I've Returned!!

Well folks, I have to say that cruise was the BEST vacation that I've ever had!! We had a F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S time, and it was SO SO SO relaxing. It was also fun to have people wait on me. I do apologize for not updating as soon as we got back, but I was exhausted. Then after I was home a couple of days, I got tonsilitis!! YUCK!! I'm still kind of sickly but functioning. I guess it's o.k., because I felt great on vacation. We had the most wonderful, sunny weather for the whole cruise and drive back home. That is SO not our luck usually. We got LOTS of fabulous pictures. When I feel a little better, I'll post the day by day list of things we got to do. But for now, here are some of my favorite pictures:

Leaving port in Miami.

Lido Deck. Carnival Valor.

At the Atlantis Resort & Casino.

Atlantic Beach. Atlantis' private beach.

St. Thomas VI

Maegan's Bay Beach. St. Thomas VI

Overlooking Maegan's Bay St. Thomas, VI

Overlooking St. Thomas port side.

St. Martin: Phillipsburg, Dutch side.

Orient Beach. St. Maarteen French side.

Sunset on the deck of the Carnival Valor.

At Ft. Lauderdale

I'm hoping to get all of my photos, nearly 700 of them, uploaded on Picassa over the next couple of days. More tomorrow....

Almost Ready

We got a good night's sleep last night. We're up and ready for the day. We've just come back from the hot breakfast at the hotel. I'm sitting here eating a bacon and egg biscuit and some boiled eggs. Casey's eating the strawberry waffle that he made at the waffle station. The buffet was interesting to say the least. There's nothing like free food to turn folks into rude imbeciles. I think the whole hotel was there. You couldn't hardly even make your way to the food. We finally got our stuff and just came back to the room to eat, since there was nowhere to sit in the dining room.

I can tell that I'm a bit nervous today. Since I've never cruised before, I'm not sure what to expect at boarding. Things like that always make me nervous. I'm just trying to take some deep breaths and just accept things as they come at me. We're supposed to go to the pier on the noon shuttle today, so we've got a couple of hours to wait. Check out is at 11:00, so I need to get the few things we have out repacked. This is the last entry, until after the cruise is done next Sunday. I hope that you all have a great week. Keep us in your prayers for a safe trip. I'll have lots of good things to tell you all, when I get back. Toodles.......

In Miami

We are safely in Miami. We left out around 9:30 this morning and rolled into Miami about 6:00 p.m. We did have serveral stops along the way, including lunch. The drive today was pretty easy. It was sunny all the way. Even though it was only an hour longer than yesterday's drive, it seemed a LOT longer. By those last 150 miles, I was definitely ready to be out of the car. My bottom is numb!! We really haven't had a chance to see much of Miami yet. We came in on the Florida Turnpike, so there wasn't much of a view. We did, however, see the Minute Maid orange groves and Minute Maid Parkway. Pretty exciting for the little southern girl, who doesn't get out much. We had a few extra things that we needed to pick up, so we've been to the nearby Target. We were so tired that we ended up just having Denny's for dinner. We were both starving, and wouldn't you know that the computer didn't send our ticket back to the kitchen. So, dinner ended up taking a lot longer that we expected. Oh well. Live and learn.

I'm hoping to just get in bed soon and maybe read or just relax a little. We don't leave the hotel on the shuttle for the dock until noon tomorrow. They serve a full hot breakfast here, so we'll get up in time to eat and get our things together. After two very early mornings, it will be nice to sleep in a little. I hope that I do sleep. I'm pretty excited. It's just really set in today that I'll be on a ship tomorrow. Like I said I haven't done any world traveling in my life, so I can't begin to imagine what I'm in for. Well folks, I'm off to relax now. I'll make another entry in the morning, before we go to the port. Night all! The journey continues tomorrow.....

First Stop

We're at our first stop on the trip. We made really good time. We pulled out around noon. We've stopped in Tifton, GA for the night. We rolled into town about 6:15 our time. We did make a couple stops on the way. It's nearly the half way point between home and Miami. We nearly didn't outrun the rain, when we left. When we hit Chattanooga we drove back into sunshine, and it's been beautiful ever since. There's no threat of stormy weather here. So far, there's nothing but beautiful weather between here and Miami. You guys take care back close to home. I hear there's the potential for some really nasty weather headed that way close to midnight. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that all is well there.

