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Married with 2 big dogs. Learning that life with a puppy in the house is never boring.
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I love my big dogs . . . and my big dogs love me!
November 18

Happy Birthday, Rocky

I can hardly believe it.  My baby boy will be 1 year old tomorrow. 
 
On November 19, 2009, Rocky made his appearance.  The story we were told is that his mommy was left at the Animal Resuce Place.  She was very pregnant.  How could anybody just leave a very pregnant dog like that?  They took her in and got her all comfortable.  Good thing because the very next day Rocky and his 12 siblings appeared.
 
 
He spent 11 weeks at the Animal Rescue Place before we found him.
 
 
It was love at first sight for Hubby and Rocky.  I needed a little more convincing.  Losing Blacky so suddenly was rough and I wasn't ready for a puppy.
 
 
It was love at first sight for Luci and Rocky, too.  I could see that I was outnumbered.
 
But how could you not love this face?
 
 
He's a sweet boy.  Obedient.  Well behaved.  Did great in puppy training class.  He's Mommy's sweetie.  But then he gets to romping with Luci and he's a holy terror.  We've already had more than a few trips to the vet for sprained legs.  He just never gives up when he's playing with Luci and she doesn't realize that she's so much bigger than him.  He's a joyful addition to the family. 
 
 
Happy birthday, Rocky.  Mommy can't imagine life without you. 
 
November 17

The Whole State of Michigan

You know where this is going, right?  I can't help it.  I'm a Buckeye girl.  It's part of my DNA.  I've always enjoyed the hype around The Big Game but for some reason this year I'm really having a good time with this. 

I found this the other day and it's been in my head ever since.  One of those songs that get stuck in your head and you can't get rid of it no matter how hard you try . . .
 

YouTube - I Don't Give A Damn For The Whole State of Michigan
  

Yea, I'm going straight to you-know-where.  But at least it's not Michigan . . .

November 16

Proud To Be A Buckeye

Continuing on with the Michigan Week theme . . .

I get goosebumps every time I hear this. 

Quote

YouTube - Cie Grant sings Carmen Ohio
  

Today, life is good.

November 15

That Game

 I live in Ohio.  It's the week before Thanksgiving.  That means it's time for That Game.  The game that Ohio State fans wait for all year.  It's the game we play against that team in Michgan.  No, not that one.  The one in Ann Arbor.  

So in honor of That Game and to celebrate my Ohio roots. . . and the fact that regardless of the outcome of the game Ohio State is going to the Rose Bowl . . . I give you . . .
 
The Best Damn Band In The Land . . .

YouTube - Ohio state university marching band
  

Go Buckeyes!!

November 14

Plan B

We had a plan.  We were going to have an auction and sell MIL's house and all the stuff.  Furniture, applicances, household stuff.  It would be done all in one day.  
 
That plan didn't quite work out.  For various reasons.  We just weren't comfortable with some of the stuff we were finding out about how the auction process worked. 
 
So we resorted to Plan B.
 
House is being listed with a local realtor.  We are keeping our fingers crossed that it sells quickly.
 
As for the household stuff.  Well, MIL is having a big laugh at me from Heaven.  I swore I was done with yard sales.  She never believed me.  We'll be having a LARGE yard sale this spring to sell the household stuff.
 
As for the furniture and appliances . . . all I can say is thank heavens for craigslist . . . and free "for sale" ads with the local paper.