Toothless wonder

I guess I never thought about dogs losing their teeth until I started finding Toby's around the house. I don't think it's proper blog etiquette to share pictures of the teeth, so you'll have to settle for this close up shot of the Tobster. It's hard to see, but my 6-mos. old toy poodle has adult teeth crowding his puppy teeth. Currently he has two rows of incisors. I think he's part shark.

Growing up, the O'Toole Tooth Fairy left quarters under our pillows. Toby's Tooth Fairy gives him tiny spoons full of peanut butter. Mmmmmm.

Fun with Dan and Ann

While Kurtis worked, Mom, Dad and I hung out in Fayetteville.

We went and looked at the house, but we couldn't get in because it was locked. They liked the yard and what they could see peeking in the windows.
Afterwards we drove around looking at pretty fall foliage and then ate pizza at Tiny Tim's on Fayetteville's square. The restaurant was where Kurtis told me we were going to go the night he proposed. He needed an excuse to get me up to the square. We later had dinner at a fancy-schmancy restaurant.
Here's some of the pretty flowers still in bloom there:

Mom's taking a picture of the spot where Kurtis proposed.

Weekend Treat

It's always fun to have our families in town visiting. This weekend, both the Masons and my parents were in town.

Kurtis and I spent yesterday in Joplin helping the family celebrate his grandpa's 70th birthday. We spent the day shopping, eating, talking, playing and even snuck in a pedicure for us girls.

Toby especially loves going to Grandpa's because he lives on a ranch where he can play and run all he wants. One of the highlights of the day for me was when the cows came in from the pasture with Toby nearby. He growled and barked and snarled as much as a not-even 3 pound dog can. Here is a picture of Kurtis' cousin, Nicole (left), and his sister, Kelly, keeping Toby at bay while the cows picked on him.

Mom and Dad pulled in late last night after visiting my aunt in Springfield, Mo., who was recovering from surgery. So far the most productive thing we've done today was downing some donuts. We'll be off soon to gaze at my soon-to-be first house.

You've been hijacked

While Lori is off vacationing, I'm taking over LifeisGolden.

Mer mer mer. When Lori's away, lil' sis can play (this is Lori's younger, fun and spunky sister, Amanda).

Life is Golden here in Arkansas, where I'm figuring out married life and getting ready to (gulp) buy my first house. So glad the stock market crashed.

It's not been easy living four hours away from family during such a tremendous year. Our blessings have been great: a healthy mom, a healthy baby and of course, my wedding rocked.

Lori's been on me to start a blog since I've moved down here. I have to admit, with so much going on, the blogs have helped me stay in touch with Lori and Jen. But for now, this will have to do. Maybe I'll like doing this so much, there will be a spin-off of LifeisGolden ... if you're lucky.

Here's a picture of Kurtis and me on our honeymoon in August. Viva Las Vegas.