Doggie haircuts gone wrong!

As you may know, I have two dogs- Lucy and Rowdy.  They are both labs and they shed like CRAZY!  It drives me nuts!  I feel like I am constantly sweeping or vacuuming our wood floors.  Side note:  Dogs with light colored hair and dark wood floors do not mix! 

The past few years, Jerry and I have been getting Lucy and Rowdy shaved at Pet's Mart.  The dogs looked ridiculous, but my sanity was worth them looking stupid.  Each time we went it was a huge ordeal and not to mention very expensive.  Enough was enough... I decided to buy my own dog shaver and do it myself.  I got my very own shaver off Amazon's Deal of the Day.  The shaver was usually $100, but I got it for $50. 

Rowdy was up first.  He did pretty well considering it was Rowdy.  Jerry was also able to help me with Rowdy.  Sure, Rowdy might look like he has hives due to the lack of experience in shaving dogs, but who really cares!  Here is a before and after: 

Jerry had to leave to meet his friends for lunch.  So that left me to shave Lucy.  After I shaved Lucy, I decided it was time to nice glass of ice water.  I tried to open the back door and it was LOCKED!  Jerry had accidentally locked me out!


 No biggie right... just use your cell phone to call him..... it's was inside on the kitchen table. 

I know what your thinking.... Go out the gate and use your neighbors phone to call Jerry... Well guess what, there is a huge lock on the gates to our back yard. 

Climb the fence??  I tried... way to high!  Knowing me I would break my ankle. 

Scream for help?  I didn't scream, but I used a loud voice to see if any of my neighbors were around.  No one in sight! 

I even tried to get Rowdy, who was inside, to unlock the door.  No luck. 

I finally came to the conclusion that I was stuck until Jerry came home.  What to do on this awesomely HOT summer afternoon?  I picked up the backyard, which took a total 5 minutes.  Next, I tied string around my rosemary bush, which took a total of 2 minutes.  The rest of the time I just waited with Lucy while rowdy watched us from inside in the AC. 

2 1/2 hours later, Jerry finally came home! His first words were, "You're still out there????" 

I said, "Umm yah, you locked me out!" 

Jerry: "No I didn't"

Carolyn:  "Oh really, because I locked myself out??"

I could see the wheels turning and Jerry realized he accidentally locked me out.  He felt really bad.  It's just natural habit to shut the door and lock it behind you.  I've done the same thing to him, except I was just in the other room. 

It's just one of those things you can laugh about after a couple of hours or so.  Jerry didn't mean to...I hope ;) 

So, in the future, when I decide to shave the dogs, I will be sure to keep my phone outside with me! 

Oh and here is a before and after of Lucy, in case you are interested:

Don't worry, I won't be quiting my day job!

San Antonio

Jerry and I got back from Myrtle Beach on Wednesday and I was back on the road on Friday. My mom flew all of us to San Antonio.  Lauren was a bit nervous because it was Claire's first flight.  However, Lauren was ready!  She had milk, juice, jelly beans, and toys ready to go.  Claire was a complete champ!  She kept on saying, "Here we go!" and "WEEEEE!" 

 We stayed at La Mansion which is right on the River walk.  That night we went to dinner and went on a River walk boat ride. 

 The next morning it was time for Sea World!  I didn't know this but, Sea World has a huge area of Sesame Street rides and activities.  Claire was in heaven! 

 Next up, Elmo Rocks show.  Claire was so cute!  She enjoyed the show, but liked it when Elmo kept his distance. 

I just want to say that Lauren is a GREAT mom!  I love watching her with Claire Bear. 

This is a video of Claire watching the beluga whales and dolphins.  It was more fun watching her reaction to the show than the actual show.  Notice how she signs "more."  She is so smart!

After a long day a Sea World it was time for bed!  Let's just say we slept very well that night, but not before taking a few pictures with Aunt Kayro.

 Claire and I with our blankies... yes I still sleep with my baby blanket... don't judge me

 Smile faces

 Tongues out

 Kissy faces

This was Claire's first of many girl trips!  It was so nice spending time with my mom, sister, and niece!  We had a great time!  Thanks mom for a fab trip! 

Summer Update/ Mytrle Beach

Summer is going by so fast!!!! I can't believe we are already half way through July! 

I am really enjoying this summer!  This is the first summer in two years that I haven't had to worry about intern hours, graduate school, or starting a new position in the fall.  I am still doing summer school... which I LOVE.  I love that I am able to work with elementary students during the school year and high school students in the summer. 

So far this summer, Jerry and I have traveled to Washington DC and Myrtle Beach.  We met Larry, Karen, and Walker in South Carolina and enjoyed several days on the beach.  As Jerry and I were getting onto the plane, we were judging parents of toddlers.  The parents were giving their already hyper children candy as they were about to board.  I know... we don't have kids... we have no right to judge....but seriously who gives their kid sugar right before they get on a plane????  Just as we were saying, "Please God, don't let us be seated next to those people...." the US Airways employee called us over.  God answered our prayers because we got upgraded to first class!!! 

It was our lucky day!  Side note, please don't think we hate children.  We love kids!  I'm sure Jerry and I will be doing the exact same thing when we are parents. 

Myrtle Beach was a blast!  Jerry, Walker, and Larry played golf while Karen and I went to the beach.  Jerry had a record round---he shot a 75!  We also did some damage at the Outlet Mall.  I got some great back to school stuff!  The condo that we stayed in was great.  It had a view that couldn't be beat. 

I don't know how this happened, but I did not take any pictures! I could just kick myself ! 

We had a great time.  Thank you Karen and Larry for an amazing vacation!  We always enjoy spending time with you guys.