Otis

Here's a picture of one of our sweet doggies - Otis. yes, his tongue really is that long. In fact, it's probably longer...most of the time it doesn't even fit in his mouth.

We found out this week that Otis has a mast cell tumor. It is a kind of cancer that is very common to boxers. The good news is that it looks well differentiated - which means that after having it removed he probably won't need more treatment. He has surgery next Friday.

It may seem silly or sentimental to post this about a dog, but it made me sad - and I am very thankful that he will probably be alright. Besides, anyone who has met Otis loves him.

Spring

"See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare;
before they spring into being I announce them to you." Isaiah 42:9

I love Spring! It gives me hope and makes me feel lighter. For the past few days it has been incredibly warm around here. It seems like overnight all the trees are blooming and most of the daffodils (my favorite) are in bloom. Probably because I planted them this fall, my daffodils have yet to peek their pretty little faces out.

Flowers that Brian got for me.

Blurry, but these are the blooms on our little tree in the front yard.

The neighbors' Bradford Pear

One of my daffodils, just about ready to open up.

As I write this, it is 40 degrees outside and gloomy. But the trees and the flowers are telling me that winter will soon be over for good!! (or at least until December)

ok, ok.

I finally remembered to bring my camera and take pictures of something besides cupcakes and cookies.

This past weekend, we celebrated my aunt Karla's 50th birthday. And since Monterrey in Oak Ridge has the best Mexican food around, we went there. We were all supposed to wear funny hats, just fyi. Here are some pictures:

Grandmom and Grandad - so cute.

Note Karla's princess hat :)

Me in my mom's sombrero

Tezra and me.


Brian in his uber cool beads.


Karla with her cupcakes.

(I am awesome)

I love Tracy Pollock :)