Weekend in Review....

Awesome Time !!

So - the snow stopped for our ride to Woodstock - what a plus ! Got up to the cute lil' cabin in the woods around 4:30ish - we were greeted by four very extremely happy friends - who decided to pre-game hard core-- so we had ALOT of catching up to do !!
The drinking and eating began !!! and boy it did not stop all wkend -

On the menu:

Friday nite - Sausage rye melts; Parmasean Lemon Shrimp; Bologna roll-ups; Baked ziti and a homemade "fat free" Cheesecake with cheeries.... mmm - MMM- mmm

Saturday - we started out with some homemade baked breads - zuchinni/pineapple and banana nut - with coffee - then the boys went to town: cream chipped beef on rye - breakfast potatoes w/mushrooms and eggs - then we paused for Bloody Mary's - :)

the day then started out w/chips and dips - spinach hummus w/pita's and veggies - flatbreads w/venison, onions and blu cheese - fried cauliflower - OMG !!

Dinner - Beef brisket that Jamie simmered all day long served with some ridiculous bread .....

Jeff and i had to leave early on Sunday to get home for an appt. he had - AND to detox from all the over eating and drinking we did - but man o man was it worth it !!

GYM BOUND today People !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I swear !

Girls did very well at home with grandmom and Emma - they were extremely happy to see mommy and daddy though - xo

Ants in my PANTS ......

I seriously am so fidgity today - I want it to: ONE - stop friggin SNOWING - and TWO be on the road to our wkend destination already !!! OMG !

We are leaving this afternoon and heading up to Woodstock, New York for a weekend getaway with our bestest friends - and I cannot wait to get there.

This has been planned for a while now - so hence the reason I'm anxious - we rent this super cute cabin in the woods up there in Bearsville, NY - about 10min. from the lil town of Woodstock, last time Jeff and I went was about 2 or 3 years ago for my dear friend, Nicole's birthday - we were her surprise - it was fabulous -

Basically the plan is to hang out in the cabin - with a warm fire roaring - some great food; yummie drinks, and the best company ever !! Games, Laughs and maybe a lil dancing feet will be had. SOOOO - I cannot wait to leave work at 11 today - to head home, pack up and hit the trails -

The girls are having an EXTRA special wkend of there own ... Grandmom is sleeping over tonite at our house w/out Mr. Digs - so can u just imagine the happy faces to know the spoilin time and to have grandmom all to themselves all nite....... and then Emma (friend of ours) is coming to stay on Sat. nite - this should be interesting.

Happy Friday Everyone....here's to a GREAT wkend !!

SEE U LADIES SOON !
xoxo

Nice Weekend

Our new friend Ty came to play on Friday night - we loved him -

we had sooo much fun - we played for 4 hours straight....and

slept soo good....can't wait for him to come back.

Lulu w/Ty and ball (of course)


Lulu and Lilly were in LOVE

Lilly catching her breath - Ty showing off his tongue

Lulu and Ty - found a stick - and fought over it


Playtime in action

Awesome weather this weekend - the girls enjoyed their playdate Friday - got to go to the farm on Saturday - and now lounging out in the sun at home with us on Sunday - great wkend.

Wkend Getaway...

This weekend we did something out of the ordinary. It was very planned out and also very much a surprise !! (i love surprises) Our dear friend Ron -whom works with me now - planned a very special birthday surprise for his girlfriend Madison. I was hired as Ron's event coordinator - and this was the plan - an overnight trip to Atlantic City - dinner and whatever !!

I booked rooms at the Trump Marina for the night (great price $49 Sun. to Mon.) Ron had to pick a place to eat - Bobby Flay's Steakhouse in the Borgata (top notch) and then Jeff and I bought them both tickets to a comedy show at the Borgata after dinner !! All was planned - and set in stone (a month ago) !! Madison thought that we were going to a "work picnic" in West Chester - Ron had come up with a really awesome STORY - behind the picnic - complete with why she needed a change of clothes, etc. I did however sneak over to her house and pulled her some PJ's and an extra shirt and jeans.....

