I know...

I'm pathetic, I know, when it comes to blogging. I feel like my life is just plain old ordinary. Nothing real exciting happens so what the heck and I supposed to blog about? Well, still nothing really to blog about today but I thought I would just write some things down on what's happening anyway... you know, for the relatives that read this because they never hear from me. We all know I'm not a huge phone person. So here's the down low. And yes i will worn you ahead of time, this might be a long read.
Our basement is almost finished being renovated. Man, I still feel like we just bought this house and already I can't believe we have owned it since January. When you do all the work yourself it takes some serious time. At least it really feels like home! I think Raven really loves being outside. She just wonders around and says hello to all of our neighbors. I had one of them come up to me and tell me Raven visited him the other day for about a half an hour. Uh...I'm thinking... great, we don't watch our dog! Ha ha at least she doesn't play in the road. She is such a sweet doggy. I really love her like she's my little only baby. I talk to her like she is one.
Work is going really well. I love it, which is awesome. Going to work is fun and I don't ever feel like eeww I so don't want to go! Maybe every blue moon like when I'm having a really bad day, or Aunt Flo has come to visit. I love all the girls I work with and I truly feel so lucky! We've been having a little issue with people stealing though and it just makes me so mad. What the heck is wrong with these people who think that they can just steal something and no one will notice. Gosh I would feel like I was being haunted everyday with just the thought of that piece of clothing sitting in my closet. Guilt, not fun! So if you know someone who steals...hit them for me!
Sunny weather has once again brought us to our Scooter rides. We don't get to very often because we are letting my little brother borrow it for the summer, but when we really have the urge we just ask him to drop it off and we get a turn! It's so nice to feel the warm sun on your back and the wind blowing through your hair. I only wish Raven could come with us. Ha ha, wouldn't that be a sight?
I really miss my sister when the weather is nice. I know that's weird but I feel like when it's nice outside I want to go on hikes or walks or sit outside and drink lemonade, and I would love to have my sister by my side. We could just sit on the porch and watch Kylee run around with Raven and Luke trying to catch up behind them. I also really miss Disneyland and my family out in California. Nice weather is hard to have when you don't have the beach or a pool just minutes away. I miss sitting in Momo and Popo's house and listening to the birds, and to my Popo's stories which last for hours. He has a story about almost everything you could think of. Then the faint sound of 50's music playing in the background. Oh the memories I have with them.
Mike and I are so happy right now. We are doing so well and yes, we still love each other. I get so sad when I hear about these short marriages and I think to myself...I've been with Mike for 3 years and still love him more everyday. We are really trying to be patient about having a baby. You know it's funny how time really calms you. I find myself now, almost 8 months of trying, not really caring if it happens or not. Yes we are still trying but I feel so comfortable with Mike that if it doesn't happen for a while I will be fine because I have him to care for! The other day I had a really cool experience at the hospital. I'm fine don't worry. I went in for a test called and HSG test or a hystero test. What they do is (MEN DO NOT READ ON) stick a catheter up your va jay jay and shoot up this contrast solution to see if there's any blockage in your fallopian tubes. Now while this is going on you watch a screen that shows you the moving pictures that the x-ray machine is taking. I'm laying there, completely uncomfortable, watching the screen while the doctor is talking to me. He was very nice, asked me if I was ok and all. I watched this dark grey fluid fill up my uterus and then flow into my fallopian tubes, well my left one anyway. The doctor said there might be some blockage in my right side so he moved that catheter around then shot some more fluid in the right side and tada it opened up. Now I don't know about all of you but I am fascinated with the human body. It must have taken Heavenly Father some serious thought to figure our bodies out. They are so complex, and I find it truly amazing. We are so blessed to have such smart bodies. They just do what they do without us having to think about it. Before the procedure started I was able to watch just my insides on the monitor. I could see my bowls moving around and my bones out there in the distance. It really was so cool! I would say you should get it done but I'm not going to lie it was uncomfortable!
All in all, everything is just fine and dandy! We are doing great and having fun! I miss talking with all of you, seriously all of you. I'm glad that we blog so I can at least stay in touch. Love you all.
Allie

I Am Thankful...