Well, I'm going to say goodnight. I need to get wound down and get to bed. We need to leave out early in the morning to make tomorrow's drive. More from Miami, when we get there......

The Journey Begins...

Here in just a couple of hours, Casey and I will leave out for Florida and head for the cruise, which I hope is pure bliss (hard to say right now, because neither of us have ever been on a cruise). Here's to NO seasickness!! We have the Bonine and Dramamine at the ready. We are taking the old, beat up laptop with us. So, hopefully, I can update from the road. I'll probably not update from the boat, since internet access is so expensive, but rather on the road to and from.

The packing went rather smoothly for the first time ever. I guess it's because Casey and I had nearly a year to think about everything. We'd made the HUGE "To Do" list over the last two weeks. It really helped this week, when things started getting hectic. We had everything, except one bag, loaded in the car by last night. We dropped the puppies off with Jennie for boarding at the kennel yesterday afternoon. Now, I'm just hoping for a safe and happy journey. I'll see you guys on the road!!

Whirlwind

My life is such a whirlwind right now. I'm behind schedule, since I was sick for the past two weeks. There's so much to do now. I still have to pack, clean out the car, load the car, get the dogs dropped off at the kennel, make sure that I remember everything, etc. I just KNOW that I'm going to forget something important. Casey and I have about 10 lists going right now. I'm definitely going to need the cruise after this!!

Jealous

I've been watching the live feed of the Country Music Marathon all morning. I'm SOOOO jealous!! Because of this respiratory and stomach crud that I've had for the past week and a half, I haven't been able to run in over a week. I had originally planned to add another half mile or mile to my run this week. WAAAAH!! I'm still coughing so badly, that my lung power probably isn't going to allow me to run, until sometime next week. I really want to train for the half marathon next year. I guess it's always good to have goals, but right now, it's just to start running at all again! CONGRATS and a big shout out to Scott's wife, Stephanie, who is running the Country Music Half Marathon today!!

Cough, Cough

By the time I got home, after my last post on Thursday, I was sickety, sick, sick!! I am SO glad that I had that Dr.'s appointment made! It turns out that I had a VERY nasty lung infection from the reflux. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday just all passed in a fog, and I'm kinda glad that I don't remember most of it anyway. I'm now finishing up a round of really strong antibiotics, a cortisone pack, and various antihistamines, along with some new reflux meds. Today is the first day that I've really felt like doing anything at all. Other than that, I don't have much to report at all, except LOTS of nice, cuddly naps with the puppies. They certainly did their best to get me better.

Not Now!!

If it's anything I DON'T need to be right now it's sick. I started feeling puny on Tuesday. I had a really bad bout with reflux. I've suffered from it, since I was a teenager and have been hospitalized for it before. I knew I had to get a handle on it really quick. I felt yucky yesterday too, so I took off from work. Today, I have developed a cough (which sometimes goes with it) and a MAMMOTH headache!! I know that we're supposed to get rain tonight, so maybe that's why the little guys with the hammers are hitting my head so hard! My head is also VERY stuffy but that's not suprising, since we broke a record on the pollen count yesterday. For now, I've doubled up on my allergy meds (which means actually taking both doses I'm supposed to every day), and I'm keeping up my stomach reflux regimen. I sure hope this works. Casey and I leave for our cruise 2 weeks from tomorrow, so I don't have time to be sick now!!! If I'm not better by tomorrow, I'm going to get myself to the dr.'s office and find out what's going on.

Learning

The puppies are fast catching on to the idea of daily walks at the park. Molly never was a big car fan. She was always anxious, when she got in for a ride and only after us picking her up and putting her inside. After 4 days of walks, she's already connected the car with a good thing. Now, when we go out with her she just hops up into the car, ready to go. On Wednesday, we bought some new puppy walking equipment. Molly was so bad to get her leash tangled with Shingo's, that we bought them a coupler. Casey and I used it for the first time yesterday. They both did really well. Molly tired out a little faster, because her pace is somewhat faster than Shingo's, (and he's no little guy with his winter pounds added on) and she was trying to drag him at times. She was tired after about 1.5 miles yesterday, where she usually walks about 3 miles on her own. The coupler definitely made a difference. We're hoping to get another walk in tonight, but I'm not sure. We need to get a new tire for the car, and we have a gardening club meeting around 6:30. We may just have to skip today. We'll see.

Success!

