A Long Saturday

Today Jordan and I spent a long day sitting at a voting location to support candidates for the City Counsel voting that took place. The Irving Fire Department supports certain candidates, and to show our support, firefighters and their families were sprinkled throughout Irving at different voting locations to represent. Jordan and I took our post at Irving High at about 7:30am in the misting rain. I packed a picnic and we brought Daphnee along with us for the day since her puppy bladder couldn't hold it for twelve hours! Yes, we were there ALL day. Throughout the day I took some randoms of Daphnee being silly, which made the day go by somewhat quickly. None of us, because needless to say, after the morning rain, no one was in any form for pictures! Anyway, it is good to be home..

Enjoy these pictures..they still make me smile!

Jordan and Sweet Girl playing with her new toy

Look at those ears!

We bought a leash for Daphnee the other night, and today was the first day for her to be on it. She was cracking both Jordan and myself up when it was time to walk, she would put the leash in her mouth, as if she was walking herself!

Who is leading who here?
Pooped after a long day of playing and just being plain adorable!

Cuddle Bug

Last night while I was making dinner, Daphnee was all over my feet trying to lay on them, and I kept moving around making it hard for her to get comfy. Finally she gave up, and next thing I know, I'm hearing the rustle of grocery bags in the pantry. Positive she was up to no good, I rush to see what in the world she was doing, and there she was, cuddled up with the onions! She slept there for a good 45 minutes while I finished dinner.

Then again, later, cuddling with me while I was reading my book (New Moon!) and she ended up in this position. I was laughing to tears, and Jordan snapped a picture.
She had another good night last night, and only got up twice! I think this is going to be easier than we thought :)

No More Red..No More Green..Thank GOODNESS!

Last July when we moved into our house, the only thing that really bothered me about it, was, well, the 'festivness' (if thats a word!) of it. I mean, I absolutely LOVE Christmas, but, not all year round. Not even my friend Shay would tolerate a green and red home, and she is one of those, along with myself, who starts the Christmas season after Halloween! Anyway, it was cute, and we said we would paint pretty quick after we moved in, but the inside work needed to be done..then came paramedic school..then came internship application and acceptance. So, FINALLY, almost a year later...
Its painted!! It makes it look SO much better, and almost like a new, new home. :) This picture almost doesn't do it justice. I think we are planning on getting a new door with glass to open it up a bit, but for now, we just painted the door that we already have. LOVE IT!

Meet Daphnee :)

This weekend we brought home the newest member of the Massey family- Daphnee. We picked her out from a breeder about 3 weeks ago, and finally it was time to pick her up! The breeder is a family member of a good friend from the fire department, so it was nice to make it semi-personal. She is a doll! So much personality and the smallest of the litter. She did well in her first night away from mom and brothers and sisters. Very little crying from her kennel, just when she needed to go potty! We took her out at...10:30pm, 12:45pm, again at 3am, and lastly she woke up at 5:45am. Jordan and I took turns, so it wasn't as bad as it seems, and we were kind of expecting it to go that way. She had a dry bed in the morning!

On our way to you new home!

Hi 'Big'..meet 'Little'. Brittany has done surprisingly well with the new 'crazy' little one. I'm still not so sure she knows what is going on, but, I think she'll get used to it sooner or later :)Excuse the quality..it was taken with the iPhone camera, still, just as cute!

After her first bath! She was so worn out..she was being incredibly sweet!

Yumm! Eating like a champ!

Jordan and I have discussed and made it clear that this is a trial run. We were on the fence about the whole thing, and getting another dog, and me getting into an internship and being busy, etc..but she seems to be okay right now, but it is only day one. If it ends up being a hassel, we decided to take her to Belton to live with Granny and Woogie..so we'll still get to see her anytime we want...

