You are ALL too Calm!

Ok, I'm loosing it. My youngest is graduating and its feels really weird! It feels as if I'm "letting her go" I'm weepy, happy and scared all at the same time....and this is not supposed to be about me! Arrgh! I know this is what parenting is about but, whoah!
Lord, please give me wisdom and peace.

New Attitude 2007

Just wanted to say that I downloaded the FREE audio files of the main session messages from New Attitude, and although I've only listened to 2 so far, I would recommend them.

The theme this year was "Discernment", and Josh Harris began the conference talking about what discernment is and why we need it. I then listened to CJ Mahaney's talk on "Discerning Your Heart", which is very good.

Andrea attended the conference and was encouraged and challenged and refreshed.

To the envy of all . . .

Our Steffer, homemaker extraordinaire. This woman does it all. Dearly missed at our last posse meeting, we had to settle for Marie's pie. What a pity! In case there is any question, Steffer adds incredible insight and wit to our discussions, as well.

It's true.

Where's Joycey??

All right. I haven't seen Joycey of late. That means I'm going to pick on her. I must be feeling better. Yup, I think that's what it means . . .

So, Joycey, what are you up to, girl?

We've gone to the dogs today...

From the midwest to SoCal, this is Tyler. We rescued him from a nonprofit animal shelter two years ago. Taken to the rescue without identification of any kind, he was named "Skeeter" -- a very lame tag to hang on this full-blooded cocker spaniel. Renamed by me on the ride home, Tyler fits him well. He has become Daddy's boy. I am not used to such treatment and have threatened to find a dog that knows me as the Queen I truly am.

Will we be hearing from Cosmo and Bailey today??

A Dog's Life

Since Beth showed you my pack, I'll share with you one of my favorite dog photos. This is Mason, the "middle child"; he's the only male and should be listed in the dictionary beside the words "couch potato." This dog can sleep in more positions than any animal in the history of created animals, and this picture shows him at his best.

Aren't they cute?

Here they are -- Jennie's three -- the Midwest Menagerie.

Think of it: 12 feet, 3 long tails, 3 inquisitive noses, 6 beautifully expressive eyes, 6 perky ears, and 3 hearts that beat wonderful notes of love. All of this adds up to. . .

Much challenge as Jen works hard to keep the house "showcase ready" as they prepare to sell and relocate.