Defining Song Lyrics

I loved this post from Kate at Another Clean Slate so much I decided to "borrow" it from her.

 The concept is that you choose a song lyric that defines you and then what you think the other person would honestly choose. I decided to take it a step further and actually ask said individuals what they would choose. Here are the results:

• What I thought my friends would choose: “There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you, We stick together, we can see it through, 'Cause you've got a friend in me” – Randy Newman, You've Got a Friend in Me
• What my friends actually chose: “I've got friends in low places, where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away” – Garth Brooks, Friends in Low Places (Just in case you're wondering why, Lauren and I like to belt this one out to each other)

• What I’d like Dave to choose: “Cause you are home to me” - Josh Kelley, Home to Me
• What he actually chose:  "Give me more loving than I've ever had, Make it all better when I'm feeling sad, Tell me I'm special even when I know I'm not” – Plain White T's, 1,2,3,4

• What I thought my mom would choose: “I hope you never lose your sense of wonder, You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger, May you never take one single breath for granted,” – Lee Ann Womack, I Hope you Dance
• What I she actually chose: “My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, And while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,” – Rascal Flatts, My Wish (Kate, my mom choose this one too!!)

How would you describe yourself with song lyrics? How do you think your loved ones would describe you? Or, better yet, how did they describe you?

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End of the Week Roundup

First week back from vacation...doesn't it always seem just a little bit of a downer? Especially when said vacation was so awesome? Still, I was able to find five silver linings this week:

1. So Nibbler was pretty mad at me for being gone last week. When we first came home Friday night he was completely ignoring me and when I would go to pick him up he furrowed his brow (if you have cats you know what I'm talking about) and looked at me grumpily. After about an hour or so, all was forgiven and he hasn't left my side since. 

Squish on the other hand was just happy to have someone home so he could chew on some shoelaces, he was loving us the minute we got home. 

2. I was picked to be blog of the week on Northeastern Blogger's website! The only catch is that I realized just how much my "About Me" sucks...so yeah forgive me for that and that's on the list of things I need to improve!

3. Every time I walk to class I see this paint splatter and I don't know why but I love it. It makes me wonder, did someone do this on purpose or was it some klutzy kid who tripped with some paint? Every time I pass it, I think of a different story for how it got there. Either way, its a small thing that perks me up each time. 

4. I had some tough homework this week in my education class. I was really struggling with it and was near meltdown territory. Dave took the time to sit down and try to figure out what was going on so he could help me, even though he has no knowledge of the course I'm taking. Just another reason why I'm a lucky wife. 

5. I will get Nibbler used to the camera....mark my words. Funny story, Dave and I tested out my theory that Nibbler hates the camera and Squish loves it. I held Nibbler up while Dave pretended to take a picture of him and the minute Nibbler thought the picture was being taken he looked away. Squishee on the other hand, perked up the second he saw the camera come up and didn't look away from it until Dave put it down. That's my boy. 

That's what I got for this week's roundup, how was your week? Linking up with Lauren and Lauren!

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Vermont

Vermont was such a fun, relaxing trip. We got there Monday night and left Friday. In between, we went dog sledding, toured Ben and Jerrys, spent an afternoon at a spa (wow...just wow. It was AMAZING!), enjoyed some incredible meals, went mini golfing, walked the nature trail, and shopped.

Hope you enjoy the pics!

Dave juggling with one hand...because we got distracted while mini-golfing.

I loved the scenery in Vermont. There was something to look upon in awe at everywhere.

This was one of my absolute favorite places to eat. It makes me sad to think I won't be having another meal there anytime soon.

The pinot there was delicious!

This was by far one of the most enjoyable vacations (minus our honeymoon of course!) that Dave and I took. 

That leaves us with 8 states down and 42 to go!

Ben and Jerry's Factory Tour

While in Vermont, Dave and I stopped at the Ben and Jerry's Factory for a tour....because who wouldn't stop somewhere for good ice cream? 

The tour began with a quick video, then there they took us to a room above the factory floor that showed how they made the ice cream and then (the best part!!) FREE samples! 

The tour was only $4, it was a short tour at only about a half hour, but it was still a ton of fun. 

Afterwards we walked up the hill past the factory to the "Flavor Graveyard".

Here are some of my particular favorites:

Dog "Sledding"

Last week Dave and I spent the week up in Stowe, VT. It was such a fun, relaxing trip. If Nibbler and Squishee had been with us, I'm pretty sure I would have never left!

Anyway, one of the adventures we chose to do was dog "sledding" with Peace Pups. Since there was no snow on the ground, we rode in a dog cart instead. It was so much fun, and it was obvious the owner, Ken, really cared for his pups. 

After the ride was over, we got a chance to hang out with the dogs and the puppies. Ken also had a great slideshow that detailed the creation of Peace Pups. 

Stella stole both of our hearts 

Here is a quick video of what it is like on the tour: