Dog Training??? Part 3

In continuation of our quest to get Asia, our German short hair puppy, trained we have come to another inpass. Tonight is suppose to be our 3rd attempt at attending dog training classes. Well, this morning our dog goes into heat!!! No class for you!!! I am now officially done trying until next spring. Hopefully she won't run away, get class cancelled, or go into heat again.

I wonder what would happen if....

Kids are the ultimate adventure in the testing of common sense. Take todays story for example....
Kaylee, age 10, was waiting for her friend to show up so they could finish their science project. In the middle of my counter I have been burning a candle. I have done this many times before without any problems from the children. Kaylee, being completely bored out of her mind, wondered "I wonder what it would be like to put a paper towel in the candle?" So, she decided to find out. Next thing I know I here "Mom HELP" from the kitchen. I turn in time to see a nice big fire on my counter top. On my mad dash to the kitchen Kaylee decides to blow the fire out. Being a light weight paper towel, it flies everywhere. The two biggest pieces land on my only a month old bar stools which of course have fabric seats. Proceeds to start them on fire! Within a few seconds we got the fires out. Mom didn't know whether to be mad or to cry. When I asked her what she was thinking (trying to keep my temper) I got the inevitable answer of "I don't know" Needless to say she is now grounded for the rest of the week to her room with extra chores to do.
CHILDREN!!!

Halloween 2008

OK. I really need to get much better at taking pictures. I missed out on tons of good photos. Anyone who got any who would like to share I would love to receive them.

Halloween was lots of fun. Laine was a Storm Trooper. Kaylee was a Gothic Bride. Chesney was a Ladybug and Jaycie was a Strawberry Fairy. Every year we go to my mother's house for trick or treating and chili and bread sticks afterwords. It is a huge family affair. Unfortunatly, this will be the last year of our family attending. Laine and Kaylee are now old enough that they want to stay home and trick or treat with friends for the remaining few years they can do it. It was a great time though. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the kids had a blast with my brother's hard work on his porch and the running up and down trick or treating.

Jaycie, the little stinker, didn't like it when people would put the candy in her bucket. She liked it when she could help herself to the candy from their bowls. Holding tight to her new treasure she wouldn't put it in her own bucket either. She would keep it in her hand until the next house then put it in their treat bowl and pick out a new handful. So she played musical candy from house to house. It only lasted a few houses then we got her to start putting it in her bucket.

I am hoping that someone got a pic of Tom and I dressed up. I missed getting one and I know I will not be able to convince him to dress up again. If I find one I will post it for you.

Dog Training ??? Part 2

The dog training gods are against us!
To catch up all of you who may not have heard our story, we have a dog, Asia. She is a German Short Hair. She will be turning 3 this year. Well, basically she is a "wild" dog. She is not trained to obey anything, and owns our back yard. Well, neither I or Tom really know how to train a dog so naturally we decided to enroll her, and us in some dog training classes. This was back in June.
On the first day of her training Tom had her in the back of our explorer. New leash and collar still on her. The leash falls down and gets caught in the hatch of the truck. So naturally, Tom lifts the hatch to throw the leash back in. Asia realises that she could be free and takes it. She takes off into the farmers field next door to us and is gone. We tried for several hours after that to chase her down in the field to catch her but to no avail.
Three days later we get a call from the police department here saying they have a dog at the station and to come see if it is ours. Yup, it is Asia. No leash, no collar, a nice big bump on the head and a broken leg.
So we had to postpone training class for at least 3 months waiting for the dog to recover from this whole ordeal.
Well, last night was suppose to be our first night of training classes, again. We made it, dog and all, to the store. Only to be told when we got there that there was no class for that night and we needed to reschedule with them. So, here we go again. We have rescheduled training for November. Lets hope that 3 times is the charm!

Look who's 3!

Everyone always says how fast time goes by. My lovely little Chesney turned 3 years old on the 19th. I am still in shock. We had her birthday party at the home and she had a ball! She got everything she could wish for and is playing with them nonstop! Mom is always grateful for the mountains of clothes as well! The cute story about her party was that Tyson and Jaycie were all helping her open the birthday presents, Tyson wanted her so badly to open one smallish yellow present. Chesney kept looking at him and ignoring him to the very end. Even after all the presents were open, except that one, she still would open it for Tyson! Stubborn little girl. Finally we talked her into opening it with Tyson and all was well. Jaycie was so excited with all the gifts she had to take them and show everyone what they were. She couldn't wait to dive into them all. We then enjoyed some cake and ice cream sandwiches and creamies for dessert. I think she really enjoyed her party. Thank you all for coming and for the wonderful gifts you gave.

Shhhh.... I'm hunting ....

Another hunting season has come and gone and my adventurous hunters came home...defeated. Tom and Laine went on the deer and elk hunt this year. Both of them went hunting with their Laine's uncle Don and his cousins Justin and Brayden. Tom reported home every day that the boys were having a great time but not a single shot of any of the animals they were trying to get. By the end of the season Tom was about ready to give up. But he stuck through it and still returned empty handed. I was very proud of them getting up at 4 in the morning and concurring the rain and snow. Hopefully next year will bring better luck.

I have a new niece!

I am excited to announce that I have officially become an aunt again! Little Lily Russell was born Oct. 6th. I have not gotten a chance to meet her yet but I am pleased as punch that she arrived safely and relieved for her mom that she came a little early. I can't wait to meet the little angel!