Dusty

For several years now, Austin and Adriann have asked for a pet, preferable a dog. Because of our travel schedules we did not opt to have one. Recently, Jerry and I have been reconsidering, thinking why not. The kids made a great power point presentation to sell us on why they needed a pet and how they would take care of it, even breaking down the different duties of having one. While picking up a piano that we had purchased from a family moving back to the states, we saw Dusty and were told that they would need to find a home for her before moving. She's a 10 year old inside/outside dog that's part Cyprus poodle and part Australian terrier. We have agreed to watch the dog for one week as a trial before making our final decision. She is a real cutie and the sweetest dog. That's huge coming from me, the anti-pet person! We'll let you know later what the final decision is but after one day, it looks like she may have a new home!

Adriann's 10th Birthday

Adriann has arrived in double digits - she's 10 years old! We celebrated with a flower arranging party. Living in the tropics makes this very easy, fresh cut flowers can be found in abundance for very cheap. The girls all had fun designing some beautiful creations while learning about the basics of flower arranging. We got so carried away with the festivities that we didn't get many pictures - oops sorry family but here's what we did get!

Adriann showing off the back side of her arrangement!

This year Adriann ask for chocolate pie instead of traditional birthday cake! Here she's checking it out after blowing out the candles.

What a fun t-shirt! Needless to say, our "southern" accents get frequently mocked here which we are quite accustomed to and don't really mind. So Adriann thought this shirt was fabulous! The back says "Bye Y'all from Mississippi". Great gift - thanks Aunt Sherry, Uncle Tim, Thomas and Marlee.