Dr Frey's office

I work in a few different dental offices. 2 days a week I am at Dr. Mark Frey's office. I love all my work places because each one has special elements. One of my favorite things about working in Frey's office is getting the opportunity to work with his 2 daughters. His oldest daughter Katie just left for college. I am really going to miss seeing her but will be able to keep in touch via FB and visits home. Good luck at USD!

Katie and Sophie

Our special Memorial Day

Today was our due date. I wasn't quite sure what to even call this day but when I was IM'ing with my girlfriend she said it was our memorial day. I realized that those were the words that I was searching for. We appreciate the kindness and consideration that was shared with us the last few days. We are doing well and honor our little one today with peaceful meditation and prayer.

Jones Family Visit

Camille (Holmes) Jones, husband Gordy and 3 kids visited from Utah. We met at Howarth Park for a fun evening. I LOVE THIS FAMILY! I can't believe the twins are in Kindergarten and Elliot is walking. Of course I killed my battery on my camera on the drive to the park so I got one pic of Elliot playing and had Gordy send me a few from his iphone.

Best Buds

I was just browsing through the pics I took the last week and I am loving them. Can you believe how big Salty is getting.

Francis Ford Coppola Presents....

Doesn't this scream dine with me? - View from the patio

Francis Ford Coppola Presents....Cohen's new job. : ) Just a quick bit about Cohen's job. He is working at Francis Ford Coppola's Winery. Cohen is one of the restaurant mgrs at RUSTIC Francis' Favorites. They have the most exciting website so I encourage you to get on and explore. They are doing so many wonderful events and I can't wait to see it on Saturday and pig out! Here are a few pics and I will try and get him on here to talk about it some more. He is loving it!

Patio Seating

Inside by the Argentine grill

Booths

Sunday is Tavola which means they dress in costume and have a very special style of dining - do you want to see Cohen's costume???

Grateful

Usually the month of November I spend a lot of time thinking about the things I am grateful for. I think this year will prove to be an exception to that. Because of the problems and down right sadness I have worked through this year its been important to think about positive things. Sometimes its a matter of concentrated effort-other times its letting my my wander as we drive the roadways to our next destination. I prop my elbow up on the car door and lean my head into my hand and I think about what I smile for.

Today I am grateful for a healthy body, my home, empathy, and companionship.

Puppy love

If you have seen any of our recent Facebook posts you will know we are head over heels for Salty. We have survived our first 2 weeks of puppyhood and it feels like she has been with us for years. The first week was rough with many trips outside for potty throughout the night. I was starting to feel like zombie Aimee and would anxiously look forward to coming home from work and trying to nap on the floor while salty would walk on my back. Thankfully she sleeps in her crate through the night without needing a potty break until the morning. Last night she went 9 hours it was AMAZING. As you know we are very passionate about our sleep...well at least I am.

We have taken so many pictures and video of our pup that I was starting to feel a bit nuts. Thankfully my fellow dog loving friends have reassured me that this behavior is totally natural. Many have even encouraged it as the puppy stage is over too quickly. Although our friends lab Buddy is 80lbs plus and still tries to get in their laps.

Salty has had so many people come over and meet her she is totally in love with her new friends. Even my mom had to admit she was cute. My parents call her Pogo because she bounces around like a pogo stick. Right now she is asleep next to me on the couch wagging her tail. Adorable.

Meeting Salty Video

(sorry sideways)

Salty Fun

Cohen comes home and she is soooo happy!