We're married!

Well, we are married! Wedding happened on May 29th..some of you may remember it as "The Hail storm of May 29th".. lol.. They say Rain on your wedding day is good luck..well, we were literally HAMMERED with it. If guests left after the wedding and went straight home, they were fine..if not, it cost you $500 deductible to go to my wedding, lol.. So sorry about that..

The Ceremony was beautiful. Robin Wood, the Chesa Pastor officiated and did a K.I.S.S Theme.. Meaning he tied verses of the bible to the KISS theme.. K=Kindness, always be kind to one another.. I=Intimacy..always find ways to show each other you love each other. S=Self Esteem--Use words that build each other up, not tear each other down.. S=Security..Be a safe place to fall for your spouse. It was a great ceremony.. The wedding singer (Barbara Albritton) was the best thing ever. I knew she would be. She sang "His eye is on the Sparrow" for the lighting of the Unity Candle, and then for the Recessional she busted out "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and it was awesome! Everyone loved her, but no one more than me!

There are more wedding pics on my facebook page (Search for KC Sheperd) if you want to see the whole album. The following Saturday we had the reception at the farm. It was so beautiful and just my farm girl style! I took pics in the rye in my wedding dress, and of course we had to halter up a calf and take pics with it. I'll always be a farm girl in my heart. My mom's friends put together the most amazing atmosphere..Beautiful flowers (done by my fabulous friend Chantry) and tables decked out in bling, brown, and Pink. We had catered mexican food (our fav) from the folks at the Old Triggers near Elk City/Sayre.. and it was awesome! Guac, taquito's, fajitas, and tamales!So good! We had 15 dogs there, including my sweet babes, and all of them acted amazing!

It was everything I imagined it would be. All my friends and family.. a pretty dress, and my farm with dogs. My cup runneth over. Such a great day.

Didn't waste much time after the wedding.. lol.. Bought a house, closed on the house, and am now living in the house. We actually found a house that was almost finished, but still in the stage where we could pick colors, paint, carpet, cabinets, etc.. So we did. Jordan is amazing at that and did a great job. My kitchen is fabulous. Of course I picked bling knobs, but they aren't in yet, so when they come in, I'll post pics. We did hard woods in the living room, beautiful tile in the kitchen, white cabinets, and black granite counter tops.. I just love it!

And as if that wasn't enough excitement.. We are getting a puppy.. Yup. It was my wedding gift to MJ. He has been wanting a "BIG" dog to offset the foofy poofy shih-tzu's.. So after looking at breeds, our lifestyle, and what we want.. We decided on a Newfoundland. She is 8 weeks old now, and we'll go get her next week. We have named her Dafnee, and she is grey, which is very rare for a Newf. She will be the sweetest girl..they  have the best temperaments, and make the most amazing therapy dogs. MJ is beyond excited. Here's what she looks like.. (Pic courtesy of www.gentlegiantnewfoundlands.com) Her breeder is amazing, and she is a healthy, happy girl from Kansas. I'm thinking Sawyer will be beyond excited.. Miss P, I'm not so sure, lol

I do have some sad news, and I want you guys to keep this family in your prayers. Kristen Smith's little 3 week old boy is very sick in the hospital. They are family friends, and just the sweetest, cutest family. Aiden is in critical condition and we are praying for a full healing and recovery. To learn more about his story, and join the prayer chain, here is the address.. 50 for Aiden

I am so happy and blessed to have the friends and family I have. I was one of the rebels that waited till I was in my 30's to get married.. But I was waiting for the right one, and now I found him, and I begin my happily ever after. I still have hopes of being on the radio again someday, but right now, I'm drinking from my saucer, cuz my cup has overflowed. Love you guys,

KC

And..I'm getting married!

So.. I'm getting married! MJ proposed to me last Saturday on a horse-drawn carriage ride through bricktown.. Did I know it was coming? Yes, because I'm a planner.. lol.. We had actually decided to push up the wedding from October (10-11-12) because we were wasting time paying Rent.. We have been wanting, and looking at houses for awhile, so we would have wasted $5,000 more dollars on rent by waiting till October to buy one.. 

