Pool Time for the Kids

We've been trying to figure out a way to keep Max, our lab, out of our koi pond in the backyard. The Dr. I work with suggested we get a kiddie pool for him and let him lay around in that and see if he would stay out of the pond. So, today I went to good old WalMart and bought a kiddie pool and well...Max loved it. He first started drinking out of it like crazy. In his mind he was probably thinking "man this is the biggest water bowl I've ever seen!!". Then he just jumped right in and layed down and rolled around. I think it's a hit. Let's just see if it keeps him out of the pond!! Our little dog Bailey however, is a Miss Priss and didn't really care for it much.

Swim Time!!!

Well, Chris and I decided that since the weather was so beautiful the last few days, we would try out the pool for the first time. It was freezing cold at first, but after you got used to it, it was a nice way to beat the heat of the day. I took some video of Chris, well, being Chris. The first one is of his famous "belly flop" and the second is what he calls "the redneck resistance pool". I really don't have any control over what he does...honestly. It does make for some interesting days and neverending laughs. Hope you enjoy!!! Im sure after watching these you'll want to run right out and dive in the nearest pool!

Why I dislike Albert Pujols

Ok, so, since everyone in my family has been waiting for this blog post for sooooo long :) I decided it was time to sit down and tell you all about my dislike for Albert Pujols. I know I'll probably make enemies by saying this, but hey, it's a blog, it's my opinion...so here goes. Ok, for starters, I will not deny that he is a great baseball player, BUT, that doesn't mean he has to get treated sooooo special. If he makes a base running error, runs through signals or anything else he might do wrong...it's just fine and dandy. No one gets upset, no ones says "what the heck was he thinking?" NOOOOOO, because it's Albert Pujols. Any other player does that stuff and their criticized for it for the whole blasted game. Hence, reason #1. Also, I don't really buy into that "he's so great of a person" stuff that everyone always says. I think he likes to make people THINK he's that great so he can get more of the limelight. Hence, reason #2. Another thing, everyone says he isn't money hungry, well, yeah right. You can't tell me if they offered him less money he would stick around...I don't buy that one bit. He just wants people to think he's in it because he "loves the game". Come on, he wants money. Therefore, reason #3. Ok, well that about covers it....I just don't like him. There ya go!! I'm sure there will be some comments back on this one...so go ahead and let me hear it!

Well, this past weekend Chris and I went to Cole Camp for my dad's big retirement party. He retired after 45 years of school teaching. I must say, he is the absolute best teacher I have ever had and I'm not just saying that because he's my dad...it's just the simple truth. My whole family came down for the big event and it turned out great. He had a wonderful time which was what we all hoped for.
Since my whole family came down, yes, I did get picked on a little bit by my 2 brothers which is only natural. It's never good when they're both home together. That just means that I get double the grief! Anyway, it was great to be home and spend time with everyone!
Oh yeah, the blog about why I dislike Albert Pujols will be coming up in the future :)
Well, I guess that's enough for this post.