We're Baaaaaack

Did you miss me?  Because I missed you!
Well, I really missed:

  

We decided not to bring chunk because 1. The drive would be stressful for him. 2.It would cost more money and 3. He would have to stay in a crate during the day and Alf knows no crate. 

We arrived in the mountains just in time for peak leaves-changing season!

The trip was...

Some of this

And then this:

funky pic of a pic

More mtn pics to come (once I upload)... 

My to-do list is long this week, but full of fun things.

Thursday my Abigail is coming! ! ! ! ! 

Now I'm off to return some books at the library.

But first, I'm grabbing this.

How was everyone's weekend?  Or week last week?  I feel like I've been gone foooorevvvverrrrrr.

You Spin Me Right Round

Weekend Updates: 
Our computer crashed.
I've all of a sudden become a lightweight who can't handle drinking without falling asleep???
Halloween decorations/stores are out in full force! Mwuahahahaa
Dollar Tree sells DVDs.

And I'm exhausted.as.heck.

The week isn't going to slow down for me, so I'm spinning right into it!
Today I'll share some photos of my sweet dog, for lack of a better post.  I hope that by tomorrow my brain will return and I can deliver some real thoughts.

 And one more pic, just for fun:

Hope everyone has a good Monday!

Dream Girl

Dreams are so interesting and confusing!
I have three recurring dream sequences that I will share.  I will also give my own wacko analysis as well.

1.  My teeth are falling out!  This sounds nastier than the actual dream is.  It's more just that I take a bite out of something and my teeth aren't strong enough and so they fall out. No pain or blood.                 
2. I'm driving and my breaks/steering go out.  I'm out of control! And I can't figure out why!
3. I lost my _____.  Car, keys, friend, most recently hot pink yacht (in my dreams. Ha!)

After writing all three I realize that the theme itself is also recurring.  These dreams clearly represent my feeling a lack of control in one or more aspects of my life.  This can apply to way too many areas, thus I don't think I can get specific in this general analysis.  I do recognize that these stress dreams definitely occur when I'm, well, stressed.
While these are my most common, they are not my favorite dreams. 
My favorite are when I'm at the waterpark with K but, no, wait, I'm on the magic schoolbus! with Alfie! Eating a corndog! And Oprah's there!

Everyone having a good morning?  Any crazy dreams last night?  Please share!

A Perfect Farewell Summer Weekend

Friday night my great friend Cyd celebrated her 26th birthday down at her family's beach house on Folly.  This house holds so many memories for all of us and never fails to induce complete relaxation to those who enter.  The house is located on the narrow strip of Folly (down at the washout) where houses can be both Front beach property, and back up to the intercoastal waterway.  So our Friday night resulted in one of two views:   

  

  Definitely one of the best ways to wind down the summer!

Saturday we enjoyed the morning walking all around JICP with Alf.  It was the second college gameday of the season for us, so I tried out a new recipe.  I knew I wanted to keep things simple and was craving something pizza-ish.  I decided to use my bundt pan and make what is essentially Italian herb monkey bread.  Instead of sugar and cinnamon, you use italian seasoning and parmesan, with a side of marinara for dipping.

It turned out great!  I will definitely be adding turkey pep and mozzarella to my recipe on my next go around.
I also made quick and easy southern banana pudding.  Few things are as simple and delicious as banana pudding.
We had peppered pork loin as well and watched the game over at K's parents.





We are taking today to relax and remember this day 10 years ago.  I'm trying to stay away from tv and the images of the events of September 11, they make me cry cry cry.  My heart goes out to all affected.

Scatterbrain

Yesterday while Alfie and I were out enjoying the beautiful weather we stumbled upon a palm tree with blooming fruit!  This was my first time ever seeing the little orange bulbs and it was very interesting to me.  My initial thought was that they look like pumpkin babies (fall is on my brain).  And for some reason this made me think of my favorite blonde joke.

Q. What did the blonde say when she opened up a box of Cheerios?

A.  Oooh! Donut seeds!




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This next thing I'm about to post may indicate I'm on a bus headed to crazytown, but it made me so happy!
It all started with me searching for polka dot pantyhose. (Did anyone else see them on Ann Curry this morning??  Adorable!)  Well, as any internet search goes, I went from polka dot hose to dresses to...

I am not engaged, nor am I in any rush to be, but this dress is a dream come true for me.  This is exactly, EXACTLY, what I would describe as my dream dress (well, perhaps a bit more of a sweetheart neckline)!  I'm in love.  And it's only around $9000.
Where do I send my check?  ;)







So what's on everyone's mind today? Can you tell I'm all over the place?

Happy Thursday!

Dog Days

K and I have been talking about getting a puppy at the beginning of next year.  Alfie will be the best big brother ever!

We've been debating over breeds!  I don't want another small dog.  Alfie is a low rider, you see.  He's short and thick (I like to think it's all muscle)... He's 30 lbs!   I don't want a lap dog but I'm aware that the size of our home is not sufficient for a large animal.
K talks about a shih tzu:

Cute, but not my style.

My dream dog is a wheaton terrior:

Holy moly, how cool is he!

But I think we're in agreement in our love for our state dog, the boykin:

We know a breeder and hopefully there will be a litter sometime within the next 6 months...
I can't wait to have another little chunk running around the house!

Does anyone have any advice on breeds?

Gloomy Wednesday Wishes

It's nasty outside y'all. And I just want to stay in bed.

I also want:



The Pet Hair Fantasic. This is an attachment tool for the vacuum that you use to brush your doggy and it sucks up hair as you brush! Currently Alfie and the vacuum are enemies but I think this could be the treaty to bring them together.



Vivienne Westwood shoes. I think that I want to wear these as my "Something Blue" at my future wedding.



What's on your wishlist?

& How do you fight the rainy day blues?

All About Alfie

Good Morning! I want to introduce you guys to my chunkamonk, my Alfie.

This sweet boy came to be with me early last year from the Charleston SPCA.

When we met it was a true love connection and it's only been uphill from there, with exception to what we now call "the hambone incident".

Anyway, Alfie deserves his own blog because he is a special creature, filled with more happiness and love than any other animal I've met. I did meet a white parakeet once that was oddly affectionate but still Alfie=it.

I love all animals, except snakes that aren't in cages. But I love my Alfie boy the most.

Tell me about your pet!