Toys she has no interest in. Peeing on the floor. Peeing in her crate during the day. Peeing outside. Dry crate at night. Lots of water in the evening. Barking at the farm cats. Rough-housing with Charlie. Stella going nose-to-nose and showing her who's boss. The dog whimpering at the cat because Stella freaks her out. Wishing she was a year old and housebroken. Treats. Begging at dinner. Slobbery $3 pork bone that's been in her mouth all week. Trying to get onto the couch to cuddle. Puppy kisses. Teaching her to ring a bell to "go potty". Wagging hind-end every time we come home Knowing that, really, she's doing more for us than she knows... A comfy dog bed...
Something tells me that our pup is adjusting to life in our house just fine. Us on the other hand?
Back in January, the Big Guy and I bought an exercise bike. I really like it, but summer hit, and with it being so warm, the bike isn't getting used as much.
So we got something new....
This is Maggie. A 12 week old Collie & Lab mix.
Yep. This little girl is giving her pet parents a run for their money. Emphasis on "run".
She runs towards the garden. She runs down the row of lilac bushes.
She runs towards the burn barrel. She runs towards the barn.
You get the idea.
She's sweet. A bit timid. Doesn't care for her kennel too much right now. And LOVES being outside.
She's also caused the cat to retreat upstairs. We may never see her again...
I have a few thoughts rolling around in my head, that I thought I'd do another Kitchen Sink blog post.
*It's HOT. And humid. People say, "Oh it wouldn't be so bad if it weren't so humid." I don't care what you say. Hot is hot. Regardless of the humidity. And all it makes me want to do is eat ice-cream.
*I stumbled across Katy Perry's video Friday Night and had such a good laugh that I downloaded the song. Yeah, its kitchy and silly and in 6 months I'll probably say, "why did I download this song?" But when the video has Corey Feldman, Debbie Gibson, the band Hanson, Kenny G, and some of the Glee kids....how could you not smile?
*This is why we bought a weather radio....
Tornado warnings....heavy winds....hail..... And a husband who decides to be a storm chaser.... And a cat who hid in the basement all night.
*I've always enjoyed reading but I have to say that the Hunger Games series is AMAZING. It's a young adult series and it's a bit science-fiction based, but it is great. If you haven't read them yet....go get thee to the library and check out these books!
*Harry Potter #7, part 2 starts Friday. Amen.
*I don't know if I'm a fan of the new Blogger layout for posting. Anyone else feeling like a fish out of water? I know I'll just need some time, but still....
*Our silent auction for my 3-day team starts today. As always, no pressure to purchase anything. However, should you find something that you think a friend would like, please pass on our link. FREE SHIPPING!!
Have a good week! I'm off to eat some ice-cream. Did I mention it's hot?
Friday, July 08, 2011
Farm Friday: The Garden My in-laws plant a garden every summer. They asked us if we were interested in planting anything. I was excited to finally plant a real garden rather than 2 or 3 plants. So, we headed off to a garden center and purchased a cart full of plants.
We planted the usual.....tomatoes, peppers....but we also planted this....
Know what it is?
Brussel Sprouts! We had brussel sprouts for the first time last fall when one of our favorite restaurants grilled them and added them to a butternut squash gnocchi dish. WOW! Were they ever good.
Then again, anything cooked with bacon and blue cheese is a winner in my book.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
So Long, Ol' Pain-in-the-Butt.....
Dear Dell,
I know we've been close for some time. In 2002 I used my first Dell computer when I worked at camp and it was a swell relationship. It was fast and snazzy and when flat screen monitors came out I thought I had hit the jackpot.
When I moved on from camp, I knew I needed a computer, and with a little pushing from one of the camp directors, I was told to get a Dell. So I did and we were like peanut butter and jelly. We got along so well! Even though I'd always owned Mac's in the past, I went with you because....well....you were cheap and it was what I could afford at the time.
But soon, you became too needy. Blue screens. Crashes. I wanted to keep you around so badly that I even rebuilt your hard-drive--twice. Yet...it just seems like you're still too needy for me. And I can sense your attitude because you keep giving me the proverbial finger every time you pop open the disk drive...even when I don't need to use the disk drive.
So. It's time to end our relationship. Don't worry, I'll still tell people about the good times.
What's that? Is there someone else?
Yes. Yes there is. I'm sorry. He's smart. He's slick. He's thin and light and boots up when I ask it to, rather than making me wait 10 minutes. So long, Dell. It's been nice knowing you.
Love Kelley
Welcome Back, Mac.....Oh how I've missed you.
Friday, July 01, 2011
Farm Friday: Barn Kittens Out on the farm, there are two adult cats. They are 100% outdoor cats. They are also 100% wild and untamed. While I'll find one snuggling up against Charlie on our back deck now and again, they want nothing to do with people.
Every summer the barn cat population increases. This summer is no exception.
While we aren't able to get up close to them, I was able to get a little video with my camera the other day. There are 4 little furballs and they are just a hoot to watch.
(It's clear that I have no children, because my camera skills are shaky.) (the cat in the grass kills me. Keep watching. I promise it's cute.) (there is also no audio...other than the gusty wind. So, turn off the sound)
