50% dog... 50% human... 100% perfect!

When I think of the most important things/people in my life, high on the list is Carson. We are extremely bonded & I don't have any idea what I would do without my little frisky stinker! We have been through it all together. I got him when he was 12 weeks & have loved him ever since. We battled our previous unhappy life together & moved onto bigger and better things. We made the journey from Idaho to Oklahoma- a happiness journey! Ever since I got him I knew he was special. He was 100% potty trained in two weeks & learned tricks so fast. He now knows every trick I could possibly think of. He responds to words even...so smart! He sits, shakes, lays down, barrel rolls, speaks & even knows hand signals for all of the above. If you ask him how his day was he will just talk up a storm! I've never seen a dog do that before... must be part human ;) OH and if you ask him for loves he gives you kisses on the nose... if you're lucky. Mostly he just gives hims momma all the kisses & sometimes daddy too. Carson also loves toys, but his favorite thing in the world is BUGS! He bug catches every.single.day!! It's so funny to watch. He constantly makes me laugh and is such a joy. I know it sounds like I'm talking about my child, but honestly he is just like my child. I love that little critter so much it's crazy!! :)

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We bought a house!

I'm trying to catch up on everything we've done in the past year...so bear with me! Last December, we bought a house! When I met Austin last April he told me that in November he was going to start looking to buy. Well, luckily I got to help pick it out! We looked at a bunch of houses & found some we liked, but it never worked out. It seemed there was always a structural problem or something of that matter. When we found our house online, Austin had looked at it a few times, but it was slightly over his budget so he'd always put it aside. One night his dad decided to look & saw it and said you HAVE to get this house. He decided to put an offer in and the next day they accepted! It was soo exciting. We closed in December and immediately went in and started painting the bedroom. It's an old house built in 1900 so it has a lot of character, but also needed a lot of updating. First of all, we (or I should say Austin) ripped up the carpet and sanded the floors. Luckily there was beautiful hardwood underneath the carpet- we scored big time. I would say that was the most frustrating job for him, but well worth it! Then we painted our bedroom so we could move in. Since then we have painted the living room, Austin has built a back deck & front steps, completely redone our kitchen thanks to the help of my lovely in laws :) planted flower gardens, planted a vegetable garden, got a new roof, re sided the garage, painted the garage doors, & so much more. There is still some painting to do and a LOT of decorating, but we'll get there. I'm so happy with my cozy home. We love it, but the best part is who I share it with.. :)

Engaged

On May 2, 2012 we got engaged! I think Austin had planned on waiting until our one year June 1, but it just happened a little sooner... seems like thats how life goes! I couldn't be more happy that I have found my soul mate and that one I truly want to spend the my life & beyond with. I have no complaints. We get along great, he is so supportive in every way, we have the same values, and want the same things. I am truly blessed & love him so incredibly much!

We are getting married November 4, 2012... lots to do!