Sad Gus

With our busy life schedule Gus has been feeling a bit blue lately. He has been moping around the house not wanting to play and ignoring us. VB has ended for me so I will be able to take him for walks and cuddle again. Bill's crazy 6 am to 1 am schedule continues. Gus is not just ignoring Bill, he will not listen when Bill gives him a command. He has serious resentment issues. Here are a few pictures of our sad little boy who needs attention.

Cool Pics of the Boys

It is a rainy day and I am waiting for the new furnace to be completely installed. Here is what I have been up to for the past hour:)

Hanging at the Maasjo's

After an afternoon of salsa making with Becky, the family got together for an evening meal and chatting. It was interesting having Gus and Sandy along and keeping Gus away from the boys. Sandy loves the boys but really just likes to rest. Bill had a few serious bonding moments with Gus, I know he loves him!

VB Life

This weekend was spent like I spend most of my weekends from Mid-August until the end of November, at a volleyball tournament. This weekend was the DLB Tournament, the top teams in the state take part in an invitational tournament that always proves to be exciting and a big challenge. The playing of the VB is important and exciting, however, the bus ride and the hotel time always proves to be interesting. In the past seven DLB tournaments that I have taken part in, I have never had an issue with the CC girls. Bill always gets a kick out of the crazy things they do and I always find that this is a memory that is created and remembered by the girls who have taken part in it. I have distinct memories from each tournament and this year will be no different. In fact I believe the "extra" part of the weekend is the most memorable of all. We ended up 4th in the championship bracket, not where we wanted to be but still OK with our showing. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

Inside my house

Tonight is a first for me. I am sitting on my lawn furniture staring into my living room window wondering why my dogs are inside staring back at me while I sit out here looking at the stars. I would like to be inside with them but that is just not meant to be today. You are asking yourself "Why doesn't Dana just go inside?" The answer is, the deadbolt is locked and my key does not work in the deadbolt. Next question, "How did the door get locked with you outside and no working key?"
The answer is simple, Gus. Gus locked the door. I am sure it was an accident. He did not know what he was doing and locked it, right? Just like it was an accident when Sandy "fell" out the window or when the purple couch was in 4oo pieces on the floor. I honestly think it is his twisted way of punishing me for not being home. Bill is going to run home quick and see what he can do but he has to wait until he is at a point when he can do that.
Perspective, I guess that it really is not so bad. I have my health and husband that I love. I have a dog possessed by someone who likes to torture me and that is OK. He is cute and provides me with companionship, well at least he will if I ever get inside the house.

The Steph and Travis Wedding

My best friend Stephanie Lynn Johnson is now Stephanie Lynn Olson. Bill and I are very happy and excited for both Steph and Travis. We had a ton of fun at the grooms dinner, wedding, and reception. Maybe a little too much fun!

Nephew Fun

Dustin and Lissa let Bill and I take Brendan and Carter down to the lake while they worked on their new house. Almost all of Grandma Becky's family was down which made for a busy but fun Lake Sallie day.

After a nice nap snuggled in with Grandpa, Carter took the time to spend time with Grandma Becky and Great-Grandma Mac. He really felt that Great-Grandma Mac needed a hat.

Carter was in a cuddling mood, but we had a few things we needed to do before we headed home, so Bill plopped Carter ontop of his shoulders and that is where he stayed for awhile. I am not sure who enjoyed it more, Carter or Bill.

When it was time to head home it did not take long for both boys to take a "rest".