A boys' best friend

Our neighbor's tree fell in the storm yesterday. As he was cleaning it up, LJ when to say hi and we all followed and talk to him for a bit. While we were all talking nice, their dog who is hates our dog with a passion was letting LJ pet him then decided to bite him. (nice)

As any dog owner who has a dog who bites a child, he looks at the dog then back to us and says, "he shouldn't have done that"

I'm thinking our cute little puppy would have found out verbally that she shouldn't have done that. She would have known, that was wrong. The word NO in a loud voice to a dog does not hurt them, but does scare then and they can understand what they did was wrong.

What would the Dog Whisperer do?

Vacation at the Lake

We have some great friends with wonderful parents and they have invited us back to the lake again this year. The lake I am talking about is Table Rock Lake and it's a little piece of heaven. It's a much larger lake than the one I used to go to as a teenager, and totally better!
I have spend the good part of 20 minutes looking for an mp3 of the Go-Go's Vacation (Steve wanted us to sing that as he performed his sking act for us :-)

Anyway, I could by it from iTunes, but I can't play that format on this blog. Here are a few pictures of us on Big Bertha.

All the kids went tubing today and the big ones even skied. Reese is a great skier and JP, on his first time got nearly up. He was so happy! I'm missing a few pictures and will have to come back later to update..... Before our weekend is out we need to create and preform our anual water-ballet and eat our Petero's and Frog-Eyed Salad. Yum-e!

But look at these two pictures...this is so them.

Just for Summer

Since our schedule changes during summer, I've found myself reading a few gossip blogs.

I'd like to share my top 3.

www.people.com - Good for clean coverage and good pictures with some stories.
www.thesuperficial.com - Good for sarcasm and pics that are not taken from the most flattering angle.
www.perezhilton.com - A bit of everything with his (the queen) own touch.


* disclaimer - I am not responsible if you are offended or think I have bad taste (which is true sometimes)

Book Review - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Wow!

She sure did it. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone, so I can't say much except that I am in a Harry Potter hang-over.

We were kidless over the weekend and instead of fun nights out, we sat at home and read and read and read. We totally felt detached from the rest of the outside world and really prefered out books. (Yes we bought 2)

Now that it's over and I don't need to read every waking minute, I can get back to my life.

Book Review -What will happen in HP 7

16 hours to go! It's bitter sweet isn't it?

I read this book last week after it was dropped it off in my mailbox:-o

Let me just say, it was WONDERFUL. It was really a great Potter fix that I was craving. Last week I was so ready for the book and had fresh in my mind what I was looking for when I finally get to read it.

Today, just hours away from the release of Book 7, after reading one sentence in the New York Post which reviewed the book early, I am grieving.

JKR's provides a little lift in her latest message from the Room of Requirements.

• Within hours you will know what happens to Harry, Ron, Hermione and the rest in their final adventure. All the secrets I have been carrying around for so long will be yours, too, and those who guessed correctly will be vindicated, and those who guessed wrongly will not, I hope, be too disappointed! As for me, I feel a heady mixture of excitement, nerves and relief. 'Deathly Hallows' remains my favourite of the series, even after several re-reads; I cannot wait to share it with the readers who have stuck with me through six previous books.
  

What type of drink are you?

You Are a Mai Tai

You aren't a big drinker, but you'll drink if the atmosphere is festive. And when you're drunk, watch out! You're easily carried away.

What Mixed Drink Are You?

Had I only know this earlier, I guess it's never too late.

I linked this off EE.

High School Reunion

I just got the invitation to my 15th High School Reunion and can't go :-(
Last time, at the 10 year reunion, LJ was due any day. This time, we'll be in Washington DC for a convention. Does it sound like I am making excuses? It is a bit stressful.

Anyway, here is the "candid" of me that made it into the yearbook.
Ouch! If that doesn't scream Future Programmer (accurate) I don't know what does. Loved that class (Computer Business Applications). ....one of two that rocked in.

It really would be nice to see everyone. See who is up to what and remember the good times. Heather O'Hare put togehter a hella cool site too, www.PCHSclassof1992.com There is always the 20th.

It really has been too long since my last update. I really aught to try staying at home a little more.
TTFN