Tootsie Gets A Spray Tan

So, we have a high maintenance dog.  This is something that we have always known.  She likes to keep her nails manicured, keep her glamorous eyelashes nice and long, and she takes Angels' Eyes every day to make sure she has no staining around her eyes.  We knew that it was only a matter of time before she sported a spray tan! :)

Actually, we had our fence stained on Friday morning, and Miss Tootsie decided that it would be a good idea to rub against it.  Don't worry, "Daddy" gave her a bath, which was the highlight of her Saturday.....NOT!!!!!!!  ;)

Diner de Dixie Menu for Sunday, July 24, 2011:

Mixed Green Salad

Blue Cheese/Walnut Green Beans

http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/blue-cheese-walnut-green-beans-recipe-6854

Rebekah's Honey Onion Chicken

http://jennasjourneyblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/rebekahs-honey-onion-chicken-green.html

Court Cafe Menu for Friday, July 22, 2011:

We had a change of plans......This is another way of saying that I was hungry/tired and did not want to cook!  Thanks, Court!!!

Pizza Nachos



Meeting Court

Match.com? Every time I heard one of those cheesy commercials, I would roll my eyes and walk away from the television. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that a dating website would play any part in meeting my future husband! As crazy as it sounds, that is where we met.

I was actually on the verge of ending my subscription to this online dating wonderland. I had met one too many weirdos, for lack of a better word. One night, though, I stumbled across a familiar face, court_tx, from Dallas, Texas 75254. With one click of his profile, I knew that I had found someone who seemed extremely genuine.

Court winked at me the next day, which led to several “getting to know each other” emails. I recognized Court as being the older brother of a friend from high school, but I did not say anything about this because I knew that he would not know who I was. Court likes to kid that I have been stalking him for years and that it was not a coincidence that we met on Match. Throughout the next week, we uncovered that we both grew up in Spring Branch and had attended the same junior high, high school, and college.

Court and I had our first date at Champps Americana. When I walked in, I spotted him sipping a drink at the bar. As soon as he saw me, he walked over and gave me a hug. It felt like we had known each other for years. The two of us had a wonderful date and have been inseparable ever since! I wholeheartedly believe that our meeting is part of God’s amazing plan. Court is an incredibly patient, kind, funny, and loving person. He is my best friend, and each day that I spend with him is such a blessing!

 

 

 

 

Diner de Dixie Menu for Thursday, July 21, 2011:

Refried Black Bean and Turkey Taco Salad



Diner de Dixie Menu for Wednesday, July 20, 2011:

Green Apple, Strawberry, and Toasted Walnut Salad

Sauteed Spinach

Lemon and Black Pepper Mahi Mahi Fillet

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=696044

Diner de Dixie Menu for Tuesday, July 19, 2011:

Fresh Sliced Tomatoes

Sauteed Summer Squash and Zucchini

Mexican Chicken Breast


http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=20744








Homemade Taco Seasoning

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080226191114AApHMKu

Diner de Dixie Menu for Monday, July 18, 2011:

Strawberry/Toasted Walnut Spinach Salad

http://www.recipe.com/spinach-salad-with-strawberries-and-walnuts/

Italian Style Vegetable Medley

Pesto Baked Salmon

http://www.grouprecipes.com/49396/pesto-baked-salmon.html

The Story of Little Miss Tootsie Boo Boo Baby Stalnaker

It is amazing how attached a human can become to a pet!  I did have a few reservations about embarking on our pet parent journey, though.  I grew up with outdoor cats, and I was never really around dogs, hence my apprehension.  Court, on the other hand, was raised around dogs and felt extremely comfortable with them.  Even so, I think we were both nervous about the expense and responsibility that go hand in hand with pet ownership. 


Well, on December 10, 2010, we made a little road trip to Sanger, Texas to meet several potential puppy children that we had seen on puppiesforlove.com.  We had requested to see several different breeds, and the breeder had them ready for us in playpens.  Of course, they were all precious, but we were drawn to Chloe a.k.a Tootsie.  She was so soft, warm, and sweet.......She simply made our hearts melt......We KNEW she was our puppy without a doubt!!!!! 

Court began to drive us home after our puppy purchase, and I sat in the back with Chloe on my lap.  We could tell that she was nervous (So was I!), and a few minutes down the road she decided that it would be a good idea to go potty on my lap.  We had officially bonded!!!!  Haha!  Our next stop was the home of Court's boss, Brad.  We had heard so much about the importance of crate training, so he let us borrow a crate so we could try it out.  Court placed Chloe in the crate, and we quickly learned that she had a mind of her own and quite a personality!  Barking, bouncing, pooping.....She was not wanting any part of that crate!!!!!  Once we got her home and out of the crate, she magically transformed into our baby angel again. ;)  We brainstormed a variety of names, but none of them seemed to fit our pet princess.  Finally, while we sat on the kitchen floor, Court mentioned the name Tootsie.  That was IT!!!!  Of course, we had to add "Little Miss" to do her justice as the diva that she is.

As you can imagine, the crate training died a slow, painful death.  Not much changed from the first time we put her in her "home".  ;)  Eventually, Toots made her way into our bed, where she happily resides each night.  Occasionally, though, she will feel a tad independent and slumber out on the couch.  Between potty accidents and chewing, we have definitely had to learn a few things.  The doggy door is by far the greatest invention on earth!!!!  The princess can potty when she pleases, and she has not had an accident at home in several weeks.  Sometimes she will just go outside to play with her beloved stuffed animal, Miss Kitty, or she will sprint around the yard a few thousand times.  Court and I joke that she likes to go outside when she gets bored with us.

All in all, adding Little Miss Tootsie to our lives was the best decision eva!!!!!  Court and I love her more than words can express, and she constantly makes us laugh and fills our hearts with joy.  I have even noticed that I am much more comfortable around other people's dogs now.  See, all I needed was a doggy of my own!

Greetings!!!!

Well, it has been a year since we became husband and wife.  Wow, time sure does fly!!!!  We have experienced a great deal of firsts this year.......The BEST one was becoming the parents of Little Miss Tootsie!!!!!  We hope to keep in touch with our family members and friends through this blog and keep you all updated on our adventures together!

Stalnaker Crawfish Boil

Old Faithful

Jackson Hole