While Casey and I were out yesterday, we made THE list. This was a list of the last things we needed to get, before the cruise. It included: pick up Casey's suits, purchase dress shirt and tie, dress shoes, sandals, shirts and shorts for Casey, and dress shoes for my formal dress. I'm happy to say that we got everything crossed off the list! There were some fantastic sales going on yesterday. We got everything for under $100.00 too! I can't believe how much better I feel getting so much done ahead of time. Now all we lack is our car maintenace to do. We're going to work on that this weekend.

Our anniversary was just GREAT!! The weather cleared off and turned out perfect too! We decided to have lunch at City Cafe. We went there to eat lunch, right after we got married 10 years ago. We were even able to sit at the same table. I had yummy turkey and dressing with green peas and cranberry sauce. YUM!! Afterwards, we headed off to Franklin and Cool Springs to get our shopping done. We had a lovely anniversary dinner at Texas Roadhouse. Casey and I both had steak and baked potatoes. I was miserably full, when dinner was over! I've got so much running and swimming to do the rest of this week!! I just couldn't have asked for a better anniversary this year!

10th Anniversary!!

Well, today is the the day. The big 1-0! Casey and I have been married 10 years today. It's funny. The weather is nearly an exact repeat of the same too, except a little warmer. This past 10 years has just flown by. I guess the old saying is true, "time flies, when you're having fun." I still feel like we're newlyweds, even though we've actually been together for 17 years. I have to sincerely thank my most wonderful husband for a FANTASTIC 10 years. We've certainly had our ups and downs, but when all is said and done, I can't think of anyone on this earth that I'd rather be with.

Casey:

Thanks for being the best husband in the world. You are my best friend, my cheerleader, my rock in bad times and good. I love you.

We really have no big plans for today, except we are leaving work a bit early to go and have a really nice lunch. Then, we are going to shop around in Franklin for a bit. The big celebrating will take place on the cruise. We have to pick Casey's suits up, since the alterations are done. I have to get some shoes for my formal dress, and Casey has to get his dress shoes. Time is getting short, and we still have LOTS to do!! I can't believe it's nearly time to leave!

Sunny Days Off

Finally, I got that sun I was looking for! Both Sunday and yesterday were absolutely beautiful!! Unfortunately, all I did Sunday was lay around. I pulled something in my neck and shoulder, so I was taking it easy, along with taking a muscle relaxer. Luckily yesterday, I was back to my normal self. Mom had her checkup scheduled with her doc in Nashville, so off we went. She got a good report. Afterwards, she treated me to lunch at Applebees. It was yummy! We stopped at a couple of places to shop around afterwards. All in all, it was a really nice trip on a great day.

When I got home, I cleaned the house and did the laundry. Luckily, I got finished just in time to take the puppies to the little neighborhood park that is close by. Since they haven't really learned to walk together yet, I took them separately. The road into and out of the park is one way road in a loop. It takes 2 loops to make a mile. I decided to take them to the park, because I knew there would be no speeding traffic and, there would be no loose dogs. I took Shingo first, and he walked like a little champ. He seemed to have such a good time. He's still a little skittish around loud noises. I guess that's the chihuahua in him coming out. We ended up walking a total of 3 miles, with a little running here and there. When we finished, I took him the short walk home and got Molly. I've never been on a long walk with Molly, so I wasn't sure what to expect. She has her own ideas about walking on lead. I was suprised to find that she did REALLY well. After the first lap, she calmed down and walked like she'd done this everyday. Molly likes to run, so we ended up running about a mile total and then walked the other 2 miles. She looked like she was having a great time. In fact, she kept acting like she wanted to get on the basketball court and have a go with the guys! I found out that she's not really skittish about anything at the park, just the trip there. It was a good day of exercise for me and the puppies. We ALL had a great time. When we got back home, I gave everyone a pig ear treat. Needless to say, everyone was satisfied and sleeping by 9:00 p.m. Casey and I are planning to take them both back this afternoon together for a few laps. Hopefully, I can get them trained to walk on a coupler soon.

Everyone have a great day and enjoy this beautiful, spring weather!

