Lottery luck on the Road...

with the Stock's and Mahoney's headed for the Kansas NASCAR race.

For almost two days we searched and searched for the $150,000.00 lottery ticket throughout Central and Eastern Nebraska but to no avail. Just a few dollars but heck it pays to break even :) Ron and Rex took care of Thursday's hunt and Julie and I joined in on our way to Kansas City the only one close was Julie's close call which turned out to be a false alarm.........



After much deliberation we decided to turn Cheerio into a world traveler and NASCAR dog, like he wasn't already, being named after NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer's sponsor Cheerios....you would think that would be enough, but he was such a good dog and learned the ins and outs of traveling....like Highway 77 south of Lincoln into Marysville is one H of bumpy road!



Upon arriving at the Cottonwood Campground, first priority was to get that Clint Bowyer flag in the air. So Ron and Lucas got all over that for me. Well Lucas did anyway......but Joel joined in as well......





Who would have thought that after HOURS of riding in his carrier Cheerio would possibly want to sleep but he felt pretty comfortable knowing his lounger was right there along with all his toys.......



So begins our NASCAR weekend!!

Diva Lounger

He thinks he is a Diva...but he's my boy and he's NO Diva......he's my Cheerio boy in his brand new Bed I bought him a few weeks ago. I bought him this bed because he didn't look too comfortable sleeping on the hard floor. This puppy is one word......SPOILED!

Good Stuff at Gotta Pixel

There are so many wonderful things that are new and exciting at Gotta Pixel. Check out a couple of beautiful kits that are available at Gotta Pixel.  Here are four layouts that I created using two of the many many gorgeous items available at Gotta Pixel. 

This is beautiful kit created by Sweet Digi Scraps.

Check out the kit link at: 

PURITY PUNK

More goodies at Gotta Pixel. This fun fun fun kit by She's Full Scrap.

Check out the kit link at:

SUMMER SPLASH

Probably the best read....

that I have had in a long time that made me bawl like a four year old girl.  It has been a long time since I read something that made me cry like an idiot for 10 minutes. This guy needs a big THANK YOU from us Husker fans....OMG....wow.......What a read.....and indeed.....

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE NEBRASKA!!!!!!

From the radio voice of the University of Louisiana - Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns.

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 Mon at 8:27pm

The SEC THINKS it has great atmosphere....... 
Sep 28
Written by: jaywalker 
Monday, September 28, 2009 8:53 AM 


This is my 18th season covering Cajuns football. And, for eight years before that, I had the opportunity to broadcast selected games on TV as well.

I've been to nine SEC stadiums. (I'll go to a tenth next season at Georgia.) I've seen the grove at Ole Miss, experienced the Gator Chomp, the Mississippi State cowbells, been a part of Alabama football in both Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. I've been called "Tigerbait" in Baton Rouge and experienced some pretty good hospitality in South Carolina.

I've said hello to the folks at Illinois and Minnesota. Felt September heat in Tempe, AZ.

Been to Manhattan, Lubbock, Austin, Stillwater and College Station. College Station was probably the best. Folks say "Howdy" when they see you. And they say "welcome."

Haven't been to the Horseshoe, the Big House or Happy Valley. Nor have I seen Touchdown Jesus.

But I've been to College Football Nirvana.

It's located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

From the time we touched down ("Welcome to Lincoln," the police officers doing the escort said) to the time we left the stadium ("Thanks so much for coming, have a safe trip home. We hope you'll come back again") every Cajun fan felt like a guest.

That's right. A guest. Not the opposition...not the enemy....a guest.

Check into the Cornhusker Marriott, not far from campus. Fans of Big Red Nation are already there. Smiles, handshakes....welcome to Lincoln. Good luck tomorrow.

Board the bus for dinner. Arrive at Misty's, Lincoln's famous steakhouse (I mean, you gotta eat a steak, right?). There were about 25 in our party. We had to wait about twenty minutes for them to get everything ready. No problem. As soon as the patrons saw the Cajun gear, they wanted to talk...introduce themselves....welcome to Lincoln....thanks so much for coming. Hope you enjoy the game.....

Is this for real??

And, it continued throughout the evening and into the night. We made lots of friends. We Cajun people make friends pretty easily, but it's even easier when folks want to be friends.

In Lincoln, they all want to be your friend.

Gameday is different in Lincoln. They tailgate, sure....but it's tougher because, well, there's just not a lot of tailgaiting spots. But they do open the soccer field next to the stadium. Families can let the kids roam free. Nebraska radio does a pregame show there. And, a band plays during the commercial breaks.

