Got to my parents in Iron River, MI around 3. I was able to leave work a little early, because it was snowing. Upon arrival I was immediately invited by my brother, sister-in-law and uncle to head out to my uncle's new house being built. This took an hour or so, then we stopped at the beauty shop to pick up a gift certificate, then we stopped at my grandparents to say hello, where we discovered my aunt and 2 cousins were there, then headed back to my parents to eat dinner, then my brother & sister-in-law left, then my aunt stopped by and dropped of the 2 kids, then my OTHER brother and sister-in-law arrived, with 3 year old nephew & 5 year old niece and 2 dogs in tow.
Now it is not quite 9 and I am trying to de-stress by blogging!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Christmas Appletini
1 part Vodka
1.5 part apple schnapps
2 part apple juice
toss a cherry on the bottom - it's a lovely Christmas Cocktail!
1.5 part apple schnapps
2 part apple juice
toss a cherry on the bottom - it's a lovely Christmas Cocktail!
Movie Review: Australia
This movie was amazing, and reminded me why I like to go see a good movie in the theater. It is an all-encompasing event, where you can just turn off the rest of your life. If you watch something at home there are phones, cell phones, dogs, cats, bathrooms, etc. I digress...
I LOVED THIS MOVIE. It is your typical role for Nicole Kidman, which she acts wonderfully. Hugh Jackman is divine, and I am in love with him for sure. The aboriginal kid in the movie really makes it though, his role is great. The cinematography & story in this movie are great, great great! It is LONG, however it isnt really a bother. More of , OMG, how much more I dont want it to end, etc type thing.
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
I LOVED THIS MOVIE. It is your typical role for Nicole Kidman, which she acts wonderfully. Hugh Jackman is divine, and I am in love with him for sure. The aboriginal kid in the movie really makes it though, his role is great. The cinematography & story in this movie are great, great great! It is LONG, however it isnt really a bother. More of , OMG, how much more I dont want it to end, etc type thing.
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Taking Care of Annie: Day 3 & 4
Everything is going peachy! Annie is still very demanding, but I do my best. Right now she's sacked out on the floor. She spent some quality time outside today, and the neighbor dog even came over to visit so that was fun. We have put another toy in the garbage though, but I guess it was due. The Orange Gorilla will be greatly missed, and a new one may have to be Mocca's Christmas Toy. So far no more poop either! yay!
On a different note, last weekend I put out some bird seed, and I was SO EXCITED to see a CARDINAL eating on the feeder about 10 minutes ago!!! A CARDINAL! I dont know if I have EVER had a Cardinal before. I havent seen any other birds though, no squirrels either. Wonder how long it will take them to find the food.
On a different note, last weekend I put out some bird seed, and I was SO EXCITED to see a CARDINAL eating on the feeder about 10 minutes ago!!! A CARDINAL! I dont know if I have EVER had a Cardinal before. I havent seen any other birds though, no squirrels either. Wonder how long it will take them to find the food.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Taking Care of Annie: Day 2
When I got home from work last night, there was a dreadful smell as I walked into the house. Annie had a problem, and left me a runny, smelly, poopy mess in the back entrance area. Thankfully, she did most of it there, as opposed to the middle of the living room floor, which is something Mocca would do (part of the reason Mocca stays in the front porch when I am gone!)
Annie was sacked out on the living room floor while I cleaned up the mess. She seemed fine though, and looked at me quite perplexed when I only gave her a handful of food for dinner! I had to give her more, of which she only nibbled on. I think it was just the principle of the matter for her.
I did a quick play, pet, chewy routine, as I had to go downtown for dinner with Kevin & a vendor. When I got home, thankfully, all was clear. Annie was sound asleep on the couch, head on pillow as it should be.
This morning she is good, though continues to beg for table scraps, which I never give out. She never gets the hint either, and continues to beg the entire time she is with me. Today I will be able to come home for lunch, so hopefully no issues.
Oh, decided the diahreha (sp?) was the after affects of giving her people aspirin. You can give you dog aspirin, but it could cause digestive issues....she has only been getting the people aspirin a day or 2 I guess. Previously she was getting expensive, doggie formulated aspirin which is more buffered, and less likely to cause upset. Of course I dont know for SURE this was the culprit, but it seems likely. I'll just go buy some more doggie aspirin!
Annie was sacked out on the living room floor while I cleaned up the mess. She seemed fine though, and looked at me quite perplexed when I only gave her a handful of food for dinner! I had to give her more, of which she only nibbled on. I think it was just the principle of the matter for her.
I did a quick play, pet, chewy routine, as I had to go downtown for dinner with Kevin & a vendor. When I got home, thankfully, all was clear. Annie was sound asleep on the couch, head on pillow as it should be.