So Much The Usual

I haven't posted in a couple of days...well...because there just hasn't been much to report. Things are typical. We have had LOTS of rainy weather. I guess I can't complain. It means that we won't go on forced water restrictions in my neck of the woods from last summer's drought. We are just now catching up on our lack of the liquid stuff. I understand that really, BUT does it have to all come in the same couple of weeks. I, for one, would personally like to see the sun NOW. The weather forecasters have told me to take heart, because after today, it really IS going to get better. Whatever. That's what they said last weekend. So, we'll see. I really do hope tomorrow is sunny and warm. I would like to get the puppies out for walks. Molly needs a lot more work walking on lead. I'd also like to start running with Shingo. The winter has left him a little pudgy, so I need to let him exercise more. Eventually, I'd like to run with both Shingo and Molly on a coupler, but right now, Shingo's the only one trained enough not to trip me on the street. :) I went to Yoga class, early this morning. I feel stretched out and relaxed. I've discovered that I always run really well after yoga, so I'll be headed out in a bit to get a couple of miles in today. Hopefully, I won't freeze to death or trip and break something. Shingo's a really good walker, so hopefully all will go well. Everyone have a great weekend!

Cruise Countdown

Happy April everyone!! Yesterday officially started my cruise countdown. We leave out for Miami on May 2nd. We actually get on the boat on May 4th!! WOOT!! As I've said before, this cruise is in celebration of my and Casey's 10th anniversary. Well, our actual anniversary is April 9th, but we can celebrate just as well on the boat two weeks later!

This past weekend was spent getting even more stuff done on our pre-cruise list. We cleared one of the biggest hurdles: Casey's suits. We managed to get him two new suits for around $200.00. I had actually budgeted for much more for just one suit. We were in Franklin this past Sunday and dropped by S&K Menswear. They were having a terrific sale on suites: 2 for $200.00. So, we went ahead and got what we needed. Our cruise is having two formal nights, so we needed to get our wardrobe in order. Luckily, I got my dresses several months ago. Now, we just have a few things left on the list. We still need a new suitcase, and we still have to get our car tuned up. I'm sure I'll think of a hundred other things, before we leave. I'm glad I still have nearly a month to get it all done!!

Addiction

I just got back from my Yoga class a little bit ago. Yoga always makes me feel so good. We learned a really neat stretch/pose for runners today: extended pigeon pose. It was really hard to do, but afterwards, it felt really good. Now I feel really pumped, and I'm itching to go running. My trainer was right. Once you get past that first few weeks of discomfort, running can definitely become an addiction. When I started out, I had HORRIBLE shin splints. So bad in fact, that I had to ice my legs down every night. It took me nearly a month to get over those enough to run more than once a week. I've slowly built up the number of runs I take a week now, and I'm running 1-2 miles at a time. I'm currently up to 3 runs a week, if I can possibly fit them in my schedule. The more I run, the more I WANT to run. I'm fast becoming a firm believer in the "runners high". I've become so addicted that yesterday, when my trainer wanted to run outside in 48 degree weather, that I just ran right out the door with her, shorts and all. That's another feature of running that I'm really enjoying...running outside. It took me a while to adjust to the outside from the track, but it has been totally worth it!

Casey has been nice enough to let me borrow his Zen Stone MP3 player and load up a running playlist. So the past couple of runs, I've enjoyed music with my runs. Here's what's on my running play list so far:

It's a really eclectic list of music from the 80's and today. If anyone has any suggestions for additions to my playlist, leave a comment!! Now, I've just got to call Casey and see if he has any late afternoon plans for us. If not, I'm going to sneak an extra run in today. Everyone have a great weekend!

Earth Hour

Today is the 2nd anniversary of the World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a campaign that is used to promote awareness of the effects of global warming. The WWF is asking everyone to turn out their lights from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. in their timezone to conserve energy. Countries and nations around the globe are participating. Australia's lights were some of the first out as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in Syndney went dark. Thailand, Fiji, the Phillipines, and New Zealand were just some of the participants. In north America, the lights will be turned off on the Golden Gate bridge later tonight. Even Google has darkened their main screens today in observence.

Even though I'm not sure if any of Tennessee's major cities are participating, I'll be turning my lights off tonight. It sure couldn't hurt.

