Packing Up

We close Monday on our house. That means that it time to pack (gross)

I have never been a great packer. I think all the moving back and forth between school gave me a bad taste for it. During my senior year, I was excited to stay put somewhere. That lasted for about 10 months! :)

I have decided this time that I am going to do my best to be much more organized this time around.

But what keeps me moving is our cute little house!

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Life Without Bella

It is getting easier without Bella. Sometimes its the little things that can make me sad again. When I am on the computer in the guest bedroom usually the dogs lay on the bed. I went to go let Cooper out and I expected to hear two sets of landings on the floor.

She was a sweet dog (after she barked at you). It would take a her a few minutes but then she would sit on your lap. She was definitely the best snuggler. She was a noisy dog...snored when she slept...would have a soft whine when she was excited to see you...barked at cars driving down the street.

We'll all miss her! I think she had a good life with us.







But I am thankful for my Cooper. He does get a bad rap sometimes but he's been a sweetie to me lately.



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Bella

Bella died yesterday. She had been dealing with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia where her body destroys her red blood cells. And Joe found her not breathing. She was only about three so we didn't really expect it.

I can't say that I didn't cry...a lot. She was definitely part of our family.

I think Cooper was sad yesterday. He didn't even get in the trash last night.

I think we'll get another dog when we move into our house someday.

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All By Myself...Don't Wanna Be

Can you just hear that song in your head?

Joe has been gone since Monday and I must say that I am not fan of this being myself thing...especially at night. But I know that I have my two attack dogs ready and barking. Bella and Cooper would know if someone was breaking in before the robber would!

All and all, I am doing fine without Joe but who wouldn't just want their husband here. When we were driving to the airport, I tried to convince him to stay but as you can read that didn't work. But he is having a fun time touring around DC and going to his conference.

This weekend, I am going back home to see the parentals and so Cooper and Bella can see their grandparents (they get excited if you ask them if they want to see Grandma and Grandpa!) and my other dog Bailey.

Off to catch up on American Idol!

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Marriage Lessons

Joe and I are doing pre-marital counseling with a couple who is going to get married in June. We also invited our youth pastor and his wife to the session. It was a great time discussing and reflecting on marriage.

I think 9 months ago before we got married, I would tell you marriage is a lot like dating but living together. What I am leaning is how much partnership there is in marriage. Got created marriage to unite a man and a woman. Even small decisions I make can affect out whole marriage. Joe is supposed to be the most important person in the world to me, even more important than my future children.

It's been a great time for me to reflect and see the ways that I am loving and serving Joe. I pray that we have 50 years together!

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Neglected Blog

I have been neglecting my blog here lately. I think by the time I get home from a long day and I am just wiped and usually after a night activity, my poor blog doesn't get updated!!

I love warm weather! Today it is in the 70's and that makes me so much happier. I am so ready for spring!

Joe is leaving Monday for the 9 Marks in Washington DC for a whole seven days. Definitely will not be my favorite week ever. I think I do alright by myself but I want someone there when I am sleeping. Thank goodness for my three critters!

I am making Stuffed Mushrooms tonight for a dinner we are going to and we are discussing the 5 Love Languages with other couples. Should be fun!

I promise to do better blogging next week!

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Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

My favorite recipe I found off of Kraft was Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups multigrain penne pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (9 oz.) fresh spinach leaves
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 jar (14-1/2 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

HEAT oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 1 min.

COOK and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. Add spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer 3 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in Cream cheese.

DRAIN pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Spoon into 2-qt. or 8-inch square baking dish.

BAKE 20 min. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min.

YUMMY!!

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Getting Through

It's been quite a week. We spent the entire week in negotiations about the house but we have both agreed on a deal and we should close sometime next week!

It's crazy that I am all grown up and become a home owner! I have spent quite a few hours on the Ikea website shopping for some new stuff for our house!

Also my doggie Bella is sick again. I just hate having her feel bad. The vet said she is probably going to be on medication for the rest of her life. I am just a ham for her I can just imagine when my own children feel sick!

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