Destin Vacation Pictures

So I have been quite busy the last week since returning from vacation. It is that 4 letter word that takes up so much of my time....WORK. Well, that and puppies. You cannot believe how much time taking care of 3 little puppies takes.

I wanted to share with you some of the pictures that Lisa from My New Thing To Do took of ouyr family during our vacation. Check them out and leave Lisa comments about how great a job she did. Did I tell you how hot it was? Even at 9am? Well, it was. Thanks Lisa. We can't wait to see the rest of them.

Party and Vacation

So I have been on vacation for the past week and had a wonderful time. The first thing I did was fly to Portland, Oregon and met my daughter at the airport. She flew in from Spokane, Washington. We had a 40th Anniversary Banquet on Saturday. It was wonderful. We got to see some old friends and dance and sing (karaoke). I have not seen Shay since last November, except on Skype and it is just not the same. Here are a few pictures from the event. I will make comments where I can. Some don't need it. Enjoy

Shay and me with my brother Jay

Shay with Sensei Marta

Me with some of the other black belt ladies from my dojo in Washington.

Shay and me with Sensei Chris

Me and Shay with some more black belts from Washington. Yes, they are black belts and yes, she is pregnant. And she could probably still kick our asses.

Me with Sensei Mark

Here I am singing Reba McEntire "Take it Back" and Sensei Cameron was willing to be my subject.

I will try to get some of the vacation pictures posted within the next few days. I also can't wait to see the ones from Lisa Jobes. Lisa and her husband Scott drove down and did our family pictures for us. You guys will be impressed I am sure.

Later

Puppies, Puppies, Puppies

These first shots are of the boy

These are of Little Girl

These are of Big Girl

I know, I don't have as many of the big girl as I do of the other two. She is on the shy side and isn't as outgoing as the other two. But I am working on her. She is getting more confident each time she comes out to play.

They walk among us

No comments from me. I will leave those to your imagination. If you want to share via comments please feel free to do so. Enjoy (or not)

HSUS - Do Not Support Them

Feel free to share this information with all of your blogging friends. You can bet I am and I will also post it on FB. We have to stop these money hungry thieves. That is exactly what they are, thieves. They are taking our money making us think they are giving to local entities and then they keep it for themselves.

http://www.porkmag.com/news_editorial.asp?pgID=720&ed_id=7622

A Not-so-Glowing Report for HSUS
By Marlys Miller Thursday, May 21, 2009
The Human Society of the United States likes it when the public ties the group to local Humane Society animal shelters. The implication is if you give money to HSUS, some of that money trickles down to local Humane Societies too, and everyone feel good about helping homeless and abused cats and dogs.Well, HSUS is not that kind-hearted. The entity's funding efforts go into HSUS coffers and that's pretty much it; and among the organization's top self-proclaimed priorities is to focus on, some might say end, animal agriculture.Last week, Channel 2 Action News in Atlanta shone the media spotlight on the HSUS — and the animal rights' group didn’t fare so well when they didn’t control the message or the camera’s direction.Atlanta reporter, Amanda Rosseter, traced for viewers where the organization’s vast donations go, explaining that little of the millions of dollars given to HSUS each year end up at local animal shelters. (The HSUS 2007 annual report indicates $120 million in revenue.)Yet, HSUS is adept at generating media attention for animal rescues. For example, this week a animal "shelter" in southern Wisconsin, which contracted with a local humane society to care for stray cats, dogs and other animals was raided for neglect and abuse. Volunteers helping with the horrendous scene included folks wearing HSUS logos, implying HSUS funding support as well.The Channel 2 Action News Story sources told the reporter that HSUS is very successful at using misleading tactics to raise funds. Meanwhile, that same annual report shows $112 million in expenses — money Rosseter’s sources say is spent on lobbyists for animal-rights bills, salaries and benefits.Source: WSBTV Channel 2 Action News

Puppy Updates

Sorry that I have not been posting updates with photos but things are pretty hectic. I am sure you can all understand that having 3 puppies is almost like having real babies in the work that is involved. Anyway, excuses, excuses, I know. Here are some more current photos of the babies. They are adorable and growig so fast. I hope you enjoy.

Little girl in front, Big boy in the middle and big girl on top.

Butt, butt, butt......

We got Puppies

3 to be exact. 2 girls and 1 boy were born on May 4th around 2pm (EST). They all were very respectable in thw weight department. Boy was 8oz, lighter Girl was 7.5 and the darker Girl was 7oz. In the two days they have been alive they have gained 1 or more oz each. The boy is now 9 1/4 and has gained the most.

Here are some random pictures. I hope to get some better ones as they grow. It is pretty difficult at this stage.

Here they are just minutes old.

Here just a few minutes later.

Here they are after their first good meal at home doing what they do best, sleeping.

This is boy. We do not have any names picked out. Not that we will be keeping them all or anyting like that. I do like to be able to call them something besides boy, girl, girl, etc.

This is darker girl. She will be more fawn in color and the other 2 will be a really light cream color.

And this is light girl.

Sisters!

And this one is just two cute not to share. Momma and dark girl sleeping cheek to cheek.

I just realized that it has been almost a month since I last posted. I had a good time in Vegas. Mostly since then I have been working to catch up and get ahead so I would be ready when the puppies arrived. Since their arrival I have not gotten much sleep. But last night was better. Binde is a really good and attentive mommy.

Back to work. Will try to get more pictures and information out soon.