Not too many words, just pictures.  Finally got the camera of my dreams...and I am trying to use it as often as possible.  It takes the best pictures and it so incredibly easy to use.  My favorite subject is of course my puppy, Bella.  She is marvelously photogenic, when you can get her to slow down.  Since we were getting ready for the holiday last weekend, I took several pictures of my holiday decorations.

Football!

September 1, 2012

D2 football began last night.  This is the time of year when I hate being so far from my alma mater, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.  We played in Massachusetts last night and we won, 44-28.  There are some things that still concern me, but it was the first game and I think adjustments will be made in future games. We are definitely a rushing team...and sometimes that is bothersome to me, but it keeps the Huskies competitive without a doubt. To all my D2 friends, I invite you to view the picture of the latest north Texas high school stadium. Wouldn't we all love to have this stadium for our D2 teams. This is the brand new, Allen ISD high school stadium.

On other notes, the first week of school is in the books.  All went smoothly, although we are really growing.  Not sure of the final count, because I am certain more students will arrive after Labor Day, but we are looking at approximately 580 -600 students with Pre-Kindergarten added in. That's a lot of classes visiting the library so I will be busy!

Once home from work, my days and nights are filled with Bella Zeta.  What a beauty she is becoming!  Now four months old and about 30 pounds, we are getting a picture of just how big she will become.  We're thinking close to 80 pounds. Her personality is lively, but not aggressive.  She's friendly, inquisitive, and definitely the smartest dog I've ever owned.  Now that can be good and bad.  She does respond to commands fairly well and I think once she comes back from professional training she'll be the IDEAL dog.  Not that I don't love her already!

Spinelli's Bella Zeta

There's been a big change at our house.  It comes in the form of a little package named Bella Zeta.  Bella Zeta means beautiful little girl in Italian, and she definitely fits her name! We picked her up on Sunday, FAther's Day, even though she was a gift for me.  She is such a precious little friend.  Her mother, Tara, is a Standard French Poodle.  Her daddy is a an Italian Spinone.

She has a delightfully pleasant personality, very laid back like her Spinone ancestors, but quite playful as well. She has the most expressive blue-gray eyes I've ever seen in a dog.  They say that Spinone eyes are noted for their human like quality and Bella definitely has those eyes.  When she looks at me, I melt.

Her first trip to the vet was perfect...no problems.  She's already had her first dose of heart worm medication and is scheduled for two more visit to round out her puppy shots.  I think I might cry on those days, just as I did when my kids got shots.

And lest you be fooled by her diminutive size, she'll grow...to about 50-70 pounds and 22-26 inches high. More to come!