Winsty Saturday...sleeping with Daddy

I know that I originally said that I would post a funny picture/story about Winston every Wednesday, but I have come across too many cute ones. I would have to spread them out over way too many weeks for you to care. So, I will just post a cute picture or two and short description every day or two to speed this process along. I know that you are so sick of reading about Winston, but I the only way I can not be a total blubbery mess is to think about all of the sweet/funny memories we have with him. So, I promise not to drag this out for a miserable amount of time, but for right now, it is good therapy to remember my Sweet Winsty in this manner...

Winston loved both of us very much, but it was pretty obvious that he liked Michael the most. I'm OK with that because I originally had to beg (yes, cry and plead) Michael to let us get Winston, and Michael ended up falling head over hills in love with Winston..more than I ever though possible. Here are a few cute pictures of Winston and Michael sleeping in the chair together or laying on the floor together. I love these...they are so sweet.

He Was Such a Sweety...

As many of you know, Michael and I lost our precious English Bulldog, Winston, on Tuesday.  He was such a spoiled dog, and we loved him like a child...he WAS our child. 

Michael wrote the sweetest blog about the Winsty Baby...

The Ford Retort

I am so sad that he left us so early, but he brought so much joy to so many people in just one short year. Please take time to read Michael's blog.  It really does totally express our love for him.

Also, the outpouring of love from all of our friends and family has been absolutely unbelieveable. I am sorry that I have not been able to respond to all of the text messages, facebooks, emails, etc. Please know that your kind words have meant so much to us during this very difficult time. It is so amazng to me how God prepares you for situations like this.  He has blessed us with such a wonderful family, and allowed us to become friends with the finest people around. We have felt so surrounded with the most amazing family and friends, and we are truly grateful. 

Every Wednesday, I will post a favorite picture of Winston.  So, please check back for the next few Wednesdays to see how sweet our baby really was.

Bathroom Remodel...Before and After Pics...

You have listened to our whining for a month now. You've heard all about our house being a disaster due to our bathroom remodel. Well, here's the proof that we survived. The house is back to normal, and it was all so worth it.

Master Bath Before...

And After...

My most favorite thing is the glass tiles we used on the backsplash, tub surround, shower border, and soap shelves. One day, when we build our dream home, I want the whole wall behind the vanity to be solid glass tiles with a mirror hung on top of the tiles...notice I said dream home. It will most likely stay in my dreams, but oh well...

My vision for the bathroom when we started picking out things for the remodel was for it to be this spa-like getaway. I wanted somewhere to just escape. I think we have achieved that, and I am so very happy with it.

I still need to purchase some Aveda products (what good spa isn't stocked with Aveda products?), some artwork for the wall across from the shower, some vintage glass doorknobs for the french doors and closet doors (I am hoping to find some that go well with the new knobs on the cabinet doors...I am opened to suggestions!), and a few accessories for the countertop and bathtub.  I am also looking for a small, drum-like stool to place by the bathtub, but I am trying to be very careful and patient to be sure everything is just perfect.  

I told Michael last night that I also want to put a flat panel TV on the wall between the shower and bathtub, but he told me that I had exceeded my wish allotment.  Hey, it didn't hurt to try!!!

Thanks for listening to our whining and complaining, and next time you are stressed...just call me.  You are more than welcome to stop by and take a steam shower or bubble bath in our new bathroom...it is sure to relax you!

Hopefully next week, I can post pictures of our new landscaping.  This will complete our renovations at 106 Greer Court for MANY, MANY years!!!!  

Winston's Birthday is Almost Here...

We have decided what we are getting Winston for his 1st birthday...

Another Lazy Sunday...

Mother's Day wore my two favorite boys OUT!!!  They look so peaceful now, but I am about to have to wake them up.  We are heading to my sister's house for dinner.  Wish me luck...they can both get rather grouchy when awoken.

Happy Mother's Day...

"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother" - Abraham Lincoln

Words cannot fully express how much I appreciate my mother.  I would not be who I am today without her.  She has taught me more than I even realize.  How wonderful she is... 

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!  I love you with all of my heart!!! 

Winston wore his red polo for our Mother's Day Lunch with Meme and Medow!!

A Much Needed Break...

Last weekend, a few of my co-workers and I decided to spend our long weekend wisely by taking a quick trip to the beach, and boy was it worth the trip.  We spent the entire time eating, sunning, and shopping.  It was a WONDERFUL weekend except for the fact that the red-flag sized waves swallowed up my favorite pair of DG's...

I love to sit on the beach and people watch.  If you were with us, you would have seen the following...  I couldn't help but take pictures.  Only at the beach would you see things this weird and inappropriate.

Crazy, stalker Seagull...

Man fishing with waves large enough to put out the red flag...  someone please tell me what he thought he was going to catch standing 6 feet from the shore?!?!?!

Traingle top, maternity cut-off shorts, and her belly was not due to a pregnancy...

Another example of a triangle top violation...

and another...

Yes, that is her leg you see around his waist...GROSS!!

We saw A LOT of this...buy larger bottoms, Mam!!...

My child will do this one time...then I will KILL her!!!!!!!!!

p.s.  If you see Michael in some new duds, it's due to my trip to the outlet mall.  Medow will be happy to know that I expanded his selection of dress pants.  She claims that he wears his grey pinstripe pants too frequently.