Love this Squeak'um!

Our dogs are into anything that squeaks- You squeak it, they'll destroy it. I don't know if the squeaking noise is something they actually enjoy, or if it annoys them so much they feel the need to rip it to shreds. At any rate, Jack found the best squeak'um. It's this little rubber chicken. The dogs go nuts over it. Jack and I sit down for a few minutes each night to play a little "keep away" from the roggies (yes, we call them roggies).

Good thing we bought a few extras... this one is looking a little hammered!

For The Love Of Duck

I don't know why, but we always end up with strange animals in our yard. On this particular day, we discovered a duck in our backyard as we were getting ready to leave for the day. It was just chillin'. We couldn't let the dogs out because they would probably try to kill the poor duck. Every time we approached the duck, it would start hissing and puffing up its chest. Jack had to go so I offered to call animal control. Anyone who really knows me, knows that I love all animals- seriously. I felt bad for this duck. I waited and waited for the animal control officer to show. Finally, the truck pulls up. In the meantime, I started feeding the duck some bread. It was definitely hungry. I met the animal control officer in our driveway so I could take him through the gate to the backyard. By this time, our dogs have spotted the strange person walking with me so they start barking- The animal control officer looks at me, then in at the dogs and asks "Oh, so you have two dogs?". I thought he was just trying to make conversation so I proceeded to tell him about Harvey & Hannah. He cut me off and tells me that he researched our address in his system and no animals were registered to live there. Long story short- the damn duck was saved... and I was left with a case number and 3 days to get my dogs registered with Salt Lake County. The stupid duck wasn't even hurt- it was released at Sugarhouse Park just after leaving my house. Grrr....

-Quick Update-

The end of summer came a lot sooner than I wanted and fall is proving to fly by quicker each passing year-

Jack and I are both back in school.

He is continuing up at the U and I’m attending The Elase Academy (medical spa esthetician). The joys of working full-time and going to school 20 hours a week! :)

I start a new job on Monday! I have worked for AMD for the last 2.5 years. I attribute my professional and personal growth over those years to working for such a great company! While I love what I do, I am looking for more growth opportunity which has been somewhat capped at AMD. I have built some great relationships with the people I worked with at AMD and plan to stay in touch! I now get the pleasure of working with someone I have worked with in the past... who is a great mentor! Opportunity for growth seems endless!

In other news, the salons are doing really well! I couldn’t ask for better business partners (Jack, Ryan, & Raschelle). The dogs are still spoiled… shocker, I know! Family is doing great- love them!

I hope to start updating my blog more frequently… best of intentions anyway!

Not your typical salon...

I am so unbelievably excited! We opened Studio Salons in West Jordan (8846 South Redwood Road)! Studio Salons is not your typical salon where you pay booth rent or get paid on commission. We simply rent you your own suite where you conduct your business. You can decorate the suite however you choose and with your own style. We just supply the location and basic equipment. The cool thing is that this concept works for hairstylists, nail techs, estheticians, and massage therapists. We are offering free rent (2 weeks free with a one year agreement OR 4 weeks free with a two year lease agreement), so spread the word! In addition, we will give you $100(cash) for every referral that signs a contract with Studio Salons in West Jordan. Just an option to make some extra $. We are also opening a location in Lindon with more to come!

Here are some pictures from different locations to give you an idea of the concept:

Common Areas: (2 locations)

AND:

Examples of Suites:

West Jordan Layout:

Dogs do the funniest things!

Jack and I were making the bed when Hannah decided where she wanted to lay... this is where she ended up!

She loves Jack so much!

Here is a cute one of Harvey sleeping on me at the cabin...


Dogs are such great animals! No matter what happens in your day, dogs are always so excited and happy to see you when you get home!

ROGGIES!

Some Purty Flurs!

In light of the recent good weather, my mom, sister and I ventured out to buy some flowers for planting. We went to 3 different stores (Engh, Home Depot, Wasatch Gardens) to find everything we were looking for. My mom is an absolute expert on flowers!

After shopping, it was time to get the flowers potted and planted.
Oh my gosh... we found the cutest little ceramic garden mushrooms I just had to have (see below)! Jack also mowed and weed eated... good job babeh! :)

Spending the day with my mom and sister was so enjoyable! We definitely need to do little things like this more often.

Here are the results of a hard day at work:

Our house...


Cutest Mushrooms... EVER!

If you can't tell, I'm pretty stoked about these!

A cute black pot...

Little pot...


Large Pot...


Large pot again...


Hanging flowers...

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

This weekend was such a wet one so let's play some word association, shall we?!

rain = water
water = wet dirt
wet dirt = mud
mud = my dogs digging in it
digging in the mud = not good for cream furniture

RESULT:

Damnit... I am so ready for sunshine and warm weather...