Okay, business first - the interview went really well! I could tell that she thought I was a good fit for the job. She has asked me to really consider the job responsibilities seriously and let her know in a couple of days whether or not I prefer to move forward in the process. Once I confirm my interest with her, I will then have a second interview with the Dean of the school. Pending that goes well, I could have a job as early as next week.

Last night we decided to put Sadie in her house overnight instead of in the bed with us. Typically, we all sleep together as one big happy family, but for the last week Sadie has wandered during the night and ends up sleeping on top of me! Sadie weighs about 40 pounds, so with all that extra weight on me, I'm practically immobile which makes for very uncomfortable sleeping! So we broke down and decided to put her in her house (crate). It's was a very sad night :( Usually before we even go to bed, Sadie is already snuggling on the floor, wrapped up in a blanket, and most of the time either Chris or I are snuggling with her. So that sweet time before bed last night just made it even more difficult to put her in her cold house all alone on a totally separate floor from the rest of us :( When we got upstairs, we both agreed that it felt like we were those empty-nester parents who's children move away to college and we're left all alone. Now, I know what you are thinking, and yes, we did still have Autumn in the bed with us, but Autumn curls up inside her doughnut and doesn't move all night. While Sadie stretches out beside you and actually spoons with you :) A lot of the time she'll also curl up inside our "nook" and snuggle with us. So without her, it felt like a big empty bed :( I know this all sounds completely ridiculous because they are, after all, just dogs . . . but they are definitely our babies and we just love them SO much!



The weatherman is calling for snow tonight and tomorrow. Omigosh! I really hope so!!! It's been SO long since we've seen snow and I'm dying to see snow!!! PLUS, Sadie has never seen snow, so that will fun to watch her play in it!

On Friday we had the awesome opportunity to babysit our buddy, Cameron, for our friends Pat & Amelia. We just LOVE spending time with Cameron - he's such a blast to hang out with! Here are some pics from our time together.

Snuggle Bunnies

Chris sent me this picture in the middle of the workday a couple of weeks ago under the subject title "We Miss You" . . . isn't that just pitiful (in the very best way)? :)

Oh my goodness . . . it has been SO long since I last updated this blog! What can I say, there's just not enough time in the day anymore! Chris and I are doing very well. As usual, staying very busy. Chris is wrapping up several large projects at work and will hopefully begin the new year with a more sensible schedule. He has been promised no more than 3 houses at a time and that should keep him well-balanced for now. I know that 3 houses doesn't sound like much, but when you're managing the building of a house from start to finish, it's really more that one person can handle at any given time. Believe it or not, he's been managing 3 houses plus 3 large projects (mostly additions/renovations to current homes) for the last 6 months - hence the reason he hasn't been around too much. But with this new promise should come a new schedule and for that we are grateful! Mel is keeping rather busy herself. As if supporting the 3 managing partners/HR Adminstrator/Residential Team of her firm isn't enough to keep her busy, she is also doing a lot of party planning (on the side) and maintaining her role as the Fellowship Coordinator for our Sunday School Class (check it out at http://hartsellnewlyweds.blogspot.com/). Not to mention the two dogs she has to take care of everyday as well. They really are like children. Autumn, who is now 3 1/2 years old, is pretty self-sufficient. But Sadie, who is only 10 months old, is a puppy in every way. It's a full-time job just keeping up with her . . . . making sure she's not chewing up something or eating Autumn's food or going potty in the house. Her latest conquests have been chewing up Melody's glasses, fighting with her sister and pooping on the new white duvet in our bedroom. But, she's still just as sweet and loveable as ever and we can't deny that we absolutely adore her! In terms of expanding our family in a more traditional sense, we will soon have to make the choice between moving forward with injections or adoption. It's a big decision with many pro's and con's to both, so, any prayers are much appreciated! I'll try my best to update this as much as possible from here on out - I just need to make the time I guess. In the meantime, we hope you have a wonderful and very happy new year in 2008!

Weekend Plans

Tonight I start a new Bible Study with my gal pals on the book of Daniel by Beth Moore. I'm really excited about this because I think Beth Moore is so awesome and I learn so much through her studies. Afterwards, my parents will be coming into Charlotte to spend the night with us on their way out to Alabama (where Harmony and her family lives). They will be our first guests in what I have nicknamed the "Shabby Chic Guest Room - Phase I." Unfortunately they cannot stay long as they will be gone again after breakfast tomorrow morning - but at least they could stop by for a quick visit. They'll also be staying with us on their way back in on Sunday night. This weekend is going to be a very busy one for me. Tomorrow night I'm meeting some girlfriends for coffee and a movie. Saturday I'm hanging out with my Meredith friends (in Raleigh) for lunch and then Jennifer's baby shower. I'll also be spending the night with my BFF, Corrine. Sunday will be church at "The Prov" then back to Charlotte I go - just in time for my parents to meet me back at my house :) Busy, Busy, Busy! Chris will - hopefully - be at home painting this weekend! :) Before I sign off for the day, I'd like to give a big shout-out to my nephew, Donovan - "Happy 3rd Birthday, buddy!!! I love you!"