I promised a light read and I'm still running on addrenaline at this point. So here you go.

Gonna have to brag on my latest find. Bought these sweet little Ipod speakers at target. The best part about them is that they're portable and come with a case. Perfect for the bathroom in the morning, then pack 'em up and use them for my office.

OH YEH

and for all you Real Housewives of New York fans: What is up with that new girl, Kelly? I can't stand her. I swear, if someone talked to me the way she does to Bethany, I'ld go nuts. If someone kept telling me to stop talking, I'm afraid I'ld really have to hold down ms. right had because she would really want to slap the fire out of her!! AND someone needs to tell her that had she avoided the tanning beds and the sun for all those years, she would be ravishing. Too bad she looks like an old leather couch. SO all you girls out there who tan regularly, yeh you, QUIT. Just isn't worth it. And you know what's sad?? I know some girls MY AGE who already are leathery...and yall all know who you are!!!

OHHHHHHH I'm feeling pretty good right now!!!

Spent ALL day yesterday getting ready for another lockup in Thomasville, GA (which happens to have the CUTEST downtown shopping area!!!).

And by ALL day I mean:

8-4 Work...running around crazy getting everything together, making 75 phone calls, packing cars, etc.
5-7 picking up donations in Thomasville
7-9 Dinner at a HORRIBLE and Expensive restaurant (had a near death experience...apparantly I'm super sensistive to Balsamic Vinegar and my throat closed ... couldn't breath...pretty neat)
9-10 Work on transportation
10-11:30 Setting up
12-2 stayed up talking with LA about work

AND THEN...

we got up at 6 am and went NON STOP until just now.

BUT..........

The good news is we had a BLOWOUT lockup!!! I'm talking like $10,000 more than our goal. I'm talking give me the chills because we worked SOOO SOO SOO hard on this.

So when everything was loaded in the car, LA and I trucked it back to Tallahassee and treated ourselves to some shopping.

Bought a super cute navy dress. Will post pictures later.

And now, I'm just waiting on Ry to finish basketball so we can go to dinner. Speaking of Ryan...he was a great bf today. Im going to have to brag on him. He helped me with transportation all day had a great attitude about it. He got kind of an idea of what I do at these things and sees now that I'm not overexaggerating when I talk about how stressful these events get. At one point, he walked in with a stressed out look to him (which Ive never seen before on him). He said, ok I get it now. YEP.

So I'm running on adrenaline right now. Sitting on the couch next to Madison, soaking up all these good feelings!!

Next stop: Tallahassee Firefighters boot drive!!


OK OK OK....none of yall care about this. BUT this is huge for our office. We were down for a while and we are FINALLY pulling ourselves out of this hole we've been clawing our way out of.

Next time, i'll make it light and post my comments on The Real Housewives of New York or something like that!!

Well I guess its time for my weekly Monday morning post.

We had a fun weekend. Ended up not going to the beach and staying here. Had friends over for a pool day and grilled out.

Yesterday, after church, Ryan and I took Madison to the dog park (the gym was closed for his Sunday basketball ritual). Maddie had so much fun playing with the other dogs. After a while, she had had it. She was over it, so we took a walk around the park. There are a bunch of trails in the woods that really reminded me of Auburn for some reason. I used to take Madison on walks in Auburn all the time and there was one park that has trails that she LOVES!! Made me get a bit nostalgic.

Speaking of nostalgic. Believe it or not, I'm missing the lake. You would think I have it made down here in Florida. And while the beach is NICE...I miss the lake. Ryan was talking with some friends about doing a Triathalon July 4 in Marianna, FL and I said..."VETOED!!!" I had to put my foot down on this one. Fourth of July has always been spent at the lake ever since I can remember. I HAVE to be on the water for this holiday. Its a requirement. SO hopefully, I can get a free weekend sometime soon and we can go up there. Yeh right, I'm getting into a loooooong stretch where I don't have a full weekend to spare.

