Five years ago, I picked up this teeny tiny two day old ball of fur. She was from a litter of six; they said her mother died. She fit in the palm of my hand with plenty of room left over. Her eyes were closed up tight, but she had a fierce sense of smell; … Continue reading Puppers is 5!
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Funny little things
Sometimes it's funny little things that spark memories in our minds. I am in the process of figuring out what the state department of education needs to add a special education certificate to my existing licensure. I've uploaded transcripts from getting my masters in it, a letter of eligibility from the university I attended, test … Continue reading Funny little things
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The uncuddliest cat in the world
Sometimes Ted just wants a good cuddle so he grabs Daisy. Daisy, unfortunately, is not a cuddly cat. She tolerates cuddles though because she's a good cat! She is NOT happy about it though... ...until Ted finds the sweet spot and gives her neck scritches!
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Loving the fireplace today
DG loves the fireplace. Her favorite spot is right in front of it. It doesn't matter if there's a dog bed or pillow or just hard floor - it's her favorite place!
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Winter has arrived
The little fish pond waterfall is barely trickling, and that is ice you see formed against the plants. The fish will slow down more and more until they finally settle in the bottom of the pond until warm weather comes in the spring.
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Happy birthday, Sahara!
I can't believe my little girl is 19 today. She's all grown up and living in her own little house. She has a full time job and recently earned a promotion there. It's hard to believe that she's a grown woman and not a kid anymore... Sahara and Sawyer (her cousin) on Christmas Eve ...but … Continue reading Happy birthday, Sahara!
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Gift wrap station
I have tried multiple ways to store gift wrap over the years: on curtain rods mounted on a closet wall, in a plastic bag under the bed, in a shoe organizer on the back of the bedroom door, in a trashcan in the closet, etc. None of those ways satisfied me; somehow I always wound … Continue reading Gift wrap station
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Trans Siberian Orchestra
Ted took me to see Trans Siberian Orchestra and then Red Lobster today as an early birthday present! It. Was. AWESOME!!! I think this is the start of a new birthday tradition! I told Ted we should go to a concert and then dinner afterward every year for my birthday! It was so much fun!
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Happy “dinosaurs” in the holler
They're so happy when Ted brings them their grain treat. They would follow him to the moon and back because they know he has the opposable thumbs needed to open the grain freezer and pour some into the feed troughs!
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Dinosaurs in the holler
Every. Single. Night. I bet the neighbors down the way just hate us.
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