Moving Day

When we first got Kona I knew I would want to find her a crate. So, I posted on Madison Freecycle and someone replied with an offer for a medium crate. I knew that we would eventually need to get a bigger one as this one was the same size as Rusty's and Kona was certainly going to be bigger than that. Well, the time came (at only 4 months) that I knew I needed to start looking again. I scoured Craigslist every day looking for a bigger crate, but people were asking way too much money. I was going to give in and get a beaten up cheap one when I decided to post on freecycle again just in case. I posted that I needed something at least a little bigger to buy us a little more time. Much to my surprise I received a response for a large crate. I went to pick it up and the thing almost didn't fit in the Jetta. I was almost speechless when I saw it. Our last one was OK, but it had rust and you could tell it was old. This new one is in like-new condition and it is almost exactly like Rusty's (except MUCH larger). One thing that makes this nice is that it has handles that click the top and bottom together instead of screws. I can't believe our luck. This new one is a $150 crate for free. God is good! Now Rusty has his Furrari and Kona her Innovator.

Kona enjoying her new DigsAs you can see, Kona was getting a little small for her old house
Kona entertaining
FYI: Kona look smaller in this picture,
but she is MUCH bigger than Rusty

Bonding Time

Well, everything is going great. Kona and Rusty are still great friends and manage to run off a lot of energy together. When Kona is napping Rusty will lie next to her and wait. Every time she turns over or makes any noise Rusty's tail starts going hoping she is finally waking up. However, they do sometimes sleep at the same time and it is so cute!

Introducing...

KONA

(as in coffee)

It is hard to remember when Rusty was that little. He looks huge next to her. However, in no time she'll tower over him and he won't know what hit him. Right now Rusty is very happy to have a new playmate and he will not leave her alone. Poor thing can't even pee by herself. We actually had to leave him inside on one of her trips out just to give her some peace.

Kona is very playful and she isn't afraid to jump right onto Rusty. Unlike Rusty she doesn't cower. She gets right in there and growls at him.

And, Rusty hasn't bitten the couch since she got here. Right now he is stationed outside her crate waiting for her to wake up so that she can come back out and play. Every once in awhile he lets out a little whine. Waiting is hard!

How to eat with a Dog in your house

A Box Has No Chance

Rusty is recovering well. He spent the first night sleeping and let me eat food sitting right next to him whitout too much crying. By the next night he was starting to get back to his old self. He was jumping up to lick the counter and whining during meals. I took some pictures last week of Rusty playing with a box. He'll chew on everything in site. Good thing I didn't need to return what came in this box.

Rusty's New Trick

In honor or Rusty's neutering today I thought I would show off his new trick. It took a couple of weeks before I could get him to do this without leading him with a treat. He seems to get it now. This is "sit pretty"

Here are some quotations that I found the other day and wanted to share. I actually found them on a joke website that had a listing to church message boards.

Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.

When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there.

Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.

Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.

Give Satan an inch and he'll be a ruler.

Snow, Where are you?

So I know people are going to think that I am crazy, but I want snow, and lots of it. See, I got new cross country skis for Christmas and I can't use them without snow. I also got a new hat the other day.

So far this winter we have only gotten a couple of inches. This is a lot less then they got in Illinois, in case you are wondering... The problem is that it has been too warm. Yesterday we set a record high for January. Ugh.

What is funny is that I had to go to REI to exchange my skis for the right size and we were talking to the checkout guy and he was also hoping for snow. I told him that I thought I was the only crazy one. Guess not. Well, here is to hoping!

Recall Notice

The Maker of all human beings is recalling all units manufactured,
regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and
central component of the heart.

This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units, code
named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in
all subsequent units.

This defect has been technically termed "Subsequent Internal
Non-morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily
expressed.

Some other symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect,
is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to
correct this SIN defect. The Repair Technician, Jesus, has most
generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of
these repairs. There is no additional fee required.
The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.
Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the
REPENTANCE procedure. N ext, download ATONEMENT from the Repair
Technician, Jesus, into the heart component. No matter how big or small
the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control

Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions
Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction
voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and
problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being
permanently impounded.

DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will
have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted
to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility.
Thank you for your attention!
GOD
Please assist where possible by notifying others of this importantrecall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by "knee mail".

My Puppy is Growing

Rusty at 9 Weeks

Rusty at 8 months

I can't believe how much my little dog grew! I developed some digital photos at Wal-mart for Toby's gift to his mom and I decided to develop some pictures of Rusty as well. When I looked at them I saw this tiny little dog that looked so small next to all of his toys. I remember when he couldn't even jump on the couch and now he is jumping up onto our bed.

He has started this thing where he will cry by the bedroom door at about 10pm until I go let him in. Then he will go wait by the bed until I lift him up there to go to sleep.

His other new trick is that if he wants attention he will go to the back door and cry to go out, but as soon as you get up to open the door he runs around and wants to play chase. Smart dog!