Cross Ranch State Park

It was ferociously windy today; It didn't stop my old roommate and I from hiking Cross Ranch State Park, though! We hiked on the trails in the trees, since the trails by the river were so windy. Which was a bummer, since I think those trails are much prettier and more scenic. Oh well! We'll be back to hike those trails later spring/summer.

I bought a year pass to all the ND state parks. (It was $5 for a day pass and $20 for a year pass...pretty reasonable I'd say!) So I plan on taking Ruger lots...hopefully! Maybe we can even get my hubby to tag along a few times. (He's not much of a hiker.)

flats

I usually don't write reviews on things, just because the reason for this blog is to print it off after a year or two and remember all the good times/things going on in our life. Getting shoes doesn't really fit into that category! That being said though, I recently ordered some flats that are just too comfortable not to review. (I'll probably delete this post after a few weeks. :) )

I've been on the look out for brown flats for awhile, just haven't bitten the bullet and bought a pair. I found these on Zappos and decided they looked nice (and they also had great reviews) so I decided to order. I'm glad I did! They are super comfortable! If you are on the lookout for new flats, I would recommend these! Click here to check them out!

spring day

Today after my eye appointment, I picked up Ruger and we headed to my in-laws. We meandered up and down their tree rows, taking in the fresh air. Thankfully Ruger sticks around really well. He'll run up in front of me, zip through the tree rows, end up in back of me, run to catch up to me...the cycle keeps going. I love when he can get out and run, leash-less. He sure was huffing and puffing though...this 65 degree weather is almost too hot for him. "Oh Rue," I told him, "you have a long hot summer ahead of you!"

When fall rolls around I always think that is my favorite season. But now when spring gets here, I swear I love spring the best. I think it's safe to say I love the seasons...I don't think I'd like living down in Arizona year round.

Anyways, I brought my Nikon with. I even charged the battery before hand. I got there and (suprise!) no card in the camera. Urgh!

So these are a few I snapped with my phone.

Happy Birthday Rue!

Starting the middle of March last year, I would come home from school and immediately check the breeder's website to see if Ruger's litter was born yet. And on April 3rd, oh what a happy day! I then waited every week to see updated pictures of the litter until May 29th when we brought the little bugger (biting bugger I might add) home.

We went to Bismarck today and got him a new leather collar, a rope/tire toy, and a bone. A little later we plan on taking him for a long walk (his favorite thing in the world) and then we'll let George and Thea, our cats, in. (Watching and chasing them is another one of his favorite things to do!) Happy Birthday to our energetic boy that always makes us smile, every day!

Ruger, the far left one

Another chalk paint project

I'm not quite sure why the mood hit me this last weekend to finally tackle the old door that has been sitting downstairs for a year. Actually, when I told Aaron I was finally getting to the door after a year, he corrected me and told me it has actually been two years it's been sitting down there. 

My mom brought it from my grandparent's farm, which I think is neat. I love that it's not just a random door from the thrift store. (Although, I do plan on thrift shopping the next time I'm in Bismarck to see what else I can find to chalk paint!)

Anyways, here are the pictures. The first one is before, the second is right after I got done chalk painting it, and the third is after I got done dark waxing it and right before Aaron put it up as our headboard. I must admit, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. I was kind of worried the color would be bright, bright red. (I used a cheaper chalk paint from Michaels...I think it was only about $5 compared to the $30 (?) or so can of Annie Sloan chalk paint. Granted, this was just a small bottle but it did cover up the whole front of the door so it worked out great!)

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday 2016 

>> Ate Easter lunch with my grandma<<

>> Drove home and saw a pretty puff ball sky <<

>> Watched Ruger play with Wylie <<

>> Started scraping the old door that will soon be our headboard <<

>> Appreciated the fact that there is no school tomorrow! <<

Easter Break '16

Easter break.

I am thoroughly enjoying the time off from school! Aaron went dirtbiking today with his brother and friends and I spent the afternoon with my sister-in-law. We walked the tree rows and enjoyed being outside in the crisp spring air. Ruger thoroughly enjoyed it too, running back and forth and through the trees. I think he only treed two of Nathan and Heather's cats this time (ugh!).

I ended up bringing our in-law's dog, Wylee, home with me since they are going on a quick overnight trip. I put him and Ruger out in the back yard when I got home and so far things are very quiet, which is great (and unusual)! Usually Ruger wants to play and so Wylee will screech out a snarl at him. I say screech because he's so old, his snarls are all scratchy and screechy. Poor Wylee.

I'm very thankful for facetime this Easter, since I wasn't able to be home with family. (I really miss not being home!) I was able to see my two little nephews and their mom, along with my other sister and my mom via internet.

Now I think I'm off to bring up the old door from downstairs that mom brought me last year. I'm finally feeling motivated to sand/scrape all the old chipped paint off it and paint it. I'm ready to have a headboard on our bed! Stay tuned for pictures!