I Love Stella, She's The Best Dog In The Whole World!

When I went to pick up Stella from Erica's (her groomer) yesterday, she was out of the kennel and runnning around with Erica's 3 and 4 year old. The other dogs waiting to be picked up were in kennels. Yeah, she's not only spoiled at home, Erica spoils her too.
The 4 year old, James told me, "I love Stella, she's the best dog in the whole world. Then he quickly added, "We've got a pretty good dog too."
LOL! Their dog is older and doesn't play with them like Stella does but she is a nice dog.
I'm so glad that Erica and her family babysit Stella when I go out of town. I have no doubts that she is well loved and taken care of in my absence.

EVIL!

Yuck!

At age 57 I've finally come to the conclusion I have sinus problems. I had a cold while I was visiting Cleveland and Sharon (the QUEEN of sinus problems) introduced to me to the lovely sinus rinse. Basically, you squirt warm saline water into one nostril while it, along with long ropes of green, slimy snot comes out of the other nostril. It sure relieves the pressure of my sinuses but damn, I hate the feel and taste of that crap trickling down the back of my throat. Sharon says I'll get used to it. I love her but I don't believe it.

I Hate Today!

I should be celebrating my 38th wedding anniversary.
Since Jim died, I've been buying my own anniversary gifts. The first year, I got diamond earrings. The second year I got a new car. The third year I got a new dishwasher and stove. The fourth year I got a Kindle. This year, I got new living room furniture. I'd rather have Jim :(

She's In, She's In, She's In!!!

So proud of my girl, she got into the nurse practitioner's program! Good thing she got her smarts from her Dad!

Cleveland

Had a FABULOUS time visiting my buddy and her family!
Best place EVAH to stay. If you ever get to Cleveland, give me a call, maybe I can hook you up :)

Last Minute Guinea Pig

Allison called at 7:30 this morning. Seems Karter opted out so I'm going along with her to Bismarck this morning to be her "patient" during the physical assessment phase of her application to the U of Mary's FNP program. She's incredibly smart (thankfully she takes after her Dad in that area!) and I have faith but keep your fingers crossed just in case.
I'm hoping to swing through the Big Boy afterwards :) Alpine burger, fries and gravy please!! :)

New Hairdo

After years of wearing my hair the same ugly way, I got a new do yesterday... with bangs!! I hate getting used to have hair hanging on my forehead!

Cool Cones

I saw these at the grocery store today. I thought they looked kind of cool and the boys may get a kick out of them. $4.99 for two which isn't that bad except that I found them at Amazon for $5.71 for six. I had them shipped to Sarah's. It cost me $5.58 for shipping but that's still cheaper than if I had bought them here. Plus then I'd have to mail them myself. Hope the kids like them and if they do, I'll order more for the Lesmann boys.

Barking

Stella is doing very well with the new no barking rule. Yesterday she didn't have to put the bark collar on until 7PM! The amazing thing is that she isn't barking outside either :) It's raining today so I'm guardedly hoping we'll be able to go without the collar today. With the rain, there most likely won't be much foot traffic past my house.