Scary Happenings

Yesterday was a scary day at the Morgan household. I came home to one of our dogs, Taysha, who had practically tried to eat her way out of her cage and was experiencing signs of dehydration all because of the activity she had endured throughout the day. (Just a note--Normally John gets home before me and the dogs are fine. Yesterday she had to stay in the cage a little longer than normal and went crazy.)
I opened her cage, saw blood (me --very scared) and here she came staggering out of the cage like a drunk.
She went right for the water bowl and would not stop. I had to hold the bowl for her because she did not even have enough strength to stand up. Eventually she got sick from all the water. I was a hot mess. I didn't know what to do for her or where she was bleeding or what was going to happen to her. All I could do was sit in a panic and hold her water bowl up to her mouth.

Now here is my dilemma.  If we don't leave her in the cage she tries to eat the wall to get out of the garage. Yep, you heard it she literally tries to eat and claw her way through the wall. Let me also remind you this is a 10 lb. Shit-tzu. This is something she started doing earlier this year. It is almost like she ges into panic mode when she goes into the garage. I'm not sure what it is, we leave water and food and have fans or heat depending on the weather.

Also, we cant leave her in the house all day, she will have an accident, and we also have two other small dogs that keep her company so there is no telling what would happen if we left everyone inside all day long. 
I think with age she is really going crazy. She was 9 years old this July:(

How do you deal with a crazy dog that experiences panic attacks???

All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

Create your own pizza party

Recently the hubs and I watched an episode of Good Eats. This particular episode taught you how to create and grill homemade pizzas. The tutorial looked easy enough and the visual alone left my mouth watering. So, ever since I have been wanting to have a small get together with friends in the honor of this pizza recipe.

I thought this would be great for entertaining. Invite a couple people over, have a variety of toppings and the possibilities are endless.

Not like this hasn't been done before, but I want to do it:)

If you didn't want to actually make the pizza crust you could always purchase pre-made flatbread.

For the perfect appetizer you could serve mini individual tomato mozzarella salads picked and placed within a votive candle holder. I recently saw this and it was darling. This would be easy to pick up and double as decoration.

Im guessing Im not going to be having this shindig anytime soon -- Im 36 weeks pregnant-- but I really want to and that should count for something:)

So I figured I could share my future party ideas:) Celebrate your friends and loved ones, have them over for a friendly pizza party!

All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

Packing my bags

The time has come and I am going to "pack a bag." To me this makes it official and scary -- not that the large stomach, weight gain and baby stuff galore taking up our house shouldn't have already done this, but hey each person has differing defining moments.
The much anticipated arrival of miss Ella Harper Morgan is very close. I am 35 weeks this week (wow how time flies), so I need to get prepared for the unexpected. I've made a list from gathered information online.

Here are the items I'm packing for my life changing day:) Well, the items I've read or heard I will need.

• Extra Blanket in the car
• Extra Towels in the car
• Tooth brush for me and John & toothpaste
• Camera - with new card
• Flip Camera - with extra batteries
• Wash Clothes
• T-shirts - three?
• Comfortable pants - two?
• Lots of underwear
• Nursing bra?
• Sports bra
• Change of Clothes for John
• Chapstick
• makeup
• Lots of socks
• Hair thingies
• A robe
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Night Gown - sleep clothes
• Baby book

For Ella

• Blanket
• Clothes
• Outfit to go home in

Is there anything I should add to the list? Would love to know:)

All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

Hey Tom...Poke who, Poke what?

Mashable has posted the 10 most interesting Facebook facts online today. One thing Ive never clearly understood on Facebook was the Poke feature. What is this and why is there and why did you poke me??? It's just weird! You "poke" someone to be annoying, is this the purpose behind for on FB?

This was a good point brought up on Mashable no. 5 Facebook facts. The Meaning of the term poke has never been clearly defined.

Here is a look at the Top 10 Fascinating Facebook Facts.

Enjoy!

 

OMG I am so popular

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My name Jesse Morgan
There are 344 people in the U.S. named Jesse Morgan.

• There are 336,015 people in the U.S. with the first name Jesse.
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• There are 317,311 people in the U.S. with the last name Morgan.
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have a great weekend!!
All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse (no. 1 of 336,015)

Forever 21 goes Maternity!

"I need cute cheap clothes too!" Forever 21 has started a maternity line. Currently, they do not have an abundance of options, but who's complaining there are some:)

Thanks Forever21, pregnant women still want options:)

www.forever21.com

All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

Hostess Aprons

I chose to make hostess aprons for my baby shower hostess gifts! I followed the instructions from Stop Staring and Start Sewing blog. I was pleased with how they came out especially since I have not done anything like them before. I can admit they were far from perfect but they still looked pretty adorable (well at least I thought). I can brag a little, right?
Here are my beautiful hostesses in their little hostess aprons. Thanks girls!

Me (31 weeks) and the girls:)

All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse