Mabry - 10 weeks old

Mabry is 10 weeks old and learning to smile. She is so beautiful and we miss her terribly. We are hoping they will be home for Easter.

Bailey's Birthday

Today is Bailey's birthday. She is 2 years old. It is hard to believe she has been with us for 2 years - she has become such an important part of our lives. Like any dog or human, she has her faults but the joy she brings us is so much greater. She loves to play with humans and other dogs and she loves everyone. Happy Birthday Bailey!!!

Bailey's Birthday cake

Bailey's birthday cake. We just love Three Dog Bakery.

upside down pot

Last Saturday when we were at the Lawn & Garden show I stopped by the Wild Birds Unlimited booth. They had lots of cools bird feeders, books, etc. One of the coolest things they had was an upside down pot. It is a flower pot and you turn it upside down, fill it with dirt and plant the flower in the bottom of the pot. Water it good and let it set for a couple of weeks so the plant can take root. After the two weeks you can turn it right side up and hang it. The plants grow from the bottom of the pot. You water from the top. I bought one and am so excited to try it. We have a large front porch and in the summer I have it full of hanging baskets of flowers. This will be something new and fun to try. Wild Birds Unlimited didn't have a pot on their webside but I found one similar on another site. When I get it planted - I'll have additional pictures.

Monday

Monday and the beginning of another week. It has been a really busy day but the weekend was good. Ken and I went to the Lawn and Garden Show yesterday - looked at lots of those green toys (John Deere tractors). He would sure like to have one - maybe next year. I looked at lots of plants and a "Big Green Egg". I would sure like to have one - maybe next year. We spent Saturday looking for and buying a new microwave. The old one broke and it was going to cost $340 to fix it - we bought a new one for $259. We tried the Dave Ramsey technique of negotiating but they wouldn't deal. Anyway it was marked down $72 anyway so we were Ok with it.

Matt, Jaclyn and I at the shower. Aren't they just the cutest (Matt & Jaclyn)??? They are going to make great parents. Can't wait for Brody to get here so we can start spoiling him (want to be a good grandparent).

Baby Shower

Matt & Jaclyn had their last baby shower on Sunday at our home. The received a lot of very nice things for Brody including some "preppy" outfits, a high chair and a swing. Everyone had a good time and it was good to visit with friends and family. I think they are now ready for Brody - just waiting.