Dutch Oven Cookin'

Today my brother competed in a Dutch Oven Cook Off at the South Town Expo Center. Unfortunately, I didn't get to be there until the end of the competition. My lil' bro is a amazing chef and truly in his element when he is cooking. He took 4th place out of 14 and isn't even a full time chef anymore. GOOD FOR YOU BUTTHEAD!!!




Pictures taken by IDOS Photographer

Gabi's Baptism

Today I went one of my best friends baby's baptism. As I was running out of the house I grabbed my camera. Gabi was born last June and I had the pleasure of being one of the fist to see her after delivery by C-Section. Today, I had the pleasure to be a part of this special day. Sophia and Brandon (her husband) graduated from Judge the year after I did. Sophia and I were good friends while in high school and kept up on each others lives in the years after. One day Sophia came into my office with her newborn boy. That was nearly 3 years ago. I am thankful to have her and Brandon in my life as well as their two beautiful kids Ayden and Gabi.



This is such a special picture. This is the first time Sophia's brother held his niece.


Aren't they both BEAUTIFUL?

Mikala's New Hat

A couple of weeks ago, we went to the Diabetes Expo at South Town Expo Center. There was also a boutique going on. My mom and I went and checked it out. There was some dang cute girl cloths and accessories. My mom bought Mik this hat. I am in love with it.

My Best Friend

I wanted to introduce you to my new best friend. I think that all of us have certain things we look for and expect from a friend...support, good communication, there for you in time of need. We have a lot in common. We both look good in pink (although was never my color...I like it a whole lot more now that I have Mikala), we work well together, and she is very dependable. Her name is Ping!


The One Touch Ping

The device that injects the catheter into my body


Another look at the needle


This has been a true life saver. My blood sugars are now in the normal range all day long. I feel 1000 times better. I don't get sick after eating and I am not as grumpy as I have been. My glucometer and ping "talk" to each other so I can do everything I need to do from the glucometer.

Kona and Hilo

I was thinking tonight...I have never posted pictures of our other Boxer. We have had Hilo for almost a year. We got him when he was 5 months old. He and Kona are great friends. They are both fabulous with the kids. They are great dogs and since I hadn't posted in a while I thought I would share a picture of them with you.

Hilo and Kona