Swimming for A Cause

As most of you know, I swim several times a week. Yesterday I was VERY excited, when I got an e-mail from Speedo announcing the World Swim Against Malaria campaign. The World Swim Against Malaria campaign donations raised buy mosquito nets to help prevent malaria. As little as $5.00 buys one net. I figured since I usually swim at least 3 miles a week, that I might as well use that time for good. So if any of you guys are interested, sign up to be a participant or sponsor my swim. Saturday, April 5, 2008 is world swim day. The goal is to have 1 million swimmers swim on or around that day. The good thing is I can swim anytime and add to my mileage! Here's a little specific info from the campaign:

World Swim Against Malaria

I will be taking part in World Swim Against Malaria alongside a million other swimmers from all over the world. We are raising money to buy mosquito nets to help protect people from malaria, which currently kills over 1.5 million each year. 70% of the deaths are children under 5. $5 buys a mosquito net that can save a life. 100% of the money we all raise buys nets. If you would like to learn more about this global grassroots initiative, please visit www.WorldSwimAgainstMalaria.com. We’d love you to join us.

Havin' A Ball!

I've just got to share this GREAT video with you guys. I wonder if I could get this guy to make one of these for me. Talk about CUTE!!! Enjoy!!

Happy Easter!!

Well, time sure flies. It's Easter weekend already. I hope that you all have a VERY Happy Easter with your families, furbabies, and friends. Mom is taking the whole family out for Easter dinner tomorrow at Henry Horton State Park. They are having a FAB-U-LOUS buffet. It's a good thing that I'm working out today!!

Also, please remember that even though we enjoy LOTS of those Easter treats, it can be toxic to our pets. Easter Lilies, chocolate, and that plastic Easter grass is toxic to pets.

Happy Spring!!!

It's finally spring!! It's finally officially spring!! As is the case with our schizophrenic weather around here, the forecast doesn't know it quite yet. We had the coldest morning all week this morning!! I'm officially tired of this now. I demand warm weather!!

Casey's doctor's appointment went well yesterday. Luckily, he has no rotor cuff damage. That means that he can put of the surgery for a while. We are going to try various and asundry other things first, before we got the surgery route. He's got to have physical therapy two times a week for the next four weeks first. Then, we'll see where we are and how he is doing. I think Casey feels relieved that he's at least got a reprieve from surgery for now. I just hope that the therapy works.

Not a lot going on around here again today. My allergies are wreaking havoc with me at the moment. The Bradford Pear trees and the forsynthia bushes are about to drive me over the edge. I'm just one big sneeze, snort, and itchy spot. Oh mighty Zrytec save me!! Well, I'm off to take some Advil. Have a great day everyone!!

Windy Wednesday

WOW!! The wind is really howling out there today. Typical spring weather around here. Not suprising, since tomorrow is the first day of spring. It's been raining nearly all morning.

Not a lot going on around here this week. Casey has been having some shoulder problems, since before Christmas. The first orthapedic doc we went to diagnosed it as just bursitis and started giving cortisone injections. They didn't help. In fact, Casey's shoulder has been steadily getting worse. We were driving all the way into Nashville to an orthapedic group. We realized that they have an office in Mufreesboro too. So, we transferred Casey's records down to a doctor there. He went for his first Murfreesboro appointment last week. New x-rays showed a shoulder spur. So yesterday, he went for an MRI to see if it was damaging his rotor cuff. This afternoon we get the results back from the MRI. Anyway all of this to say, Casey is probably going to have to have shoulder surgery. He's decided to wait until after the cruise. It's getting so close now, and he wants to feel as good as he can. So, this afternoon will tell the tale. Everyone keep their fingers crossed.

In other things, I made a new spring template today. Let me know what you guys think. I like the colors, but I'm afraid it might be too busy. I may let it sit overnight and decide tomorrow. Well, gotta run. Everyone have a good afternoon.

Weird Week

It's been a really weird week. I started off good, but ended up battling with a migraine Wednesday night and all day Thursday. I HATE migraines. I don't have them much, thankfully, but when I do, I make up for it. So, I mostly just lounged around the house with my pillow on Thursday. Luckily, the puppies were more than understanding and kept the crazy to a minimum. They ended up mostly sleeping, when I did. I've got to give them extra treats for that. Yesterday, I just felt thick and foggy headed; I usually do after a migraine. I'm also usually in a very bad mood the day after I get over one. I refer to yesterday as a crisis of enthusiasm. I didn't like anything or anyone. I did manage to make myself go workout, which really helped a lot.

There's not much going on here today. I've just watched the rainy weather all day. Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and much nicer, along with Monday. I don't really have anything special planned, but you never know what Casey and I might get into. Since Monday is going to be so beautiful, I'm planning on cleaning tomorrow or tomorrow night, so I can have the day Monday. I may take the puppies for a walk.