I did an interview at the soccer field with the Nebraska radio folks. And then, had a pretty good trek to the media entrance. At each gate, the sight was the same. Hundreds lined up, waiting for the gates to open so they could get into the stadium and watch their team warm up.

By the time Nebraska came out, about 45 minutes before kickoff, the stadium was about 65% full. There was no "hey, let's stay outside and pound a few more beers."

Because it was gameday. And they came to see football.

By the time the band was ready to come out, 86000 strong were in their seats. They stood and clapped along when the Cornhusker Band played "Fight on Cajuns" to honor their guests. And when the band played "There is no Place Like Nebraska" I knew that the statement was true.

For the first time ever in my years covering the Cajuns, I did not hear a single boo when the Cajuns came out of their tunnel onto their sidelines; in fact, I heard a smattering of applause.

During the game, 86000 cheered as Nebraska rolled. They didn't leave at halftime to go out and start drinking (and remember it was 34-0 at the half). Some were outside, but they had passes to get back in and by the time the second half was ready to kick off, they were all back in their seats.

In the fourth quarter there were STILL over 80000 in the stands. Security keeps an eye out for the sign of alcohol in the stands, which is how trouble starts. If they see alcohol they don't turn a blind eye. After all, college football is about a FAMILY atmosphere.

And when it ended, the fans stayed for another Cornhusker tradition. They applauded the Cajuns as they left the field.

Now you might say...sure, it's easy to clap for someone when you just beat them 55-0. But they do that when their team LOSES. The newspaper on Saturday morning reprinted a handwritten letter from Florida State coach Bobby Bowden after the Seminoles got a hard fought 18-14 win years ago. Yep, the Nebraska fans cheered them as they left.

More of the same post game. There was a young man in a wheelchair where the Cajun players were getting their postgame meal. As each player came out, the young man thanked them for coming and wished them safe travels home. Many of the players stopped to chat for a minute.

Then it was over. And, as the buses left for the airport, the fans that were still there waved and applauded. No one finger salutes. No "you suck" chants. Simply, safe travels, my friends.

If the two teams should play again in the future, plan ahead Cajun Fans. Make the long drive or the relatively short flight. Come in Friday...leave Sunday. And, you will learn what REAL college football atmosphere is about.

Because, trust me.....there is no place like Nebraska.

Probably the best read....

that I have had in a long time that made me bawl like a four year old girl.  It has been a long time since I read something that made me cry like an idiot for 10 minutes. This guy needs a big THANK YOU from us Husker fans....OMG....wow.......What a read.....and indeed.....

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE NEBRASKA!!!!!!

From the radio voice of the University of Louisiana - Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns.

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 Mon at 8:27pm

The SEC THINKS it has great atmosphere....... 
Sep 28
Written by: jaywalker 
Monday, September 28, 2009 8:53 AM 


This is my 18th season covering Cajuns football. And, for eight years before that, I had the opportunity to broadcast selected games on TV as well.

I've been to nine SEC stadiums. (I'll go to a tenth next season at Georgia.) I've seen the grove at Ole Miss, experienced the Gator Chomp, the Mississippi State cowbells, been a part of Alabama football in both Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. I've been called "Tigerbait" in Baton Rouge and experienced some pretty good hospitality in South Carolina.

I've said hello to the folks at Illinois and Minnesota. Felt September heat in Tempe, AZ.

Been to Manhattan, Lubbock, Austin, Stillwater and College Station. College Station was probably the best. Folks say "Howdy" when they see you. And they say "welcome."

Haven't been to the Horseshoe, the Big House or Happy Valley. Nor have I seen Touchdown Jesus.

But I've been to College Football Nirvana.

It's located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

From the time we touched down ("Welcome to Lincoln," the police officers doing the escort said) to the time we left the stadium ("Thanks so much for coming, have a safe trip home. We hope you'll come back again") every Cajun fan felt like a guest.

That's right. A guest. Not the opposition...not the enemy....a guest.

Check into the Cornhusker Marriott, not far from campus. Fans of Big Red Nation are already there. Smiles, handshakes....welcome to Lincoln. Good luck tomorrow.

Board the bus for dinner. Arrive at Misty's, Lincoln's famous steakhouse (I mean, you gotta eat a steak, right?). There were about 25 in our party. We had to wait about twenty minutes for them to get everything ready. No problem. As soon as the patrons saw the Cajun gear, they wanted to talk...introduce themselves....welcome to Lincoln....thanks so much for coming. Hope you enjoy the game.....

