Everyone, meet Alison.

I've Got a Name

Like the pine trees linin' the windin' road
I've got a name, I've got a name
Like the singin' bird and the croakin' toad
I've got a name, I've got a name

And I carry it with me like my daddy did
But I'm livin' the dream that he kept hid

Movin' me down the highway
Rollin' me down the highway
Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by

Like the north wind whistlin' down the sky
I've got a song, I've got a song
Like the whippoorwill and the baby's cry
I've got a song, I've got a song

And I carry it with me and I sing it loud
If it gets me nowhere, I'll go there proud

Movin' me down the highway
Rollin' me down the highway
Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by

And I'm gonna go there free

Like the fool I am and I'll always be
I've got a dream, I've got a dream
They can change their minds but they can't change me
I've got a dream, I've got a dream

Oh, I know I could share it if you want me to
If you're going my way, I'll go with you

Movin' me down the highway
Rollin' me down the highway
Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by

-Jim Croce

Could you be...

the most beautiful girl in the world?

Mother's Day

Sunday was beautiful. Not only because it was 70 degrees and sunny, but also because we spent a lovely day visiting with Margie. I miss my mom, but thankfully we have phones and she had a great day at Joey and Patty's. We had brunch over at our place. It's so much easier to get Margie to come over now that we have a puppy...and bacon.

Guess Who's 21 (for the third time)

Happy Birthday, Pops!

Whats that? Is that a light at the end of that tunnel?

On this Tuesday of next year, Chris will attend his last class of Engineering school, unless he decides he wants some more.

• Tues May 3, 2011. Last day of classes. 363 days.
• Thursday May 5 - Friday May 13, 2011. Final Exams. 373 days.
• Saturday May 21, 2011. Commencement. 381 days.

BUSTED!

Everyone knows that Jake is very particular about who he choses to let near him. It took years for Dad Drueke to make it in his circle (my dad still hasn't made the cut) and now they're quite chummy. Here is some evidence that Jake doesn't really hate Veronica as much as he wants us to believe. It is unbelievably difficult to photograph Jake, and flash is not an option, hence the dark photos. It took him two and a half weeks to allow her in for a snuggle, but I think he likes it. Last week they finally started playing. She likes to charge him anywhere they are and finally he gave in. I saw his tail wagging so I didn't defend him. They were at it for about ten minutes and my heart melted. This pack is finally back and getting stronger. They now play every day, sometimes a couple of times a day and it's so great. The only problem is that he gets his slobber all over her and she is starting to smell like bad breath. Good thing she's small enough to toss in the bathtub.