Happy Birthday Riley!

On May 14, 2017 our dog Riley was born at a kennel close to Emida, Idaho. We went and chose him from a very cute bunch of puppies in late July and he quickly became part of the family.

Riley has been the best thing that happened to Tucker and Tucker has been the best thing that happened to Riley. They quickly became fast friends and have shared toys, food, bones, car seats, beds, and us. All summer Riley wore himself out keeping up with Tucker.

Riley has grown, changed color, began some training, and stole our hearts. He loves everyone. He jumped out of the car at Walmart in Hayden one day and decided to be the greeter. He won lots of fans before we could get him in the car.

He was able to make a trip to Kindred to meet Mom when we brought him home, He cheered her and the staff up that day. He was so little then I had to carry him.

He hasn't really found a bark yet, but he watches the world go by from the front window, the car window, and the back gate. He has added so much joy to our lives.

The Shed Notebook: The Remodel Corner

A remodel on our house began three and a half weeks ago. Between the demo, mudding, beam additions, bathroom tiling, and lots of banging I have kept myself in a corner of our front bedroom (soon to become part of the living room). As things get moved, items arrive to use for the decor makeover, and places get scarce to store stuff, my space is getting closer and closer. I decided today I better reorganize or I will find myself unable to get out of my little corner of the world. The whole remodel process has been quite an undertaking, and I have learned more than I will ever need to know about grouting, tiling, mudding, taking down walls, losing tools, bowed bathroom floors, choosing paints, finding towel hooks, and how to manage dust.
I am looking forward now to the light at the end of tunnel. That soon-be-completed new shower is calling me!!