"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!