course 2 and update

i finished my 2nd wilton cake decorating course last night.  in this class, we covered lots of flowers and last night we learned how to do basketweave for the sides of your cake.  now comes the decision of taking course 3 or not.  that one involves fondant and more flowers.  i didn't know if i could justify the cost but dad has graciously offered to help cover those costs.  decisions, decisions...

on another note - darcy is getting so big.  we are headed to the vet this morning for another round of puppy shots.  last visit she was over 13 pounds.  i'm guessing she's between 15 and 18 now.  i'm enjoying her so much and she is a big blessing to me!  i don't have a picture of her in her new snazzy collar yet but don't worry - there will be one soon!

here are a few new pics.

this is darcy and her boyfriend amos (he's a weiner dog).  she clearly is much bigger than him. :-)

laying in the sunshine after a hard day of playing in the back yard.

an oldie but one of my favorites.

puppy distractions

a list of things i have said over the past few days...
- puppies don't lick computers.
- no. we don't tee-tee in the house.
- you are such a good girl.
- please. stop. the. whining.

i'm sure there will be many more over the next few months.  i am enjoying her so much. 

we slept with NO WHINING last night - thanks to melody's suggestion of putting a heating pad wrapped in a blanket in the crate.  Thank God!

current distraction - my new puppy!!

i went to the humane society on friday - just to look.  i've been contemplating getting a dog for a long time.  needless to say, i fell in love with a litter of puppies.  i picked the most beautiful one (of course!) and she is now snuggling next to me on the couch. 

she is absolutely precious and has been good so far. 

as far as names go - darcy is at the top of the list.  under that is jenny, katie, maggie or rosie.  any opinions would be welcome.