PUPPY!!!!

Everyone, meet Roxy!

She is my 10 week old, lab/border collie cross SPCA rescue.  I am learning patience once again!  It's good for me.

She on the other hand is learning to dig.  Bad girl.  But oh so cute!

She also had her first taste of squirrel.  Don't worry, only the stuffed kind.

That's all for today, I have to go potty train a puppy!

Oh, by the way, my exam is done.  Hopefully I passed.  I can't wait to have time for myself again.  Craft room, here I come!

Life Continues

I'm in the middle of studying for my final exam in Gerontology, so I will be MIA another few days. 

I thought I'd pop by to share my excitement....  We got a new vehicle.  Well, not really new, a 2005, but new to us.  It's a Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and it has very low miles (38,000 km/26,500 miles).  I know an SUV is not the best thing for the environment because of all the gas it uses, but I seriously was only going through 1 tank of gas per month in my old car.  I don't drive all that much.  Plus, we needed something that could pull our trailer when we go camping.  We'll also be able to grow into it when we have kids.  Here she is... we've named her Lola!

Isn't she pretty!?!

Also, this weekend we put in an application to adopt a puppy from the SPCA.  Fingers crossed that we get her.  She is a black lab crossed with a border collie.  Those are the two breeds I wanted.  She's 9 weeks old and cute as a button.  She even peed on me!  I think I've paid my dues, we are meant for each other.  They need to call my vet to be sure he doesn't have any hesitations about me adopting a dog and then the director of the SPCA will do a drive by to see that we have the fence we said we have.  I don't foresee any problems.  I will post pictures if and when we get her.  Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Hoppy Easter!

I've been so busy this weekend.  I painted the living room... not the colour that I wanted, but a compromise between myself and my husband.  I think it'll grow on me, it has too because I don't want to repaint for a while.  I'll post more about that when the room is set back up.  I have a few more little renos that I want to finish in here: new tile around fireplace, new baseboards, new curtains.

I've worked all weekend.  I wish I was away at a resort and could get a massage like my clients did this weekend.  I must say, I'm kinda jealous, ut jealousy will get me nowhere, so I'll just get over it.

Tomorrow we are having our Easter family dinner.  I can't wait.  I love it when mom cooks a big meal and we can all sit around talking and laughing and watching my nephews play. 

Despite being so busy, I did take time to remember what I believe Easter is all about... Jesus dying on the cross for us, and rising again.  I think it's amazing.  It's so important to me to take time and savour the sacrifice.

Finally, I thought I'd post a few of my favourite pictures of MY easter bunnies. These were taken a few years ago, by their lovely mother (groan!). I must just mention I had a lot of time on my hands, and secretly I think they loved the experience.

Without further ado:

Bindy searching for treats (or trying to escape... one or the other).

A new hare-do!

Foo Foo wondering if I've officially gone crazy?!?

Foo Foo knowing that I've officially gone crazy!

Foo Foo searching for treats.

Bindy praying that I've hidden something good in the eggs.

And finally Foo Foo hiding beside the lamb, hoping I can't find him!

I hope you enjoyed the little glimpse into the crazy side of my life.