The deGrouts...

...if you watch Lost you'll know the play on words there, if not, you just need to know we grouted the backsplash(1 word or two?!?!) this weekend. There is still a bit more work to be done -namely sealing the grout lines. On another note, our friends Alison, Jamie and Camdyn stopped by for supper this evening. It was great to see them again. Camdyn was quite entertaining!! She also got to meet Charlie for the first time and she helped me brush his teeth and comb his fur. She also gave him a few belly rubs and had him do a couple of tricks. I am kicking myself for not getting a picture!! Charlie is four times the size of Camdyn. It was pretty cute. Ok, it was extremely cute!!

One of a kind...

...that's what they call these braided rugs. They are each unique. I could probably make some sappy metaphor here but I won't. Not my style.

A weekend away

It was nice to get together with friends this weekend at the company 'cottage'. If it's over 5000 sq ft, can you call it a cottage?!?! Food, drink and good times were all plentiful. Charlie wasn't able to join us for the weekend and instead spent his time in the pet resort. Yes, I said resort. He was in one of the themed suites - the Castle. The other themes include the Marsh, the Firehouse and the Barn. I figured if we were spending the weekend in a palace, he might as well too! I had a LOT of guilt ok? This was the first time he was away from us for the night and not with his dog parents. I don't think he was traumatized too badly but, as you can see he is not in any of the pictures below because as soon as he had his chance he dragged Al out of that place and straight to the vehicle. He was willing to sacrifice his bed and favorite toys in order to expedite his exit too!! In the pictures below you have to look carefully to determine which ones were from the pet resort!!

The Crib is Up!

Pòsadh

...that would be Gaelic for wedding (apparently) and also an upcoming event! My sister got engaged to her boyfriend Allen (not to be confused with Alan) on the weekend. I am very happy for them. I think I have made myself nauseous from searching the internet for wedding stuff. I'm a little excited!! :D Did I mention the huge rock?? It's a lotta ***bling***! Janesta has asked me to be in her wedding party as well, I think I will only agree if she refers to me as the 'maid' of honor and not the 'matron' of honor. (Uhh, Janesta, that was for your benfit BTW in case you read this tomorrow!! hee hee) Matron sounds too old!!! I am pretty excited about another thing to help pass the time until we go to China. Today at work I wrote 30 test scripts because I am waaaayyy too far behind on the schedule. It also helped pass the time but was a lot less fun than window shopping for cake toppers and dress ideas. A lot less fun.

Another CCAA update...

...a little bit better than some people had anticipated for this batch of referrals. What will happen with the next batch? Will it be finished before Chinese New Year? A small batch? A mini batch? Only time will tell. I personally would like to see a miracle batch that would finish off most of October. Of course I know that will never happen (an attempt at reverse referral psychology for the CCAA). Yes, I am goinga little batty...enough said.

And now! An area rug!

There you have it, not even the end of January, still sort of on schedule, and I have selected an area rug for our daughter's room. It would have been nice if she were here to help with the decision but I guess she will just have to live with what Ipicked out for her. The area rug won't be here for a couple of weeks. I can't wait. I've attached a picture to give you an idea of what it will look like. I think it will be a nice compliment to the Maud Lewis and handmade quilt.