Valentine Smiles

I just got the best Valentine's Day surprise. My Valentine is on his way HERE as I am typing this! Yes, I mean HERE, as in the states for a two week leave. It's something the two of us had talked about possibly happening, but I was told not to get my hopes up because anything could change. Now, it's coming true and in a little more than 30 hours I will get to see Drew face to face!

I am so excited!

The Big ONE

It's hard to believe, but Lexi turned one on Monday. And I, of course, treated her like a princess. I figure she deserves a little fun and celebration. There's a dog store at our mall that has a bunch of unique dog items, including this "happy birthday" cookie bone. She, of course, was more interested in the box than the actual cookie. Eventually she did eat it and seemed to enjoy it. As for a gift. I picked up a couple toys including this big rope ball. I thought a ball this size would be impossible to rip through. Boy was I wrong! Lexi found a loose sting and I woke up to shreds of string all over the living room. The ball is still intact, but I am not sure how to give it to her without her ripping more and more string out of the toy. I don't mind cleaning up the string, but I don't want her choking on it. Overall, I think it was a good day for her. She seemed happy and worn out by the end of it. Now, we just need to get through this weekend of more snow. Ughh... when will it be spring?!