Kyokin

Puppy Kyokin

Well, we've done it again. :P  Just kidding!  We did finally find the pup that's going to be our little Harclave's companion and friend.  Everyone, meet Kyokin.  He is a black lab/bull mastiff mix.  He's going to be a big baby one of these days, but he's such a sweet heart that I'm not worried about it in the least!  

This does bring up house training and *shudders* teething again though.
Harclave was not easy to house train or get through the teething stage.

Harclave for those who don't remember.

These last few days have been filled puppy love.  We've also added another kiddo to the house.  (We really are growing these days).  Fana and I are massively out numbered now :P  With all this growing, it's time for us to start looking at moving.  We're in a month to month lease (well technically there is no lease at this moment but that's for another day) so we're looking around and saving money.  I'm hoping that since we're moving anyways we can be moved by Thanksgiving (we host every year).


It looks like we may actually be moving to the Jackson, Michigan area.  It's about the same drive for my husband (if not a little shorter) and it's a cheaper area where we can rent a bigger house to fit us all.  I'm excited and a little anxious.  Moving is always a big deal.  There are more of us to do the packing this time around, but that does mean more stuff as well.

The two of them playing in the back yard.

All in all, things have been busy, but a good kind of busy.  I'm sure there will be more surprises around the corner!  Tonight the Knitting Ninja's of Michigan are over running my home to throw a birthday party for one of our own :)  And Halloween is just around the corner!  The only thing that gets me this year is that I didn't get pictures of our pumpkins before the frost destroyed them :( but maybe we'll sneak in some carving time and make some more!


Well, Happy Fall everyone!  :)  And I'll be back soon with more updates!

 

Bzzagent

Well, I recently discovered a product test site called Bzzagent.  It's very confusing on the surface, but I'm still learning my way around!  Today I got invited into my first test group.  It's for product called Smarterer. 

I've taken a few quizzes now and I really like it.  They have quite a few different quizzes and "challanges" that range from topics like Facebook and Twitter to topics like Php and blogging.  The interface is extremely simple to use and I really like how it rates you as you take the quiz with other people.  It even allows for you to share your score directly on facebook or twitter :)  It's got my recommendation!  So I suggest you folks all check it out :)

In other news, Saturday was another larp event.  It was cold and windy but everyone had lots of fun.  I'm kinda sad at how cold it's gotten and how quickly.  Yes, I'm excited for snow, but I don't want to have it in October!  My ketchup turned out really nicely :).  Sometime this next weekend we're going to try and finish our halloween decorations and carve pumpkins so I'll take some pictures when we're finished for you all!

Fall is here!

Things have been crazy around here.  I've been running like a headless chicken!  The garden is still producing a small amount of produce but is slowly dying off with the light frosts we've been having.  Tonight (hopefully) I'm going to try my hand at home made ketchup.  Wish me luck folks!






The best part of this time of year here in Michigan however, is the leaves!  We joined some friends camping last weekend (we were only able to stay into part of Saturday) and look at the beauties I found on the walk!  I really love this time of year.  The colors are so vibrant and dazzling.  To celebrate, I've made a new coupon for my photography!  You can get $5.00 off an order of $10.00 or more at Ashley Di Iacovo Photography by entering the coupon code FALLPROMO .   This coupon is only good until October 26, 2011 so take advantage of it while it's around!


As far as outside of photography and cooking goes, things have been just as busy.  My knitting group I'm part of has turned into a huge success!  (And to think I was so terrified of getting one together) and I love hanging out with each of the girls.  Our home has a new resident :)  and things are moving smoothly with that as well. All in all, things have been going well it's just been super busy.  Until next time folks!