dog park update...yes, this is my life...

We went back to the dog park yesterday, and Shanna tagged along to see if she could pick up a girl (she thinks she can use Cody to attract a gf). LOL. No such luck, by the way. ANYway, Cody met some new friends on this visit. One was a Great Dane named Daisy...who was just about as tall as Shanna, while standing on all four legs. If Daisy decided to stand on her hind legs, she would've towered over Shanna by at least a good foot!

And we also found a new - and nicer - Farmer's Market! Yay!!

Disney, and dog parks!

Yesterday, we had a work dinner party (end of fiscal year and launch of new year) at Epcot. So we had this huge buffet with foods from all of the countries in the World Showcase, followed by VIP fireworks viewing. It was awesome!

Then today, Cody and I discovered a new dog park! It's only about 9 miles from my apartment, and it is huge! It's an off-leash, 5-acre, completely fenced in park. There is a section for small dogs under 30 pounds, and the large dog over 30 pounds. We had a great time. At first we were the only ones in the large dog part, so we walked around and checked out all the picnic tables and trees, played fetch, and Cody did a lot of sniffing. They have lots of shade trees, and the dog drinking fountains as well. There are even dog pools set up to cool off, and big dog bowls with water too. It was a hot one today, about 95 degrees out, so Cody took advantage of the water. This will be our new hang out on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays for sure! I can't wait until it starts cooling off, which should be over the next few weeks, then it will be even nicer!!

Birthday moments...

I forgot to blog about my birthday! Oops! So, thank you to everyone who sent me a bday card or a bday comment of some sort. I really appreciate it. Soooo...a few days before my bday, Bernadette and I went to Disney's Hollywood Studios (used to be Disney's MGM Studios until this year). We had a great time - I love the new Toy Story Mania ride...even though Bernadette slaughtered me each time (you play for points). I took quite a few pictures of this, which is set up like "Andy's Bedroom" from the Toy Story movies.

At work, my team decorated my desk in a 70's hippy theme. I've included a pictures of my desk as well!

My bday party was up in Michigan on my last trip home...so thanks to my family for doing that too! :)

Recent Skype shots

Yes, I've said it before and I'll say it again - SKYPE ROCKS. I can't even begin to explain how wonderful it is to see and talk to my niece & nephew on Skype every week. They are so funny - and grow so fast! If I wasn't able to see them through the wonders of video conferencing each week, I would barely recognize them every few months when I go up to visit!

Anyway, here are some shots from our conversation tonight. They crack me up, and really crack themselves up too...We always end every conversation with virtual hugs & kisses...though they're not virtual, we actually hug and kiss the webcam. :)
We're dorks, I know. xoxo

Road Trip!!

It's official - I'll be driving up to Michigan in November! I'm going to leave after work on Sunday, November 9th...and drive straight through. I should be in Coops late Monday night. Then I'll be there through the following Tuesday...leave at on the 18th and give myself a couple days to get back for work on Friday the 21st, YAY!

This way I'll be able to bring Cody along, take some of my things that are in Michigan back down to Florida with me, and stay for more than twice as many days! I won't be coming up in December now, so this will be my Holiday Visit. :)