~Robert K. Greenleaf~
This quote just happened to be in my devotions earlier this week. I thought the timing was quite uncanny :) That is all for today!
Friday, January 23, 2009
"We are sorely in need of strong ethical leaders to go out ahead to show the way so that the moral standards and perceptions of the many will be raised, and so that they will serve better with what they have and what they know."
This quote just happened to be in my devotions earlier this week. I thought the timing was quite uncanny :) That is all for today!
This quote just happened to be in my devotions earlier this week. I thought the timing was quite uncanny :) That is all for today!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Wedding! The past few weeks flew by with lots of fun, family, and hustle bustle- here are just a few pics of all the events!Christmas #1 - Dolans
And #2- Petersons...they out number Dolans by far!
Happy New Year!
2009
Congrats Greta & Scott!
Below: Instead of clanging glasses for the bride and groom to kiss, they requested that people sang a song with the word love in it. Here we are preforming "Love" Frank Sinatra style complete with motions...
That baby better like to dance! Annie is in her 8th month, but that didn't stop her!
Below: Instead of clanging glasses for the bride and groom to kiss, they requested that people sang a song with the word love in it. Here we are preforming "Love" Frank Sinatra style complete with motions...
That baby better like to dance! Annie is in her 8th month, but that didn't stop her!And now, life is back to normal. Although we had a lot of fun, it is actually quite nice to be back to a normal routine.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
The answer is just a few balloons away
If you live in the Chicago area you know, it has been insanely cold. If you don't...well, just sing your praises as we experience the thrills of frostbite!
Peter, along with his other doggy "friends" have not done so well in this climate. Clearly, he is no Husky. He is a short haired wimp of a dog. And to top it off, this combination of salt and chemicals we now use to DE-ice is excruciatingly painful and not animal friendly at all!! Hence the rise in sales of doggie boots. We have seen this as Peter has been limping outside recently.
Anyway, the past few days he has run away from his leash and the familiar call, "Peter, want to go outside?" Usually this can get his attention despite any other circumstances. This time, no luck. He is no dummy, it is painful to be out there! He runs and goes to his room/cage. He would rather just be left alone, exiled, then go out there! I don't blame him. We have had to force our dog to take care of business... only in Chicago...sigh....
So, on it goes- I heard about this tip at the salon. Amazing things you learn at the salon, really. Here it is.... balloons.
Our little prancer! Nice legs there, huh??
Here you go dog owners- it actually worked! A cheap and easy alternative to buying those expensive boots. But, when your dog can't go out to pee- you obviously have to do something.
Here is the answer-
1) Purchase a bag of size appropriate latex high quality balloons, for us that meant 12" balloons. For smaller dogs, smaller balloons, bigger dogs- bigger balloons, you get it. This will cost about $1.99-$3.00
2) Trim the balloons at the neck. Meaning, before the circle takes shape- cut off the long skinny part, got it?
3)Somehow convince your furry friend that slipping these colorful slippers on his/her already sensitive paws is really quite fun (Disclaimer: This IS the hardest part- would be the same if they were $30.00 boots though!). We recommend lots of treats and praise. And, we also realize this is quite an ordeal for a dog- but is definitely cheaper than a trip to the V-E-T!!
4) Try very hard not to laugh as your pup begins to moon walk and look pitiful
Peter says, "Really guys?? I look like a string of Christmas Lights! Or, why don't you just send me to the Circus and we'll call it a day."
5) Take the pup out as quickly as possible. The balloon booties may not have a high tolerance level, nor were they actually meant to be booties- so you have to operate under the appropriate time frame. AKA- when you know they MUST have to go after at least 7 hours of refusing- get out there!!!
6) Upon arrival home- remove balloon booties ASAP. Give the little booger a treat in order to try and erase this memory as soon as possible and replace it with something somewhat pleasant.
And, that is our, "oh so important", wisdom for the day. THE END
Peter, along with his other doggy "friends" have not done so well in this climate. Clearly, he is no Husky. He is a short haired wimp of a dog. And to top it off, this combination of salt and chemicals we now use to DE-ice is excruciatingly painful and not animal friendly at all!! Hence the rise in sales of doggie boots. We have seen this as Peter has been limping outside recently.
Anyway, the past few days he has run away from his leash and the familiar call, "Peter, want to go outside?" Usually this can get his attention despite any other circumstances. This time, no luck. He is no dummy, it is painful to be out there! He runs and goes to his room/cage. He would rather just be left alone, exiled, then go out there! I don't blame him. We have had to force our dog to take care of business... only in Chicago...sigh....
