Happy Birthday America & Happy Birthday Sugar!

Robert had clinicals every day last weekend, so we didn't do much celebrating for the 4th. I am very proud to be an American though, and will celebrate extra next year! While Robert was at the hospital, I spent the weekend as the perfect housewife. I cleaned the whole house, cut the grass, washed all the clothes, made a trip to Lowe's for flowerbed mulch, and had dinner ready every night. Whew! I hope he doesn't start expecting that! I actually really enjoyed it...I felt very productive.

One of our yummy meals - Robert likes to make the plates look restaurant quality! :)
One thing I love about the 4th of July (and New Years) is fireworks! My big, bad puppy dog, on the other hand, is absolutely terrified. As soon as she heard fireworks in our neighborhood, she made a beeline for our closet. That's her "safe place". It's so funny to me that so many people think Sugar is mean because of the way she looks, but really she is a big sweet scaredy cat.

July is going to be absolutely awful for Robert. He has clinicals or work pretty much every day this month. Actually, this weekend was his only time off but he had to spend both days on the computer doing homework. He did take time to grill me a fabulous ribeye last night though. Anyone who has had Robert's steaks knows that was a real treat! My husband makes the best steaks ever. Hands down, better than any restaurant. Please keep him and us in your prayers as he works his booty off to make it to December. I hope he knows how proud of him I am!

I can't believe our first child turns 1 tomorrow! She is such a big girl! I know she doesn't understand that's its her birthday but we spoiled her anyway! I took her to Pet Smart today to let her pick out a toy and a treat. She was just like her dad and picked the most expensive items in the place! She only turns 1 once though, so she got what she wanted! Here are a couple pictures of our celebration.



She loved her Nylabone. Yes, I gave in and gave it to her today. She still has another present for tomorrow though!

Oh another note, what am I going to do without The Hills?! I've been following since the Laguna Beach beginning. It's my only must watch show! I never watched Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, or any of the other shows that many of my friends love. My only tv commitment is to The Hills, and MTV is taking it away from me!

I guess this is Goodbye, girls!