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Have I ever told you the story of the day that I met you? I was actually there for someone else. Sounds ridiculous, right? There was a male pug that I had come back for that I was going to name Winston. But he had to be kept longer for observation. I remember looking into the room where you all were, and I caught eye contact with you. The other puppies were going nuts and you just sat there staring at me.

A girl came and and got you, I thought maybe someone had come for you or it was time for your bath or something. Next thing I know, she was walking you over to me and putting you in my arms. I was hooked. There was no turning back now. I knew you were meant to come home with me that day and we have been best friends ever since.

You have been through so much with me. I was just out of college when we met and trying to get a “real job” while holding down three part time jobs. I was a mess and you gave me grace. Our life wasn’t perfect but you didn’t care.

You were there for every move I made while working in residential management. There sure were a lot, weren’t there?? You never complained, you always adjusted just fine.

You saw me through a string of bad relationships and breakups, always being there to lick away my tears.

You were there when I met Chris. You didn’t even hesitate to jump in the car the day we left Atlanta to move to Birmingham.

You became a big sister to Mac. Sure, you were a little apprehensive at first but you were quick to become best friends.

I will never forget the first time I came to pick the two of you up from boarding. The vet tech told me that you wouldn’t let Mac out of your sight the entire time we were gone. It melted my heart.

Gracie, you were never just a dog. You were family. My best friend. The most loyal companion. Your love was unconditional. There was not a day that went by that you weren’t ecstatic to see me. And to be honest, I felt the same way about you.

Yesterday was hard. I didn’t want to say goodbye to you. I think we both knew this day was coming. I could tell it was hard on you too. You wouldn’t even look at me when I gave you our last hug. It’s ok, I know you love me. I only hope that you know how much you were loved too.

Gracie Lou

March 10, 2005 – June 23, 2016

My goodness that first weekend of June just flew right on by, didn’t it? It was rainy on and off all weekend here in Alabama. This is basically what the entire weekend looked like, with bursts of random sunshine here and there…

Friday, Laura and I were supposed to try a new restaurant that just opened. Unfortunately, the line was about 40 people long out the door and no food is worth that kind of wait!!! No need to fear, we had Skycastle next door as backup. A delicious backup it was! We split the buffalo chicken dip with house made chips and I ordered a burger and side salad as my entree. The side salad totally makes that a balanced, healthy lunch…right?!

Saturday morning I finished reading Fooling Around and started Mug Shots. Both have been on my Netgalley for quite some time! I then cleaned the house and beat Wooly Yoshi! This was all I got for beating the game…

Bullshit, right? I wanted a damn medal. Or at least a cookie! I started to play NES remix…but I don’t really know how I feel about it. It wasn’t my favorite.

Chris and I headed to Crazy Horse for an early dinner. It is a locally owned restaurant in a small town near our house. The food and service is always outstanding and we are lucky to have such an establishment so close! I almost always order the 5 ounce filet when we go there. They don’t bring a knife out with your meal because the owner believes the steak should just tear apart with a fork or it wasn’t cooked right. And it always is perfect! Normally, I am not a huge fan of fried green tomatoes, but theirs are the shit!!!! They always come on the side.

We hit up Target after our dinner date to get the weekly grocery shopping out of the way, then headed home to watch a SVU marathon of our own.

Sunday morning I had a hair up my ass to clean more of the spare room. My goal is to not have any storage left in our guest bedroom and turn the spare room in to a home office for myself. Chris has an office in our basement. It is ridiculous the amount of bags/totes we have. This pile I pulled out from the bottom of the closet in the spare room.

I am donating some, giving some to my sister, and kept just enough to have for when we need but much more organized! I also got rid of a huge bag of shoes, probably about 10 pairs. And a whole lot of clothes that were hanging between the two spare closets. Why do I hang on to this shit? I haven’t worn/used any of it in the four years we have been at this house.

After a down pour, Chris threw some burgers on the grill for us and I made side salads to go with them. Delicious!

I spent the next two hours finishing season two of Grace and Frankie, reading a little and just relaxing after the huge clean up that morning. We then decided to try out the new Netflix original movie The Do Over with Adam Sandler and David Spade. It was cute. Then we checked out Ali Wong: Baby Cobra. The girl is hilarious!!! Here is a little snippet….

Then I realized that it was Sunday night and the bliss of the weekend was coming to an end. So sad when the Sunday night blues kick in. I hope that you all had a fabulous weekend!!!

Linking up with Biana.

May sure came quickly and it just seems to be flying right by. I mean, how is it May 9th already?! And more importantly, how is it Monday??

For whatever reason, last week was exhausting. Friday evening we settled in for some TV and retired rather early.

Saturday morning I finished the book I was reading, cleaned the house, kick some Wooly Yoshi butt on the Wii U and then we headed downtown to grab a late lunch at Fuego. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day…well entire weekend…here in Birmingham. Just look at the sky!!!

We like to refer to that as the satan fountain in Five Points.

We enjoyed the amazing patio weather, ordered some chips and salsa and  taco salad and it was perfect.

When’s the last time you had orange soda??? Delicious!!!

Saturday evening we spent some time with Chris’s parents and then when we came home Chris’s friend came over and I decided to curl up in bed to start a new book, which was amazing and I am almost done with it and hope to have it in my link up post tomorrow!!!!

Oh and I also got the May Allure box in the mail and tried out the Foreo and OMG!!! I am in love!!! I cant wait to get a review up on this box in a few weeks, it might be my favorite yet!

Sunday we celebrated Mother’s Day with Chris’s family at my SIL. They ordered in Moe’s and we hung out for awhile and then got our grocery shopping done and came home to watch the Chicago shows; Med, Fire and PD. I might have also enjoyed some mint chocolate chip ice cream inside a waffle bowl. YOLO.

And just like that, the weekend was over. I hope you all have a fabulous week!!!

Linking up with Biana.