Update:

I received news this morning the Puppy is coming in Monday. I just told Michael and the first word out of his mouth was "YaaHoo", LOL....He's excited and we had quiet the discussion last night regarding names...I've been throwing names at Michael to see what he likes and he seems to be stuck on one name...But we shall see once we get to know the pup. Denise has been calling him Sam...

I called and he has a vet appt. Tuesday to get an identification micro-chip put in and some heartworm meds too. Collies can be sensitive to certain drugs so we have to be very careful what we can give him. Everyone at the vets office is excited to meet the new puppy! They all agree we made the right choice on a Collie.

I was laughing as they had dealt with Ebony for 4.5 yrs and I knew they were all a bit leary when she came in for her appts...and they were also worried regarding what could happen if Ebony had decided to take her aggression out on Michael. So they are all relieved and very enthusiastic regarding my decisions in the past couple of months.

Tomorrow we have a costume contest at the library. I know Michael will enjoy himself and maybe, just maybe he'll place with his dragon costume. It is hard to believe that Halloween is almost here and before too long Christmas! Ekkkk....

I love having Michael as he is starting to understand and his exuberance shows when it comes to Holidays. It rubs off of him on to me! I always thought I would have problems getting involved with Michael and the Holidays but can see it is not going to be a problem...I love seeing that sparkle and excitement in Michael's eyes, it makes my life worth while.

Pumpkin Patch Digi Layout

I downloaded a new digi kit (thank you Helen) and thought I'd play around with it tonight...this is what I came up with...

I really need to put more memory on this computer as the program I use is just overloading the memory and it takes me forever to place every single item on a layout. Possibly one reason I stick with paper scrapping, LOL...Most of the time I have enough memory in my brain...ha ha ha!! No smart comments either I can imagine what your thinking!!

Update

I received an email a little bit ago and the puppy isn't coming in tomorrow. Perhaps Monday! It was really hard to explain to Michael as he was excited but being young he'll get over it. Hopefully he'll be excited Monday and I'll have photos to share!

Pumpkin Patch with Friends

Today was story-time at the Library and then we went to the Pumpkin Patch. Michaels friend Kayden joined us with his Grandmother. The boys had a blast and Michael was a bit too rambucious...He would pick up a pumpkin and I would tell him to put it down...so he did, that is threw it down, ugh!! Thank goodness he didn't break any but we had a discussion about setting them down gently...The photos I took were terrible...the lighting wasn't too great and then the boys wouldn't stay still long enough, lol....GO GO GO!!!

Kayden found a nice pumpkin!

Michael picking another pumpkin up...guess if it didn't feel right it wasn't the one he wanted...so Kerplunk it would go back in the pile, Ekkkk!!

Boys and a tree now just imagine what they can do with a HUGE old tree, LOL...

Michael playing Scarecrow!

UGH!! Michael being a real pain, standing on the pumpkins!!

YES!!!

The Puppy is coming, YES!! Barring any unforseen problems and if Denise is able to book him on a flight Friday! We will pick up our puppy at the Austin airport FRIDAY!!

I'm just tickled and can't wait for Michael to meet him. I told Michael that the puppy was going to fly down and we were going to pick him up at the airport and he said "Grammie too!!" LOL...I'm going to have some explaining to do when Grammie isn't there with the PUP but I think once Michael sees the puppy he'll forget about Grammie, atleast for the moment. If I have learned one thing in raising my son, toddlers do NOT forget anything!!

And for my other news....GRAMMIE is coming for a visit!! YES!! We so look forward to seeing her...It's good to see someone from my Family and to spend time with them. She'll be here for a week long visit...I'm sure after a week with a puppy and a toddler she'll be ready to go home!! I should have some GREAT photos coming soon!!

Cupcakes for Breakfast

This is a photo from May that I finally got around to scrapping!!

The line on Michaels face in the photo is from the scanner and not on the original.

Sunday at the Park

Today my friend Eliane had a party for her son (Bruno) who turns 18 tomorrow. It was a beautiful day and we all had a GREAT time!! The food was delicious too!!

Eliane and Bruno

Michael walking to the playground, where he spent most of his time.

We told Bruno he had to go down the slide one last time, LOL...before he turned 18!

Come Eat!!

While we were at the park one of the girls that was in a playgroup Michael and I used to go too showed up with her sons...I asked if she would mind if I took photos and she said no problem...Michael enjoyed seeing and playing at the playground with Andrew (Leigh Ann's other son)!

Below is Leigh Ann and her son Austin...I thought it was a beautiful photo!!

We had a great time and Michael truly enjoyed playing with all the kids!! We are so proud of Bruno he is a terrific young man and so deserved to have a wonderful Birthday!