Is this for real??

And, it continued throughout the evening and into the night. We made lots of friends. We Cajun people make friends pretty easily, but it's even easier when folks want to be friends.

In Lincoln, they all want to be your friend.

Gameday is different in Lincoln. They tailgate, sure....but it's tougher because, well, there's just not a lot of tailgaiting spots. But they do open the soccer field next to the stadium. Families can let the kids roam free. Nebraska radio does a pregame show there. And, a band plays during the commercial breaks.

I did an interview at the soccer field with the Nebraska radio folks. And then, had a pretty good trek to the media entrance. At each gate, the sight was the same. Hundreds lined up, waiting for the gates to open so they could get into the stadium and watch their team warm up.

By the time Nebraska came out, about 45 minutes before kickoff, the stadium was about 65% full. There was no "hey, let's stay outside and pound a few more beers."

Because it was gameday. And they came to see football.

By the time the band was ready to come out, 86000 strong were in their seats. They stood and clapped along when the Cornhusker Band played "Fight on Cajuns" to honor their guests. And when the band played "There is no Place Like Nebraska" I knew that the statement was true.

For the first time ever in my years covering the Cajuns, I did not hear a single boo when the Cajuns came out of their tunnel onto their sidelines; in fact, I heard a smattering of applause.

During the game, 86000 cheered as Nebraska rolled. They didn't leave at halftime to go out and start drinking (and remember it was 34-0 at the half). Some were outside, but they had passes to get back in and by the time the second half was ready to kick off, they were all back in their seats.

In the fourth quarter there were STILL over 80000 in the stands. Security keeps an eye out for the sign of alcohol in the stands, which is how trouble starts. If they see alcohol they don't turn a blind eye. After all, college football is about a FAMILY atmosphere.

And when it ended, the fans stayed for another Cornhusker tradition. They applauded the Cajuns as they left the field.

Now you might say...sure, it's easy to clap for someone when you just beat them 55-0. But they do that when their team LOSES. The newspaper on Saturday morning reprinted a handwritten letter from Florida State coach Bobby Bowden after the Seminoles got a hard fought 18-14 win years ago. Yep, the Nebraska fans cheered them as they left.

More of the same post game. There was a young man in a wheelchair where the Cajun players were getting their postgame meal. As each player came out, the young man thanked them for coming and wished them safe travels home. Many of the players stopped to chat for a minute.

Then it was over. And, as the buses left for the airport, the fans that were still there waved and applauded. No one finger salutes. No "you suck" chants. Simply, safe travels, my friends.

If the two teams should play again in the future, plan ahead Cajun Fans. Make the long drive or the relatively short flight. Come in Friday...leave Sunday. And, you will learn what REAL college football atmosphere is about.

Because, trust me.....there is no place like Nebraska.

My Gourmet......

Anniversary Supper.......as I mentioned in yesterday's post, that I was at Husker Harvest Days...here was the gourmet meal prepared for me on the Husker Harvest Days grounds using a Holland Grill and paper plates.




To top off this fantastic meal...DESSERT!



Hummmmmm.....Happy 18th Anniversary Kristin!

Happy Anniversary......

to Ron and I!! I can NOT believe that we have been married 18 years today! Where in the world did the time go? I have no complaints at all. No regrets. We are sooooo blessed in many small and large ways......



I wish we would have had a better day to celebrate instead of hectic Monday of meetings and setting up for Husker Harvest Days, but we sure had a nice meal :) OK I might elaborate on that.....

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to a great husband and a wonderful man...

I LOVE YOU!!!

Cheerio and his anti-shirt.....

Poor poor Cheerio Boy.....refused to keep his brand new Husker Shirt on!! He wore it for a while and then got mad as heck and pulled it off.......He told me that it wasn't that he didn't like the Husker's he just hates a shirt :)

As my friend Keri pointed out....maybe he just wanted his Clint Bowyer shirt on :) Could be....he's a smart dog.......

Dear Jesus....

THANK YOU for making this Husker Game day one of the very best. I am very very happy and grateful that we had a lovely and perfect day to enjoy the game. YEAH we were playing a NO ranked NO named NO one, but it was awesome!!!! There isn't one single day that I don't wake up and say a silent prayer that I live in Nebraska. Indeed "THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE NEBRASKA"



There is NOTHING that could drag me away from the only home I have ever known....good or bad.....it is one of the sweetest places on earth.

