Puppy Love and Swings

It's no secret in this house that Papa (The Wood Artist) is an animal lover. I saw The Mighty Hunting Hound enjoying a snuggle and had to snap this picture. She stayed that way for about five minutes! It oughtta be illegal to be such a pampered pooch!

The kids were delighted when The Wood Artist put up this swing in the woods for them. It didn't take any time at all for Mr. Blueberry Eyes to start working on stunts.

I'm poking along on the dresses for the wedding. One is ready for a fitting and I fully intended on having the other one ready by now, but it is going slowly. First one thing and then another happens that needs my attention or that I would rather do. I'm glad that it is coming along, though.

Lastnight was the first time The Wood Artist and I went out to eat on a date since last September or October. We had Red Curry, which is one of the few things I can eat at resaurants right now. It was so, so yummy! We had a lot of business to discuss and it was lovely to just sit and talk without interruption. (I'm thankful for grandparents close by who do a great job of babysitting.) Then we shopped for some badly needed items, talked some more over a chai tea, made more plans, and then came home.

We are spending a lot of time working on the expansion of our business to an online forum. It is finally moving ahead and we are so excited. It can't come too soon for our family budget! We are on a steep learning curve, though, especially in regard to new technology.

Tonight, Laughing Water and I did some shopping for clothing for her. I really haven't done much shopping for her in her lifetime because we've always had friends who would pass down their lovely clothes. But she is getting to that age where hand-me-downs come less frequently, and the child is growing like a weed! And I found out that she has very definite opinions about what she likes! For the most part, though, she has good taste. We were blessed to find some fantastic sales.

My plant starts are up and looking healthy and strong. It is good to have living things around me.

I'm starting a book club. Any suggestions for good books? - Nanette