AND so Sunday came - (girls got dropped off at grandmom's in the early am) we left for "West Chester" around 11am - WE literally got ALL the way to Atlantic City - without her thinking anything suspicious - Ron had to tell her - "happy birthday Maddie - we are in A/C" !!!! Tears were had - and she was over-joyed at the surprise !! He did good !! Great choice for dinner - was excellent - comedy show was great ! Nice time had by all !! Monday came all to quick - headed home in the afternoon - and now back to reality - work grind !!

me and Madison @ Bobby Flays

Jeff, me, Ron & Madison @ the Borgata

Fun Time My Friends..>THANK U !

A new week...

Happy Monday to all - I'm starting my morning with a positive outlook on my week at work...we'll see what time this happy face gets turned upside down, but for now, I'm in a good mood, I had a great weekend....already looking forward to another one. I have to say I have some totally awesome girlfriends - my girls night out was fabulous. We started out at Nicole's house with some wine and appetizers, everyone looked great, we had lots of great conversation, tons of food, fun night. We did venture out into Doylestown, and then wished we would have just stayed at Nicole's, once we got out, it was hard to keep tabs on everyone, and town was swarmed with youngin's....made us all feel old ! :) (i have pics, but left my camera at Nicole's so they'll be posted at another time)

Saturday I had a great day with my BFF Andi....we enjoyed salad and breadstix at Olive Garden ... a favorite of ours...and then did some shopping...another favorite, was great to see her and hear about the little man. Saturday night Jeff and I grabbed a bite at Reigelsville Inn - just some bar food, and we hit the hay early - 10:30pm in bed on a Saturday night....LOVE IT !

AND - our working Sunday turned into Lazy Sunday - we hit up Q-mart with some friends to get some veggies and lunch....and then relaxed on our sofa for most of the afternoon...napping here and there, had a nice little visit from Ms. Martha (my aunt-in-law) was great to see her and chit chat for a bit.....we went to my mom's for dinner - and a visit - She had all her grandchildren over, Megan was there with my nephew Baxter (9 month old jack russell pug mix) He is a cutie...and getting to be such a good boy - he used to be pretty high strung, but he is mellowing out and the girls just totally adore him, Especially Lilly....you can't pick Baxter up w/out her freaking out...she loves her Baxi....he deals with them, but I think the girls are a little overwhelming sometimes, but he tolorates them - and is just the handsomest little man.

This week is a little busy - tonite we are having dinner at Ronnie and Madison's house - the girls are joining us and tomorrow they go to the vet to get there stitches out (healing VERY nicely) Lilly is getting another check up on the hip situation (kinda had a tumble this weekend, on her own accord...outside with a stick, so still not good w/the leg) Lilly keeps me on my toes....always worrying about her....hopefully I'll have better news to report after Tuesday!

Happy Monday

Finally FRIDAY !!

This week has been LONG - very long...Work has been irratating for me -and I'm in need of some time off...just need to figure out when! Till then, I have some great plans this weekend, really looking forward to my girls night out tonite ! About seven of my closest and coolest girlfriends, including my sissie are all getting together for some great food, cocktails and lots of catching up. I've been looking forward to this all week, probably why the week drug so badly...but today is here and I'm ready to roll tonite ladies !

Saturday afternoon I'm having lunch with my oldest friend Andi, whom I don't get to see as much as I used too, she is a mommy now and Jimmy J is on his way to the terrible two's so she has her hands full - But it'll be nice to see her and catch up with her as well - We love our lunches together and try to squeeze one in at least once a month. I've known Andi since jr. high and we've been through some crazy times together, good, bad, sad, all of it - I love that we've stuck together thru it all.

Saturday night I am keeping open for the hubby - we'll probably just chill at home with the girlies, maybe rent a movie or something low key.....and Sunday we are dedicating to the house - spring cleaning - inside and out....it'll be a work Sunday - but a good one, much needed too.

The babies were slotted to go to Grandmom's tonite, but Lilly is still not 100% with her hip - still limping and not putting as much weight on it as I would like - so Daddy Daycare tonite - Jeff will be babysitting while mommy has a night out - (I'll letcha know how that goes) And since Grandmom is going thru pugger withdrawl....we'll most likely make a visit to see her on Sunday and maybe just maybe mooch dinner... :) love ya mom !

