Nothing like a month break

- Still without a dryer. It has been over a month. I'm tired of having my stuff hanging all over the house!
- Going to visit family this weekend for my dad's birthday and Easter.
- I have been baking up a storm; making my own bread, buns, dinner rolls, pizza dough and trying new meal recipes. It has been a lot of work, however I believe in the long run, worth it!
- I have been stressed with stuff... work, family, life... however working to just be happy with life and move on
- I have been sewing off and on. Grandma would be proud!
- Coupons have become part of my life in a big way!


and finally

- We took Dakota to the store a couple weekends ago, and told him he could have anything he wanted...He choose Jaffery. We gave in an adopted a new member of the family






Isn't he adorable?! :)

Just for Fun Pets Category -- i ♥ faces -- 9-14-09

"Life is Good"

I love this photo! It shows just a moment of calm before Dakota jumps up and attempts to eat the hat! I originally posted this on Dakota's Diary, however felt it was perfect to share for this fun Pet's Category!

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Weekend Project

I forgot to take a photo before. This is from about 1/2 through....



And after...



Can I Pweeze have a treat now?


Who knew a puppy could be so spoiled?

We did some cleaning today and a friend and her fiance stopped by for lunch! It was a good day, however went by way to quickly!

My birthday

I have a very nice birthday! I was a bit nervous, as one never knows how the day will go at work. However it was good!

• About 20 of my students stopped in to tell me happy birthday. This was great and very unexpected. I haven't found out who told them, however it was sweet.
• I received flower at work from Husband!
• I also received a teddy bear and balloons from my brother and sister in law!
• Husband brought me take out for lunch
  
• I enjoyed a trip to Archivers after leaving work a bit early
• Arrived home to find Dakota had left a gift for me (the not good part of my day).

... as the story goes...

"I was able to leave work early on my birthday, arriving at home before Husband. As I gathered my things from the car, I was excited to relax a little before going out for supper. I unlocked the door from the garage to the house, and push open the door. The order poured out of the house; filling my nose, and causing my eyes to water. I found Dakota, in his kennel. There had been a bit of a misunderstanding. I had told him I wanted him to be "Sooper Dooper Good" for my birthday. He thought I said that I wanted him to be "Sooper Pooper" for my birthday."

January.. photo #8

Our puppy, Dakota, believes he owns the house. He was being WAY too quiet this particular day and when I went to check on him, found this :)




Brittany at 4 Little men and girly twins has posted a Saturday Random Photo Challenge. Be sure to click over and check out all the great shots!

Another random update

How was your holiday? Ready for the New Year?


We have had a lot going on, with the holiday, still unpacking from our move, work, Dakota... plus Husband and I have teamed up and been working on a little bloggy surprise... life is busy!


Husband and I traveled to South Dakota to visit family. We had an adventurous time, especially with puppy Dakota. He decided the comfy back seat with his pillow and blanket wasn't good enough. He instead sat between us nearly all the way home. The last hour, he crawled in the back and seemed quiet. Needless to say, he ate our Nibs.



On the way back, during one of our puppy stops, Dakota found a good pile of snow, ran up it, lay on his back, and slid down the hill with his feet in the air. Over and Over. It was hilarious!



Husband and I exchanged gifts after Christmas once back home. He couldn't have done better. First, I opened this:






Then, my handbag weakness was fed with this beauty:






Even Dakota got me something:







We also hit up the local stores trying to find after holiday deals. Michaels and Target were the best. I got these for 60 cents each at Michaels.





This ribbon was also only $1.00 each! Amazing!






Sunday night, we grabbed takeout... Dakota LOVED it!





On Monday, the 29th...

• Dakota ate through the laptop computer cord
• Dakota chewed through a 2nd collar
• Husband and I went to Marley & Me. When we returned, Dakota had excaped from his kennel... he didn't make any messes, or tear apart anything... however after we were home for 5 minutes, he make a huge mess...
• We also attempted to take our photo next to the Christmas tree. Husband and I have taken our holiday photo next to our tree for several years as part of the holiday tradition. This year was no different. Well, almost. Many, many, MANY photos later, we still didn't have a photo with Dakota looking at the camera. The last shot somehow startled him. He ran under the tree and, well, below is the very last photo

Stay tuned for more updates!

The doggie diaries #1

Dakota L.O.V.E.S peanut butter. A couple weeks ago, we bought a puppy kong for him and was advised to put peanut butter in it. I was a bit skeptical, however I'm now a believer! I had put PB in his kong today and he disappeared to his pillow. Next thing I know, I turn around and see this...







Luckily, it was the PB container that was marked "Puppy" anyhow. Yet, I don't like how he is already jumping to the counter!

TGIF

I need a day off... work, home, dog, family, holidays... I'm being pulled every which direction. It is insane!

A couple random thoughts

• I did paint my scrapbook room... guess what color....
• I also helped husband paint his office....color guess here?
• Our puppy, however so adorable, likes to play. When we do not want to play, he nips... okay, bites a little to hard. We are now attending PetSmart puppy class every Sunday for the next 8 weeks. I never thought I would be one of these "Pet Parents"...
• The class and clicker training helps, however he still has his crazy moments. Any ideas? (however, and interestingly enough, we are not having any trouble with house training...)
  
• I'm trying to get caught up on laundry, dishes, etc while still unpacking. It is difficult balance
• I miss being a regular blogger.
  
• We are getting ready for our first house payment on January first. We are enjoying buying little things here and there for the house (from rugs to water softener salt) however are also trying to avoid the credit card habit

Hope you are all having a wonderful December!