Soaked

I try to walk every morning.  I really feel guilty if I don't walk.  One of the reasons I wanted to get Cooper was because sometimes Mike can't walk with me and I feel more safe when I walk with a dog.  Today was one of those days.  Every morning I go to the backyard and check the weather before I go.  There is nothing worse than getting all dressed at 4:00 in the morning and then finding out that it's raining outside; been there, done that.  Today was no different. I went out there and the weather was muggy, but no rain.  Cooper and I got all ready and went walking . Cooper was acting a bit strange like he didn't want to go, which has not been his MO.  I pulled him along though, because I'm the boss.

When we got about as far away from our house as we go, guess what happened!?  It started POURING!!!  No worries for me. I can walk in the rain.  I'm not going to melt. So we kept going...not that we had any choice.  As we kept walking, I started to see lightning!!  Meteorologist Troy Kimmel came to our school and talked to our students about the weather.  He showed pictures of lightning and what it can do to people, buildings, etc.  It was fascinating and a little scary.  I've never really been afraid of lightning, because I had some weird ideas about how it works. Almost none of them were facts, just things I created in my head. As we were walking, the lightning got brighter and brighter and I got more and more scared.  I wanted to get home as fast as I could, so Cooper and I just started running like maniacs.  If you think it's hard to pull along a dog walking, you should try pulling him along running.  We must have looked crazy running down the street.

I am happy to report that we made it home safely, but we were soaked.  We didn't get our four miles of walking in, so I hope that tonight we can go for another walk. Keep dry my friends!!

Shopping with Paul

My favorite store in the world is Marshalls!! You never know what you are going to find.  Their prices are usually really good for name brand stuff!! I went shopping with Paul and found this cute skirt and shirt.  (I bought the boots there last year).  Since he thought it was cute, I bought it and wore it to work. The skirt kind of looks like a Missoni, but it's not.  The best part about this skirt is that it is a size FOUR!!!  I'm sure it's just sized big, but I'll take it.  

After we left Marshalls, we went to JC Penneys!  They have reduced all their winter coats to $20!  I'm going skiing in March, so what a perfect way to get a jacket for really cheap.  If it doesn't keep me warm, I would have no problems giving it away at that price. I got two coats and a Columbia fleece!  I'm ready for skiing and didn't even go broke!  Yea!!!

Book Exchange

We had our second book exchange of the year today!  I love our librarian. She is so awesome!  She always comes up with creative ways to get people reading.  I wonder if she's seen the Pflugerville book challenge.  They want everyone to read at least one book this month. Now that we had book exchange, I think I will be able to participate in this challenge!

To me, the best part about book exchange is sitting around talking to the ladies that show up. I really only go for that reason, since I'm not much of a reader. There are several of them that I really don't get to talk to that much.  I'm so lucky to work with such interesting, funny, intelligent women.  I seriously have the best job in the world.

For the second time, I had no book to bring but walked away with one because some people bring several books.  I really need to read more so I can contribute.  I hadn't even planned on taking home a book, but since I was there, they let me!! I'm pretty excited about the book I chose.  So many people have talked about it and the movie is coming out soon, so I better stop blogging and get to reading!!

Oreo Truffles

I may be one of the only people in the world that doesn't like Oreo cookies, but for some reason I absolutely LOVE Oreo Truffles.  They could be my favorite dessert.  I could probably sit down and eat a whole batch all by myself.  I've never made them before tonight.  Guess what!!?  They are SUPER easy to make!  This is the perfect treat to make for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day!

1 package of oreo cookies (Don't get double stuff)

1 package softened cream cheese
1 package chocolate almond bark

 Process Oreos in food processor until they are like powder. 

 Add softened cream cheese.

 Roll into bite-sized pieces and refrigerate for about 30 minutes...or until cooled. 

 Dip into melted chocolate and put on wax paper. 

Then place back in refrigerator until cooled. 

1 Oreo makes 1 truffle.  I obviously need to work on my dipping skills, but they still taste AMAZING regardless of how they look!!!