So here's the details.. Wedding will be May 29th, 7pm at Crossings Community Church Chapel.. yes, its a tuesday, but hey, Crossings is a popular place! Plus we are not having a reception immediately after, so I'm guessing it will take about 30 minutes! Consider this your invite if you are reading this.. because I have not the time, or money to send out 800 invitations!! I'd love to have you there, and it should be a quick affair..but being that I hate weddings, I won't blame you for not going! lol

My lovely friend Nita helped me find the perfect dress..we actually thought it was going to be an AWFUL experience..like buying a bathing suit..but we went to David's Bridal, and man, they know how to do it! They fluff you, stuff you, pin you, push you, etc..and I ended up with an amazing dress...that was on sale! Boom! That's how I roll! My ring is just beautiful.. MJ did an amazing job.. We got it at Michener Farrand and we just love those guys! Dave is the MAN! I just love love love it.. No, its not traditional, but those of you who know me, know that nothing about me is!! 

Wedding Colors are going to be light pink and Brown. Although I'm not sure we are really following that much.. We are going to have a big reception the following Saturday at the Farm.. It will be fun, why? Because we are having a Mexican buffet! Yes! I'll be having a Western, OK shower, and an OKC Shower, so that will be fun too.. and apparently a bachelorette party which could be quite entertaining. No, the dogs are not going to be in the wedding, but yes, will be in pictures..Of course I have to include them! Miss Pays will be a fashionista as usual! Sawyer will wear a bow tie..

In other exciting news, Chesapeake featured me as a 'Star Volunteer' and showcased the dogs and I volunteering. It was awesome because it led a lot of folks to want to get their dogs therapy certified! So that is awesome! We would love to have more folks with therapy dogs.. Always nice to do stuff for other people!

Speaking of dogs..we have the Dog Jog coming up.. We will be having so many things going on! An Agility Dog Demonstration, a Fly Ball demonstration, dog contests like 'Best trick' 'owner dog look-alike' best costume' 'best dressed', etc.. so bring your dog babe and come on out! You don't have to jog to enter the contest and there will be some amazing prizes!

So lots of fun stuff going on in my life right now.. Feeling very blessed! 

Hello Spring!

So Of course you know by now that Payslee has an Easter dress each year.. Doggiedudsbydeb did not let me down this year and mad her this cute little bunny frock.. So cute. So yesterday I took her up to the Chesapeake campus (which is landscaped beautifully) And had her pose.. I also posed her in another little dress from Barbara..So cute with the big poof! The flowers matched the dress perfectly, so it was a great photo Opp, and Miss P didn't disappoint! She looks kinda sneaky in the Pink dress, lol.

I have had Tonsilitis for 2 weeks.. which sucks..but I'm used to it. I have over-sized tonsils and with all the allergy stuff going on, I'm not shocked by this. I had a friend who had her tonsils taken out, and as expected it was pretty much the worse thing ever.. So I think I will pass on that. Apparently as an adult its pretty much just misery filled with bloody tonsils, bad breath, no eating, talking, etc.. so as you can tell, doesn't sound like a cup of tea..and while this sucks, I think that would suck worse, so I'm just going to keep them in my mouth for now.

Yesterday at Church we had Dr. Ron Fowler as a guest speaker and it was so good! Everytime I walk in the doors at Crossings I am so thankful to call it my church home. The music is so amazing! I'm a person who is blessed through music, so I have to have it, and man, it doesn't get any better than the music at Crossings! MJ has started enjoying it too, and a few weeks ago they talked about needing volunteers to run the "media" portion of the service.. camera's, sound equipment, etc.. So he wrote his name down.. Well they already called him back and now it looks like he will be serving on that committe! I'm so proud of him. I tell you there is nothing better than looking around and seeing what God does with people you love in your life. What a tremendous blessing.

