A little bit of life...

So, I'm going to start this off with a warning. I'm ridiculously inconsistent with most endeavors that I take on. This blog being among them. I have high hopes of regular updates, but I would be remiss not to give you advanced notice. You may be disappointed. With that being said, let's hope against that. Deal?

I'm starting this blog as a way to keep in touch with my family. Texas is far away. Too far, if you ask me. My husband, Berry, and I are ten months into this adventure of marriage and I thought that posting our journey on this blog would make the distance seem less severe. There is nothing more that we want than to share our lives with our friends and family that we so rarely get to see. Hopefully, this will do the trick, and you'll accept this little bit of life we have to share with you.

I need to begin with the biggest adventure we've started to date. His name is Jack. That's right, our lives have be flipped upside down because of a 7 pound daschund that stole my heart (and my money!). He is quite the handful, let me tell you! I think he's a bit of a con-artist. See, when I went to the pet store just to browse, I asked to play with this tiny little puppy. He looked so sad in his crate, and I just couldn't resist. When they brought Jack into the play room, he walked across the floor and laid his chin down on my knee, as if to say, "Will you be my Mommy?" I was done. He was my puppy. I knew I had to have him, but it was time to convince Berry. Friends, let me just tell you, this Marine of mine melted on the spot!

I mean, look at those eyes! Oh...little did I know. His sweet demeanor rapidly vanished into a wild, energy-crazed dog barely resembling the pup that, ever so calmly, laid his head in my lap. What did we get ourselves into??

It was a long first couple of weeks, and we still have our long days; days when jack decides that house training is just NOT what he wants to do. Those are the days I wish I could warn Jack to beware of Daddy! He's lucky he's so darn adorable, because despite it all...we're crazy about this dog. He's brought us more joy than frustration, and there is nothing better than coming home to his little wagging tail. I mean, look at those eyes!

In other news, Berry has finished his first full year at UGA, and he did so with a bang! I've always known how dedicated he was, but watching him work so hard at school, go to work, and still manage to be such a selfless and loving husband has given me so much more understanding and respect for this incredible husband of mine. I'm amazed everyday by his work ethic, and his commitment. What a man I married.

Work is still in full swing for me. This is the first year since becoming an educator that I won't have the summer off. I'm waiting to hear about a job interview I had last week. Things are looking good, I'm just praying for the patience I need to wait for the call. Join me in praying friends. I've been struggling some since I moved to Georgia. Loving my marriage, but missing my old job and my family. This position would mean so much, and it would get me back into a classroom where I belong.

The Spurs game is starting in 2 minutes, so it's time I wrap this up. Spurs trump all blogging responsibilities. Goodnight dear friends.

GO SPURS GO!

Also, I'm seriously considering buying Jackie a doggie Spurs jersey. Stupid? Maybe. Awesome? Absolutely.