Let it snow!

Woke up to about 19" of snow!

Unfortunately, I had to be in Ohio to attend a funeral last week. Fortunately, the family lives only a few miles from the breeders where my little Alfie is currently residing. I decided to pay her a visit to let her know I am coming back for her in a few weeks.

As you can see, she likes to chew...I have a lovely selection of chew toys for her...

She is also very playful and loves having her tummy rubbed!

What a face!

I am SOOOOOO excited! Since I am done with school, I have decided that it is time for a puppy!

I found the perfect little girl for me. She is only 5 weeks old, so I have to wait 3 more weeks before I can bring her home. I am calling her Alfie! Looks like I better have plenty of chew toys!

Saturday, January 16, 2010 was the end of a successful completion on my MBA. It was a wonderful day and I was surrounded by my family.

Thank you, Lord, Deb, Terrasa & Kristin...I could not have done it without you!!!!

Just Lounging Around...and the Goodness of God

This beautiful chaise lounge is a gift from mia sorella (my sister in Italian)! After a visit to The Outback, Stephanie decided that I needed a chaise lounge. I had seen the chaise lounge that matches my outdoor dining set so we drove to the store to check it out. The original price had been $499...which I would NEVER pay, especially at the end of the season. It had been marked down to $349, then to $249, which is still a little pricey, but it matched what I had so we went to find someone to wait on us. After the salesman showed up, he left and forgot about us. I was checking out the pallet to see if there were any new chaises in a box. As I walked around the 3 boxes, I happened to see that the price on the bottom box was $159! It was mis-marked, but the store had to sell it to us for that price! When the salesman finally returned, I exclaimed, "I want THAT one!" GOD IS SOOO GOOD!

It arrived today and I put it together....then I tested it! It was so comfortable, that I feel asleep right after I took this photograph! :-) Thanks, Stephanie for the gift to me...and God for the price break!

It is official....The Outback is the name of the deck!

Here I am enjoying the deck with my book on Economics! I have decided that I shall call the deck "The Outback", not just because it is out back...but because of the size. I have had a few get togethers here and I hope to have many more...I must share that with which God has blessed me....

I am also gearing up mentally to complete my last 2 classes for my MBA. Graduation is January 2010, but I will complete my coursework in early December 2009. Then I can focus my attention on reviving my photography business. Please keep me in your prayers as I continue to move forward in what the Lord has for me...

August 24, deck is not bare anymore!

A nice place to chill....

Can you believe that I found a dining set for my patio that is the same color as the furniture inside my house? It is Espresso. I can hardly wait to have people over to enjoy this with me. It think it is time for a house blessing party...what about you????