This weekend was nice. MJ & I took the dog babes to Lake Hefner, over by where people fish, and let them run and sniff.. Their faces were pure joy just running and smelling stuff. I feel so much pride when I watch them happy and jolly knowing that every day I make sure they have the best possible life ever. Its something I take a great deal of pride in, and I'm happy knowing how happy they are!

Today at Chesapeake Marie Osmond spoke to us.. She looks fabulous and gave a great message about how to pull yourself out of depression. She has been through a LOT in her life and she's still so positive and uplifting. She talked about her own postpartum depression and then her son's suicide.. Still through all that she is so grateful for her good life and blessings. I wish everyone could get to that place..but so many people just want to wallow in their own self pity and never see the amazing things that God has done, and continues to do. She is a fantastic woman! I mean you look at all that she has had to deal with.. sexual abuse, physical abuse, having two hearing impaired brothers, being in the spotlight since she was 4, the loss of a child, etc.. and yet still she gives glory to God for all her blessings and chooses to be positive every day when she wakes up.. Makes you look around and think "Hey, maybe I dont have it so bad".. or at least it should.

Went to see "Hunger Games" on Saturday.. theatre was packed! I read the book in 2 days so I would be ready for the movie, and it was very good. Stayed very close to the book and loved Lenny Kravitz in it! I still have to read the other two books, and will eventually. I'm ashamed to say that when the preview for the next Twilight movie showed, I was also excited for that.. lol.

Pays, Saw & I have been keeping up with our therapy visits. They are such good patient babes. They make everyone smile when they see them. I'm proud to call them mine! Hope you all have a Happy Easter!

I'm a dumba**

You ever have those moments when you wake up and think "Man, I'm a freakin idiot!".. I had one of those this week...First off, let it be said, that at the end of the day, I know God is in control of my life..and I know that he will always take care of me, so I'm not doubting my faith, but hey, I have bad days too. The other thing that I think God gives you is choices. He will always take care of us, but I do think you have free will, and with free will comes choices. When I think back on some of the choices I have made throughout my life, I think "I'm a dumba**".. The most frequent decison is usually related to Radio..

When I was 19 I started as an intern at Wright Wradio in Weatherford. Mom told me it was time to get a job after my first semester in College and she had a friend that worked as a sales person at the radio station..so she told me to go out there. I walked into interview and this 5 foot tall man named "Wild Bill" said "I love the sound of your voice!".. and with that, my internship began. I started out in the news room, (even though I said, I'd like to do anything BUT news) with a guy that later got fired for sexual harrassment..(not filed by me by the way, lol). .I was an intern with two other girls.. One that I hated as a former basketball rival and the other was a girl I went to high school with that was 3 years older than me named Shea.. (She and I are still good friends by the way).. The first thing they had me do was to write news stories.. I was pretty good at this because in radio, you write exactly the way you talk.. so this was good.. Until I was also enrolled into a "news reporting" class in College..writing for newspaper WAY different that radio.. that sememster about killed me..

Eventually I got to read the news on the air in the am.. I mean what college student doesn't want to show up at 4 am to do the news right? Yes! So begins the story of my getting up at 4am legacy.. As a result of reading the news in the AM, that meant I got to act as the 'sidekick' on some of the morning show bits that Wild Bill did.. We would banter and do funny stuff and I quickly learned that I didn't want to be in the news room, but in the airchair doing my own show. I had some HORRIFIC air checks though.. (An aircheck is when the boss calls you into a meeting to tell you how horrible you are on the air) I have been told "KC when I heard you today I wanted to rip your trachea out" or "KC women aren't meant to be on the radio" or "Why do you have to be so brash".. on and on.. Whats funny is that I thougt thats how all businesses were ran before I realized that radio is very unique in that way.. and not in a GOOD way..

