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Friday, January 16, 2009

ONE of the puppies found a good home tonight

Mother and daughter time alone together, saying their good byes. No eye contact, or the tears will flow.



How can you help but love that cute little face poking out of the box. Precious. I think she was saying, "Pick me, pick me." We took a few of the puppies to PetSmart last week to show off the pups and hopefully find some buyers. Well we didn't. There was a nice lady and her two year old that were admiring the puppies. But that was as far as the transaction went. Well, this lady thought all week about the puppies and was upset that she didn't get our name and phone number. With a little stroke of luck, Dan happened to list them in the paper. Well, the lady found our ad and called us. She was so thrilled to finally track us down. Her little two year old kept saying, "I want a puppy, I want two puppies." Dan piped up and said, "we're having a 2 for 1 special and it's your lucky day". Well they just took one home. One of the littler girls, not the runt but almost.

One Down and only four more to go. . . . . .

I think I miss her

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Just horsing around having fun in the sun

During one of the warmer afternoons this week, we let the puppies frolick outside on the deck, They are six weeks going on seven.







Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Fifty-One Big Ones!

On January 13th, I turned 51, yippee. We had a birthday dinner for me the Sunday before. I made my cake. It was suppose to be an Oreo Cookie Cake. I used the same recipe you would use to make the cookies but I don't think it turned out like it should have, or like I wanted it to. As a back up, Dan bought a cheese cake in case my cake failed. . . .talk about having faith in me. . . .Bill! ! !

I had a great day. Thanks everyone for all the gifts. I don't deserve a one of them. . . . jk.

On my actual birthday, I awoke to a beautiful day. I got ready to go to North Park Elem. to do the Dibels testing. Man, that was a hard day for me, I couldn't keep my eyes open. So tired and I don't know why. It was just so laborious hearing the same thing over and over again.

After working, I headed down to the DMV to get my driver's license updated. That means they had to take a new picture me. I waited in line for a half an hour and it was hot in there. I felt like a wilted flower and looked even worse.

When I got home, Livi came over to give me a gift and card. She gave me nail art stickers. When she left, she took two puppies with her to babysit.

Idona came over representing the RS and had a fun gift. A potato sack that is used to cook potatoes in the microwave.

Later that evening, Jan Reeder stopped by with a plate of cookies and we had a great visit. I just love Jan. She is without guile.

Around 8:30, the door bell rang and it was Emily Ashcroft, Amy Evans, and Linda Walker coming to wish me a happy birthday. They were bearing gifts. . . .strange ones. I later learned that they were cleaning out the young women closet and the cute girls created gifts for me. I know have a Laurel necklace charm, a huge pot of a variety of flowers and a potpourri container. I love my girls. They never ever forget my birthday. Love you girls.

I received several phone calls or texts wishing me a Happy Birthday. Thanks everyone for thinking of me and remembering me.

I got many birthday cards. One from, Tawnya, Nancy and dad, Zell Allred, Robin Belliston. It was special.

Gifts from Danton. He picked up on all my subliminal hints. He spoiled me. If you can't tell, there are things to paint your walls so you won't have to tape it off. There's a label maker. Brady let me use his and I had a blast labeling everything I own. Last, but not least, products from Bath and Body, one of my addictions and money pits.

Brady and Jess gave me the first season of X-Files. Brady knows that back in the day, when he was a boy, I use to watch X-Files all the time. I was obsessed with it. It's not hard for me to become obsessed with something, and my sons know it and know me well. I'm a lucky mom.




Konnor, the table monkey





Danalin makes each of us a fleece blanket for our birthday. She asked me what theme I wanted and all I could think of was Betty Boop or VW bugs. She couldn't find any bugs. I love my blanket. . . .thank you Dana. What a fun and memorable gift.


Cheese cake. . .DUH and my Orea Cookie Cake. It tasted good. Lot's of homemade cream chesse frosting slathered in between the cookie layers.
ETHAN snuggling with his favorite pup. He fondly named her "The Bear", as she is the biggest one. He loves his girl.

Of course, the puppies were invited to my party. They are the life of the party. Such cute little stinkers.


Baylee would like snatch a little puppy out of the box. Konnor does it all the time. He's a pro at the proper holding of a mini pin puppy. He's been well trained.


Monday, January 12, 2009

Hugs and Grandma


Isn't grandma Balls cute. We must FOLLOW her wonderful and gracious example. Dan and grandma on their way out to grandma's car after my birthday dinner.



Grandma and Danton. She looks so tiny! She is tiny.


Brady and grandma. The boys love their grandma.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Oh NO. . . more hats

Taylor's new hat and scarf. The second scarf I have made, the first one was for Ethan, my fashion guru.


Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Ethan owns part of the ROAD! ! !

Ethan passed his driving test and is NOW official. His birthday was on the 23rd, but the DMV was booked for a week. What a disappointment. He had to wait until Dec. 30th.

Here he is driving me around in my little bug. Do you love his matching hat and jacket? Pretty coordinated, don't ya think?


There's some concentrating going on in that boy!


I'm proud of you my son, Frank

Happy Birthday TawanDUH

Hey Big Sis, I just wanted to give a big shout out into cyberspace and wish you a very Happy 60th birthday. I never said I could add or subtract. Aren't you nine years older than me?

Anywho, just wanted to tell you how much I love and respect you. You have all my admiration for your kind and thoughtful care of Shirley a.k.a. NP'er. You are so loving. I hope to one day I'll be just like you except for your age. . . . jk.

I'll always look up to you and look forward to our Sister's Month Get Away. I miss being with you and Missy. I love learning from you and feeling of your spirit.

Love Always,

JawanDUH

Monday, January 5, 2009

Potty Time

Grandma gave Baylee her very own potty. Jason got the privledge of putting it together. I think Konnor liked the potty the most, especially for Woody.





I like the toliet paper roll holder on the side


Help Woody!

Friday, January 2, 2009

10% Commission

Find a WONDERFUL home for one of our puppies and you will receive a 10% commission after the sale is completed. The girls are going for $350.00 and the little fella is 300.00. That means you can earn as much as 35 smacker-roos.


Only two more weeks, and our babies will be ready to go to their new families. It will be hard. Yes, you do grow very attached to these little stinkers. Danton and Ethan seem to think that one will be living at our home. Ethan loves the biggest puppy. He loves to let her sleep in is jacket pocket. They are two friends entwined in a love affair between a boy and his pup.

These pictures are their glamour shots for KSL and other such places. The bows are to make them stand out like no other litter of puppies for sale, and to tell the sisters from their brother.


The girls have pink bows and the little guy has on a green.



The adorable Runt of the litter


She's very camera friendly


Our little boy



Brother and Sisterly love and licks




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"Ok guys, now lets all hold our heads up high and say cheese."



"This looks like trouble."
Very handsome profile


"Hey guys, please no horsing around. We'll go for milks shakes after the photo shoot if you hold very still. . . ."
Where's Cricket, I need to give her a little shake. . . .gees Jan that was dumb.


The are a bundle of JOY! Christmas Joy. . .our gift to the world!



Prince Royal Satin Green


Shake a leg and burst into SONG