Golfing at Oakmont - My First 18

About two months ago, I bought a set of clubs and started going with Ryan to the driving range. I decided I liked golf and after going to the range about 10 times, it was time to take the plunge and play 18. We went to Oakmont Country Club in Corinth. It was a really pretty course and there were even a couple of holes that I played pretty well. Since this is my first time to play a round of golf, I don't have a handicap yet, so I ended up shooting a 150. Considering that is 30 strokes under the maximum, I was actually pretty excited. I obviously still have a long way to go, but I am ready and willing to learn. Ryan shot a 113 and played pretty well. All in all, it was a fun day at the course!

Our Newest Addition: Baby Astrid

After having lost a couple of rats lately, Ryan and I decided this little girl would make the perfect addition to our family. Meet Astrid!

Our Girls

Though we aren't quite ready to have children yet, Ryan and I do have some rat babies that are currently our "children". We currently have two gorgeous girls that we love dearly.


This is Daphne. She is an adorable girl who is all black except for white socks and a white belly. She likes to explore and is a bit stubborn.

This is Hazel. She is just a black and white little mutt who never really grew from her baby size. She is super hyper, but has been tamed enough to learn a few little tricks, like how to give kisses.

Rats are so smart and although people think we're crazy, they really do make awesome and loving pets. We definitely aren't in a place in our lives where we want to have the responsibility of caring for a dog, and Ryan is allergic to cats, so rats are a really great addition to our family. Although they are cute now, they were even more adorable as rat pups, as you can see below.