I am soooooooo looking forward to our next game....but for now we put football to sleep tonight and get ready for NASCAR! GO CLINT BOWYER!!!!!!!!



I have ALL the faith in you Mr Bowyer that you can imagine. I have NEVER regretted ONE SINGLE moment being a Clint Bowyer fan. Change your number, change whatever.......I AM A TOTAL 100% Clint Bowyer fan..................

Life is great in the air....

Today I had the best experience. I wasn't sure that I was ready to fly with Ron but now I have the fever. Needless to say...I'll do it again...in a heartbeat!!!!

Ron asked me to fly home with him from our Auction in Oakley, Kansas. I am grateful that I was preoccupied with printing reports and finishing up auction stuff because it didn't really give me a chance to rethink :)

It was cool when we took off seeing Mark in the truck..I saw it right away on the highway by Oakley.

BTW for those of you who have been wondering...RON STOCK is a wonderful pilot! He did an amazing job. Flying was perfect and he landed like he was landing on feathers.

I am sooooooo proud of you Ron...you are a great pilot and I am so glad I had this opportunity to fly with you. I love you dear.


Some photos......with the pretty fluffy clouds.....

Just outside of Grand Island and Kearney:





The Race Track in Doniphan



Duncan Lakes....our lake house is the one with the big white roof :)




Finally RIGHT before we landed in Columbud...the US 30 Speedway....




Now I am enjoying the Nationwide race...

Someone PLEASE.....

tell Ron Stock that you can NOT leave a roll of toilet paper on the floor with a little puppy who loves to chew on the floor!!!

So in honor of that....and the big PILE of paper I had to clean up four times today:



This is a layout I did about our Cheerio boy........this is his small pile of paper...but there was a great big one that followed this one........

I love you Ron, but MAN can you not figure out that after five times......Cheerio LOVES toilet paper and you can not leave it on the floor.......

Friday Musings thus far.....

This week has been one that I really didn't expect. I was cruising along minding my own business until a NASTY headache on Monday afternoon followed by ONE nasty sore throat has run it's full gammet of stuffiness, runny nose, sinus pain, earache......you name it!!! My best friends have been kleenex's, vick's vapor rub, heat packs, decongestant and tylenol.

I did manage to get my layout done EARLY for the CT Contest at Gotta Pixel. I am so pleased with this layout about my princess Button Lynn. I miss her so much and I just didn't know how long it would take before I could scrap about her again. I am happy that I could do this little tribute to my girl.



My biggest accomplishment has been staring me in the face for weeks and that was PAINTING the front door of our cabin. IT was dirty. Stained from our floor grouting fiasco and just plain in need of a spruce up. Now If I just had some white paint I could do the inside. The outside is done and thankfully protected by my screen door. I am really happy with the color I chose. It matches our new front porch perfectly!!! It sure feels good to have it done. As soon as I find my camera cord I'll post some photos here!!

Trying to get all the laundry done that piled up while I felt so miserable. Now to watch some NASCAR Qualifying and a little trackside to get my NASCAR weekend started off right. At least I feel better after going to bed last night at 9:00!!

Another day......another rain delay...

....and another Monday to think up an excuse to stay home and watch Clint Bowyer :) Of Course, tomorrow might be a little struggle for him considering he is starting WAYYYYYYYYYY in the back, but there is never really any reason to give up on ole Clint. So with the NASCAR race postponed because of Rain in looks like this Sunday afternoon/evening might be a good one to update my blog. So I might just find myself got back a few days to catch up a bit.

It seems like no matter when we get to the lakehouse. There always seems to be a huge mess!! I have no idea how two people can make such a mess but we sure seem to pull it off. The dishes, the laundry, the pieces of paper all over the floor from one little dog named Cheerio, who is sooooooooooooooooo naughty today. Must be the full moon?

....and I don't think Ron has learned that he can't leave ANYTHING laying around that Cheerio can chew, drag or carry off!! Here he is with Ron's Snicker wrapper. There wasn't a tiny little piece left when Cheerio boy was done with this!




I did managed to actually scrap a layout today for the Creative Team contest at Gotta Pixel and get it uploaded as well. IT feels good to kind of be getting my mojo back!

This is the layout I did using the kit we were given. This is a photo that I found on my nieces Jessica's facebook album.



We had such a busy weekend that it doesn't even seem like we had one!!! I can't believe it is Monday tomorrow, but ready for this week. Taking a couple of days to myself and actually going to do some things that I have had on my list for a long time!

