Lately

Man do I suck at posting while school is in session.  Not that I really am doing all too much school work this semester but I feel guilty if I open my computer and don't do school work.  So I just don't open my laptop.  Good denial skills, right?

Anyway...since my last post, things have been a little crazy, so I'm thinking instagram would be the best way to update .

1. My parents got a new puppy.  She is a St. Bernard named

 Koda. In the last month she has doubled in size.

2. I bought my brother this Crested Gecko for his 14th birthday.  

If you are a reptile lover, I suggest taking a look at one of these cool

 things.  His name is Widget!

3.4.5. My martial arts school had it's black belt test this weekend.  This year

I got to be one of the judges...next year, I'll be a tester! Now our school has

two new first degrees (white & blue) and a new second degree (white & black).

I'm that super short person way to the left.

6. My babe and I at the pumpkin patch.  It took us 45 minutes to get through that darn corn maze. 

 1.2. Work Halloween Party!

3. My favorite little child and myself 

4. Jake's totally awesome pumpkin!

5. My pumpkin....did not turn out the way I planned :(

6. My dad rocked it as Speedy Gonzalez for Halloween!

Also, in the middle of all of this, my grandpa passed away.  Of course my heart was in pieces but for him, it was a good thing and that is what matters.  I will be dedicating an entire post to this wonderful man sometime this week.

Sorry to end on what seems like a sad note, but really, I am consoled and content in the fact that he was truly ready to be with his wife again.

☮♡Nicole

        Louise☮♡

I'm Back....again!

If finals didn't take up enough of my time, over the past few weeks I have also been working, wrapping up my internship, and moving into my boyfriend's house! 

I am almost done moving...I cant believe how much random crap I had stored in my condo; whats even more amazing is how we got it to fit into his place along with his and his roommate's stuff.

Now that the month of crazy is coming to a close and summer is emerging, I will be able to dedicate some much, much needed love to the blogging world!

Here is a giant 'insta-post' to sum up my life over the past month or so

 1. Bentley had a few baths

2. Preparation for bikini season

3. B tanning while I wrote a final paper

5. April showers bring May flowers

 1. We got a new BBQ & Jake declared himself a true man

2. Crazy hair day at work

3. Jake's grandma got me a pearl, jasper, and amethyst necklace

4. Now that I have time to train in martial arts again....my skin will constantly look this way

1. New baby at work

2. One of my students brought me flowers

3. Bentley loves our new sectional

4. I have found a love for Yoga

1. Taking a break from moving (note the small portion of my favorite painting in the background)

2. Summer Closet = Happy!

3. Adira likes her new home 

4. My view at work every day

  ☮♡Nicole 

      Louise☮♡

A Miracle

Nicky.  An amazing kid with a heart of gold, a contagious smile, and full of spirit is currently struggling with many medical issues that have been consuming him and his family lately.  He has been in the hospital for over a month now and a few days ago it was a possibility that he would not be living through the night.  Amazingly though, he was able to push past that obstacle and with his perseverance, the power of prayer, good energy, and love from his family and friends he is now in a stable condition and is already back to being the smiling kid he is.  It is truly amazing what the power of love and hope can do for a person.  Nicky and his family have become an inspiration for me to fight for myself and the people/things I love.  I have never met a stronger or more positive group of people.  I will continue to send good thoughts their way and I hope you'll do the same.  Stay strong Nicky...we all miss you!

☮♡Nicole