My heart is truly filled with gratitude today. I am so grateful for the place I am in in my life. I find myself wondering sometimes if I am doing what I should and if I am where I should be, and today Heavenly Father made it clear to me that I am. There are some wonderful people I have in my life right now that I just can not express how truly thankful I am to have them by my side. They uplift me and lend me a hand, or a shoulder to cry on. In such a difficult time in my life I find my burdens and worries lifted by the wonderful women I work with. They are not just me co-workers, they are my friends, my sisters, and I LOVE them. I can not thank Heavenly Father enough for guiding me to where I am, and who I know. Blessings sometimes come in unexpected places and times. When we are fully faithful and put our trust in Him, He brings us to such wonderful people, and such wonderful blessings. Thank you to those people, you know who you are!!! *tears of gratitude*

Glitter Toes

Today my friend Tricia gave me glitter toes at the Salon. I love love love them!!! If you want some just call the Salon. They take about 30 minutes and they are only $25.00!

I have a problem...

A very serious ant problem.
They have taken over my kitchen.
Bought some traps.
Pray they work.
Other suggestions?

Things I Love!

Today has just been a good happy day, filled with almost all of the things I love. I was able to watch some chick flicks because Mike never watches them with me. I personally loved this one today.

I also ate lunch with my brother, which is always entertaining. He's one of the funniest people, and we ate delicious Costa Vida. Yummy...

I took my little Raven for a walk because I love her and the weather is so beautiful today. Isn't she the cutest?

I visited Mike at the Salon for a minute, which is always nice. Everyone there is so nice and welcoming. Metropolitan Salon is the best around. I love that my hubby has a place that he really enjoys being at and looks forward to working. I also just LOVE Mikey! He's the best!
So all in all my day was wonderful. Filled with all the great things I have in my life. Well I didn't name all of them but you get the idea.

The Time Has Come...

Yes, it has been so long since I last posted so I'm a slacker. But really we have been swamped with things. We took a little trip to Washington to visit my sis, and to get away from the work at the house, Mike had his birthday... the big 31, we both have been working our butts off, I'm now doing the Soel Boutique Blog, which I really enjoy doing... it's nice to update here and there, I've pulled weeds and planted beautiful flowers, it's just been crazy. I know I said I would post before and after pics of the house but our computer needs some TLC before I can do that. I need to clear up some space in order to upload the pics. Again I promise it will get done I'm just not quite sure when.

I'm just enjoying life and staying busy. I really am enjoying being outside in the garden. Pulling weeds I don't enjoy and thanks to my sis-in-law they are mostly gone. I owe you big Rach!!! Raven loves having a yard and love that she has one too. She just runs around like a crazy puppy and then passes out under the shade. It's so cute. I'm not stressing about getting pregnant. It will happen when it's supposed to happen, and I finally feel at ease with that. All is well. Thank you all for you prayers an love!

House Warming Party!

We are have a little BBQ house warming party and would love for all of you to come.  Please leave your e-mail addresses so I can send you an invite.  Thanks...XOXO

Babies!

Once again, reporting that I'm not pregnant. You know I must admit this is one of the hardest things for me to write about.  I see my friends blogs and they are all having babies and growing their families.  I'm left behind with nothing.  April will be our 6th month trying, and I'm feeling not really frustrated or stressed at all but honestly just heartbroken.  This is the one thing in my life I have ever wanted.  I want to be a mommy, I want to be able to deliver my own child.  I don't mean to sound like a pessimist but I'm starting to feel like is that a real possibility?  Am I doing something in my life that's wrong and I'm being punished in some way?  I just don't understand that stupid crack moms can get pregnant and throw their babies in dumpsters and here I am wanting a baby more than anything and I can't have one.  All I want is a healthy, pooping, crying, waking up at all hours of the night, baby.  Is that too much to ask for?  

Why can't people be honest!

I walked out to my car today with a big surprise.  Someone had hit my car and smashed in my driver's side door.  No note, no insurance info.  I just don't get it.  Really I'm not mad that it happened, because those things do happen, I'm mad that no one bothered to tell the truth and apologize.  The person who hit my car doesn't care about me, only them self.  Now what do I do?  Can you tell I'm pissed.  I guess that's just what happens your last day in ghettoville.

The Bachelor Dump

I must admit, I don't watch this show, except for the last show, cause I think it's stupid. Case in point...these relationships never work out. Once again I'm not surprised that Jason, the bachelor, dumped his fiance, Melissa, after he's already put a ring on her finger. Why don't they just cancel this dumb show? I mean let's be serious. Hey I have a great idea! Why don't you stupid people go out and find real dates and date like normal human folk. That seems to work a lot better.