busy, busy...

Wow, I have so much to write about, and so little time to do it...

The time up in Victoria with my friend Dan, the photograher, was great. I learned a lot, far more than I expected. I'll get some photos up and talk about it soon. It rained the entire time, but it was still great.

It was wonderful to see my friends in Anacortes again. I stayed at Rob and Apryls house on the way up. It was so good to see Rob & Apryl. Apryl gave me a haircut and fixed the mess that other lady made of my hair. I miss Apryl. I saw Sid and Bo too. I wish I could have seen Bill and Gig and the Olsens too. But there just wasn't time. Maybe next time.

My custom sewing is doing well. I have 3 jobs sitting here waiting to be sewn. I'll take photos of those too. (for a portfolio if nothing else.)

Maggie is adorable and fun. I'll get some photos of her up too.

Oh my, now I'm off to work at the nursery. It's been the 2nd wettest May in Portland history. Oh lucky me!!! Looks like June is starting off pretty soggy too! SUNSHINE! I need SUNSHINE!!!

I have to say, I get tired of this one...

Because, for someone who 'refuses' to put his hand on his heart,
he certainly seems to do it alot.

There are lots more. Shall I post more?

I’m going on an Adventure!

My friend, Dan Danner, (New Zealand-Martin’s brother), is a wonderful photographer. I’ve told him I’d love to ‘follow’ him around on one of his photography expeditions some day.

Well, how cool is this?
He’s going to Victoria BC and invited me to tag along! So I’m driving up to Vancouver, BC on Tuesday night, where we will meet up to take the ferry over to Victoria early Wednesday morning. I only have two days off, so MY time up there will be short, with a couple of long drives on either end, but it will be so cool to watch this master at work!

He does such amazing things with angles and lighting and textures….

Here are a few of Dan’s photos…

These first two are along the Columbia River near Astoria, OR where Dan lives.




This is Port Townsend, WA

These next two are Yorktown, Virginia, where Dan lived before moving to Astoria last fall.

Note: The down side to this adventure is that Maggie doesn't get to go on this one, because it's 'international' and I don't have a pet passport for her yet. Guess I'm going to need to get her one. But dear sweet Bob, the one who hates puppy kisses, has agreed to take care of her for me. (She's going to be totally spoiled by the time I get back!)

"Dog is my co-pilot."

When you see that, you're either looking at the bumper sticker of a dyslexic agnostic,...

or,...

Someone just got a new puppy!!!

I made Maggie's little dog bed. Isn't it cute?
(Bob says she's gonna be spoiled. How foolish of him.)

Maggie is 10 weeks old now.

She slept like such a good girl last night. When I first put her in her little kennel, she whinned for about 1 minute, and then was quiet the rest of the night!

This morning, she is just FULL of energy. She has a squeaky fish toy that has quickly become a favorite. She is pouncing on it, shaking it, and really giving it 'what for'!

I LOVE HER!

She's getting those corgi ears!

The people who are owned by Maggie's momma, just sent me a new picture of Maggie. She is just getting cuter and cuter everyday!

Maggie 8 1/2 weeks.

I think corgis are the only creature on the planet that is actually cuter as an adult than as a baby. Don't get me wrong, corgis are cute babies, but they are even more adorable when they get those big ears, and cute chubby little legs and their funny personalities. Aaaahhhh, I love her!!!

Maggie 6 weeks.

Beautiful in Blue

Isn't she?

My sunshine...

OH BOY! Only 6 more days, and I get to see the most beautiful girl in the world!

Koby Kae Newhouse!

Does this look like trouble, or what??? LOL!

I love my Koby!

Every now and then...

My African Gray parrot, Gracie, gets the urge to 'nest'. She's never had a boyfriend, so apparently it's a strong instinct. (If she'd had a boyfriend, she'd loose the urge I'm sure!)

Anyway, when she gets in these moods, she wants to crawl into some small, dark place, shred things, and scoot stuff around with her feet. So I usually try to find a cardboard box for her entertainment.

Here are a few pics of Gracie's most recent 'nest'.


This is one of her more creative nests, as she has made this marvelous 'window' for sticking her head out.

Puppy!!!!!

This is my little Maggie.
I got to hold her today, and I didn't want to give her back. But she's too little to come home with me right now, so I have to wait until I get back from Boise, May 16th-ish.

I have wanted a dog for 4 years, but I kept waiting until I was more settled. But now I've decided that - like having children - if you wait until you can afford it, and until everything is perfect in your life, it will simply never happen. So now is the time!

After picking her out, I went shopping for 'puppy stuff'. I bought her a collar, leash, dishes, food, treats, and rubber chew toys. It was so fun!

Mom came up with her name. The process was kind of funny...

I've been having a terrible time coming up with a name. I always give my pets 'people' names. I was telling mom about some dumb dog names I heard, and I told her I knew a lady that had two poodles named Black Velvet and Apricot Brandy. (major eye roll!) Being funny, Mom said, "Well, today is Cinco de Mayo, so you should name her Margarita!" And I thought, "Oh my gosh, that's cute, Margarita for Cinco de Mayo, and I'll call her Maggie for short." We both liked it right away! So, Maggie it is!
Thanks Mom!

I am so excited! It will be so nice to have a snuggly little girl.

My furture sweetheart,...

I'm getting a dog!!! I've decided that it's the right thing to do. I'm getting a corgi, so apartment life wont be a problem. LOTS of apartments accept small dogs.

I'm so excited! Here's a picture of the two puppies I'm considering. I'd REALLY like your input and name suggestions are appreciated too. The pup in the front is a male. He has really pretty markings and she says he seems to be quite mellow. The one in the back is female. I love her little white forehead blaze. I guess she is more outgoing than the male.

They will be ready to take home May 15th, but I'll be in Boise that weekend, so I'll have to pick up the pup when I return.

I honestly don't have a preference between male and female. Which ever I get will be 'fixed' as soon as old enough anyway.

Tell me what you think!