Snakes

This is my snow corn snake. She is a beautiful baby. I am sending her to a new home in a couple of weeks...

Also going to the same home, I am sending a snake I bred...

 

and a Rex Look-alike

 

Three of my babies... and more going soon...

I miss them already!

 

Tax Refund 2013

Each year, I try to put my tax refund back into my house, and this year was no exception. I finally replaced my pool deck, and the results are below.

 

I am still amazed at the workmanship of Tony Stamm- he is truly an artist. He and his team built me the most wonderful deck replacement- I LOVE IT!



 

 

And of course the building inspector was out several times during the process to ensure it was all up to code. I think it far surpasses my wildest expectations. The floor is made of the non-wood decking composite, so it doesn't need to be sealed stained or treated- the bonus is a deck without splinters. Even on a hot day, it will not burn my feet.

 

 

I love that you no longer have to go through the grass to get in the pool. I love that there is plenty of room and that it doubles my entertaining space. I love that it will last as long as I am in the house.



 

Let summer begin!

 

60 days to go...

So today marks the two month mark.

We are two months out

Only two months to go till our depature.

I still CANNOT believe it. A dream coming true.

AFRICA

I have my passport, my shots are done, all our travel related items are paid for. I have a friend loaning me a great camera. I have safari friendly clothes to wear, a bag to pack in, and a great travel buddy to share it with. It will be the trip of a lifetime!

A Retrieved Reformation

When I was in Seventh grade, we read a story about Jimmy Valentine. He was released from jail after Ben Price caught up with him and arrested him- Jimmy was a safe cracker by trade...

After robberies in Indiana and Mousouri, Jimmy moved to Elmore, Arkansas and became Ralph D. Spencer. He opened a shoe store (the trade he learned in prison) and set out to win Annabel Adams' hand in marriage.

I won't spoil the end, but it remains my favorite. Even though I could not remember the author's name, I remembered the story. It wasn't till college that I learned it was written by O. Henry, author of Gift of the Magi- another wonderful tale.

So if you are looking for a wonderful warm feeling, read this story and fall in love!

Flyin Pig Follow-up

Saturday and Sunday I worked at the Flying Pig in Cincinnati, answering questions about Epidermolysis Bullosa

We had Dorothy Lane cookies donated by Erin

Teddy Bears

Lip Balm and Bracelets

And we raised some money. A good weekend.