New Years 2012

I had a quite relaxing new years eve it was great lol. I watched movies and ate snack food. I decided that the only new years resolution I was going to make was to save twice as many dogs as I did last year.
I didn't make any selfish resolutions that I would end up breaking I made one that helps animals.

This past year has had many ups and downs. I miscarried new years eve 2011, Richard left for Regina for 9 months, I miscarried in April, I left FGDR, I started volunteering for Wallaceburg Animal Shelter, I helped save 12 dogs by fostering. I helped save many lives by cross posting, helping with fundraisers, grooming and taking photos of dogs for the shelter.
Working in rescue has left me honored with many friends who also work in rescue. I have learned it takes a special, strong and big hearted person to do what we all do on a daily bases. We watch dogs we can not save be killed and we cry for them, we watch dogs we can save go to warm loving forever homes and we cry for them, we fight for their rights and well being and we cry when they are treated like objects, we fight and care and give until we feel like we can do no more then we cry and start all over again. Each live we watch go from a sad, scared life and grow into a loving caring forever friend makes all the tears worth it.

This past year has taught me how strong I truly am, how I can make a difference, and brought Keira and James closer to me so I can make a difference in their lives.

This new year starts with promises of great and wonderful things for the shelter, the rescue, the children, and myself I just hope I am ready for all life has to bring my way good and bad!

Christmas 2012

Yes I know it is almost a month late, but things have been extremely busy. I had a wonderful visit with my son. (pictures to come later) We had a quite Christmas this year as it was the first year without Richards mom so it was hard on all of us, especially Richard's dad.

We started to go through Richard's moms clothing etc. Richard's dad had been pushing for it and I think it needed to be done in order for him to move forward with his life.

Keira and James both had an awesome Christmas they got all kinds of gifts and we took them around to see the lights and the live nativity scene. Now I am not a religious person by any means. I respect all peoples religion and their right to practice as they see fit as long as it is doing no harm to anyone else. Keira and James lack of knowing anything about "Jesus" or anything religion based hit me hard. They believe that Christmas is just about presents nothing else. I do not believe that it is the birth of "Jesus" but I do believe that it is a time for community and family etc. I decided that the best way to teach the children about religions, being spiritual, respecting others for their beliefs  and a since of community that there are bigger and more important things then them, that they need to look beyond themselves.
So we decided that in the new year we would find a church that would work for us. I figured this was going to be a challenge as I struggle with most religious beliefs. I went to a Baptist as a young child, I attended a public elementary school, and a catholic high school. I believe in the earth, karma, nature etc. I was raised that no matter what someones beliefs are they have a right to respect and live as they choose as long as it brings no harm to anyone else. I strongly believe that each person follows the path that they need to in order to find inner piece.

Anyway Christmas was great everyone made it through in one piece lol. We had no snow until Christmas eve which was a wonderful treat for the kids.

I hope all of my readers had a wonderful holidays and they got to spend it doing what they love most!

Thomas Birthday Cake

Okay so time to play cake catch up lol. I did a Thomas Birthday cake for a little boys first birthday. It was my first time using this cake pan and I think it turned out awesome. The family thought it was great too other than they wanted it a bit bigger to feed more. There was also a smash cake but I forgot to get a picture of it.

Not to bad for my first Thomas cake. I am getting much more confident which means my icing cakes are looking a lot better :)

Owen's third Birthday

Well it has been a long time since I have written, things have been very busy between the dog rescue, my niece and nephew, the dogs I have, household stuff, surgery and of course personal life.

Owen had his third birthday yesterday, he is growing like a weed. I haven't seen him in person since the spring and that was my own doing not the adoptive parents. I struggled after the miscarriages with everything and just tried to stay busy. I got pictures in the mail and updated emails every month like clock work from the adoptive parents they are awesome.

Owen's birthday is never an easy time for me. He picked Shaun the sheep as the theme for his party lol its his favourite thing right now and can't get enough of the show. He had a party with all his family there as well as his best friend from daycare! He is in swimming lessons and loving it! Owen can already float, and dive underwater and pick things up from the bottom of the pool :). As always he excels at everything he does and can't wait to learn the next thing.

I am planning on seeing him during the holiday season and of course taking him all his gifts for his birthday and Christmas. There is not a moment that I do not think about him. This year has been hard and I am hoping the next one will be better and I will be able to see him more. Its not hard seeing him happy, well loved and taken care, what makes it hard is thought after miscarrying twice "is this the only child I will have".

I will post a birthday picture soon!!

My first attempt at a shaped fruit bowl

My best friend is having a baby boy and I helped host her baby shower as well as I made all the food.
I found a picture online for a baby buggy fruit basket and new I just had to try it!

It turned out okay, let me tell you it messy, but I found it easy other than I was not quite strong enough to cut the watermelon straight. It was so much fun to do and everyone loved it!!

I got the idea and instructions from http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Watermelon-Baby-Carriage

Casi Foster dog #15

Casi is a now 11 week old Akita/Sheapard puppy. She is a sweet girl with is full of love! We are working on house training and recall, as well as basic commands and learning how to use her mouth properly.  She weighs 19LBS and is super smart. She wakes up once in the night to go out and go to the bathroom. She is crate trained at night and when I am not home. She does okay in the crate. Her and her brother Bossco are learning to go into their crate with treats. They are crated together.

Casi was wavy hair on her ears. She is mostly black with white on her paws! She is learning how to give kisses :). She plays well with the big dogs and loves rawhide and shoes lol.She has his first set of shots and will be going for his booster soon. Casi is starting to find his wonderful voice and will bark at the other dogs to play. 

Bossoc Foster Dog #14

Bossco is a now 10 week old Akita/Sheapard puppy. He is a sweet boy with is full of love! We are working on house training and recall, as well as basic commands. He weighs 15LBS and is super smart. My mom has fallen in love with and wants to adopt him. We are doing slow introductions with her personal dogs and working on some issues her personal dog has. Hopefully once all is done he will be a great fir for her home. He wakes up twice in the night to go out and go to the bathroom. He is crate trained at night and when I am not home. He hates being in the dark so a light has to be left on. He has some crate anxiety and freaks out when put in it and I am not in the room. He is being crated with his sister at this point!

Bossco has the bear look of the Akita. He is mostly black with Brown front feet! He is my cuddle bear. He plays well with the big dogs and loves rawhide. He has his first set of shots and will be going for his booster next week. Bossco is starting to find his wonderful voice and he ears are slowly starting to become straight up!