...But, I think she's a keeper, especially the way Jordan wont put her down! ;)

Collapse in Valley Ranch

On Saturday afternoon I was standing in my kitchen making chocolate cupcakes when I got a phone call from Jordan. I was suppossed to be taking these cupcakes to him and the rest of the guys at Station 6 that afternoon. Jordan called me from the fire engine (he tends to do this from time to time..Jordan: 'Hey Babe, what are you doing? Me: Nothing much, what are you up to? Jordan: Oh nothing, just driving the ambulance..' ) to tell me to hold off on my visit to the fire station because they were on their way to Valley Ranch because the practice dome had collapsed! That was the last thing I was expecting to hear! Anyway, that practice bubble is right up the street from our home in Coppell, so I hopped in my car and rode to the scene, like a crazy person, I know, but I just had to see what this thing looked like 'collapsed' after driving by it so often!

These are from CBS11 website.

Here are some from the actual scene that I took with my camera. It was a crazy sight to witness.

Video: http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=41713@ktvt.dayport.com

Jordan was on CBS11 news transporting one of the newest coaches, the one that broke his back. We are praying for all the families that delt with this on Saturday. Thank you Jordan, and the rest of the IFD for once again being the ones to run in, when everyone else is trying to get out

Weekend Trip to Austin

This past weekend, Jordan and I made the familiar drive to Austin, for a short trip to visit my family and hang out with good friends. I took a half day on Friday, and we drove to meet my Dad and my youngest brother for dinner at the UT Club on campus.

Saturday morning, Jordan and I woke bright and early for the Texas Round-Up 10K run, starting at the Capitol in the heart of downtown. I ran this race a couple years ago, and rememeber it being so much fun, so when we decided it was time for a visit to Austin, I made plans to run, and even better, Jordan ran with me! Saying the race was 'hilly' is an understatement. Some of them, my knees physically would not allow me to 'run' up them. But, we finished, and we finished together, although Jordan could have had a much better time, he stayed by my side when my knees were giving me troubles!
After the race, and a quick nap, we met up with our friends, Hailey and Justin who met us down in Austin. We ate at a very small place called Hut's Hamburgers, and it was so yummy! We weren't the only ones, either! We went to eat lunch around 3:30pm (we had eaten a rather large and late breakfast after the race) and there was a half hour wait! But, it was so worth it! They have the best fries, and free-range burgers. Justin and I got the longhorn beef, and Jordan got buffalo. This will not be the last time we eat there! :)After lunch we walked to the wonderful Whole Foods, and explored their many aisles and amazing selection of every food imaginable!
Dinner we went to Cantina Laredo, and after a few visits at the one here in Dallas, it has never been my favorite place to eat, but the food was acceptionally yummy Saturday night!

Me and the handsome Hubby

Me and sweet Hay

Saturday night was also my middle brother, Patrick's prom. I was so excited to see him all dressed up and handsome! They were eating at a restaurant, before the dance, right up the street from the hotel, so Jordan and I made a stop in to see him and his girlfriend. I walked in and made a round of the place and couldn't find him anywhere! I was pulling out my phone to call him, and here he comes, so big and so grown up. I about lost it, and could barely hold back the tears. I miss him so much, and I hate that I am missing out on him growing up so quickly, but I am very glad I got to see him on this big night. I have about 3 inch heels on in this picture..and thank goodness..if I didn't I would be making personal friends with his armpits.

It was a fabulous weekend, and I can't wait to go back to see everyone, again. It was the perfect way to end an amazing life changing week. It just keeps getting better. Can't wait to see what's next!

Another Great One from EatBetterAmerica.com

I am beginning to love this website! It offers such good alternatives for meals and desserts, that are balanced and wholesome, too! I tried another recipe earlier this week, Chick Pea and Tomato Curry with Basmati Rice. It was yummy! Jordan liked it too, but he really does like most anything that I place in front of him. A meatless meal, but still so much flavor. I really do like to occasionally add alternate sources of protein into the meals I serve, and this was perfect, and didn't bust the waistline. I'm looking forward to making it again!


I also made Quinoa with Apricots and Pecans to go along with Tilapia and sauteed yellow squash and zucchini last night. That was a winner, too! If you haven't already, check out this website!