Happy Halloween (a few days early)

We are going to be in Houston next week, so I let Bailey wear her costume tonight. She's tried it on a few times, and I will say that tonight was the best time yet... because I had treats! If you notice that she's not looking at the camera, it's because she's looking at the goldfish cracker in my other hand.





















This is Bailey's 3rd Halloween. She was a police dog in 2005 and hated it, probably because it made her ears look funny. Last year, I was lazy and couldn't find an extra-large costume the week of Halloween, so she was "fitness dog." She had gained a few pounds, so the last-minute idea made lots of sense. My sports bra and shorts looked great on her! This year, she is a Queen. I shopped early and still could only find a Large at Old Navy, so it is a little snug. I really wish we were going to be home on Halloween because I know Bailey would be a hit with all of our little trick-or-treaters.

Tigger or Eeyore

If you didn't see Oprah's show yesterday, I'd highly recommend watching it. There was a man named Randy Pausch on the show, and he's been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Doctors say he probably only has a few months to live, and he gives a "Last Lecture" that is awesome! It is not sad or depressing (I would not recommend it if that were the case).

He made a few points that I wrote down and want to remember. The first point is that you decide if you are a Tigger or an Eeyore. You decide to be upbeat and cheerful or sad and whiny--- regardless of your circumstances. If you decide to be a Tigger, you find ways to be optimistic in any situation. He said life is 10% black, 10% white and 80% gray. Some people see that 80% gray as black (don't we all know these people?) and others see that 80% as white. Tiggers probably see white, while Eeyore's see black. Lastly, he says that if you're a Tigger and cheerful, people will run to help you when you face hard times. People like to help Tiggers. If you are sad and pitiful, people may still help you, but they are walking, not running, to help you.

A man that has three small children, a beautiful wife, a great life and has only been given months to live, made this presentation-- what a Tigger! When I woke up this morning and saw it was dreary outside, my first thought was "Yuck! Work is not going to be fun today." Then I thought, "Gosh, that is an Eeyore attitude!" Mike is definitely a Tigger, and I'm going to work on my Tigger attitude.

Happy Birthday TRACY!

Today is Tracy's 24th birthday! Happy birthday T! Thanks for being such a great sister. Her husband, Travis, has a birthday next week. They got married in July. Happy early birthday Travis! We love you both!

Starbucks and Saturdays

It's become a Saturday morning ritual in the Reed house to wake up, throw on comfy clothes, jump in the car and head to Starbucks. Sometimes we go to Hardee's afterwards, and Bailey is often allowed to ride with us; but we ALWAYS go to Starbucks on the Saturdays we are home.

My favorite drink is the venti caramel light frappuccino. It's like a milkshake and makes me oh so happy! But sometimes (like today), it's a little too chilly outside to drink a frozen drink. Days like today I'd recommend a grande nonfat vanilla late or a caramel macchiato. Mike's favorite drink is the white chocolate mocha. I know Starbucks is expensive, but for now, I can justify it because I use my "points" for work to buy Starbucks gift cards.

Thank goodness there is a Starbucks about 2 miles from our house. The employees know me (and even Bailey) by name. I'd be much more proud of that if it meant free drinks!

Welcome

Welcome to our blog! I say "our," but I'm 99% sure that I will be the only one blogging. Mike forgets to check his email, and while Bailey will be a hot blogging topic, she will not be using the computer.
I was skeptical about blogging at first, but I feel like I "owe" all of these people I've "met" through blogs a glimpse into my life. I love reading blogs! I will show Mike a cute picture, and he will ask, "Who is that?" I tell him that I don't really know them, but isn't it a cute picture?! For now, we will only be showing off pictures of our dog, Bailey. She is a yellow lab, and she turned 3 years old in September. We are constantly going back and forth about getting another dog. We love everything about Bailey, except for her constant shedding. I don't know if my vacuum cleaner (even the nice Dyson) could handle double the dog hair. Although, if I were to get a puppy for Christmas, I'd be super excited:) I'm adding pictures of Bailey over the past 3 years.