4-Wheelin

I must say that I am very glad to be home. It has been very nice being able to hang out with all of my family and friends. The other day, my brother Blake and I decided to go 4-Wheeler riding. My parents' live on Lake Bistineau, and right now they have drained it in order to do some work on the dam. So most of the lake is completely dried up with lots of muddy places, which is perfect for riding 4-Wheelers..especially when it's right in your yard! We had a great time! We even took Macy for a short ride around on the 4-Wheeler..She's such an adventurous dog! I enjoyed hanging out with my little brother and am so glad to be home!


The lake in front of my parents' house


It was about to rain, so the pic is a little dark and cloudy


Me, Blake, and Mace riding on the 4-Wheeler

We Finally Made It!!!

We finally made it back home after a 24 hour journey! It started in Grenada, when our friend Kensi told us that they weren't letting dogs on the plane since it was an American Eagle plane (smaller plane), and that the next flight that would allow dogs would be on the 23rd (9 days later!!!). So of course we were freaking out! Cody tells the people at the airport that Macy is a service dog, but we didn't have her paperwork. Imagine Macy as a service dog..that's pretty funny, but it worked! I was a little upset that Cody lied in order to get us on the plane. I told him to ask God for forgiveness or I wasn't setting foot on the plane (I am already a nervous flyer, so I wasn't going to get on a plane without having things right with God)! So after that flight, we landed in Puerto Rico, and there was a golf cart and wheelchair for me since I was on crutches. Then we got on the plane and headed to Dallas. We were about 1 1/2 hours out of Dallas, when the pilot came on the intercom and said that we were turning around and heading to Miami because the DFW airport was closed due to weather. We were just sick! We were so close to being home. So then once we got to Miami, we had to wait a few hours and finally caught another plane going to Dallas. We didn't get to Dallas until late, and there were no Shreveport flights flying out that night. So we tried to get a rent car, but they wouldn't do one-ways, so we ended up taking a 3 1/2 hour taxi ride to Shreveport. By the time we made it home it had been 24 hours since we had woken up that morning. We were exhausted! I am glad to be back and not have to make that journey any more! Here are some pictures that we have taken since returning back to the US:


After church


Macy with her new summer haircut in her polka dotted bikini that my Mom bought her :)

Our Last Day in Grenada!

My last pool day with the girls! (From left to right: Lauren and baby Maddox, Ashley, Me, Vanessa, Stephanie and little Emma, Alexis holding baby Weston, and little Zane)

Today is our last day in Grenada! I can't believe the time has gone by so fast. It seems like just yesterday we were starting the beginning of our 2 year journey in the UK, and now we are done with Cody's book part of medical school! Now just 2 more years of hospital rotations in New York, and my husband will have M.D. behind his name! I must say that I do look forward to being calling Dr. and Mrs. Tingle..it has a nice ring to it! Cody has definitely worked hard and deserves it..I on the other hand have made plenty of sacrifices and done my part to be a good wife, and I feel like I too deserve all of the benefits that come along with being a doctor's wife! Today was my last time to go and hang out at the pool with the girls. It was so odd to lounge in the chairs and know that this was my last time to be there. There are so many things that I will miss about Grenada, but the thing that I will miss the most are the incredible girls that I have become so close to. Without them, this past year would have been so boring and lonely. We will all be hanging out at the beach tonight with a bonfire..Then we are going to one of our favorite restaurants on the island, the Aquarium! I can't believe it's all coming to an end, but I will enjoy these last moments with our dear friends. Hopefully, we will see them again in New York when the time comes. Love you all!

Unconditional Love

I don't think it gets any sweeter than this! My sweet girl laying by her Momma's hurt foot..Pure Love!!!

Oh, and by the way, we were packing..That's why there is stuff everywhere :)

Swim Time!

Today Vanessa and I took Macy to the beach. We are getting so close to the end of our life on the island, that I figured I better take Macy to the beach just in case she doesn't get to go before we leave. I asked Vanessa to come along with us for some fun in the sun! We went to the LAE beach since it is usually pretty quiet and secluded from people and most importantly..other dogs! Macy was able to have most of the beach to herself, and she was happy to run and swim around. I didn't actually have on my swimsuit..just my sports bra from working out, and my swim bottoms that I happened to throw on before we left for the beach. I'm glad that I was able to spend this day at the beach with my sweet little beach dog, and thanks Vanessa for coming along and taking some pics of us! We will miss you when we leave the island!


My sweet girl with her lifejacket on :)


Me and Mace sitting on the rocks


Swimming with my little water dog!

Here is a little video clip of Macy swimming:

Dinner at Laluna

Last night, Cody and I went and ate supper (or dinner as some people call it) at Laluna. I had been to Laluna before with some of the girls to do sunset yoga, but never to eat. I have to say that it was the nicest place on the island, but also the priciest. We got there for our reservations, and they weren't serving dinner yet, so we hung out around the bar area where they had nice big comfy couches and chairs. It was nice just to relax and chat. Then we went to eat dinner. Cody got steak (his favorite), and I got farfalle pasta with scallops..both were delicious! We were very impressed with the service, and even the chef came out to ask how our food was. I am so glad that we were able to have a nice, quiet evening on one of our last nights in Grenada. What a great way to remember the island!


Lounging before dinner


Cody waiting for dinner


At our table

Last Few Weeks on the Island!

I have not blogged as much over the past months. I think it's because I have finally realized that my time on the island is coming to an end. It seems like ever since Mom and Blake left, that they took my soul with them, and I have just been so ready to go home ever since. We have less than 4 weeks left, and I have tried to find reasons for me to change my ticket date and fly home early! I am really tired of just having nothing to do..this may sound funny to some people, but seriously having no job for almost 2 years is really starting to get to me. I feel like I went to college, got a degree, and then did nothing with it. I am ready to actually put my brain to good use! I am so ready to move to New York. I am really looking forward to all of the amenities that I have had to live without for 2 years while being abroad. I am looking forward to actually having our own furniture, dishes, cookware, stuff, king size bed, and all of my clothes and shoes (not just what I can fit in a suitcase)! I am ready to be in a place where I can actually buy something to decorate with, and not have to worry about not being able to take it with me when we move. I can picture Cody, Macy, and me on a rainy weekend in New York, curled up on our couch with blankets and hot chocolate watching a good movie..that seems like heaven to me! I will be glad to finally be in a place where there are actually seasons. In England we had one season: COLD, WET, and CLOUDY! In Grenada we had one season: HOT! I am trying my best to get through the last few weeks, so I can get home to start our new life. I am keeping myself busy with lots of exercising (I have actually lost some weight and toned up quite a bit, which I'm very proud of). I really don't have many new pictures to post, but I do have some new ones of Macy that always make me smile!


Macy was being so funny in this picture..Cody was taking pictures of me, and Macy kept getting in the pictures like she wanted her picture taken, so she sat still and posed while I took her picture :)


Laying on the balcony..One of her favorite past times!


Chewing on a raw hide while laying on a pillow..She's too much of a princess to lay on the floor..haha!