Well eventually enough people quit for me to get my first afternoon gig on a Hot AC station.. I had a blast on that show and it really molded me into a good jock.. We started fun bits like "Songs that could get me fired" "Good morning wake ups" "Joke to go".. all kind of great bits.. I loved it.. Eventually the morning guy quit and I asked if I could take over the morning show... Of course I heard "KC, women on the radio don't do well, and no one would ever put a GIRL on the radio as a MORNING show. Girls are meant to be laugh boxes..they laugh at things the MEN would say".. Fortunately I had had some great prior co-hosts and they had told me this was NOT true.. So after a few months of me pestering them non stop (and the fact that no one else wanted to get up at 4am to do a show) I got the gig.. and so began my love of the radio morning show. Been doing it ever since..

From the first day I went on the air, I was hooked.. to the first caller that told me I did a good job.. to the caller that told me I sucked, which made me just want to work harder to win them over.. Radio is addictive. Its like show business.. And it was never a dull moment. I've never worked for more unstable, dysfunctional people than when I was in radio.. But ironically enough, usually the good would outweigh the bad. .So I chased radio forever. I left relationships for radio, didn't bother being a vet because I had radio, developed horrible eating habits and gained weight for radio, left my friends and family for radio, and got my heart broken by radio..

So at some point I've had to ask "What would have happened if I hadn't chosen radio?" I'm not sure.. I always wanted to be an AI (Artificial Insemination) Vet.. Since I saw my step dad do it.. I love cows and loved making better cows. I always wanted to be a large animal vet. I know I would have been good at it too because I'm like Snow White with Cows.. But I never bothered getting that education because I had already found 'my' career.. I got a masters in English because it was easy for me.. Very little studying, and I'm a speed reader, so it came naturally.. So why be a vet right?

Now, as I wake up, a woman in my 30's.. I think.. Wow.. Time has really gotten away from me. Radio was great, but the pay was awfu. I'm not married, I have no kids, I don't own a house, I'm paying on a car, and I don't feel like I 'have' other things that people my age age who did things differently.. However, Have they hung out with George Strait and Garth brooks? No. Have they taken their family to amazing concerts? No.. But hell, if I was an AI Vet, I could probably afford to buy my OWN tickets to those shows and backstage!

The one good thing about radio is that I learned who I never WANT to be like, or WANT to work with. I've met some of the most unreasonable, egotistical, jerks in the WORLD. You can't imagine how unethical some of the people I have worked for can be! So thats a positive.. I've also learned what kind of manager I'd never like to be! But the flip side to that is that it has made me have a thick skin, quick wit, and sharp tongue.. Most of the times those are all good things. I've also learned that I can bounce back pretty quickly, being that I was only out of work for a few months when I lost my job in radio..Thats because I was willing to work hard and work my way up. Some people think a job is just 'owed' to them because they got a college education, or because they previously had a great job. I've never thought that way, and have had to start at the ground floor at most of the jobs I have taken..but it always pays off because you learn so much along the journey.

So as the saying goes, "All things happen for a reason".. but sometimes you can't help but question your decisions. MJ and I were thinking about buying a house this past week, but the whole idea fell through because neither of us had really 'planned' for that.. We hadn't saved enough money, we hadn't done a budget, and we hadn't always managed our money.. So that means No house. We are going to wait 6 months, try to save money, budget, and actually figure out what we can afford as opposed to jumping in head first. Which sucks. But sometimes being an adult does suck.

So yes, I still wonder what my life would be like if I hasn't always chosen radio.. but I have to remind mysef that I've done things, and met folks that most people will never do or meet.. and I hope that along the way I've made some people laugh.. I hope I've inspired some people to volunteer and be good dog parents.. and I hope that I've showed people that when you are down and Out, the Lord can always bring you back up, and always knows what you need. Its now my responsibility to start doing better with my money (now that I'm actually making some!) and get on the road to home ownership! Maybe a marriage and a baby will also be in my future someday.. Who knows! Stranger things have happened..

Who knew Shih-tzu's were vicious?

