Who made my dog a model and didn't tell me???

After we got home from Madison (great time with family...wrestling ...not my favorite) Dan and I sat down to read the Sunday paper. Yes, buy the time we sat down, it was old news...but there were still the ads to go through. The new JCPenney ad has Coda right on the front!! Someone stole my dog, made him a model and I didn't see one red cent!

Here it is if you'd like to take a look. Page 1, bottom left.

If you were able to see it in person...this is the face that Coda makes 30 seconds before he yaks in the car. Just thought I'd throw that in.

Wisconsin Bound

So for the second straight year, my brother has made it to State for high school wrestling. He made it a little more difficult on himself this year by going from 103lbs last year to 125lbs this year. But, he continued a great season by taking 1st at Conference and 2nd at both Regionals and Sectionals to qualify for state.


While it has been a little disappointing in the snow category this year in Indiana, Wisconsin has been getting hit extremely hard. Madison recently set the record for snowfall this winter (and it is only part way through February). But it looks like the forecast only calls for cold while we are up there, not really any snow.



Good luck at State Kyle

What a boring week....

So, do you ever get to the end of the week and think... what happened this week? I really should write notes to myself (like the post-it notes that I use at work) so that I can write stuff on our blog.

Finally got back to running this week after being out for 5 weeks with a heel injury, and my body definitely let me know about it. And my times for our typical 3.6 mile run at lunch showed it. I've got some work ahead of me before I run the Mini-Marathon in May. I hadn't really thought about it, but I will have to be running at least a little bit while we are in Hawaii because it is right in the middle of the home stretch of training.

While I am writing this, Shawnna is informing me that she did not have a boring week. She had a great week teaching at one of her favorite schools, working out and doing a little tanning (so she doesn't burn in Hawaii).

Ok, so I guess it wasn't that boring of a week after all.

Shawnna here--my week was VERY FULL! I taught at a school that I enjoy, the kids were great! I had some thoughtful questions, nothing funny enough to share though.

I worked out at the Y 3 times...I don't feel nearly as guilty watching Dr. Phil if I do so while I'm on an elliptical machine.

I tanned twice. I firmly believe I am one of those people who get depressed when there isn't enough sunshine, because after my tanning sessions I felt WONDERFUL! For those of you who are thinking "What is she doing in a tanning bed, doesn't she know they give you cancer??" I have permission. So There. No, really, I do. I got to enjoy sun poisoning on our honeymoon. Didn't think much of it. But when I got it again the following summer, I went to the doctor. She believes that because of my sensitive skin, I'm also sensitive to the sun. Because I do wear sunscreen and it still happens, she recommended that I do a little tanning before being outside alot.

My dad was in the hospital this week. He passed out at home Wednesday night, was having chest pains and trouble breathing. I truly thought he was having a heart attack. I drove over to see him Thursday. We found out he has a severe sinus infection, an ulcer and is under too much stress. Praising God it's not his heart!!! I just started speaking to him again about 3 years ago...all I could think about and pray was that we were finally getting to know each other as adults, I didn't want to lose him now.

And to end the week, Lance got outside Friday afternoon and managed to get up on the roof. I had to take a screen out of one of the windows upstairs to get him back inside. I wish I had taken a picture!!

I suppose it depends on your point of view, but No, it wasn't a boring week after all.

Happy New Year

So after our adventures with household appliances and seasonal decorations, we had a pretty nice holiday season.

Our Christmas tree remained vertical for the remainder of Christmas and like every year, it looked very nice along with the rest of the house. We always end up with two trees in the house. One real tree, colored lights, mix and match ornaments and one artificial tree with white lights and coordinated ornaments.

After Christmas, we then spent a couple of days in Wisconsin with the Householder's. We had family Christmas and Daniel got to watch his brother Kyle wrestle and take 4th (out of 38) in the MidStates Tournament.

One of the best parts of going up to Wisconsin was that we got 6-7 inches of snow while we were up there. The dogs love to run at their "country" home while we were in Wisconsin and the snow just made it even better.

They were completely exhausted by the time that we came home and slept for over 14 hour straight the first night we were back.

Yes, I can post too

Shawnna here--So I've had a few people mention that the posts are all from Dan's point of view....and that although our title is "Indy Householder's", the content thus far is mostly about him. Well, here I am !! And yes, I have to agree with you, my description of the washer/Christmas tree disaster would have been much more colorful!

My dilemma is what to write...you see...not much exciting happens to me personally. I don't have any great accolades to brag about or kids to show off or great travel stories. Not that Dan is bragging...I'm quite proud of him and his accomplishments........Not that I don't consider my dogs and cats my kids (because I do!!).......And not that we don't travel....... I'm just not sure others want to hear about those things. However, sometimes teaching sex. ed. to middle school kids can be quite humorous. Last week I had a 7th grade boy ask me "what's menopause and why is it making my mom so nuts?" I nearly laughed out loud!! I just wanted to hug him, he was so sweet.

So.....for my first official post I'll do a Year in Review. (If I can remember the things that happened...thank God for pictures!!).

JANUARY-We spent New Year's Eve at home---I was sick.

FEBRUARY-As we've done for the past 5 Valentine's Day ...we cooked a nice meal together and discussed goals for the upcoming year. We had a crazy snow/ice storm. It was
so much fun!

MARCH- We planted early salad greens. And had Wetnight family photos taken.



APRIL- Tess got a new Pink collar.

And we participated in the Indianapolis Humane Society Mutt Strut. It was a bit warm for the dogs on the track, but we had a blast!! A BIG Thank You to everyone who donated. And don't forget to help control the pet population..have your pet spayed or neutered : )

MAY-Dan and I did the Mini Marathon together. (13.1 miles)

We went to Kevin and Nikkis' for Mother's Day with Householders.

JUNE-I spent I good portion of my time going to and from Brazil to help out with grandpa's chemo appointments.

JULY-I spent a week in Brazil while my aunt was out of town. The majority of this time was spent in the hospital with Grandpa.

My cousin Lacey was married.

We took the "Householder Family Vacation" to Colorado. There is a link around here somewhere so you can see the pics.

AUGUST: Spent lots of time in Brazil. All the pets had their annual checkups. Everyone's healthy.

SEPTEMBER: Back to work. Spent lots of time in Brazil. Whitt had her gallbladder removed. Spent a weekend in Wisconsin.

OCTOBER: Grandpa passed on Sunday the 28th. He was a like a father to me.

NOVEMBER: Grandpa was buried on Nov. 1st. My birthday was the 6th. We spent Thanksgiving at Grandmas and then a weekend in Wisconsin.

DECEMBER: Well we've had some snow and ALOT of rain.Blah! We have some really cute pictures of the tree and the cats, but they're still on the camera.

Merry Christmas and All the Best in the New Year!