Lock N Load Liam's U-CD

"If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them." __Phil Pastoret

Liam Finished his U-CD Sat.
He now has 4 legs (1 for luck I guess).
Details:
1. 1st leg June 19th, 2010 at theGrand Rapids Area Canines (In Kalamazoo), 2nd Place under Judge Marilyn Tomaszewski.. Score 193.5

2. 2nd leg June 20th, 2010 at the Muskegon Lakeshore Obedience Training Club (In Kalamazoo), 2nd place under Judge Russel Hornfisher.. Score 181.5

3. 3rd leg July 31st, 2010 at Elkhart County Humane obedience Club (In Buchanan) 1st place under Judge Russel Hornfisher.. score 187.5

4. 4th leg July 31st,2010 at Elkart County Humane Obedience Club (in Buchanan) 1st place under Judge Marilyn Tomaszewski.. score 191.5

Sunny Wed at Fitzgerald Park, Grande Ledge, MI

Jennifer, Anna, and Emily hit the trail .....


Up the trail...

and
Anna with an Inch worm :)

Liam the Wonder Dog update

1. First Leg of Novice Title---March 20th, 2009 Rally Obedience Trial, Novice A- Second Place with a score of 97. Judge: Ms. Lynn Baitinger

2. Second Leg of Novice Title--Kalamazoo Kennel Club---March 27th, 2009 Rally Obedience Trial-Second Place with a score of 95.

3. Third Leg of Rally Obedience Trial-- Genesee Co Kennel Club---May 15th, 2009 Rally Obedience Trial-First Place with a score of 99. Judge: Mr Richard P Wood

Liam's First Dog Show

I promised to add this. The AKC show was at MSU and Liam placed 3rh (last place) in his breed class. Mostly because he wanted to hide from the judge. LOL. He DQ'd in Novice because he was a snot and jumped out of the ring for fun.. I may have to kill him.....

grumble

Komen Greater Lansing Race for the Cure®

Thank you!

The 2008 Komen Greater Lansing Race for the Cure® was a HUGE success! Because of the passion and commitment of individuals like you, 6,700 women, men and children came out to fight breast cancer, one step at a time.

Even more incredible than the total number of Race participants is the financial impact of your combined efforts. In honor, in support and in memory of those affected by breast cancer, you raised a record number of funds. With more than $475,000 in race entry fees, donations, and sponsorship dollars, we are making a difference right here in mid-Michigan, as well as in funding national breast cancer research. That is an increase of $200,000 more than last year! WOW!

Anna on a snow bank in Bennet Park

a sled ride in the woods

Walking in the woods in Charlotte, Michigan Feb. 2008. Like my new hat? Cousin Shelly Made it for me. 28 ' today and only 2-4 inches of snow expected ... after a mile I was sound asleep.

"O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind?” P. Shelley

What snow? Says Star...

Ice Shelving along the river from repeated freeze and thawing...

See Grandma, I can wear this coat. I don't like it, But I guess if its going to be -12 I should wear it. Thanks for the Christmas gift.

What's for Dinner? Mexican Quinoa and Black bean Salad

Ingredients

1 cup Quinoa 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Textured Vegetable protein 2 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar 1 1/2 cup corn 1/2 red bell pepper, diced fine 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced fine 4 scallions, chopped 1 tsp. garlic, minced fine 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 cup coriander leaves chopped fine 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/3 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve under cold running water until water runs clear. 2. Put quinoa in a pot with 2-1/4 cups water. 3. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 10 minutes then add tvp and cover and simmer until all water is absorbed and grain is soft (about another 10 min). Remove from heat and cool. Fluff with fork. 4. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool. 5. While quinoa is cooking, in a small bowl toss beans with vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. 6. Add beans, corn, bell pepper, scallions, garlic, cayenne and coriander to the quinoa. Toss well. 7. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, cumin and add oil in a stream while whisking. Drizzle over salad and toss well with salt and pepper. Salad may be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving. Number of Servings: 10 Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELLYMB. Number of Servings: 10 Nutrition Facts Black bean and Quinoa Salad Serving Size: 1 serving Amount Per Serving Calories 215.2 Total Fat 8.0 g Saturated Fat 0.9 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7 g Monounsaturated Fat 4.9 g Cholesterol 0.0 mg Sodium 430.3 mg Potassium 123.8 mg Total Carbohydrate 27.3 g Dietary Fiber 7.4 g Sugars 1.8 g Protein 10.4 g

Blue Lake Continued...

Liam and Allysa and Andrew Playing Tug of Sock. Who thought this was a good Idea? I am currently down 4 socks and counting. Liam is a little high strung in the mornings. Below Are Honda and Harley snuggling down for a nap. They needed naps often as Liam the puppy drives them nuts! Really...

Everybody Listens to a bedtime Story

Last Day at the Lake.. Good Bye Lake!

Vacation Blue Lake July 2007

Spent last Week at the Lake in Kalkaska, Michigan. Thank god for such blessings as vacations. Here is the Lake view from our front window. On vacation with me was my Cousin Annette and her two children Allysa and Andrew plus my Cousin Jennifers' daughter Anna. Then there were our dogs. Full house but fun was had by all. This is Anna at the beach

Update Baby Emily

Little girl growing up, here she is one week old. Not letting mom sleep much yet!