So MJ has been accusing Payslee of biting his feet.. He woke me up in the night the other day saying "Payslee! Stop it!!" and I said, "What she is doing?" and he said "She's biting my feet!".. so I scooped her up and took her away.. Now let it be said that Miss P loves sleeping with MJ. She curls up next to him, and he will wake up in the night and she will be sleeping with her head on his pillow, laying upside down.. She is always nestled up by him.. So, I found it a bit hard to believe that she "all of the sudden" starts biting his toes in the night.. As you can imagine this was also hilarious to me. I mean here you have a grown man hollering in the night like a rabid beast dog is attacking him..and its a 6 pound shih-tzu girl!!

Well a few weeks went by and she didn't nibble his toes.. so I let it go. So on Monday night as we were getting ready for bed we were just about to turn off the lights and he says "NO! She's doing it again!! She's biting my feet!".. so of course I look down there..and she is doing nothing..just laying pleasantly at the end of the bed.. So either MJ is imagining things, or my Sweet Miss Payslee is biting MJ and then pretending not too.. Either of which is VERY funny to me..So I'll keep you updated..

MJ & I are also thinking of buying a house so we've been going out each week with our Realtor and looking at them.. At first it was fun, but now its getting annoying because the second we find one we like, it goes 'pending' and is sold! Its happened to us with like 5 houses.. Apparently its a crazy time because everyone is scared the interest rates are going to go back up, so people are scooping them up like crazy.. We are trying to get in the area over by the Kilpatrick.. kinda near Wilshire & County line road.. So we'll see what happens..

I got my hair done last week.. I'm back to Blond/Red.. and I love it! I was sick of my hair being all one color, so I went kinda wild this time. Nicole did an amazing job at Changes hair Salon. If you are looking for a great hair stylist, give her a call, 405-340-8190 or visit her website. MJ was a little shocked with it at first, but he's warming up to it.. I can't just have 'normal' hair, lol. I also got my bangs back.. I had grown them out, but I missed them.. plus I can always grow them out again. My hair grows fast.

Valentines Day was awesome.. He surprised me with Gerber daisies that had little jewels in the center of them. .and then a giant tub of Movie Popcorn! It was awesome!! Not much else going on.. The dog babes are still going on Therapy visits and handed out Valentines to the residents with their pics on it. MJ & I are also going to a class at Crossings called "Prep for Marriage" and its amazing.. We have a great teacher (Kim Kimberling) and I highly recommend anyone who is thinking about tying the knot to get in that class.. its very good.. but all the classes at Crossings are!! Hope you are all having a great week!

PS.. Love the Voice.. So much better than Idol, and I love Blake Shelton!!

Hello February!

Well Its been a good start to the New Year.. Didn't end up doing much for New Years..I had a cough then, and I STILL HAVE A STUPID COUGH. I dont know what else to do about it.. seems a lot of folks have it, including my Doctor who has had his since Dec 22... I've taken Codeine, steroids, antibioics, Delsym, Mucinex, and I even tried drinking a bottle of Tennessee Whiskey..lol.. It didn't work either, but figured I would quit coughing, or either pass out...Lol. BUT.. so far, none of those things have worked and I am still coughing.. So annoying..

Payslee got a new Valentine Dress, and a new Easter Dress...The Easter dress is above, and I'll get some pics of the Vaentine Dress this week when we go on our visits.. She's been doing great at Therapy Visits, and Sawyer is actually doing really good too now! He likes to just sit with the little ladies and let them pet him. He's so soft that they all love doing that. So I'm very proud f both of them..Rally is 14 now..he's had such an interesting life with me. I got him in College..he moved with me to Corpus Christi, back to Weatherford, To OKC.. He's seen a lot in his life! He' still going strong too.. He can't hardly hear anymore, and his eyes aren't what they used to be..but he loves playing with Sawyer and running around still, so thats all I can ask for!