Happy Sunday family and friends....catch ya later!

Happy Belated Anniversary to my....

wonderful brother and my awesome Sister-in-law this past weekend. It hardly seems possible that you have been this long, but I sure am glad you are cause there wouldn't be a Jessica or Sheldon if you weren't..and that would make Aunt Kristin very sad. I still remember your wedding day, mostly because I was so hot and mostly because I was the one that had to help Mom and Dad take those stinky sweaty tuxes out of their trunk when we got home!

I am so glad that you picked each other! Larry, you are an awesome brother! Barb, you are a great Sister-in-law and you together make a wonderful couple. You both have given me two of the most wonderful kids that I know! So smart, talented, and full of all the things I love...personality and genuine heart and determination.

I stole this photo from my niece Jessica's facebook album because I needed a family photo to celebrate your special day. I hope it was wonderful, cause you two are. I am soooo proud of all of you....and I love you so very much.

Happy Birthday to one...

of the most awesome friends in the whole world. Cindy!!



Well....WHAT can I say to you! I could just say HAPPY BIRTHDAY but that just doesn't seem enough. I know that you were behind my Birthday party and for that I can NEVER just say Thank you...and you know that. I thank you for all you have done for me.

For listening to me.
For helping me when I needed it.
For genuinely caring about the stuff that is important to me!

You have the best sense of when I need someone to talk to.

I love you girlfriend and hope your day is the best ever....cause you my friend are more than worthy!! Hugs and smoochies!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a great friend. There are so many times that you have been there for me that I can't really pick just one.

So I certainly hope that your day has been a good one!!! Lots of love to you Cindy!

My boy....

learns to swim!!!!

I am soooooo excited that Cheerio learned to swim last weekend......and here are some photos from yesterday to prove it!!!! I am sooooo proud of my boy.....

A fresh new...

look for my bloggy blog!!!! I am so excited that I finally found the creative spirit to redo my blog and update it. I am so thrilled!!!! I have been hoping for a burst of creativity and I finally found one.

There are so many wonderful things that are FINALLY happening. I was having the weirdst little crappiest things happening to me. I had been out of a groove for so long that I don't remember being back in one. The first of August is fast approaching and I am looking forward to soooo many new things and changes.

The weather has just been absolutely positively wonderful! No complaints from me....not one! I myself prefer 70 in July!

I have found a wonderful new site that I have been able to meet up with my pals from OSS (which is closing). I have been hanging out at www.scrapadilly.com! I love the new friends I have been meeting and the old ones that I haven't lost in the transition!

I was just asked to be on the Creative Team at Inspiration-Lane, about which I am absolutely thrilled. Thanks to my awesome friend Kathy70!! Kathy Swanner is a gem and I can't be more grateful and thank her enough. I am sooo excited to be part of Jenn's team and work with Bobbie!! All the girls there are top notch!!

I decided to take part in a digi scrapbooking contest at Gotta Pixel and I look forward to creating some layouts for a change!

I have been meeting up and chatting with all kinds of my friends, pals and buddies on Facebook. Sharing photos and finding out new things about old friends and things that surprise me about new ones. My friend Becky Thackston made me the most awesome set of hand painted pictures and I simply LOVE them. Every time I look at them they make me smile!!

I have a vacation of sorts as I was unable to attend Scrapfest this year, and already had myself off the schedule. I am looking forward to our auction in Hereford Texas next week, but do NOT look forward to being away from Cheerio! My bags are packed and things are ready to go, just have to take Cheerio to stay with his "family" in Newman Grove!

My blog is updated. My scrapbooking blog is going to get an overhaul.

So here's to lots of positive changes in August. FINALLY!!!!

She needs love too.....

Having a new puppy has meant that almost all of my free time and energy has gone to keeping him alive :) and of course training him. From teaching Cheerio to not pee where ever he feels like it to scolding him for pulling the rugs all over the kitchen, we forget about someone very important around here. Someone who needs just as much attention.....

Ms McCook.....



She' such a good girl and I love her so much! She is my little orphan cat that I just love her to pieces. Today I made sure I gave her lots and lots of hugs and kisses cause she deserves them and she needs them.

Currently her and Cheerio have a love hate relationship.....they love to hate each other :) BUT she is very tolerant of that little barking snot. I can just hearing her thinking that....that little barking snot better not touch me or he will get a paw to the nose.