This morning she is good, though continues to beg for table scraps, which I never give out. She never gets the hint either, and continues to beg the entire time she is with me. Today I will be able to come home for lunch, so hopefully no issues.
Oh, decided the diahreha (sp?) was the after affects of giving her people aspirin. You can give you dog aspirin, but it could cause digestive issues....she has only been getting the people aspirin a day or 2 I guess. Previously she was getting expensive, doggie formulated aspirin which is more buffered, and less likely to cause upset. Of course I dont know for SURE this was the culprit, but it seems likely. I'll just go buy some more doggie aspirin!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Taking Care of Annie: Morning 1
This morning has gone pretty well. Girls were up and ready to go outside right away of course. Annie actually stayed out for about 10 minutes before barking to come in. In that 10 minutes I was able to assemble to goods: 1 small bowl milk for each dog, mocca's vitamin & joint care, annie's vitamin, biscuit for each dog, fill water bowls, get food ready.
When they come in they expect their milk, vitamin, biscuit. I set 1 down & tell whoever it is for...then the next. Mocca finishes first of course, Annie really licks that milk bowl dry. Give Mocca her food, give Annie her food. Annie didnt eat all hers, though I had given her extra, just in case. So Mocca swooped in & ate that before somebody took it away! Must remember less food for Mocca while Annie is here.
Annie had some trouble getting up on the couch, this is so difficult to watch! I helped her once, then she of course got down right after! She got up again, but I didnt help her....it just took her a few tries to get the top half up enough that the bottom followed. Poor Annie. It is a low couch, too. Dad always has to hoist her into the car/truck nowadays. She expects that now and doesnt even try to get in w/o help I guess!
Currently she is napping on the couch, and I expect, is there for the rest of the morning, though she may go out when Mocca does the 2nd time.
When they come in they expect their milk, vitamin, biscuit. I set 1 down & tell whoever it is for...then the next. Mocca finishes first of course, Annie really licks that milk bowl dry. Give Mocca her food, give Annie her food. Annie didnt eat all hers, though I had given her extra, just in case. So Mocca swooped in & ate that before somebody took it away! Must remember less food for Mocca while Annie is here.
Annie had some trouble getting up on the couch, this is so difficult to watch! I helped her once, then she of course got down right after! She got up again, but I didnt help her....it just took her a few tries to get the top half up enough that the bottom followed. Poor Annie. It is a low couch, too. Dad always has to hoist her into the car/truck nowadays. She expects that now and doesnt even try to get in w/o help I guess!
Currently she is napping on the couch, and I expect, is there for the rest of the morning, though she may go out when Mocca does the 2nd time.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Taking Care of Annie: Night 1
My parents are heading downstate, to pick up some items from my departed Grandmother's house. So my dad brought their dog, Annie, down to my house today for me to take care of while they are gone. Annie is 15, cant see well, cant hear well, has a twitch in one paw, lumps & bumps, and a weak back end. However all in all, she is quite healthy!
When I got home, I was greeted by incessant, unrelenting barking. She would NOT stop, and not let me pet her. I directed the dogs outside, and they went. 5 minutes later Annie was done, and barking first at the back door, then realized that wasnt working, and moved to barking at the front door. I waited her out another 5 minutes, then decided to give in. She proceeded to bark at me again, a very uncompromising bark at that. It is dinner time. I dished up both dogs their dinner, and that seemed to settle her down. Then she played for about 10 minutes with some toys, and we had a slight altercation with the orange gorilla toy, which Mocca snatched away from Annie. I made her give it back, explaining to Mocca that Annie is old, and can have the toy if she wants! I dont think Mocca understood, she just looked away, quite displeased with the situation.
Now Annie is a bit settled, but I expect will be wanting a chew soon, then outside, then biscuit...maybe some petting in between. Lets hope for an easy night~!
When I got home, I was greeted by incessant, unrelenting barking. She would NOT stop, and not let me pet her. I directed the dogs outside, and they went. 5 minutes later Annie was done, and barking first at the back door, then realized that wasnt working, and moved to barking at the front door. I waited her out another 5 minutes, then decided to give in. She proceeded to bark at me again, a very uncompromising bark at that. It is dinner time. I dished up both dogs their dinner, and that seemed to settle her down. Then she played for about 10 minutes with some toys, and we had a slight altercation with the orange gorilla toy, which Mocca snatched away from Annie. I made her give it back, explaining to Mocca that Annie is old, and can have the toy if she wants! I dont think Mocca understood, she just looked away, quite displeased with the situation.
Now Annie is a bit settled, but I expect will be wanting a chew soon, then outside, then biscuit...maybe some petting in between. Lets hope for an easy night~!
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