Thanksgiving in the West

We deiced since the Iowa Caucus is Jan. 3 this year we couldn't make it back to SLC for Xmas

so we made it for Thanksgiving. Just in time to catch the season of Mica to change.
Mica went form Punk to Prep to what the Hell

TJ at his usual spot in front of the computer. IM the World about his up coming takeover of the Universe

Ham with the Becky Daniels Family and a bunch of Turkeys
Soda experiments with the Scott Daniels Family

Turkey with the Jackson Family, Evil Turkey!

Beers with our friends, many beers.

A fun time was had by all.

Taco Fiest Was a Success

Taco Fiest (Justin named it, he claims a clerical error but, I think he thought it just wasn't worthy of and actual Fiesta) We try to have Justin co workers over for dinner every so often (to ensure they eat more than Hot wings and Beer) and this week was Taco Bar. Justin looks so surprised to have dinner, this I find offensive because he has dinner waiting for him every night when he gets home form the Corn Fields. (Note from Justin: I was excited for tacos, not suprised at having dinner. Alisha always makes sure that I am well nurished. She is the very greatest.)

Some of the fellow Dodd Staffers and one Richardson Spy enjoying Tacos and Margaritas

This is Karen ,Maggie's #1 Fan. Her and Al bought Maggie's the very cool Iowa Hawkeyes Jersey. Maggie is #1
Al loving Maggie

Happy birthday dog

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE

Maggie with a big smile days before her big dayMaggie posing for the traditional lets take a picture of you by the garbage can for your Birthday Maggie is sporting the very cute sweater Aunt Amy bought her

The terrible 2's are now at our door. Literally! Maggie is trained to ring a Doggie Door Bell when she needs to go outside, this is good, but she has now realized that by doing this we pay attention to her, so now she rings it when ever she fills neglected. This was cute at first, but now we are annoyed. Neglected is her word not mine. You people know how much attention we give her. This dog has more attention than some children. She is always the center of attention in any crowd. This dog is, dare I say, spoiled. Its a sickness really, she has a wardrobe that is comparable to any Diva and more toys than most kids. And yet she wants more. More Treats, More Lap Time, More Toys, More. More. More. And we always oblige, so today is no exception if anything she will get MORE! MORE! MORE!

Maggie requested to sleep in today and that she did. Justin and I were out of bed and on with our day at 9:30 and Maggie stayed behind until about 10:30 then off to the couch for another 2 hrs. Followed by a simple lunch of kibble and dog treats. Then off for hours of fetch or should I say keep away form Me. I did in fact get back at her by trying one of her new Birthday dog treats before she did. Peanut butter and Apple Snausages Yum-O!

For dinner she had requested Steak and Potatoes (she gets this sophisticated pallet from her father) Which she finished her portion and went on to clean our plates as well. She may be sick tomorrow, but she is happy today!

Justin helping her unwrap her new Platypus, ty BOW WOW Beanies (ty brand dog toys are the best, Maggie can usually un stuff most toys with in minuets of their arrival but the ty Co. got it right and she has had her pink puppy for about 2 months now)

Other than that this last week I was sick with a bad cold so not much has been happening around here that I am aware of. Justin continues to work hard and I continued to take my NyQuil and Benydral, so I didn't notice when Justin was here, let alone when he wasn't.

BIG WINNER AGAIN

We Won! We Won! We Won! We hit the jackpot yet again. The Iowa Lottery sure has been good to us. This $3 will sure come in handy. like if we want a box of cereal we can almost pay for it.
For the last few weeks Maggie and Alisha have just been hanging out in the beautiful fall weather her in lovely Davenport. Many long walks at the local parks, lots of fetch and the occasional look form Maggie that says OK this was fun but lets go back to Seattle to see my new BF Babaloo. Maggie even hops in her dog Carrier and barks at me to pack her up and go. As much as she loves Justin and as harry as he is, he is still no dog best friend. Hopefully Maggie will get her fill of furry friend love when we come to Utah for our Thanksgiving visit. Yes you heard it right we are coming for Turkey Day!
Justin on the other hand, for the last few weeks has not done much in the way of hanging out or long walks in the park. When he is not hard at work ALL DAY and NIGHT he is at home watching Baseball. Maggie and myself even find ourselves watching Baseball when Justin isn't home yet just for the reminder of that one guy who sleeps here sometimes.

Caution not for children or sensative types - Leaving Jesusland - NOFX

Goodbye NorthWest Hello MidWest

Goodbye Seattle, goodbye Fall weather, goodbye great house on the lake, goodbye Fabulous Kitchen, goodbye Babaloo and Karmel.... Hello Laundry!
Well my trip home was a fine one. A few delays, but Maggie was a champ, yet again. I can take this dog anywhere. We left great Fall weather to arrive home at 10 o'clock at night to have 80 degree temps. and what I describe as 1000% humidity. Welcome home I guess. We are both so happy to be home. Yes that's right, I called Iowa home. What is the world coming too?