Sadie is such a Lady!

I have a new dog, an office dog that is! Our office neighbor is a founder who has many rescued dogs at her house. One day while I was out on a walk with my coworkers we heard a dog fight and poor Sadie was being attacked by some of the dogs in her run. There was a new, rather aggressive dog in the run (who has since been returned to a Sanctuary run) that seemed to instigate the whole ordeal. I ran in there - hoping that none of these dogs were people aggressive - and got her to a safe spot with the help of my coworkers. Lucky for me none of the dogs were people aggressive. Whew! Sadie's neck and hind end were really torn up but after surgery she is recovering well. I love Sadie and asked if I could have her in the office when I come in. So now we have a loveable Bassett Hound named Sadie that visits us on Tuesday and Thursdays and Saturdays!

Luckily, Grandpa Andrews had some time away from working on the studio to care for Addyson and take a refreshing break! One thing Addy loves about her Grandpa is that he sings to her and she loves that!

Daron and David not only put in windows but insulated the building, installed outlets and electricity and framed the windows. I have primed the window frames and trim but I haven't had enough time to finish the

Grandpa and Grammy Andrews came to visit us (actually Addy) for two weeks. We had such a great time. Addy loves her grandparents and was all smiles the whole time they were here. Grammy made fantastic suppers night after night and Darons Dad got worked to death (as usual). As many of you know, I have wanted an art studio "A room of my own" for a long time. I finally decided that a normal shed that I could add to and work on would be perfect. So Daron, being the fabulous husband that he is, surprised me by having a shed delivered to the house one day while I was at work. The best part, Darons Dad who is so amazingly talented and skilled was here. Daron's parents gave me my birthday money early and took Addy to St. George to buy windows for the studio. Talk about nice, wonderful and terrific. They are amazing. Addy is so lucky to have two sets of amazing grandparents (Daron and I are very lucky too). Look closely at the shed because in the next photos it will look completely different.

So it appears that my dad is a little better shot than me with his dad's old .22....

Addy's Mimi and Grandpa had to go back home last week. Addy and her parents were thrilled to have them visit for 9 weeks! Addyson was absolutely smitten with her Grandpa he better watch his wallet when she starts shopping! Addyson was equally infatuated with Mimi and her great taste in hotels! She misses them but knows they will return - soon we hope! Daron and I learned a lot about caring for Miss Addy from my parents and had a hot dinner and clean laundry every night when we got home. Now I see why people have multiple children... Just kidding!
Addyson stays home with Daddy on Tuesdays and Thursdays but on Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons she and her Mommy go up to the Best Friends Humane Education office. We could work from home but Addy loves to take a drive and visit Glen, Sandy and Barbara at the office. Besides someone has to take the meeting minutes on Mondays! Sandy even brought a rocking chair in for Addy and her Mom to use! The pack and play is a permanent fixture now and the office cat, Spotty, is still trying to figure out what exactly Addy is! Spotty is use to people bringing their pets to work but a human baby has really thrown him for a loop!

TA DA - It's Addy!

I don't know how Daron and I created such a good looking baby but I am sure glad we did! Addyson is just over 5 months and changing every day. She cracks up at Zeena and loves to play peek a boo. She can entertain herself for hours with her toes! Although she's a good sleeper Daron and I are still walking around like Zombies. In fact, my Mom and Dad, Daron and Addy met me up at Best Friends for lunch and Daron poured himself a glass of water. My Dad was patiently waiting for the caraf so he could pour himself some water. Daron started drinking out of the caraf. If you could have seen the look on my Dad's face - priceless. It was a mix between "What the hell are you doing and I hope no one else is seeing this!" Yes, the beverly hillbillys have arrived folks. I can't blame him though. When you are sleep deprived you forget all sorts of things.