Amazing!

I don't get all pumped up for sporting events. If we go to watch sporting events with friends, I'm either talking or texting while stuffing my face- the entire time. But not for USA soccer, especially the women's team. I'm usually in comfy clothes on the couch, glued to the tv, and I get so stressed during the games that I go from sitting on the edge of my seat to just standing right in front of the television. This was the most stressful game I have ever watched. I felt exhausted when it was over. But it was awesome!

Way to go, USA!

Ryan and Melissa's Wedding

The Bride and Groom:

Taylar looks very pretty in blue:

The bridal party (very festive for the 4th of July):

My date:

These feet were tired by the end of the night!:

A Run

Mike and I had another BIG Friday night and went for a 2-mile run. It was almost dark, so that made it kind of fun. We put on lots of bug spray and it kept all the insects away. I think we did a good job since it's been forever since we went for a run. I try to run on the road in the morning and it's so hard. However, I find the trails to be much easier. 3 miles goes by so fast on the trails and there are even some small hills to challenge me. Other than that, it's flat and scenic. I love it! I can tell I need a new pair of sneakers. That will be the only exercise for the weekend.

Today, I'm watching the US Women's Soccer Team in the FIFA World Cup. They won their last game and I'm hoping to see them win again. This is my favorite sport and I took this picture 2 summers ago when Mike took me to see a game against Canada in South Carolina.

Go USA!

Bully

Willie is a puppy, and he loves to chew things up. So one day at the store, I found this raw-hide-looking-thing and the woman behind the counter says "Oh ya, dogs love to chew that!" I think, "Great! Sold!" I take this lovely treat home to Willie and he is IN LOVE with it. He sits in one spot for hours chewing it up and doesn't get up until it's done. I feel like its a gift from God because I can get some work done. Two problems I immediately have with it- 1. It stinks. It is only allowed to be chewed on a floor I can wash. 2. It's pretty expensive. $7.99 for one. So, I decide that I am going to buy this "thing" in bulk.

Mike: "What is it?

Lisa: "The woman at the pet store called it a Bully Stick."

Mike: "Do you know what that is?"

Lisa: "No."

Mike: "It's bull c***."

Lisa: "Mike, why do you always have to be so disgusting? Seriously..."

Mike: "Fine, I'll look it up for you."

Turns out, that is what it is. Bully Sticks are in fact, bull you-know-whats. You can get them in bulk from Merrick. So, now I clearly have a third problem. That it's completely gross.

However, Willie LOVES them and they keep him so quiet. So, I'm getting them anyway. Today, I bought the braided variety. It was twice as long when I bought it. I took it away so I can get some peace and quiet tomorrow. Willie is crying at the shelf I put it on. Poor boy!