Ms. Rosie, etc.

Ok, back by popular demand is our Ms. Rosie. She is sort of camera shy, she hates the flash and camera noises and I have a terrible time getting her to look at the camera. She had been to the vet earlier in the day so she was a bit on the groggy side from the benedryl shot they gave her to keep her from having an allergic reaction to her shot. But she had been licking a cheese bone (recipe to follow) and had gotten a new stuffed moose toy, so she was pretty happy, all things considered! Even with all this spoiling, she manages to maintain a good attitude!

Rosie with her cheese bone ...



Moose and squirrel...(to steal a caption from Brad)









Rosie looking a bit exasperated about getting her picture taken...



Rosie trying to hide from me so I can't take her picture...



Cheese Bone

1 good white hollow bone the appropriate size for your dog
(you can get these at any pet store)
Velveeta cheese (you can also use cream cheese)

With a table knife or your finger, push the cheese into the bone until it's about half full, turn it over and fill the other end, keeping a finger over the already filled end to keep the cheese from squishing out. Fill to almost full, leaving a small depression in each end of the cheese to keep it from getting on the carpet or furniture. Wipe off any cheese that's gotten on the outside of the bone, for neatness sake. Give it to your bored or lonely dog (these are great if you are going to be away for a while and need a diversion for your dog while you're gone). The lucky pup will lick away at that cheese and will eventually get every bit out. They seem to love cheese bones. It's such a small amount of cheese, it won't compromise a dogs proper diet (not that my chubby pup is dieting...hahaha) Please try one of these for your dog...I guarantee they will love it and it's a cheap, healthy way to keep them busy for a long time. You can reuse the same bone over and over.

Rain, again!

We got another 8/10ths of an inch of rain in the garden last night. It was a pretty wild night with thunder and lightening. I love snuggling down in my covers while it flashes and bangs outside. I managed to get up at 7am, but it was still so dark out, I didn't want to get up. Andy always gets up by 6am (Old Navy habits die hard) and Rosie doesn't get up until around 9am... I'm usually somewhere in the middle.

Reality Show Junkie

My name is Ginni and I'm a Reality Show addict. I thrive on Survivor, quest for Amazing Race, can't miss The Apprentice, Big Brother, or Biggest Loser! But my worst embarrassment is that I love The Bachelor or The Bachelorette! I'm totally hooked! Last night was the finale of the latest Bachelorette and I was so happy with the choice the girl made. I don't know if any of you watch it (someone must...but will you admit it???). Anyway, it had a happy ending and I love that!

Well, I'm off to get back to my fair preparations. Hope you have a wonderful day!