Yesterday was a lazy day.

I removed the pictures of my grandchildren out of respect for their mothers. So sad that in this world we live in today, we need be so concerned about predators out there lurking to pounce upon the innocent. I suppose that this has always been so but it seems even scarier today. No point in taking any chances.

Dragged my feet a lot yesterday but did do Sugar's ears twice like a good pet owner. Four more days of this! The dogs got muddy yesterday and we traumatized Chloe with shower from the hose. Poor thing went into her crate immediately and curled up! Jake took it like a "man", almost with a grin and bear it attitude! He's been through this before--doesn't like it but knows it's a requirement for access to the house.

Finally got all the pcs. of the Jasmine pattern cut and marked. Also want to make a hot dog bun costume for Claire--the miniature dachsund we rescued and gave to our neighbors! That should be cute!

The Jasmine costumes are about 10 pcs. each! Did find some better material for the blouse that's made to do some more modest covering up.

Walked this AM. We have not worked wtih Chloe as we should for her next lesson. She gets "sit" but is far from being leash trained.

Speaking of Chloe and Jake, the two made a break for it yesterday when they discovered the gate was open! We saw Jake streak past the kitchen while looking over his shoulder to see if Chloe was following (she was!)! By the time we got outside, they were no where in sight! Hopped in the van (still in our night clothes) and drove around the corner in our little subdivision and, sure enough, there they were playing with a neighbor's dog! Fortunately when they saw us, they readily hopped in the van and came back home with us!

Did I mention Sat. that we went to the miniature horse farm? Those tiny horses are no bigger than our dog, Jake! Not a lot going on there--might be fun to go when they're having an "event". Coming home, we passed through some cotton fields where they were picking with the big harvesting machines and tried to explain to Benjamin that this is the stuff his shirts are made of--don't think he was all that impressed. We picked up some raw cotton on the roadside and Dad says he'll harvest the seeds and plant them in the garden. Now that would be a hoot!

Well, still to get a shower and begin the rest of my day. Meeting at 12:15, a check on my sponsor's house, a stop at JoAnn's, and then home to fix a cherry tomato hor 'deurve for tonight--stuffed with avacado and crab.

Dancing with the Stars tonight--I'll see the tail end of the women's competition--then maybe actually start sewing!

Peace and love,

Carol