Maxine

I think it is safe to say...the holidays are here! Now,where did we leave off? Oh yeah,puppies! Well in the last week I have made a ton of progress. We have decided to wait a few months and save our money for a puppy. We started a "Puppy Fund" and I am hoping it will grow faster after the holiday spending...I have also found a million new websites with the CUTEST puppy clothes and accessories you have ever seen! Laugh at me if you will..but I have gone puppy crazy and I have no shame! LOL! At the risk of sounding like a lunatic,let me explain.

"Her" name is going to be Maxine. Named after an elderly lady I have mentioned before. Maxine adores Chipper and we would love the honor of her sharing her name with our new little girl :) It was Vern's idea,yes,he's brilliant AND handsome :)
Since 2 dogs is my limit and I have always wanted a little girl,Maxine is it and I am going to have some fun with this!

• I have plans for a "Puppy Shower" to welcome and introduce Maxine to her new Aunties,Grandmas and friends!
• I will put bows in her hair and dress her like the little princess she'll be.
• I will own a puppy shoulder sling and be seen in public proudly wearing it with her inside.
• She will make it that much easier to toss out my biological clock.

Win win folks! I will restart my hunt for Maxine again in February..and I'm totally OK with that :)

Christmas is quickly approaching..i yi yi! My friend Jessica will be here tomorrow for an exciting weekend of Zoo Lights and a candle/work party and my house. I am hoping this weekend helps jump start me into the holiday spirit! I am sure next week will be crazy and we will have rooms full of family before we know it. I pretend that I am not stressing but inside I kinda am! I have quite a few last minute gifts to buy and 2 huge dinners to contribute to! Christmas Eve with my family at my sister's and then Christmas Day with Vern's family AND THEN back to work on Sunday...whew! I guess it just wouldn't feel like the holidays if it wasn't a little chaotic ;o)

I will try to keep up the blog but I will make no promises the next few weeks. I will do my best at taking pictures and hopefully keep you posted :)