Thursday, January 29, 2009

Toby



Our sweet cat Toby only comes inside during cold or rainy times. So he has been in quite a bit the past few months. His favorite nights are when we have fires, he loves to curl up next to the fireplace. Dave purchased a kitty cube for him a few months ago so he could have a safe-haven from "Maggie the terror" but Toby didn't' really take to his cube until this past week. We had totally thought it was a waste of money until we caught him hanging out in it recently. He has also taken over Maggie's beds and water bowl. We never thought she would share her things but we think she is too scared to protest. Toby is much smaller than Maggie but she is still intimidated by him. They have actually become somewhat of friends. Well this morning Dave went to put Maggie in her kennel before he went to work and he found Toby enjoying a nap inside the kennel. He actually didn't want to get out, Dave had to put Maggie in the kennel before Toby would move. See the pics below, I love it when he curls up with his head touching his toes!

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Happy Birthday, Maggie

Our little Maggie is now 1yr. old. We don't know her exact birthday but we did know it was in January sometime so we picked Jan. 15. I know her first few months of life were rough. She and her entire litter were dropped off at the pound luckily Puppy Hill Farms came to the rescue. Sometime from birth to when we adopted her in April she got pneumonia. It was a slow recovery but we made it through after 2 months of meds and breathing treatments. Her life has now been spared twice within her first year, but she couldn't be happier. She is completely spoiled and a daddy's girl. She loves me but Dave is definitely her favorite, her "Alpha" dog. When we were in the mountains we found this great dog shop and the owner was a former resident of McIntosh, close to us in Gainesville. We found the cutest birthday treat for Maggie and she loved it!!
Go Gators!!

Monday, January 5, 2009

Happy New Year!

New Year's resolution, lose weight! Actually I think my mother-in-law put it best "20 lbs off the tush." That goes for Dave as well, actually he wants to lose more weight. Since our wedding 10 months ago we have both put on a few pounds. So now that we are making the public announcement, we really have to stick to the plan!! Dave wants us to take before pics with all the flab hanging out, don't worry I won't post those pics!! So here's to day 1! Hope you have a Happy 2009!!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas!


This is a picture of our 3 ft. Christmas tree, we have a small tree this year since Maggie is still a mischievous puppy...



The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...




We celebrated with Maggie on Christmas Eve since we have to drop her off on Christmas morning at Pet Paradise. She will be staying here, www.petparadiseresort.com, while we are in the mountains, we will miss her so much!




She loved all her new toys and new collar (aka bling bling)!!




Merry Christmas from Dave, Scottie and Maggie!!

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Busy Month


I am sitting by this fire as I write this post, I love warm fires!!


Maggie by the fire with her Christmas collar (blurry, sorry)



We spent Thanksgiving in Gainesville then on Friday we headed to St. Pete to visit Dave's mom's family. We took Maggie and the boat along for the weekend. Dave's family lives on the water and his uncle Glenn was excited to see the "new" boat. It was fun to finally get the boat in the water after having it almost a year. Maggie didn't exactly enjoy her first boat ride but I think she will love it, eventually. Dave got her a puppy life jacket, she loves it, she prances around in it and is so proud!! We were worried she would fall in the water since Pris and Glenn's backyard is the intercostal. Fortunately she didn't fall in the intercoastal but she did fall into their pool. The first night she was playing on the pool deck with her cousins Gus (Boston Terrier) and Kayla (Pit Bull/Boxer mix) and she accidentally backed-up and ended up half way in the pool but Dave rescued her from completely falling in. It was a great weekend of family, food, football and fun!!
The following weekend we watched the Gator's win the SEC championship!! Woo hoo, can't wait for Miami!!
Today we went to my Dad's house in Lake City to celebrate Christmas early. The food was yummy as always. It was great to see everyone and all the kids!! I will post pics later...
Next weekend Dave's sister will be here with her family and a few days later it will be Christmas!!
The day after Christmas we are heading to Hiawassee, GA with the Daquila family for 5 fun days!!
When we get back we are going to head back down to St. Pete to see the rest of Dave's family and to wrap up the holidays before heading back to work in 2009.
Wow how this year has flown by, can't believe Dave and I have been married for 9 months and the new year is on it's way! Happy Holidays!!

Sunday, December 7, 2008

SEC Champs


SEC Champs!!


Congrats, Gators!! Now we are BCS bound!!
GO GATORS!!

Friday, November 21, 2008

Dave's Doe

Dave got his first deer last night. It is doe season in Florida this week. Congrats, Sweetie!!




Dave and Zeke



The proud sportsman


After being "christened" by Zeke