The Adventures of Doug and Judy

Dougs New Toy

2009-01-11T06:33:00.000-08:00

Well.. after a LONG search... Doug has finaly found his Jeep... It's a 2004 with a 3 inch lift and big beefy tires... He already has plans for bigger tires.. and things he can add...

Oh boys and there toys...

Clean Up

2008-11-14T20:31:00.000-08:00

Doug has started to clean up the old car... I never knew this car was blue... They still have a long way to go but at least it looks pretty...

Hidden Treasures

2008-11-03T19:20:00.000-08:00

Last Weekend Doug and my brother Ed replaced my parents garage doors.. It is something My Mom has been wanting to do for a LONG time...

But the only way they could put up the new doors was to remove a treasure tucked away for almost 40 years... My Dad's 1938 Chrysler Royal.. Doug took it to his dads house for the next winter project.. I can't wait to see my Dad drive it.

Happy Birthday Bobo

2008-10-02T18:54:00.001-07:00

September 25th was Brody's 1st Birthday.. We had planed to have a BIG dog party... but (I guess we are bad parents) we are taking a vacation this December instead..

But Brody did get a birthday card from Grandma and Grandpa.. with some doggy treats and a 2 Dollar bill in it... and he did get a BIG pillow.. Brody has become such a big boy that his butt kept falling off of the old one..

However... when puppy is away... Logan takes claim on it... Don't turn your back Brody... Logan looks very comfortable..

Segway ride in the Park

2008-09-14T10:07:00.000-07:00

My friends wrapped up the summer with a casual ride in Forest Park.. By way of Segways.. with the assistance of the boys from Glide St. Louis we had a fantastic time....

I recommend if you have friends/family in for out of town or if you just want to feel like you are 12 years old all over again... DO IT.... The cost might seem like a like ... but I have paid far more in the past for much Less FUN....

2-Car Garage

2008-09-03T19:38:00.002-07:00

I took some time off at Crate and Barrel.. We just have too many projects that require more time than we normally have.. So our first project was a loft in the Garage to store the Hard top to the Jeep... All for the purpose of storing Doug's 1967 Olds.. So now we can put two cars in my One car Garage.. It is actually pretty cool... (So I am easily amused.. I don't get out much)..

2008-09-03T19:38:00.001-07:00

Mango Salsa...

2008-07-13T08:07:00.000-07:00

Here is the receipt of the Mango Salsa... It has a little kick... but people seem to love it...

2 ripe Mangoes
2 fresh habanero peppers
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, minced
4 tomatillos
1/4 cup Honey
2 Tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup "Frank's Red Hot" brand hot sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
3/4 teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)
Minced cilantro (a big fist full)

Peel and dice the mango's. Place in a large bowl. Mince the habaneros and onion (I first take the seeds out of the peppers to hold back the heat.. And you may want to use rubber gloves with handling the peppers) Clean, dice and add red pepper. Discard papery outer leaves from tomatillos; rinse tomatillos, dice and add to the bowl. Add honey, vinegar, hot sauce, salt and black pepper. Toss well and Chill over night. Serve with Tortilla Chips or as a garnish for grilled fish or pork. .. After put together I sometimes add a tablespoon more of honey.. to cut back on the heat.. and I use my little Cuisinart chopper to dice and mince the ingredients

This is a very colorful salsa.. and has become a popular party favorite.. ENJOY

Learn from my mistake...

2008-07-11T20:25:00.000-07:00

This summer I had the worst case of Poison Ivy I have ever had... I won't show you pictures.. but beleive me... I may have a scare on my arm for a long time...

As kids we were told over and over again.. " it has 3 leaves"... but a lot of plants have 3 leaves.. how do you REALLY know it is Poison Ivy (well unless you rub it all over yourself and wait... - I don't recommend this method..)..

So after living here for almost 5 years.. I finally found some...

Take a long look.. and AVOID IT... Trust me... :)

Summer time

2008-07-02T20:14:00.001-07:00

Wow... it is hard to beleive that Summer is almost half over...

We have been so busy.. and not always FUN stuff....

We have managed to squeeze in a few fun things this summer...

Baseball with our friends Melissa and Bob

Bark in the Park (Again with Melissa and Bob.. And Tina and Eveie)

And Brody After the Walk....

Fathers Day (Dad and Julia)

And the Annual Royals vs. Cards game in KC - Cards Win..!!..

I'd like to say the rest of the summer is full of non-stop excitement... but not really the case.. I'm sure we will fit in a few things..

Other Projects

2008-05-21T20:49:00.000-07:00

Other projects in the works include a 1956 chevy that dad and I
installed the motor (sbc 383 cid) and transmission (muncie 4 speed).

Next is body work and paint.

Winter Projects...

2008-05-21T20:25:00.000-07:00

Doug and his Dad's projects....
Just finished...
a 1967 Volkswagen Dune Buggy..
and the next one...
a 1951 Ford F-1 Truck....
No project seems too big for these boys..

Brody Update..

2008-05-08T13:38:00.000-07:00

Well at 7 months old... and 48.5 pounds... We got our baby fixed.... I felt bad for him.. but 12 hours later he was running an jumping as if nothing had happen... It hasn't slowed him down much at all...

Here he is at Grandma and Grandpa's house playing in the back yard..

Work in Progress...

2008-04-30T18:45:00.000-07:00

It was a long week.. but we have new pluming, a sub floor and brand new tile... We are in the home stretch..

Bathroom Demo - Day One

2008-04-20T20:00:00.000-07:00

Well the floor came up easier than we had thought.. but we did have a board that we will need to replace.. No sub floor... it was just 1 inch of concrete... It may end up to be a long week...

