New Best Read for Dog Lovers

Why did I choose this book?

I knew that it would be good, because I know the woman who wrote it.

I've been through several of her training sessions at the library

and have taken lessons from her (and a friend) with my Wheaton Terrier, Danan.

Beth with Charlie (Darwin) on the left and Reggie on the right.

Beth Duman, knows dogs and has taken on some of the hardest

cases ever, problem dogs no one else would tackle.

I've used many of her games to help train my dog and 

have seen her use her methods at dog classes to

get the results the owners wanted.

Amazing book, amazing lady and some very lucky dogs.

This book takes you from the day she finds the dog "Woody"

listed that needs a home and through all the introductions

with her other dogs, the days and weeks of training ahead

to fix off of his issues. 

He evolves into a whole new dog "Charlie".

I recently met Charlie at the Nature Center

and hearing his story made me want to read his book.

At Rosie's House

While Rosie's Grandma was on vacation,

we were excited to get a chance to help

take care of her while her Mama worked.

Eating pretzels with Rosie in this first picture.

We had two fun days at Rosie's house.

One day we spent out doors for the most part

and enjoyed her swing set, chasing each other

and the dogs and sliding down her slide on the deck.

The second day we spent mainly indoors, due to rain

and a few too many bug bites,

but had just a great time anyway.

Here's Rosie with her Mom's birthday balloon.

Daniela played with Natalie's other birthday balloon.

A beauty in black & white.

She has a huge head of curls.

The girls walking their balloons around the house.

They enjoyed hunting for Easter eggs with a teddy graham in them.

It's a fun game to play with tiny tots,

who says you can only hunt for eggs around Easter?

Out of the Box

Or in it.....you choose.

Kids just naturally love boxes.

If they are big enough, you can actually make it into

a little house for the kids.

This one was just a medium size box, but

Daniela still found it fun to play in.

Just look at those beautiful eyes.

Keeping it short, because as you all know,

I'm one busy woman with this little darling to chase after.



The Princess?

Have we spoiled her?

Maybe, just a little.

Just Kidding!

She doesn't even know what a princess is yet.

She loves picking up rocks,

and we let her pick up as many rocks as her little hands can hold.

She loves Elmo,

and she watches Elmo on TV,

reads about him,

plays with the Elmo puppet

and the little figurine.

She loves chasing the dog, but we try

to discourage it.

Do we spoil her?

You bet, but only when it's harmless

to all concerned.

The Things I've Done....

The Things I've Done Since Mama's Been Gone

1. Swang on the Neighbor's swing - 4 Times
2. Climbed out of my Crib - 3 Times
3. Ate Ice Cream at Dairy Queen - 1 Time
4. Sleep 12 hours - 8:00 pm to 8:00 am - 1 Time
5. Tried Snake Dancing - 1 Time
6. Picked strawberries - 3 Times
7. Played at Rosie's house - 2 Times
8. Played at FiFi's - 1 Time
9. Visited the Animals at the Nature Center - 2 Times
10. Went to Weight Watchers with Gramie - 1 Time
11. Played at the Parker M.S. (yes, it's now a Middle School) 2 Times
12. Played at Bryon Road Park - 2 Times
13. Went swimming on our deck - 2 Times
14. Push Trike Riding - 3 Times
15. Fed the dog the whole stick of cheese - 1 Time
16. Helped Gramie bathe the dog - 1 Time
17. Skinned my knees - 3 Times (little boo-boos)
18. Emptied the Kleenex Box - 1 Time
19. Threw Temper Tantrum - (Grandma's Keeping that Secret)
20. Emptied the Huggies Wipes Box - 1 Time
21. Chased the Dog around the Living Room - A Billion Times!!!!

Look How Grownup

Yes, she's nine months old now and just a couple more months

she'll be celebrating her first birthday and

two weeks later Henry will be celebrating his.

I have the cutest grandchildren

in the whole wide world.

They are priceless treasures, every one.

Who could resist?

When my daughter, Ashley left for Spain she

left spending money to pay for things for Daniela

should we need something.

She strictly said, she does not need any clothes or toys.

Okay, I know she doesn't need clothes, she

has "hand me downs" from her cousins and friends.

But I knew I could have a problem in the toy department.

Gramie caved when she found this Radio Flyer Push Trike.

It was 1/2 off Kids clothing, furniture & toys all day yesterday

at the Salvation Army store.

It was marked $29.99, but I only had to pay $14.99.

This trike sells for $96.00 on Amazon.

She absolutely loves it.

I pushed her up and down the driveway at least

five times.....great exercise for Gramie.

She kept signing....more! more!

Excuse the pacifier.

I let her have it more than usual yesterday,

because she had a sore throat and ear infection.

My hubby yelled at me for bringing more stuff home.

Can you believe it?

A steal like that, which brings his granddaughter such joy

and helps his wife lose weight.

The man is certifiably nuts, we have plenty of room.

I told him if he said one more word I was going back

to the sale to buy five more things I wanted.

He didn't say another word.

Maybe, there's hope for him yet.