Author Archives: Jenny

Mad skills

Posted on 11/15/2014 by Jenny

We enjoyed dinner this evening at Kumagoru with friends. EKA was very interested in the chopsticks. A waitress kindly brought a kid modified set for her. Scott helped her with the first few bites, she fumbled the next couple, then … Continue reading →

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He is a goody boy

Posted on 11/11/2014 by Jenny

Elizabeth stayed home sick today. Scott says she crawled into Bing’s kennel and was just hanging out. Bing snuggled in next to her and closed his eyes for a snooze with his baby. He is such a goody boy.

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Errata

Posted on 11/05/2014 by Jenny

I’m not able to herd yet. A fall could reinjure my spleen or liver. So. Scott and EKA went in with the dogs (one at a time) and had some sheep time a couple weekends ago. I miss herding. Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Awake and sore

Posted on 10/21/2014 by Jenny

I am awake too late at night waiting for my accident pain to recede so I can sleep. Good things today. First snow and an oh so delighted toddler gleefully making tracks thru every inch of yard. She was do … Continue reading →

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Disturbing toddler brain

Posted on 10/19/2014 by Jenny

So we were out and about running an errand with Elizabeth this afternoon. Radio is on but we’re chatting so not paying much attention to the songs. Some pop song by Meghan Trainor with a repetitive chorus is on. Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Yay Kate

Posted on 09/06/2014 by Jenny

Friend Suzanne handled Kate at last weekends herding trial. Finished Kate’s AKC Herding Started Course A Sheep title in style by going Reserve High in Trial. Such a very good girl.

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Nenana Volunteer Fire Dept

Posted on 08/26/2014 by Jenny

The Nenana Volunteer Fire Department rescued me on 8/25/2014. They had to cut the Jeep to extract me. They were competent and compassionate and really good at what they do. Consider making a donation to them. Nenana Volunteer Fire Dept. … Continue reading →

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RIP Jeep

Posted on 08/25/2014 by Jenny

There was a not quite fiery car wreck on August 25. Fortunately I was alone. The Jeep and Skamper as well as the Honda that struck me were all totaled. An interesting assortment of bruises, concussion and internal injuries for … Continue reading →

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Painting

Posted on 08/10/2014 by Jenny

Wow. We are really tired. We sanded and sanded and sanded trim on the house yesterday and today, performing some much needed and long overdue maintenance. I became so aggravated at the orbital sander. The frickin’ keepers weren’t snug enough … Continue reading →

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Grand Champion

Posted on 08/08/2014 by Jenny

I checked AKC’s site tonight. It is official, Kate has earned her Grand Champion title. I’m proud of my hard working girl. We’ve had a lot of fun in the conformation ring over the last nearly seven years.

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