbusters so far, funny because I have heard about it on the radio for a week before and a week after they show aired. How did this become such a hot topic?
So
Giants win the Super Bowl
I don\’t really watch much NFL anymore, but we went to a Super Bowl party tonight and I thought I should at least pick a team! I am really glad the Giants won – not that I am a Giants fan. I just can\’t
The best gingerbread party
One of my clients has a gingerbread house making party every year. She has invited us in the past but we could never make it. This year we finally had a chance to go – and it was so awesome! You can
15 beauty thrills to try in this lifetime
I was reading an old Glamour magazine while getting my nails done the other day and I came across this feature titled 15 beauty thrills to try in this lifetime. I thought they were great – so here they