Sleepy Head :)

Thinking Back and Thinking Ahead.

For some reason the past few days it has really hit me that there is a chance we will lose "I". I mean if you request the WACAP photo album, he is in there. He is still considered waiting no matter how much I want to go and get him.

A good friend reminded this week of the times we thought we had lost #4 and how through it all she was ALWAYS ours. Ups and Downs of families interested in her. Another Family was having "On Hold" papers typed up for them. That is pretty far in the process. And yet it never worked for them. And she waited. Just waited for us.

I have to remind myself sometimes that He has the control. All of it. And that if "I" is ours NO ONE on earth can change that! No one.

But I am Human and sometimes I worry. Worry that we aren't going to get started soon enough and we will loose him. And my heart aches for him.

Even with saying all of that....deep in my heart I feel for him exactly how I felt for her :)

My Little Cone Head!

We have Visitors :)

Mmmm Blueberries!

Blueberry Scones

blend
2cups flour
3tsp baking powder
1/2tsp bking soda
1/2salt
1/4cup agave nectar
6 tbls butter (cold)
then add
1egg
1/2cup vanilla yogurt

then I add about a cup of berries

cook at 375 for about 15- 20 min.

JUST in Case......

.......anyone loves their Dogs as much as I do LOL :)
And yes that is a Pillow for them.

Collars

Dog Treats

Beds, Toys, Stuff

Taco-Filled peppers

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup salsa
• 4 medium green peppers
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, kidney beans and salsa. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove stems and discard seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture into each pepper half. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are crisp-tender and filling is heated through. Top each with tomato and cheese. Serve with sour cream. Yield: 4 servings.

2 Weeks and 3 Days.

I had heard before that Dobermans were smart little Canines......but like everything in life I don't believe it until I see it. This is our first experience with a Doberman!

He can:

• Sit
• Shake
• Down
• High 5
• Come.......for the most part......he is still a Dog ;)
  
• Wait......we put his bowl or treat in front of him and make him "Wait" until we say "Okay"
• And he knows he is expected to sit and let us in the door first.
• He is doing well heeling too!

He is a little nut :) He thrives on routine just like a kid! He get to sleep in our bed to "watch" tv with us then sleeps in his crate and KNOWS when it's time for tv and when it is crate time.

Okay I will stop there. Ya'll are probably thinking, "Wow she has flipped her lid!".

A Little Home Made Starbucks!

Just Like Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
Makes 1-2 servings

Ingredients:
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute – adjust to taste
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (or 1/4 cup of espresso if you have an espresso machine)

Directions:
In a saucepan stir together milk, pumpkin and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until steaming. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and pumpkin pie spice, transfer to a blender and process for 15 seconds or until foamy. I don’t usually bother with the blender and just whip the mixture really well with a wire whisk.

Pour into a large mug or two mugs if you decide to share. Add the coffee or espresso on top.

Optional: (But don’t even think about skipping this step. I mean it). Top with whipped cream and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, or cinnamon on top.

I feel like we have a busy week ahead of us :)

• Type up and send One Year Post Placement Report.
• Puppy to Vet for Follow Up Visit.
• Remind James to take Monday off for Anakin's Surgery.
• Get a Plan in Place for Christmas Card Pictures :)
• Get a Plan together for Christmas Cards.
• Figure out what is still needed for Christmas.
• Get to gettin' with the Christmas Shopping!
• Pick some apples if I haven't missed my Window of Opportunity.
• Can some applesauce.
• Get a Menu and Grocery List done!!
• Get Bday Present for SIL.
• Get Bday Present for Niece.
• Squeeze School in there somewhere ;)
• Eye appointment for #1.

Here is the Beast :)

His Before the ear Crop Surgery Picture!