Valentine's Day

One year ago today, Josh convinced me to ride with him out Morrison to see a breed of puppy I didn't want. We were just going to go look at a puppy, and maybe put a deposit down. I was still set on a German Shepherd puppy. We had plenty of time to go buy puppy essentials since we were just putting a deposit down.

However, after arriving at the breeders house, we saw a litter of little bitty puppies, and one sable and white male pup left from a November litter. I was sold. I picked that puppy up and never put him down. We were glad we arrived before another man and his son did because we got the best dog in the world!

So, this Valentine's Day, I am still enjoying the best present ever.

Sick Boy(s)

So, my Josh has Strep Throat and Bronchitis. I had to go to my rotation, even though it killed me to not stay home and take care of Josh. Koopa stepped up and took care of his daddy, and by " take care of" I mean, laid around with all day. I got this nice photo to show me that in his form of being good, Koopa became sympathy sick and didn't even bother to tear anything up. I love my boys so much.

Oh, and Congratulations go out to the Morris' family! They addedd to their family with a new male puppy, possibly to be named Quinn.

Anniversary

Hello All!

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Today is the 1st Anniversary for my Momma and Daddy's marriage. They have been together forever, but they survived the first year of marriage. I like to thank myself, seeing as my cuteness keeps any fights from getting beyond a tiff. I mean seriously, who has time to argue if I am around and needing attention?!? But anyways, I am proud my momma and daddy still like each other. I hear stories at the park about puppies whose momma's and daddy's fight or break up. That's real sad, especially when a puppy grew up his whole life with both his momma and daddy.

But the good news is my momma and daddy like each other so much it's gross. But that's okay. Plus, they both agree I am the best and never like to leave me. So, I guess this is my way of telling everyone that my momma and daddy really love each other and me. :)

If you are getting married, you should totally get a puppy as cool as me so you can be just as happy.

Well, I have a stuffed monkey to attack, so I will talk to you later!

Love to all my fans...

K

Blessings & Other Good Things

The end is nearing of week one at SLMC and it's going well. It's nice being in an advanced acute care facility and am seeing a lot of things I haven't even seen on House. Haha The thing I am most proud of is carrying a tube feeding from consult to charting to orders to placing the formula in the room. It made me feel great that I could carry it all the way through like that instead of only doing pieces of it while the preceptor finishes it.

Also, I got good news in that I get off work at a reasonable time two days a week. I know for sure that I will come home on those nights plus Friday so I may only need to stay away a night or possibly two.

Josh completed the 2010-2011 price list and is geared up for the nursery conventions. I just have to get our laundry ready. ;) He also has the bee hive all painted and ready. We just need warm weather to come so we can order our three pound box of bees.

And, most importantly, Koopa is adjusting well. I think he was ready for me to go back to work so he could get some much needed rest. When I was home, he didn't get his ten or so naps in a day. He does well with a schedule but is able to adjust easily. He really is wonderful. :)

Sleepless Night

I begin my DI again tomorrow and will be in Nashville each day. This is also the busy season for Josh's work. With this, Koopa's momma feels very guilty because I do not want him to have to stay in his crate for many hours. Josh leaves for work early and is never sure when he will get off work. I get off work at 5:00pm and will either get home around 7:00 pm with traffic or stay at my sister-in-law's house in Nashville. So, I am concerned about finding Koopa-care.

I am looking for a doggie daycare close to Skyline Medical Center so I could take Koopa to work with me and let him spend a day or two a week out of the crate. Also, if you are a reader and could take him in your home, or come by my house in the afternoon to let him potty, I would be willing to pay you for your time.

I just feel guilty for leaving him in the crate. His life is meant to be fun and spent with people or other dogs, not in a box. I will be glad when this leg of the internship is over, because, it's starting what I feel will be spending many sleepless nights.

Happy Birthday!

Jersey Shore Koopa, 11 months

Summer Boy

7 Months Old

Spring time.

Puppy Nap

Fox in the snow :)

Bringing Him Home!

2/14/2010

Today is Koopa's 1st birthday and I am so proud of my little boy! He is the best and I wanted to share a few reasons why he is wonderful!
1.) He loves Josh and I unconditionally. It does not matter that I smell like a nursing home or that Josh works on Saturdays, he does not hold grudges or withhold his love.

2.) He does these little barks when he is being sweet and it is the highlight of our week when he does them. Its as cute as when he uses his paw to hide his face. :)

3.) He is potty trained to the extreme, allows me to mess with his food, is leash broken, and can dance like a villian. He is 100% the dog I knew he could be!

4.) He lays on my feet just to remind me he is there when I am busy. I love it!

5.) He makes our marriage beyond just us. We are a family and when I call him a furbaby, I completely mean it. He is our first child. I may not have birthed him, but he still has pieces of Josh and I in him and it means the world to have him in our home and lives.

So, now that my baby is a year old, I guess he will have to be my furchild.

Happy Birthday Koopa Boopa!

Where have we been?

It's been a very long time since our last post so it's definitely time for an update.

1.) We now have home internet!

2.) We both still have jobs, which is a tremendous blessing for this day in time. This means that Koopa still gets a new toy everytime we go to the 'boro.

3.) Josh went to Colorado for a week for a big father/son fishing trip and Koopa and mommy survived the week all by ourselves and never once went to G.G.'s house.

4.) I went to FL with my mom 4th of July weekend and the boys made it without me there. Very reassuring since my DI (dietetics internship) is coming up soon.

5.) We got Netflix and have not looked back. :) Koopa likes when we watch Ah! Real Monsters.

6.) Koopa has learned to swim and is tearing the local creeks and rivers up!

7.) Koopa is even more consistent with his potty training. The only accidents he has are at my mother-in-law's house. (Which I think are because we either get off schedule there or because he plays so hard he doesn't realize he has to go until it's too late.)

8.) Koopa is a very different puppy than the one we got in February. He is much more social and playful. I say by January, he will be 110% instead of the 99.9% he is right now. Although, if he doesn't improve in his tiny faults, it's okay. We love him way too much as it is.