Friday, October 26, 2007

Jack Update...

Photo is courtesy of Tephra...she rarely poses so well for cameras and I already posted Jack pics (she was quite jealous and demanded her place on the blog) Well, for all you Jack lovers..myself included here is a quick update. I placed Jack in a loving home last Saturday in the Kent - Maple Valley area. He has a beautiful 7 acre spread that is fully fence and gated. He has 2 teenagers with retired parents (Is that possible?), 4 or 5 kitties to play with and another border collie to call brother. So far the placement is perfect for all those involved and it looks like this is a home forever. Which, kinda makes me sad and want a puppy or baby...Jim says I can't have either...he ruins all my fun ideas. he he. Now...all of you go out and enjoy this beautiful Fall weather we are having (and for everyone outside of the Seattle area it's RAINING)...Well, maybe not, but it will soon. Enjoy!

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Help Wanted: Jack needs a Home!

This is Jack a beautiful Border Collie/Aussie Mix and he needs someone to love him. We have offered Jack a place to stay while he is looking for a new home...We all know good housing is hard to find here in Seattle. He is a smart 6 month old male and gets along great with all of our little people and furry friends (dogs and cats). He is from a local Tacoma home that includes: children, another dog and indoor cats; that unfortunately had a hard time keeping Jack contained. We have been hosts to Jack for about a week now and he does great in the house when we are around. He is being crate trained and house broken (no accidents so far) and is beginning to learn leash manners. Jack loves to snuggle close with all our family members but whines a little when left alone. This breed is very energetic, bores easily when left alone (his previous family said he can get abit mischievous; but he's been great here) and needs plenty of outdoor play time with his new family. Jack is non-aggressive and is very food / tennis ball motivated. If you know anyone looking for a dog, please let them know about Jack it could be a match for life. He's such a sweetie.

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Spooner Farm ~~ Pumpkins

Well, we normally are the crazy family looking for pumpkins the weekend before Halloween. I panic every year because the perfect pumpkin is already at someones house being carved, due to my own fault of poor planning and scheduling. So I have a tendency to take forever picking the right pumpkin for me. Halloween is one of the holiday's that always sneaks up on me and catches me off guard. Well, Deryck problem solved this year for a fantastic solution...going early with his new Cub Scout Pack. We invited Papa and Memaw for what was the most beautiful fall afternoon, and we were able to avoid all the rain and enjoy alittle sunshine too. Spooner Farm offered a great corn maze that Jim lead us through, "horsey and cow" rides to little kids, and huge spiders that guarded the Great pumpkins. We also enjoyed launching a few gourds towards a bullseye. As we left the weather started to turn and our drive home was covered in typical Seattle Fall Rain.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Going Strong...12 years and Counting!

Jim and I celebrated our 12th Anniversary today and we are still going Strong. Its funny how our lives and the meaning of words can change. When I hear Strong I automatically think about Lance Armstrong and beating the odds. In a way, I would like to compare us to Lance...He beat the odds and took life by the horns...never willing to accept defeat. Jim and I have faced many challenges (even when others doubted our choices), heartbreaks, and immense joy together by living everyday for our family and God. I gladly give all the credit to God, He alone has helped us in so many ways to become the couple and family we are today. Jim surprised me on our special day; treating me to beautiful Peruvian Lilies (he remembered I don't care much for Roses) and special loose leaf tea that I love to drink, which is challenging to get. We have both had busy work schedules lately but we have promised to try and sneak away for a weekend; just the two of us. I still feel my heart quicken when he is close to me and I still love the sound of his voice. My heart has never been closer to another person and I never want it to be. Jim is not only my husband but he is my closest friend...I would be lost without him. I look forward to continuing our adventure together and the many years we will spend together discovering, laughing and mostly growing closer to each other.