MJ & I are planning a trip to Colorado at the end of this month. We are going to a place called Monument..We are going to take the dog babes and stay in a cool cabin. Its a 10 hour drive (I hate driving) but hopefully it will be fun once we get there.. MJ loves Colorado, and I think the dogs will like bouncing around in the moutains. We leave on March 1 and are going to stay about 3 days.. It will be funtimes!

Work is going great. I am still amazed by the awesome things Chesapeake offer me. And very grateful for the opportunities they give us. I had my meeting with Aubrey, and I can tell you, he's just as cool and dynamic in person as he is on paper, and on TV.. Very cool guy. Also very cool that he still meets with every single new employee in his company, and he has over 12,000.. So you can see that would be time consuming, so I'm glad he's still willing to do it.

MJ and I are going to an awesome Church class called "Prep For Marriage".. its so good..and so something EVERYONE who is even thinking about getting married should go to. Dr. Kim Kimberling teaches it, and we've met some awesome new couples in it, and learned some great things. its 8 weeks long and we are in week 5 and just love it. All is good in Sheperd town!! Oh, and PS, I love Pinterest! If you aren't following me, you can here..

Christmas and Vegas!

Mom & I at Mandalay Bay--Las Vegas

Got in late last on Wednesday night. Southwest flights.. blargh. The one on the way out there was nice because it was a straight shot to Vegas. But then on the way home, they made us change planes in Phoenix (flight was delayed).. So we were supposed to leave at 7:55..didn't end up leaving till 8:45..That got us into Oklahoma at 11:30.. so long day. We left Vegas at 4:45 (their time)..another time change in Phoenix, then again in Oklahoma so I was all jacked up by the time I got home..Also had twin screaming toddlers, and a new-born baby hollering all the way home. LUCKY ME! I have been battling horrible allergies and I think because of that its weakened my immune system so I went to the Dr. Yesterday and she gave me a steroid shot...but then last night I guess I OD'd on allergy meds.. Had the steroid, the Aleve D, a Zyrtec D, and an Ibuprofin.. then realized, that I COULD NOT SLEEP AT ALL! Too much pseduoephederine I suppose, so I was up till 4am.. Ridiculous. Not doing that again.

Had a great time in Vegas..Stayed 3 days, 2 nights and that was plenty.. Got in around 1 (vegas time) on Monday..went to a show at BB Kings to hear some blues music.. and had some drinks at Fleur.. We stayed at Mandalay Bay since thats where the Michael Jackson show was playing. Then got up on Tuesday and went to the mile of shop to do some shopping.. got myself some sequined pink Uggs, and you the glitter red ring... I had seen the Red/Gold/Silver sparkle uggs, but not the Pink, and I loved them.. Then went to the Michael Jackson show.. it was awesome..good music, good acrobatics. They had these guys wearing light up suits that were great..plus I just loved the Cirque shows.. such talented people, and the music was awesome.. I just love Michael Jackson music, so it was a great show to watch..plus it was the last night of it in Vegas, so everyone was there. So the Vegas trip with mom was Awesome!

WE also had a good Christmas..Jordan got his guns.. He got a Beretta Hand gun from my dad, and a scope from my mom.. he was thrilled..Got a bunch of other small stuff.. I got money from dad and mom.. So with that money I bought a new Lazy Boy.. the back had fallen off mine (it was about 12 years old) so it was time to replace. Got one today at the Lazy Boy store.. Its very comfy. Also went back to the dentist today to get a porcelain crown put on.. man, they can make those things look so real nowdays! So that is done.. Now one more crown and I'm home free!

Supposed to have a New Years outing today, but a lot of my friends are not feeling well.. Including me.. So I'm not sure what we are going to do. WE are supposed to go to Mcnallies tonight for drinks and food..but not sure any of us are going to make it.

In reflecting on this year I'm so happy to be where I am. I have an amazing job, amazing family, amazing dogs, and an amazing man.. Looking forward to more awesome things to come in 2012~!