Got a SUPER busy week coming up. LOTS AND LOTS to do!!

Happy Monday!

Yall, you are going to die when you watch this. I did.
well worth your time!!

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I've been seeing the tabloids mentioning the new first dog. And I wondered what kind it is. I cant help but say, this is the first thing Obama has done right....

No, this is not a political commentary. I think he's ridiculous and full of empty promises (like every other politician) and I don't see any "CHANGE" but us sitting in this slump we're in. Thats another post...that wont ever happen. I hate politics.

BUT...

I love this dog!!! How precious is Bo?? I'm guessing a labradoodle. And if the mix of those two breeds wasn't enough...look at his white chest and paws. I'm DYING... I want one!!! May 23 is only a month away for those of you looking for birthday gifts for me!! :)

In other news...work has been dealing with a lot of these this week:

Yeh right. Add on about 20 years and 60 lbs and thats the group of firefighters I've been dealing with. We're kicking off our Fill the Boot season aka my summer. And we're starting off with our biggest campaign here in Tallahassee.

You've all seen them. The firefighters stand on the street corners and collect donations at intersections. Ok, Ill admit, I used to HATE it when they would come to my window and I'm ashamed to say that. Because they are out there volunteering their time to raise money for kids who CANT walk and I was always selfish and said, "sorry I dont have any cash." Please dont be like I was. You're all going to start seeing them in your neck of the woods sometime soon.

Its time we all quit hoarding all our money to ourselves and give back. I can guarantee you that you would give all the cash you have in your wallet if you met the sweet children affected by these diseases. I cannot even imagine being a mother to a 10 year old child who needs a walker and has dietary restrictions, knowing he probably won't live to see 20. It makes me cry just thinking about it.

Sorry for that push for MDA. I'm completely passionate about it now. Its the hardest I've ever worked in my life and the most rewarding job in the world...hands down.

thats all for now...its almost friday!!! Gosh this week has FLOWN by!!!

Had a super busy weekend packed with a bunch of Nelson family time and activities. The 5k was a success. Mrs. Nelson was able to raise $27,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and her goal was $5000!! She did a great job. I helped out at the water station (i said no thanks to the run) and hung out with the other non runners in the group, which is not many at all.

We got back Sunday afternoon and now I'm just trying to play catch up with cleaning and all that fun stuff you gotta do when coming back from being out of town.

We're going back to the beach this weekend with some friends and staying at their condo and I am pretty pumped to be in Destin and RELAX!!! The past several times we've gone down there, we've had agendas and no spare time to put our toes in the sand. Although, Ryan could care less about the beach...I guess that's what happens when you grow up there!

Nothing else going on around here besides the normal daily life. Work work work!!

GOOD NEWS!!! I found my camera...FINALLY! I know you're super excited too. I had it in my office all along. I was going through some stuff last night at work and stumbled across it!! So the good news for you is that hopefully these posts won't be as boring...HOPEFULLY!

I'm winding down the work week and packing my bags to head to this Heaven on Earth spot....
Yep...going to the beach...again! Guess its one of the perks of living in Florida. You can just jump in the car Friday after work and get to the beach in time for dinner. Be jealous!

I actually won't see much of the beach this time. We're all heading down to Destin because Ryan's mom has been organizing a 5k for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The race is early tomorrow morning so we're all heading out to support that. She has worked really hard on it and has enlisted me to help run it tomorrow. I do this for a living after all!!

AND...This morning Ryan informed me that their friends who are coming with us went yesterday to look at a few guys like this...

and probably came back with one. Baby Wyatts!!!!!!! I cannot even begin to explain how jealous I am! Heidi and Jamey have a Viszla (Wyatt) and I am completely obsessed with the guy. I really want one of my own! BUT they are super pricey...totally worth the big bucks in my opinion!

Hopefully they came back with one and I can play with it this weekend. OF COURSE there will be tons of pictures on the way!