Say Hi to Jackie O.

Meet Jackie O. She was born October 3 2008 and came to live with me in December. Jackie is a purebred Chocolate lab - papers and all.



Jackie enjoyed her first Christmas with the whole family. She learned quickly how to get into trouble and who to run to with people in a 3 bedroom house. Surprisingly Jackie did very well and did not get in to back of trouble.




Some help came from Jackie meeting her "cousin" Bo. Bo was an excellent teacher on what "kennel up" is. Although there is a BIG difference in size, Jackie did not notice. My sister and her family loved to see me working to train and care for the puppy as they did for Bo. I wonder if she will be as big as Bo?

Last but not least, a picture of Jackie and I. Jackie loves to show off her feminine side with the pink bandanna she got from Alley. Alley says, "A girl just has to wear pink!!"

Grandma Cleo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA CLEO!!!

It was great to see Grandma Cleo on her birthday. Seeing her doing well and happy made my day and I know I made her's too. I pray that I too will be able to celebrate my 90th Bday. Cleo is the perfect example of what a true neighbor and friend is. Though we do not share the same blood, she truly is Grandma to the whole family!

A special treat was to eat a chocolate orange slice with her. It is an old tradition for her to get a chocolate orange and share it with us. Hmmmmmmmm yummy! Part of the tradition is to also watch Dad choke down his piece because he is not a fan, but can't say no to Cleo.