Welcome Josh Robert

2008-04-15T12:29:00.000-07:00

On March 28th my friends Teresa and Gary welcomed there 2nd child Josh Robert into the world.. He will be guided through life by his big brother Braeden...

Congratulations Teresa and Gary... We hope to come to KC soon to meet the newest member of the family..

Bathroom project under way..

2008-04-14T18:02:00.000-07:00

Well the first big project of the year... My Bathroom... We don't get started for a week but I had a shopping spree at Lowe's and I have a pile of stuff... If only a little elf will come over and install it all... this should be fun...

Happy Birthday Daddy..

2008-03-24T19:19:00.000-07:00

On March 16th.. I had a little get together for my Dad's 70th Birthday... I think everyone had a good time.. and we totally surprised my Dad.. I can't believe my Mom and I pulled it off.... Happy Brithday Dad... We'll do it again in 10 years..

Well Maybe this was the Best Day..

2008-03-07T20:55:00.000-08:00

I know the Snow caused a ton of problems for people this past week... but Brody LOVED it... I bet he wishes it would snow like that every week...

The Best Day of My Life...

2008-03-07T20:33:00.000-08:00

Sunday March 2nd was SO unseasonably warm... We took Brody to Creve Couer lake for a long walk around the lake... We made friends with Marley a 2 year old Boxer girl and a little 3 month old Boxer boy who had just gotten his ears clipped (ouch)...

Than Brody had his first play date at the Fry house to play with Jack and Gracie.. Two playful Boxers... Although it was a little over whelming at first.. Brody can't wait for his next play date.. Look out Sandy.. Do you think you will notice another mouth in the house..?...

My Boys

2008-02-25T18:00:00.000-08:00

Look what happens when I leave a Car Guy and the Dog... Alone to watch the OSCAR Awards... Next time you see him.. Ask him who was snoring louder...

Meet Mr and Mrs Woerndle..

2008-02-18T20:12:00.000-08:00

Saturday February 16th... Rhonda Wood and Jordan Woerndle were married..

The wedding was just as unique and speical as the couple are... The wedding and reception were held at the Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield MO.. The Bride choose this date becasue it was her grandparents anniversity.. That evening her grandparents celebrated 57 years together...

We wish the young couple years of Love, Laughter and Happiness....

(See the link to Rhonda and Jordan's Blog for more details on the happy day)

Brody Update...

2008-02-18T20:05:00.000-08:00

Brody is growing by leaps and bounds... He will be 5 months old next week (on the 25th) and he is already 30lbs.. He has been making friends with the kitties.. He likes going for rides.. and he eats...Well almost anything..

And he may be on to us... I think he is reading ahead in the book to find out how to break the rules, leave the boundaries and push the limitations... We may have a long road ahead of us..

The Rose..

2008-02-15T20:29:00.000-08:00

Doug really over did it this year.. Dispite our agreeing to NOT do anyting for Valentines Day... He sent me 2 Dozen roses.... 6-Red and 6-White delivered to me at my day job... and than 6-Red and 6-White were Delivered to C&B that evening.... The little stinker.... But they are beautiful.. and I Love them.. Well and Him...

Bunny Shots....

2008-02-11T19:45:00.000-08:00

My good friend Melissa works with a Grayhound rescue group in the Metro St. Louis area... They are sponsering a photo oppertunity for our 4 legged friends.... See details below... :)

DOGGIE EASTER
EGG HUNT AND
EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS

Where: Lucky Dog
38 N. Gore
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-961-7877

When: Saturday, March 8, 2008
11:00am to 3:00pm

For: Greyhound Companions of Missouri
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization

All proceeds will go to help rescue and place retired racing greyhounds in loving homes.

Dog Whisperer in Training

2008-01-21T19:52:00.000-08:00

This past weekend Brooke (Doug's Niece) spent time with Brody.. They played hard and had tons of fun... She even got him to sit.. Brody can't wait for another play weekend..

The House that Crate Built...

2008-01-21T19:32:00.000-08:00

Well I have been looking for a dinning table for a long time... And now we have one... It is the Cabria Dinning Table from Crate and Barrel.. It was a floor sample... A few scratches and one little crack (no dancing on that side of the table) but still beautiful.... Only problem.... no chairs... So if you come over for dinner... B.Y.O.C.-Chair... and a side dish would also be nice..

Off to work we go..

2008-01-17T20:01:00.000-08:00

It has been a very busy week for Brody.... He came to visit Doug and I both at work.. and made all kinds of new friends.... He also went to the Vet for the very first time and come out with a big A+...

The potty training is going well... however he HATES the crate.. and cries for a good 10 to 15 minutes every time we put him in there...

This has been a big adjustment for Doug and I.. The cats seem to take care of themselves.. but this thing needs constant attention... I sure it will get easier... Hopefully before he is 70lbs...

This time it really happened...

2008-01-08T19:54:00.000-08:00

Well.. We started the year off with a big adventure..

On January 6th.. Doug and I drove to Oxford Ohio and picked up or very own 14-week old Boxer puppy.... I know some of you thought it would never happen.. but it did.... He is the sweetest thing I have ever seen...

We named him Brody... Very fitting for a Boxer I thought... He has been very good so far... We have had some sleepless nights but I know it will get better.. Besides this is only day 3... More on the puppy to come...

2008-01-01T14:18:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Adventures of Doug and Judy...

I have wanted to do this for a while now.. but have never taken the time to do it.. I am so bad at keeping in touch with friends and family.. I thought why not put our adventures (or life) in writing...

Please visit from time to time to keep up the the somewhat boring but always busy lives of Doug and Judy.. We have a few things planned for the new year.. Travel, Home improvements or maybe a car (Jeep) project for Doug.

Thank you.. and stay tuned... the fun is yet to start...