Happy New Year Pics!

Last night if you could overhear me talking to the dog
"And they'll remember us as fun and in love."

shrimp
scallops!

movies
candles
appetizers
brie
pizza rolls
hugs
naps before midnight
the ball dropping
growth!
cheer!
singing!
so happy.
incredible 2009 to come!

Our Best Sleeper: Funny Dog

We caught our dog sleeping like this! Too funny! Rough life! :)

A Place to Call Home

So I've officially been in Knoxville a week now, and so far it's been what I've dreamed of and more.  From the kindness strangers have shown me, to the community at a local church, and the secret history I'm learning about, this place seems like one that I could put roots down in.

A special thanks goes out to The Boy for all of his help on the move from DC to TN.  He not only loaded up the truck, unloaded it, but drove the entire way from DC to Knoxville.  That's 8 hours!  He's also been so kind to let me share his grey ghost (sports Camry) with him this past week since I haven't purchased a car.  That's on our to do list for next weekend.  I appreciate all of his help and for making me feel so at home here!  He also is an awesome decorator and has done wonders for my new apartment! (Who would have thought!) :)

Things I'm thankful for:

1) Having a wonderful companion to walk this new life with - The Boy

2) Walking Gibson, even in the mornings

3) Beginning to attend bible class and make a church a home - along with this, having The Boy to do it with

4) Driving and seeing the beautiful mountains greet me on the way to work

5) Last 2 classes wrapping up nicely

6) A porch to sit on, and read, listen to music, and enjoy the cooler evening temperatures

7) A wagging tail every time I come home

8) Summer time! There's just something about it that makes me feel like a kid!

9) Support of family and friends during this past year

10) God and such a beautiful world!

Introducing Gibson the Beagle!

Well it has certainly been an exciting past four days.  The boy flew into DC on Wednesday night, we got the truck, and packed it up and left Thursday morning.  The drive was actually really beautiful.  We arrived in Knoxville, TN on Thursday evening.

Friday we moved my stuff into my new apartment, which I love and then headed out to Young Williams Animal Shelter. Now we've been watching their website for over four months now, and the Boy has made multiple trips there looking at different puppies.  We narrowed down what breeds we like - Jack Russell, and Beagles, basically a smaller breed.  We also learned that our lifestyle would be much better for a dog older then a year.  Well on Friday (my first official day as a Knoxvillian!) we found the newest addition to our family - Gibson!

He was originally Woody, and rescued from an abusive home in March of this year.  He didn't know his name, so we've renamed him Gibson - cause he rocks.  We'd like to think further down the line that well have other pups by the name of Fender and Stratocaster!

Anyways, so Gibson is a 3 year old beagle. He was very timid at first, and we guess that he was abused by his former owner.  But by day 2 he was already playing with the Boy and I on the family room floor, and he has his own little spot on our couch, that he refuses to leave when its bed time.  We've been trying to crate train him, and are still working on sit, here, and come.  He also is learning his name. But he's such a great puppy! No barking and only one accident inside my apt. at this point.  Today was his first vet appointment, and with shots and all he was a

 perfect little gentlemen.  

Here are a few pictures of our Gibson! 

Gibson and Daddy.

Gibson and Mommy