Puppy Antics

What have we done? The double puppy saga begins!

Happy Sunday! Well, here we are...at the beginning of our two puppy saga!!! We picked Cody up this morning at a Starbucks in South Denver....my two favorite things: puppies and Starbucks! A nice way to start the morning.

Here he is, sweet little Cody, during a quiet moment on the way home. He whined most of the way home then fell asleep.

Kimi seems to have adjusted well already to him. She's been playing with him and doesn't seem to be too annoyed by him. I think he got tired of her because she just wouldn't leave him alone. But here they are, our little berner babies. I'll keep you posted on future antics!!!

Blog Love Award

Wow!! I've been given a blog award...tee hee. My new friend, Fifi, who painted the beautiful Tuscan Courtyard scene for me has given me some blog love! I'm so excited!!! And we're gonna have a big blogland party along the Seine!! Do stop by her blog, check out her incredible art and give her a big hello!

Of course I belong in Paris!

I Belong in Paris What City Do You Belong In? (Take Quiz Here)

Stylish and expressive, you were meant for Paris. The art, the fashion, the wine! Whether you're enjoying the cafe life or a beautiful park... You'll love living in the most chic place on earth.

I Miss Italy

One of the things I miss most about Italy is my friends. Ron, Pam, Gina, David & Stanage all live in North Carolina...makes it kind of hard to see them on a regular basis. Luckily I have Sally here, otherwise I would be all alone (except for DH) with no Italy buds to reminisce with. I posted this pic back when we were in Italy but I look at it every day and it makes me smile. This was the first day we walked into Montespertoli so we were at the very beginning of our adventure and so eager to explore everything!!!

FYI, this little fun pic was done using http://www.picnik.com/. Check it out...lots of fun stuff for camera amateurs like me!


“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” - Bill Bryson

TV I Hate to Admit I Watch

Well, only 4 more days before new puppy boy comes home. I have finally decided on Cody...just seems to suit the pair better, don't you think? Kimi & Cody?? I think it's cute.

I can't believe I watched this!!!!




Everyone who knows me knows that although I love TV (I mean I really love TV) and movies, I despise reality shows. I think I have enough reality in my life...give me pure fiction and entertainment when I'm watching TV. Which is why I surprised myself twice in the last month because I watched Tory & Dean Home Sweet Hollywood. Not only did I watch but I cried during last night's episode. It freaked me out...LOL!!! She was in San Francisco for her book signing and went to see her Uncle Danny - her Dad, Aaron's, brother. It was such a sweet scene and he looked so much like her dad. Dean said at one point that he thought it was so sweet because it was like watching her with her dad. Having lost my dad six years ago, I completely related to how she felt being around her uncle. It was a really heartfelt episode and made me weep. And I thought those tears were reserved for "Gray's Anatomy"!!!!!

Monday & Missing Paris

Wow, postings two days in a row! It was a pretty busy weekend. A run, coffee & Pilates with Sally on Saturday then a mad rush to shower and get my hair done. Another mad rush to meet Judy for dinner and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's "The Three Muskateers". It was a fun day but I was exhausted as I fell into bed around midnight. Sunday was spent recharging my batteries...cleaning out my frig, a playdate for Kimi with Marty. She should be very excited when Cody (yes, I've decided on a name) arrives...she'll have a built in playmate! But enough of that. One of my co-workers just came back from a working trip to Paris & Rennes. He and I had spent a little time before he left, going over things that he should see in Paris "off the beaten path". In return, all I asked was that he bring me back great photos. And he did...obviously I can't post them all but these two almost made me sob! The Eiffel Tower...as cheesy as it may sound...is still one of my favorite sites in Paris. Maybe because it's just so PARIS!!! It makes me tear up every single time I see it in person....so, here's a few of Nick's views of Paris.

This was taken from the top of Tour Montparnasse...isn't it beautiful? And the weather looks gorgeous. Be still my heart.

Notre Dame Cathedral is always on my must see list....even though I have seen it a zillion times. I just adore the gargoyles...doesn't he just seem to be contemplating life?

But look how scary these guys look!!! I love Nick's camera - he took some awesome pics!

I want to be here!!!!!

And a last look at this beauty!