Dakota - no, not the state

I GOT A PUPPY! She's 7 mos. old and I've named her Dakota, after the county in MN where I grew up. We call her Coda for short (musical term for those who didn't know that), and she is ADORABLE! Very friendly - I like to call her my cuddlebug. She's all about snuggling up and giving kisses. And chewing her rawhide to smitherings. WOW that dog can chew!

Dakota Gabriel! I like it.

One VERY excited new mom! That sounds weird, doesn't it?

Which end is which? She's good at camouflage.


Check out those cute ears! I'm in love.


Alright! There's Coda! I'm sure I'll have more pics later. She does some interesting things... like picking up leaves then spitting them out. Or sticking half her back leg in her mouth. I was amazed at her talent! She gets it from her mom. =)

Police Are Friendly

So I've discovered the local police are very helpful and friendly people. I was house-sitting for my parents and their alarm went off this morning. Did I have the code? Nope. Bob told me what to do if the pool went crazy, but not the alarm! And there's the issue of WHY the alarm was going off - what was happening? Was someone trying to break in? Was there a power failure? Was the alarm screwed up? Emma wasn't acting all nervous or excited - just intrigued by the alarm. So off I set in my robe and just-styled hair and called 9-1-1. The police officer was very friendly and helped me to locate the alarm booklet after explaining the power had gone out in the neighborhood and I'd woken my aunt and parents up in Mexico for the code - which they didn't know. Amazingly through it all the officer didn't think I was too crazy (I hope) and I made it to school 2 minutes before the bell. I think that's too much excitement for the start of the semester, don't you?

Excitement I Have Never Known

It's amazing. For the first time in my life, I have found it. I thought that coming to Dallas - a very cosmopolitan city, might I add - I would have found her sooner, but it's taken me 4 years. I must admit though, it was worth the wait to find the one I will trust over and over again. I have... a HAIR STYLIST! And I will continue to seek out their skillful help EVERY time I need a trim, cut, style - WHATEVER. Don't you love what she's done for me? Do you see how my hair is not flat against my head??? That's called BODY. I am so very excited!