Farewell Sophie

Well, Today Sophie went to the vet. It is a sad day. She just hasn't been quite right lately and I had a conversation with the vet on Sat, and he said it was the best decision for Sophie, especially with her changes in behavior lately that have been so unpredictable, so today Craig brought her in.

We told Mason kind of what was going to happen...well, that Sophie was dieing and was going to the vet to a special room just for dogs and that is how it works with dogs sometimes. To which he replied: "Well, I'm glad I'm not a dog! We humans sure last longer" and then "Can I get a new dog?"

We were so worried about telling him and decided to go with the truth after much agonizing (except we left out the special medicine part...especially since he needs to go under anethesia for the tubes in his ears, and they refer to the "sleepy medicine" as "special medicine" sometimes.) He has taken it well. He hugged her and petted her (as much as she would let him) and had pictures taken with her.

So, we start our vacation with a goodbye to Sophie, but I know she is in a better place and can actually feel what it is like to be loved and not scarred by the previous owners anymore...although it is still pretty yucky....no matter how much she frustrated me.

Welcome Back!!` I don't know what i am doing with the pictures.

Welcome back Cathy!! and Happy birthday early!!! Looks like you had a great time on your vacation!

We have aw digital camera now!!! Yes, we have almost fully entered the 21st century!!! I will now attempt to put a picture on this post. It is of our little froggy buddy. Mason is at my mom's, so that was the only interesting thing to practice on. Here goes:

Well, I am not sure why the picture is at the top of the blog, i wanted it here. But it worked!! We definitely need to get off of the dial up connection though. i took out garbabe and recycling and loaded the dishwasher while waiting for the picture to upload.

Had the ultrasound the other day and everything looks good. they also did a 4D one, I'll try to put a picture on here. it may end up next to the frog. They will do another ultrasound in 8 weeks because my fluid levels were a bit high. But no big worries. Well, as you can see, the picture of the baby is at the top with the frog. How do you put the pictures where you want them?!?!?

Baby is getting really strong. Mason was able to see my stomach move from the baby moving around and he thought that was pretty funny. He is doing well.

We are going camping next week, so I probably won't be online for a while. need to get everything ready. Sophie may be taking her last visit to the vet the day before we leave. We are still trying to figure out when to bring her. No-one will take her, not even rescue foundations because she snapped at Mason. So, that is sad.

Back from Vacation

There was much fish-catching....but not by me. Randy and his dad caught these: They caught more two nights before this, but I can't tell you how many, as they hadn't read the regulation book fully. We ate the evidence, as well.

They sure are pretty, tho. Ginger spent much time in the water, but here she is just being a pretty girl. While a good time was had by all, it's good to be home (with more than one bathroom!!). I luv television and all of my kitchen gadgets!!!

Jolee, I've had to feed crickets to salamanders and a tarantula. Good stuff. I've never dipped them in the powder....just figured God didn't do it, why should I?? My snake would eat crickets, but it just wasn't enough to keep him full, so I had to make the switch to 'Mice On Ice'.

I have an endless supply of useless knowledge that's cluttering-up my brain. Much of it having to do with pets.

And Mom, I read your 'SHHHHH' draft. Very funny.

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Don't tell anyone but someone is having a birthday next week!!! And she will be ????? Oops, guess I shouldn't have said anything. Wonder who it is????

Fun with Dick and Jane

Mason read his first book tonight!! He read a Dick and Jane book my mom had gotten him for Christmas!!! He was so excited!!! The child has been dieing to read and tonight he did!!!! It will be fun to see if he wants to continue or just happy with this. We are going to celebrate with icecream tomorrow. (He read it at bedtime).

Our digital camera will be in tomorrow or Friday!!! I CANNOT wait!!1 We have been without a camera for about 3 weeks now and I have been going crazy!!!! So I can post pictures now!! I may even start my own personal blog as well.

Our zoo is doing well. The spider is still alive, although he hasn't eaten anything. Not sure how much longer he will make it. Our snails either mated last night or fought. One of them hasn't moved since. We will either have a stinky snail pot, or lots of new snails. If we have baby snails, let me know if you would like some!!

Our frog and grasshopper are doing well in their new home. the grasshopper is a bit of a bully though. He picks on the frog by touching him with his long legs and the frog bats at him. I may have to separate them. The frog is eating the crickets dusted with vitamin powder. He eats them as soon as we put them in the aquarium. Keeping the cricktes alive is becoming quite the challenge though. They keep dieing off in the container I have them in. It is also a process to catch them to feed the frog. He is quite the little hunter. I think he is much happier in his new home, it's bigger and has more sticks to climb on. We are going to try to find him a buddy. I guess they do better in groups.

My stomach is definitely getting bigger. I can feel it all over!!! I feel as though my lower body is being stretched apart!! Already having a hard time sleeping at night and getting up off the floor. Baby keeps moving and is very STRONG. Already having a few uncomfortable kicks! Big ultrasound is tomorrow. I can't wait!!

Oh yeah, My mom came up with a DELICIOUS gluten free Rhubarb cake. I will definitely be gaining weight with these new recipes of hers!!! Way to go mom!!!! Not sure why the font changed here, but too tired to fix it. Take care everyone!!

Wiediger Zoo

Well, I think we are officially running a mini "zoo". We have a tree frog, grasshopper, 3 large freshwater snails, and a snail living with us.

I am surprised at how smart the grasshopper is. he is a tricky little bugger and got out the other night...into my hair...

He and the tree frog will smash their little faces agains the glass of the jar and look out at us sometimes. They seem like buddies. I think I am having as much fun as Mason with them if not more!!! I really like the tree frog. He has a lot of personality. Tonight we are going to transfer him from the picklejar into a nice aquarium. Also started buying him crickets to eat and a vitamin powder.

Aunt Janis...Is the flower a hyacinth? That is my only guess!!

Talk to you later

Can you identify this Flower??

Hi everyone,

Can you identify this flower?? It is growing in the woods by our shed and is very pretty and fragrant. I know what it is and I didn't even know this plant/weed had a flower. Now, I want you out there in HaugenLand to guess. There is no prize.

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. We took in a parade which is the highlight of Mr. Jim's life. He gets to visit with all his old , and I mean OLD, buddies from school and the neighborhood. I sat with a friend and enjoyed the sites. I actually saw the parade.

Chipmunk report. I think we have relocated about 25 of the little buggers. And I still see more. Where in the world do they all come from.?!

Today we are having a Neighborhood Get-Acquainted Party. All of the homes on North Kings Road are now occupied so another neighbor and I thought it would be a good idea to have a party. Of Course, it's supposed to be in the 90s, humid with storms. Oh well, we can visit in the garage.

Stay cool. Enjoy!

Mom/Aunt Janis