Ready for this...

minutes away from picking up this charmer... more to come next week i'm sure.

Stetson is a big kid

Guys, it's time to give back Stetson's crate. As you can see, he no longer fits in it. He's a big kid now.

The Reason for Seasonal Clothing

No, I did not draw this. Nor, did I have a cute niece or nephew draw it for me. I am a creep and stole a child's depiction of what seasonal wear is (a well done depiction I might add) to illustrate a point.

I have always struggled with what I'm about to tell you. Always.

I dress according to the weather. When I see it's going to be 90 degrees outside, I wear light clothing--perhaps a kind of sleeveless dress that you see above. Why? because it's hot outside.

Now conversely, when I hear it's going to be 30 degrees, I wear warmer clothing-perhaps a sweater dress that again, is so nicely pictured above. Why? because it's cold outside. And I would argue that most people do the same.

(You might be thinking this is all obvious, but it's bringing me to my point...) if we dress according to the weather, then why are we blasting air conditioning or heat? If I'm dressed for a hot day but the room I'm in is 68, then it defeats the purpose of my cute summer dress because I have to cover it up with that same cardigan that is worn all year long.

Listen America, if this is the way it's going to continue to go, then I propose that the stores just keep the same season of clothes all year long. Macy's, Forever, please no longer make cute silky dresses or tops. And J Crew and PacSun, also please avoid selling any wool cableknit sweaters or fuzzy lined hoodies. Lets all just wear thin cardigans all year long.

Either that, or please, please, let's just be reasonable with the temperatures at which we're setting our buildings. That way we can all continue to dress according to the seasons we all love.

(I'm tired of being uncomfortable)

thank you.

"Can we get this one?"

This, my friends, is what Adam was referring to when he called that out to me moments ago. I'm not sure if you can see well, but it's horse shoes welded together into patio furniture. Asking price? $200.

thanks, person on craigslist. While we can appreciate the hours put into this, we'll keep our two hundred dollars and look for clearance target specials.

Denver 2010

We went to Denver last weekend, from Friday to Wednesday, to visit Adam's family. (I apologize if the majority of the blogs you read are Ludwig blogs, because this will just be a repeat for you.) But we had a great time. It was so cool to see how much our nieces and nephew have grown up in the year since our last family vacation! We loved every sweet, sassy, toddler-esque thing they did. And it was great to see everyone else too! It's crazy to think that our family will have grown by 2 people (almost three) by the next time we see them.
Anyway, I posted a few of my pictures, and a few stolen ones from the family website, to show you a bit about our trip. For more, just look at Kirst, Jord, and Carla's blogs:)

Camping

Last weekend we went camping. Yup. you read it right. It was Adam and Me, Keje and Patrick, Jason and Emily, and all our dogs, Ellie, Kya, and Stetson. Here's some pictures to prove it, please ignore the blurriness.
It was better than last year (if you dont recall there was arguing, knat hatches, and meadow fields filled with morning dew last year). And I've determined that while I'd probably not ever be the one to suggest we go, now I know for sure that I could if everyone else wanted to. (I think I might have said that last year, but I was just being polite. I mean it this time:) ).

A Little Summertime Obsession

So Summer is finally here (I think) in CDA and Adam and I have been addicted to grilling. Let me clarify--I prep, he grills. But we've honestly grilled outside 4 out of 5 days that we've been home!

The Menu at the Ludwig house has gone like this:

1. BBQ Burgers with onion straws
2. Jamaican Jerk Chicken
3.Margarita Pizza
4. Orange Chipotle Glazed Chicken with yellow zucchini.

Good thing I married someone who LOVESSSS grilling. Now all we need is some cute patio furniture...

ps. Stetson seems to love grilling too:)