Cookie bear as I also call her...has always been just a little tease. You have to work to get her to come to the house, but lately she finds her way here more than she use to.

I love you McCook.....your a great kitty!!!

73 degrees.....

and absolutely PERFECT! I can NOT believe this is July in Nebraska. IT has been an absolutely perfect day! I spent most of the evening outside with my puppy waiting for Ron to get home. There is nothing better than a summer night that feels like fall!!!

..and most importantly....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY....to one of the sweetest women in the whole world!! I love ya to bits PH. I miss you. Miss you miss you!!!!!!



I have found that online friends are very very special because....they love you from seeing an avatar....and I still love you after seeing this one!

I am so grateful for the time we spent together in person and look forward to this fall...

I love you Patti......to pieces.

I hope you had the most wonderful day.

Patti Hozak......you are indeed one of the best woman on the face of this planet!!

Our little bald puppy....

What the Hell was I thinkin????? Seriously, how could my pretty little bubby go from this:


to this:


Several people told me the following:

1. "Cheerio needs a haircut to cool him off".
2. "Cheerio needs a Haircut so he can see".
3. "Cheerio needs a haircut so he can learn to clean himself".
4. "Cheerio needs to get the matted hair out of his butt"
5. "Cheerio needs a haircut so he won't get a hot spot"

Well here is the hair cut and where the hell is Cheerio?????

OK he is ALOT more playful. He seems ALOT cooler....but I had NO idea how I wouldn't think I had the right dog :)

Another Monday......

Since I lost my princess.

Here she was just a little little gem....so little and I loved her the moment I saw her.....



Here she is with Dumbo my longtime stuffed friend.

I miss you every moment of every day Button!! Love you love love you!!

I wish you were here......

Someday Sunday is perfect......

I used the perfect Kit "Someday Sunday" by Ambowife Designs: http://digistore.onesingleseed.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_118&products_id=2311
Template Clustered Template #2 by ChrissyW at Elemental Scraps.



I think I might be having pet scrapbooking overload..but I do wub them




Journaling: So little kitty of mine...where do you go when we are gone? What do you do? and why do you do this to mommy?


When I took these photos you were missing for nearly a week and then after saying al ittle prayer to St. Anothony there you were. I was sooooo happy to see my little Cookie bear. I first saw you down by the shed and then as I made my way toward you, you seemed pretty happy to see me too. Following some scolding, we cuddled and then had a big bowl of milk!!
I was just so happy to have you home again......5-29-09

Shabby Scrap Designs

I used the wonderful Suddenly Friends kit by Deanna Patterson (aka Shabby Scrap Designs): http://digistore.onesingleseed.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_91&products_id=1562
I also used the great Alpha set Alpha Funk by Deanna Patterson (aka Shabby Scrap Designs): http://digistore.onesingleseed.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_91&products_id=2049
Template ChrissyW Cluster Templates #3: http://www.elementalscraps.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=116


A little layout about my new puppy. I sooooo love him.

Journaling: Who knew....that I could be so totally smitten with someone so quickly. Who knew that
just a few short days later you and McCook would be my sweet little saviors. Just five
days later after getting you I would lose Button, after 16 years with my girl, who knew that the morning I brought you home to St. Ed I would find my princess gone. You Cheerio, where one of the reasons I could make it through that day. You made that whole horrible chaotic day just a little more tolerable. I am sorry that I put you through such chaois when you were so new to our home and such a little boy. You are fun, loving and learning so much these past few weeks. I love how your one little ear is always flopped over. I love how you love to run full speed around and around when Ron comes home. I love how you dig in the sand and come out with a little sand covered nose. I am happy I found you and the timing was perfect. Welcome to our home little Cheerio, just please stop eating my rugs.

RIP my little Princess....

I always wondered what it would be like to lose my first pet that was almost a part of me. We have lost Sammie, Bigsley and endless cats along the way, but it didn't prepare me at all for losing Button. I have had Button for so long, she was almost a part of me. She was my constant companion. When I was scared she cuddled me. When I was lonesome she never left my side. She was my constant source of comfort and I loved her very very very much. It is breaking my heart that she isn't here with me, but I know she was tired, she needed comfort.

THere isn't a pet in this world that can replace her. She was barely weeks old when she came to live with us for 16 years......I hardly remember a time without her. She was my princess, my little sweetie and now she is my Angel. I love you Button and I miss you so much...I missed our time together today...and McCook misses you too....even though you fought like crazy apparently you were much closer than I thought........

I love you.......Button Lynn.