I finally got to do something I like.....CAMPING

I enjoy setting up the tent, starting a campfire, and cooking over a campfire, (I don't cook much at home.)the sounds of the crickets chirping and even the sounds of the animals, I even enjoy taking down the tent. But sad in the sense that it means we have to stop having fun and roughing it (A tent for us not an motor home) to come back home to reality.
I was able to get a three day weekend because I switched days off with someone at work so she could go to doctor. Melissa had Saturday off and she got off at 3:30 on Friday. We went up early Friday morning to set up our tent and reserve our camp site. Then while she was at work I got things ready for our one night of camping. I am primary president in our branch and since my 2 counslers were not there I need to be. But hey one night is better than none. RIGHT? We enjoyed playing in the ford/river at Pammel Park. Which was nice because it was hot and somewhat humid. Even though the weather was cooler this weekend.










Even the puppies got to go with us. They barked less at the campground than at home which I find amazing in the sense that there are strangers and other dogs at camp.(They are sure tuckered out today.) But here at home they know the neighbors and their dogs. But yet they bark at them.We played games at camp and actually had a conversation with each other.
Isn't it too bad that even for a day we can't get away from the techonolgy. Melissa is here in this picture texting a friend. Of course I can't judge her too much, I had my cell phone with me too (But until I get the pictures off her phone card there is no proof). But I didnt use it except to take a few pictures.
We had gotten these really huge marshmellows at the store to roast and make smore's with. They were so big it was almost too big to eat. But we managed. I even had one more after breakfast.. Who knows when I will be able to go again this season. Wonder what it is like camping in the winter time. lol
YUMMY.........

Some say Changes are Good.....But me I am not sure............

In February we got two of the cutest puppies ever...... Well they are now about 6 1/2 months old. They are growing taller. I thought I would do a comparison of them then and now. When we first got them they were both about 1 1/2 lbs now they about 4 1/2 lbs. We were able to put them both in a small pink basket but now neither one would even start to fit into it. Look at the pictures they speak for themselves. They both have their own personalities. They will bark like they are so ferocious but yet whenever you walk towards them they will run like a chicken. It is quite funny. Bandit likes to play rough but Brownie holds his own.
They are a lot like babies......They wake up at 5 every morning cause they have to go outside. They take care of business then they want to eat. Then of course they need to go outside again. My morning routine has become getting ready for work taking care of dog then finish getting ready for work. Melissa gets up puts them out again takes her shower then lets them go outside before she leaves. She comes home lets them out. Then when I get home I let them outside again. I think the pups have got us trained. LOL I love these little guys. But next time I am getting cats they don't need me to go let them outside to go to the bathroom they use a litter box. I miss my sleeping in days................ And barking at every little sound is driving me crazy. But really I do like them.
They love going for walks even though it has been humid and hot and we havent gone on one for a week they still like them. Every Tuesday they go on a play date with Melissa to her friends house where the dogs play and frolick. When they get home they are really tired. I like Tuesdays...........LOL Brownie loves to sleep under the recliner chair. Bandit is too tall to fit under there. So when Brownie has something he doesnt want to share he goes under the chair. Bandit is really good about going into the kennel but Brownie will lay down and roll over on his back and wait for you to pick him up and put him in. We are not sure why he does that he use to be so good at getting in kennel. Also they chew on everything. I have become quite proficient at not letting anything touch the floor. You should see what they did to my work badge. Yes the dogs really did chew up my badge, of course it was already cracked in half being held together by clear tape (works almost as good as duct tape), but now it has puppy teeth marks. Do you think the hospital will believe when I tell them the dogs ate my badge..............I will let you know later. Gotta get a new one Monday.
One of the primary teachers gave me some beautiful roses from her garden about a month ago. They were really pretty .

Thanks Bev..........I like to enjoy flowers when they are still in the gardens. But on occasion I don't mind having them inside.

Well except for some occasional drama at my job and church our lives are pretty much the same. I have no travel logs to tell you about. Melissa did color and cut her hair on Thursday evening it is nice. I will see if I can get a picture to put on blog to show everyone. She got a guitar hero. She sounds pretty good when I have heard it. Maybe she can become a rock star and support me. I wont complain too much.