An accident free day...

It is official. I am trained. Not Lisi... the mother. I was thinking how absurd it is for me to stand in the snow on a dark and cold Saturday night wishing this little ball of fur would do her business. Then make a big fuss and celebrate when she does finally go. Didn't I just celebrate the end of diapers only 3 years ago??? But she's working her magic on me... and today I almost really liked her for a bit! She's very good with her name, knows 'NO' and will come up and sit and look very serious if I'm holding a Charley Bear treat.

The kids had a great time skating at Stier's this afternoon. Perfect ice and perfect weather. I even laced up and didn't forget how to loop-de-loo!

Better go do something more meaningful on this Saturday night now...

Day 2...

Well, the new world of puppy has been fun, challenging, grueling, frustrating, adorable, tiring, and silly. The first night I was up every two hours with a big HOWL. Last night went much better. Took Lisi out at 1:45 and then she was up again at 5:30, so that wasn't toooo bad. I can only think it'll get better. She's better in her crate, but still protests at times. I'll post a couple more pictures.

Last night was Rayna's winter concert. Will try to post one or two of her too. She loves to sing for sure!

Today I take Lisi in to Rayna's room for a little socializing and then a vet appointment. Tonight, Gpa and Gma D. come for supper to celebrate Grandma's birthday yesterday. Gpa and Gma R. flew all yesterday and some in the night to Hong Kong. They'll be there for convention, go into mainland China for a bit and then on to Maui for a week. Must be nice! They are blessed with health to be able to take on a trip like that. Hope you're having fun mom and dad!!!

Drum roll...

She's here! Lisi (pronounced lee-see) is now a member of our family. Lisi is a Chinese name that means 'gentle'. Someone we traveled to China with in '00 had a daughter with that name and I really liked it then!

Anyway, we picked up Lisi at 2:00 this afternoon. And she's done quite well, but I completely forgot how time consuming a puppy is! Oh boy, are we in for it. She's very sweet and has almost figured out the potty thing outside (even with it being only 5 degrees out there).

I'll post a couple pictures and get ready for some howling tonight. She did well in her crate during meeting. She was in the laundry room and howled up until meeting started and then realized we wouldn't be coming! :-)

Today's the day!

No school today due to wind chills hovering around -30. Yesterday it was in the 40's, a big drop in temp here in Wisconsin.

We have a scheduled time of 2:00 to go get the puppy, so the kids get to come along! We hope everything works out as it should and hopefully, we'll be able to post a picture soon! We have meeting here tonight, so I'm sure once we get home, it'll be a bit of a scramble...

More later!

Sneak puppy preview!

Hi. We're just back from a little venture today. Met Karen and Laura (sister and niece) at my folks for lunch. Then after a yummy lunch (dinner really) we went to see the puppies who were 1/2 hour away. My, oh my they've grown and they are soooo cute! I'll post a few pictures for you to see. We have a tentative pick up day of Wedneday next week. And then puppy makes... 6! (Can you tell I'm excited?)

Tuesday tattles

Not much to share today other than I'm so sick of winter! Got almost 9" again yesterday (Trevor measured it). But the kids sure have fun in it. I'm still feeling the ill-effects of my 'bug'. But I'm feeling better.

Thanks for all the suggestions on puppy names. I think we have it nailed down. We go see the puppy again on Friday and then next week Wednesday, the 30th, we really get her! The whole family is very excited to say the least. We'll post a picture and reveal (drum roll please...) the name then! :-) I like suspense!

I think women are like that. We LOVE details when babies are born. How big? How long? How long of labor? Who does he/she look like? And then most importantly, the name!

And now on to my day...

A few more things - but not 100...

1. I have a smooth top stove. I've had it nearly 2 years and it doesn't have one scratch and I don't want it to have one. I always think it is like a 'new car'. Don't want to scratch it up... ever!

2. I love feeding birds all year round. They seem especially grateful in winter.

3.