I’m going to be MIA for a couple of days as Mark and I attempt a double wedding. One of Mark’s friends is getting married today in Ames and our friend and his former roommate is getting married tomorrow in Iowa City.
Which means, I’ve gotta drop off the Barnstormer at a friend’s house for [...]
I don’t have much to say, but I do have a cute video to share with you.
Here’s a clip of Barney playing with his new best friend, Uncle Matty (aka our friend Matt who happens to be Mark’s roommate).
Barney moved in with me (finally) on Saturday and he’s settled in pretty well …
… as you can see, he’s pretty tired from the move.
On Sunday, Kelly and I took Barney for a walk. She’s trying to cross off as many items on her 30-before-30 list and walking a dog was one of them. She’s always had cats, so she never had a chance to walk a dog. Plus, I think she might be scared of [...]
I received the most awesome birthday gift ever from my parents. His name is Barney. Barnabus Stinson II. Named after the infamous Barney Stinson, played by one of my favorite celebs, NPH.
The name Barney hadn’t even occurred to me until my friend Kelly suggested it since she had [...]
I found the most amazing little doggie this week and I’m going to go meet him tomorrow.
His name is Hoosier and he’s at the Humane Society.
I’m hoping him and I will become BFFs!

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