So, on it goes- I heard about this tip at the salon. Amazing things you learn at the salon, really. Here it is.... balloons.
Our little prancer! Nice legs there, huh??Here you go dog owners- it actually worked! A cheap and easy alternative to buying those expensive boots. But, when your dog can't go out to pee- you obviously have to do something.
Here is the answer-
1) Purchase a bag of size appropriate latex high quality balloons, for us that meant 12" balloons. For smaller dogs, smaller balloons, bigger dogs- bigger balloons, you get it. This will cost about $1.99-$3.00
2) Trim the balloons at the neck. Meaning, before the circle takes shape- cut off the long skinny part, got it?
3)Somehow convince your furry friend that slipping these colorful slippers on his/her already sensitive paws is really quite fun (Disclaimer: This IS the hardest part- would be the same if they were $30.00 boots though!). We recommend lots of treats and praise. And, we also realize this is quite an ordeal for a dog- but is definitely cheaper than a trip to the V-E-T!!
4) Try very hard not to laugh as your pup begins to moon walk and look pitiful
Peter says, "Really guys?? I look like a string of Christmas Lights! Or, why don't you just send me to the Circus and we'll call it a day."
5) Take the pup out as quickly as possible. The balloon booties may not have a high tolerance level, nor were they actually meant to be booties- so you have to operate under the appropriate time frame. AKA- when you know they MUST have to go after at least 7 hours of refusing- get out there!!!
6) Upon arrival home- remove balloon booties ASAP. Give the little booger a treat in order to try and erase this memory as soon as possible and replace it with something somewhat pleasant.
And, that is our, "oh so important", wisdom for the day. THE END
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Oh, the weather outside is frightful....
Actually, nothing about it is delightful,
And since I have places to go...
Stop the snow, stop the snow, stop the snow!
Well, my winter blues have arrived. I seem to get more scrooge like every year when it comes to winter! Especially now that I am out on the road for 50% of my work hours. There is nothing fun about having to brush your car off while you are freezing, trying to maintain professional appearance, and trying to be somewhere on time. Also due to the snow, I got stuck in a clients driveway the other day which was embarrassing for both her and I (OK, probably more for her since she fell on her bootie as I was finally pulling away... I felt so bad for her!!).
Although I will admit, the snow that is gently falling from the sky at the present time is kind of pretty... BUT not pretty enough for me to ever ever say I like snow, or that winter is "not that bad".
I am very grateful for a warm place to live, a husband who can help with "snow care" when he is home, and that it is just snow after all.... not a natural disaster. It just makes me crabby :)
And since I have places to go...
Stop the snow, stop the snow, stop the snow!
Well, my winter blues have arrived. I seem to get more scrooge like every year when it comes to winter! Especially now that I am out on the road for 50% of my work hours. There is nothing fun about having to brush your car off while you are freezing, trying to maintain professional appearance, and trying to be somewhere on time. Also due to the snow, I got stuck in a clients driveway the other day which was embarrassing for both her and I (OK, probably more for her since she fell on her bootie as I was finally pulling away... I felt so bad for her!!).
Although I will admit, the snow that is gently falling from the sky at the present time is kind of pretty... BUT not pretty enough for me to ever ever say I like snow, or that winter is "not that bad".
I am very grateful for a warm place to live, a husband who can help with "snow care" when he is home, and that it is just snow after all.... not a natural disaster. It just makes me crabby :)
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Hey, I am famous!
OK, not really at all...... but my blog writing caught on somewhere else. I can't believe they included this much of the writing...
http://orphan.childrenshope.net/index.php?id=390
In the meantime, Jon and I are doing fine. We continue to pray for our family friends who have lost their homes in Santa Barbara, CA. Thankfully, all our immediate family is safe. But still- we can't believe the tremendous devastation this community, so close to home (was home), has faced.
Blessings to all!
-Stacy
OK, not really at all...... but my blog writing caught on somewhere else. I can't believe they included this much of the writing...
http://orphan.childrenshope.net/index.php?id=390
In the meantime, Jon and I are doing fine. We continue to pray for our family friends who have lost their homes in Santa Barbara, CA. Thankfully, all our immediate family is safe. But still- we can't believe the tremendous devastation this community, so close to home (was home), has faced.
Blessings to all!
-Stacy
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