Happy Birthday, Sora Turns the Big 2!

My little Sora dog has turned two. I can't believe it. I got Mr. Sora when he was just 10 weeks old!! We celebrated his Second birthday by getting him a new bacon flavored bone (he loves to chew) and a b-day treat, just as we did for his first birthday.

Two has has been a quite the landmark age for us. Sora has shown a lot of changes in just the last few weeks.
He is calmer
Cuddling and relaxing on a regular basis more often then before.
He has also demonstrated that he can be left out of his Kennel when Joe and I are out of the house... (we even left the trash out one on accident and he didn't touch it!). What??
We also know for sure at this point that Sora is done growing. What does this mean you might be asking yourself?

Uh.. That I can buy him cute outfits now and they will last forever, DUH!! Just kidding!! No I'm not kidding

There is no doubt that Sora has changed a lot, and I am happy to report, we still find him adorable.

From now back to the brand new puppy days:

Happy 2nd Birthday Little One!!!

The fiances 32nd Birthday!

May 9th was Joe's 32nd Birthday! Sometimes it's hard to believe that he is such an old man! just kidding! Or am I???? I remember the days when Joe and I first started dating... he was 29 and I was 23; I was so worried about the fact that we are seven, yes seven years apart in age! Now it's just comforting to know he will never need to leave me for a younger woman... muwahahaha.



This year we celebrated by inviting all of Joe's friends and family to play Frisbee at the park and then head to dinner at Fox and Hound Rock Bottom Brewery. Joe kept joking that he was "gonna get smashed hammered" and we all encouraged him to. People (Including myself) bought him many beers and shots throughout the night but he kept his composure well. You really couldn't tell the alcohol was affecting him at all! Darn him for not being a crazy, funny drunk person! It was only at bed time that I realized I had allowed and encouraged (strongly encouraged) him to drink a little toooo much. I made him drink a few glasses of water (despite his protests of, "I don't want it, I'm not thirsty") and crossed my fingers that the hangover wouldn't be too bad.



We are so blessed to have such great friends and family around us for special occasions. We truly value people that take time out of their busy schedules to show their love! oh, can't forget to thanks those that also brought a gift.... love those too!!!!


Whys he flipping us off??? gotta love Richard and Logan!




Can't forget Joe's long time friends, Mike and Dennis!




And Finally, Joe and his secret love, Mace:



The Gift List:
BBQ- From ourselves + Michelle and Adam Gutschick
BBQ tools and gift card -Dad and Candice
Special rack for the bbq- Candy
Propane tank- Mom!
The Heroes Novel from The First Law Series- Mike
Paper doll thing...- Richard and Anna!
Fighting Stick Case- Sandy
Hot Sauce and Root Beer- Logan
Spicy Pickles- Dave S.


Thanks for bringing not only your presents but mostly for your presence!! teehee