SNOW DAY

What a beautiful snow! I think the fact that I can return to bed makes it a little more beautiful.... this is snow day number 2 which means we are out of "flex days." Those are snow days built into our school schedule so that we don't have to add them at the end of the year. I am sad to see those days go, but I think I will get over it and just enjoy the free day.

Colt Update: The vet said that he was very brave for his surgery and that it went great. We get to pick him up today. That little guy is going to have snow up to his neck.... I will try and get some pictures of the dogs in the snow later today. After I get my second round of sleep in of course. :)

Well...

The house seems a bit empty without the little guy. I can't tell you that he's gone to a better place since we just dropped him off at the vet to get neutered. That's right, the guy thinks he's going to go and have the time of his life playing with other puppies and kittens walking in and out of the clinic only to be disappointed by losing his manhood.

So, the vet will have the tyke for the next two days. While Haley initially hated him, the two have grown close over the last two days playing their hearts out. (as seen in the picture above) Haley always wants to be the dominate dog, but Colt won't let her establish that dominance in any easy fashion. He's a fighter to the end as you can see below.
In any event, he hasn't been adopted yet. Who would've thought that in 4 days you'd get that attached to a pup? I certainly didn't........

Hello My Name is Colt and I'm A Pistol!!!!

Hello, my name is Colt. I'm a 12 week old lab-mix puppy who has just arrived at my new foster home with my new foster family. I'm an active pup who can't seem to overcome my curiosity.
Upon meeting my new family I was scared to death but I quickly warmed up and immediately began playing my heart out.


Hi, my name is Haley and I'm the owner of this house. A new tenant has arrived and I'm less than excited about it. My people think he's adorable but certainly not more gorgeous than me. He seems to like me but my life would be better off if he wasn't here. I only like him when he chases me outside on my own terms. Other than that, I want nothing to do with him.

As many of you know, Jennifer and I have elected to become foster parents for a lab rescue here in Indianapolis. Yesterday we found out that Mr. Colt needed some parents to take care of him since his original owners gave him up to a shelter.

Since Colt's arrival he has been non stop full of energy, just like any puppy would be. Haley is cautious of him and doesn't want to get caught playing with him. He is awfully fond of her and extremely curious too. He also has a particular affection for her if you know what I mean. She has no patience for such rudeness.

He's extremely intelligent and is well aware of where water comes from. He would drink a bathtub full if we'd let him. Ambitious, he grabs the biggest toy, bone, or shoe that is near him. He's found out very quickly that Bitter Apple chew deterrent is not something he cares to try out too often.

He bounds all over the house jumping and pouncing on anything he deems a threat. Fearless, the little guy will take on anything, even Haley.

If you know anyone who is interested in adopting a lab, including Mr. Colt, please contact myself or Jennifer. You may also check out other available labs from Love of Labs Rescue on their website http://www.lolin.org/

Haley's Kingdom

Our dog Haley loves to sit in front of the windows on the second floor (<-- that photo was actually taken on the first floor but just use your imagination) of our house because it provides her the perfect vantage point to oversee her kingdom.

Occasionally she will come down from her perch high atop the castle walls to mingle with her imaginary peasants outside ensuring that her territory is up to her standards. Often times it will take her a few moments of sitting among her imaginary subjects to determine that all is well and good in Haleyland. The following photos provide a rare and unique glimpse into her sitting in the middle of her "land" pondering what lies beyond her castle walls. I say "rare" and "unique" because the moment she hears the camera "click" or "beep" she freaks out and begins barking like mad, which was captured in a previous post.











It is not unusual for her to sit outside for 5-15 minutes just pondering alone all by herself. To break her deep thoughts she often has to be enticed by a treat and informed that I am not going to keep the back door open to heat the neighborhood while she continues to "think", and that any such "thinking" may be done indoors sitting on her "throne".

First Grade Funny

Being a first grade teacher I often come home with some interesting stories. I will try and share them as they come along. Yesterday, I had a student that was complaining of his leg and foot hurting. It was after recess so I thought he might be somewhat serious and I decided to go ahead and send him to the nurse. He came back still limping with no ice....apparently the nurse isn't as gullible as I am. About 5 minutes later the student comes up to me very excited and said, "I think know what will make my foot feel better." Naturally I replied, "What?" He continued in a very excited voice, "I think if I go to the bathroom then my leg will feel better!" At this point I tried to keep a straight face and I told him he could go and give it a try. What a miracle! He came back walking just fine! I have never heard of restroom therapy, but maybe this could be a breakthrough that scientists haven't discovered yet.

Undercover Operation #1

So a friend of ours happens to manage a theater. As manager of this theater he happens to want to know how his employees are performing. The only way to do that of course is to contract out Jenn and I to secretly evaluate the three employees we come into contact with AND the facility itself. Yes, that's right, secret shoppers.

Now it's harder than you think...mostly trying to contain yourself every time someone does something wrong. On more than one occasion one of us would lean over to me to point something out while the employee was standing 5 feet away or I'd be placing my order all the while typing notes to myself on the order takers performance on my phone as if I were texting. I was certain my cover was blown at the concession stand but when the consessionaire neglected to upsell me on the popcorn and Jennifer's drink I realized I had skills. Despite the consessionare's, we'll call her Amy, pleasant tone and bubbly smile she is going to get nailed for not upselling popcorn to us. I really could've used a medium.

That's all for now. Glad to see we have two loyal fans following our blog. If I can get five I might add some advertising links to this site. If each person clicked on the add banner at least one million times a day I could retire. If that idea isn't as awesome as I am, I don't know what is.

Late Breaking Update

I am awake, Jennifer is asleep and Haley is too. Look, this blog won't always be as interesting as the titles suggests. I don't have any super sweet photographs of our latest expedition to blog about so I'll start off by posting these random introductory photos of Haley barking at a camera in the snow and Jenn and I doin our thang.