Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Dalmatian needs new home!!!

Black, white, polka-dotted;  smart, loving, and all-over spotted!

Tyler is our 9 year old dalmatian.  He has been my husbands dog since he was just a few weeks old.  Tyler is super smart, obedient, and loving.  He has been an indoor dog all of his life and enjoys just lounging around on the couch with us.  He really would like to be a lap dog!  Tyler knows a couple of tricks and makes a great watch dog because he is very alert and aware.

Tyler has been a perfect pet until our toddler began to walk and invade his space.  We are heartbroken to say that Tyler can no longer be our family pet due a recent incident with our toddler.  We really love Tyler and want to do everything we can to find him a new home.

Tyler is looking for a new kid-free home.  He enjoys his time playing and checking things out in our large fenced yard but really prefers to be indoors.  He also enjoys walks on his leash.  Tyler sleeps in his own dog bed at night but can be found napping on the couch during the day.  He gets along great with all adults and most dogs.  We have always had at least 2 dogs and Tyler has enjoyed his canine siblings.

If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting our sweet spotted Tyler, please contact me ASAP.  My email is emilycodding@gmail.com





Saturday, August 6, 2011

An ex-best friend

Wow, an ex-best friend. Isn't that an oxymoron? I mean your best friends are supposed to be forever. I have had many best friends through the years. And even though I have lost touch with some of them and we only exchange occasional Facebook messages and emails, they will always be my best friends. So I guess that best friends come in and out of our lives but they never leave our hearts.

Unless, a best friend does something so painful and disguting that you can no longer have them in your life. They become toxic. And when you are grown-up with lots of responsibilities of your own you just can't afford to have such toxicity around you. It is too painful, emotional, and you just don't have time for their messes.

I don't want to say to munch too protect the identity of my friends but I will say that this ex-best friend has committed the ultimate violation of girlfriend code: you don't steal one of your best friend's boyfriends. That goes for 2nd grade crushes, college sweethearts, and CERTAINLY HUSBANDS!

But it's painful to lose a best friend for several reasons. The person you loved and shared so many wonderful memories with has turned into someone that is unrecognizable. They are selfish, hurtful, and self destructive. And it's painful because you can't help but mourn the loss of this person in your life.

However, the pain tends to fade due to your growing anger and hatred for the ex-best friend.

On one hand, they were your best friend and you might still have some shred of care for them but on the other hand you want them to experience as much pain as the people they have chosen to hurt and leave behind.

I have wondered if this ex-best friend has any remorse, any guilt, any loneliness, and ever thinks about all of the wonderful times our group spent together. Unfortunately, I believe the answer to that question is no. She doesn't. It appears that she has exactly what she set out to get and doesn't care at all about the lives and friendships that have been forever destroyed.

It’s also painful to watch one best friend’s life be destroyed by another best friend. I think it is much easier to except pain caused by a stranger.

So, I have one less best friend these days but I guess as it turns out, she wasn’t really a best friend after all.  I want to say that I will keep the ex-best friend in my prayers and that I hope she is happy with her life.  But I won't.  That would be a lie.  I have too many other people and things to pray about and she just doesn't make the cut.

I guess that is enough rambling on this subject. I just needed to get that out.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

June 2011

So, June was a grrrreat month! The biggest news is that I started a new job on June 6th! I am still selling advertising but now in the wonderful world of radio. I am an Account Executive at Spirit 105.9 which is part of Crista Ministries. I am LOVING this new job and feel like a new person! It's so great to be in such a positive and supportive enviroment.

Nana and Papaw came to visit for Father's Day weekend. We had fun going to swim lessons, having lunch on Lake Travis, and just hanging out with Jamie at the house.


Papaw, Jamie, and Nana




Playing in the sandbox with Papaw (aka Cat Daddy).


Playing in the pool that Nana and Papaw (aka Cat Daddy) got him.



Finally getting the hang of the hammer toy that Grandma Berta got him!



Jamie at Sunday Brunch with Mommy and the girls. He looks so mature!



May 2011

Allen was so sweet to build Jamie a sanbox in our backyard! And Jamie LOVES it!!















Monday, June 13, 2011

Easter 2011 part 2

Warren Roseberry was nice enough to take these great pics for us!!













Sunday, June 12, 2011

Easter 2011 part 1

We spent Easter with the Roseberry family this year. I am so thankful to have Keri and Warren in our lives. Since our family is all hours away, it's nice to hang out with all of their family from time to time. Warren is a GREAT photographer and was kind enough to take some great pics of us. (I took the egg hunt pictures!)