The LaPrade Lifestyle

Oh yes...Ross can cook!! Ross had off this weekend and decided to make breakfast both Saturday and Sunday for us! I loved it! We both really love pancakes and so Saturday Ross made pancakes on our griddle that was a wedding gift from Ross' parents! We use it often! Sunday he was craving bacon and I agreed as long as it was turkey bacon! So on Sunday Ross made turkey bacon and eggs! He is really good at making breakfast for us and now I think this should be a tradition that on Thanksgiving week he should make breakfast! ;) ( we will see about that!)

Twilight Saga: New Moon!!! On Thursday night I went with some ladies from work to see New Moon! It was a midnight showing and of course we had to wait in line! I am not one to stay awake during midnight movies but with the popcorn, cookies, water, gummy bears, and chocolate we survived! I have not read the books so I had no clue what was going on and of course jumped when the wolves were on the big screen! I can't wait to see the next one!
Emily, Denise, and Samina! Fun times ladies! ;)

On Sunday Ross and I both had off so we took Parker to the dog park at our apts. He really enjoyed running around and chasing me all over the field! (video later!) It was such a gorgeous day outside we just couldn't resist not taking our precious pup for a big adventure at the dog park! There were no other dogs there so we got to have the whole place to ourselves which we all really enjoyed on a lazy afternoon!Parker exhausted and ready to nap after all the running around!
He is just the cutest dog in the world!

Parker has hair on the top of his head that just stands straight up or moves with his head whenever he walks around the place...so we made him a little cooler by making his has stand out with a mo-hawk! He was a little unsure about it at first but enjoyed all the attention!

Our Christmas stockings are in!!!! I am so excited and absolutely love Pottery Barn and the amazing monogramming that they will do for online orders!!
Ross and I have big stockings and Parker has a smaller one that looks like an elf shoe!
It's so cute I can't hardly stand it! I will post more pics once we decorate the apt for the Holidays!! Just a little peak to tide you over for now! ;)

Over Halloween weekend he met my mom and dad and really lounged around the entire weekend! They enjoyed meeting him and playing with their new grand-dog!

Parker enjoying the great outdoors! He seems to really be into leaves lately...

Asleep in his bed...only for a short while until he moves to the couch with us!

Ready for the holidays in his new Old Navy T-shirt that says Happy Holidays 2009!

He will be sporting it all holiday season! It's green so it matches his collar!

A quick update for now...more pictures and a funny video later! ;)

We got a puppy!!! Ross wanted to surprise me for Christmas with a dog and we got him a little early! Parker is a Coton De Tulear and all boy! We drove to Trenton, Texas to get him Friday Oct 30 and he is 8 weeks old and full of personality!

Parker's first adventure to Target! We had to get pet supplies right after we got
him so we snuck him inside my Coach bag! He was a little unsure at first
but once we were going along he got very relaxed!

Enjoying his new home!

Parker and I before we go on a short walk....for right now he just sits in the grass and looks up at me wondering what the heck are we doing..then walks to my feet and looks up...I am pretty sure he is done with the outdoor event at that point! :)

Ross and Parker hanging out on the couch! Parker slept on Ross as soon as we got home!

BCBG Watch!! Love the color purple and the bow look around the face of the watch!
This would for sure make a statement on my wrist at work!

Lola by Marc Jacobs a new fresh scent by Marc Jacobs that has fuschia peonies! love it!

Coach's new leopard print in charcoal grey for fall! Love the wristlet here it can go with a variety of outfits both dressy and casual! For sure on my christmas list!! :)

So there have been a few fun events so far in October! Britt celebrated her 25th Birthday and we ran Race for the Cure for Cathy!! Yea!! The weather is changing and the sun is shining!!

Britt, Allison, and I in downtown McKinney enjoying a girls night out!

Britt and I all dolled up for her big birthday!! love you!!

Early Saturday morning....Cathy,Richard,Carly and I traveled to Northpark Mall to walk in the Race for the Cure! It was early and a little bit chilly but overall a gorgeous day! It was amazing seeing the huge turnout for Race for the Cure and seeing all the survivors at the race!
I was really excited to be with Cathy at the race because not only is she an amazing woman she is also a breast cancer survivor! She has been cancer free for 1 year and continues strong! It was a wonderful experience being with her on race day! love you!

There were over 30,000 people at the race Oct 17,2009!

Carla, Cathy and I before the race!

We all made in celebration bibs in pink for the back of our shirts for race day...

mine said In celebration of Cathy T. We love you, Carla's said Cathy T., and Richard's said My Wife!! We were all so excited to wear them in celebration of Cathy!!

After the race we snagged all the freebies and water and bananas we could find...right along with free massages by massage envy!! loved it!
Here are my new running laces...
they have NB in pink with 20 which stands for the
fact that New Balance has been supporting Breast Cancer research for 20 years!