Everyone have a great weekend!! I'll leave you with a picture of me, trying to recover from the migraine with Shingo assisting.

OUCH!! That light was painful!!

Snowy Scenes

WARNING!! PICTURE HEAVY!!!

Late Friday night (nearly Saturday morning) it finally started snowing at my house.

This is what I woke up to on Saturday morning.

Well everything, including the street, was covered earlier in the morning.....

After breakfast, we ALL went out to play in the snow.

We had to enjoy it, while it lasted. By 1:00 p.m. it had nearly all melted. I guess now we'll have to wait for next year.....

2 Dogs, 2000 Miles

On March 16, 2008, Luke Robinson will begin a walk that will lead him over 2,000 miles across the country from Austin, Texas to Boston, Massachusetts in memory of his beloved Malcom. His two other dogs, Murphy and and Hudson will complete the walk with him. This walk is to raise funds to benefit the very first canine cancer study by the Animal Cancer Foundation. From the press release:

The implications of this research are even more far reaching. Scientists have discovered that the vast majority of cancers found in pets are the same types affecting humans making dogs an ideal model for study and giving rise to an area of cancer research known as comparative oncology.

Visit the website to follow the journey and to support Luke's walk at:

http://www.2dogs2000miles.org

Waitin' On The Snow

Even though I said that I probably wouldn't check in, seems like I'm not going to have much else to do this weekend. We are waiting on our biggest snowstorm of the last several years to move into our area. In my neck of the woods, we are supposed to get anywhere from 2-4 inches. That's a LOT for my area. We just don't see big accumulating snows in this area. The groceries are INSANE!! It is the end of the world, when it snows here. Us southern folks just don't quite know how to handle snow here. We also have LOTS of steep hills and not a lot of equipment to clear the roads. This is going to shape up to be an interesting weekend. Luckily, I don't have anywhere to be. It looks like I'll be reading a good book and watching movies this weekend. If we do get a good snow, I want to be sure to sweater up the puppies and get some good pictures of their first snowfall. It will be fun to get all of the dogs out in it to play. I'm not too sure that I'll let Shiloh go out in it. She's just now getting over her respiratory infection, so I don't want to jepordize making her sick again. She's home by the way and doing quite well. Dr. K is really pleased with her progress. Well, I'm going to run. It's nearly dinner time.

Much Needed Break

I'm off work for the next several days. I may be away, but I'll be back soon. Until then, enjoy some picture goodness.

Everyone have a good weekend!!

Sunny Sunday Fun!

This past weekend was just beautiful!! It was a true spring day. Jennie, a VERY good friend, from Kindred Spirits Dog Training and Boarding gave us permission to bring the dogs out to play in her large play yard. This was a wonderful thing, since Molly and Shingo are still working on their leash training. So early Sunday morning, we loaded Shingo, Molly, and Fergie up and drove out to the play yard. We just turned them loose to romp and play. We played ball with the Chuck-It and frisby. They had an absolute ball. We stayed out there about 2 hours. We knew they were finished, when they all laid down. We took them home, and they slept all afternoon and all night! Sorry for posting these, but my Flickr download limit has been reached for the month ;)

We came home and had a snack lunch. Casey and I made a run to Wal-Mart to get grilling supplies for Sunday night. Casey had a wonderful dinner of BBQ chicken, Terriyaki Chicken and Pineapple kebobs, grill cooked corn, and baked beans. It was such a good warm weather meal. This was just one of those most perfect weekends!! Today it's overcast, cold, and drizzly. Hopefully, we'll have more days like this past weekend soon.

Snapshots: The Sequel

Well, it looks like the weather may cooperate this weekend. FINALLY!!! It's supposed to be sunny and near 70 degrees tomorrow. Now before all of you get in a twist that are still in the winter dregs, we'll pay for it come Monday and Tuesday. Yes, we are supposed to have more storms and then snow on Tuesday. Casey and I plan on enjoying every minute of tomorrow. The first thing on the agenda is to take all of the dogs out to walk and play ball and frisbee in the yard. Casey and I also want to go to the movies tomorrow night too. Other than that and soaking up the sun, we are keeping our options open. And now....more pictures.....

Snapshots

Here are just a few of the many snapshots we've made with Casey's new camera. Prepare for picture overload in the next few days.....

Molly and her "bling".

Shingo

Trixie

Lucy