Happy WEEKEND... Cheers!!

My babies...

A littel explanation on yesterdays post - I do miss Bella, everyday, but I am also soo greatful to have the girls....All of which is quite a story and reminds me of how meant to be it is that they are with us. Enter in Ms. Susan Heiser aka My Pug Momma Doppelganger. Susan and I met thru the Penny Power (imagine that) She posted an add for Pug Pups, and I had literally just lost Bella and was completly devastated; of course I called, and left a heart wrenching message about how I must have one of these puppies...if not two ! She called me back, and we had a loooonnnggg conversation about not only the pups, but pugs in general. Susan (like most pug owners) is a finatic about her babies; Ms. T'ai Tai Lovena and Mr. Ming Zh'u Fritz. She got her boy, Mingy as a pup and he is king of the castle, she has been hooked since. Adding T'ai Tai two years later and then deciding to have babies from her babies. (pic to the right is Momma T'ai Tai w/all babies)

After the first converation with Susan, I was hooked and needed one of her girlies (T'ai ended up birthing 7 female all fawn pups) Telling Jeff about this only about a week or two after tragedy had struck our home; he was not as convinced about it, and suggested we wait, that we needed time to cope - he was right (which I hate to admit) I explained that to Susan and she was very understanding.

(Family pic. Daddy Ming sitting up towards back, Mommy T'ai laying down w/pups Lulu is looking at the camera)

Over a month had past and guess what - Susan (that pushy broad) called me .... and said I have ONE left and you are meant to have her !! I was over the moon, this was soo right... Jeff agreed. We were ready - so we went to meet Susan and this pup she called "Agitha" - Aggie was adorable, but was very shy, she wanted nothing to do with Jeff or I at all....just didn't feel right. We left, with no puppy ! Susan knew the connection wasn't there with us and Aggie. A week passed, and I often thought about little Aggie, I emailed w/Susan asking if she found her a good home, and sure enough she did. Susan was originally going to keep one pup - and this one pup she had intended to keep was born w/pnumonia, and she nursed her back to health, she was very attached to her although the pup was completely healthy now.....Susan (the angel she is) offered for us to come meet this little girl that she called Lulabelle.....and we did, both of us fell instantly in love with her....she was ours from the minute we layed eyes on her. Jeff and I brought her home and she fit right in, seamlessly!

So Susan gave us her last puppy.... I love her for that; and just when u think the story is over....IT GETS BETTER; 3 weeks later I get another email from Susan, saying that a little girlie she called Tallulah (now Lilly Lulah) was brought back to Susan and she always remembered me saying in the very beginning how I always wanted two pugs.....she again, made my wish come true, and within a week I was picking up our Lilly.

Jeff and I are head over heels for these little girls

They are our children, and we spoil them rotten

Susan - I can never Thank you enough!

("The Girls")

I'm Blogging...I'm really blogging.....

All thanks to the creation from my fabulous cousin-in-law Mrs. Laura Jean Kaucher-Connell ! Who rocked the hell out of making this page for me.... I literally gave Laur the name of my blog - "LilleLuBella" and said HELP !!! In turn she said "totally"....what kind of design do you want, I replied with a very vague "whatever" - do it up - and boy did she ever...she knows me better then I thought ! Laura is by far more like a sister-in-law to me, we've known each other for years, I've had the privledge to be part of the Kaucher family for a while now, spending many a holiday together........I happened to be married to Laura's cousin Jeff - Jeffrey and I are also neighbors with Martha & Glenn (LJK's parents, Jeff's aunt & uncle, my aunt & uncle in law) yadda -yadda - I might need to post a family tree..hhhmmmm (LAURA!?!?jk)

(The Kaucher clan - Our Family)

So for my very first blog entry I just want the world to know that not only is Laura a great friend to me, part of my family, and a pug momma too, she is extremely talented when it comes to all this web design, blog, html-ing....I am so very proud of her and can't wait to see what the future has in store for her in this new path she has chosen, I know she will amaze us, as always !

Thank you -