little dog is too big for his britches...

Oh man, Emmitt is on a tear. I dont know if its the packing, I don't know if its the change of seasons, maybe the cooler air...but man this pup is CRAZY. Joe and I took Emmitt and Ellie to the elementary yesterday to let them run around....the wind was blowing the leaves all around in the beautiful sunset pink light...

...aaaand whoosh, they were off like a bolt! Doooowwwn the hill, across the field to the fence, and then back uuup the hill (now mind you this is a very steep hill, often they get all nuts and tumble rather than run down the hill) back and forth and back and forth. Emmitt had his sights set on Ellie's ankles (yes i am the proud dog owner of an ankle biter) meanwhile she was doing her crazy "leave my heels alone" butt tuck run....I ducked behind Joe's much larger and sturdier frame so I would not get bulldozed by the crazies...

This continued for a good 20 mins, it was hysterical!! Finally, tongues wagging out of their mouths, they flopped down and were ready to walk home...

So anyway, today..same thing...Emmitt is totally wound up! We walked, we walked with Ellie, we walked alone, we walked with Gatsby...all in all this pooch walked at least 4 hrs today, with some fetch and dog play inbetween....so we went to the dog park thinking he'd be a little more laid back and able to play with the dogs...nope...he was sniffing here and sniffing there, marking here and marking there....until "Monster" came along. Now that was the dogs name, and it was aptly named....He was a 200lb pit! HUGE doesnt even begin to describe this dog's size...I knew, I knew right away that Emmitt would have to just go bug him....Well Monster marked all of Emmitts well planned out marking spots, and then proceeded to go harass Ellie...Ellie is at least twice Emmitt's size and out weighs him by 70lbs, she looked tiny next to "Monster!"
So over trotts Emmitt...with me in tow knowing full well that my tiny 36lb pup is going to pick a fight with..."MONSTER!" no sooner do I start to call his name than he goes and barks at Monster...and Monster..bellows back...eek! Fortunately Emmitt is a good listener and came back before it escalated more.. I turned to get the leash to go, and over comes Monster...behind my back. I knew he had to be there, right between my legs ready to bite because I could see it in Emmitts eyes...I heard Jess say, "rachel don't move...I'll distract the dog he's right there.."

Ohhh I sooo almost lost both a leg and 70% of my dog...would have been gone all in one bite!
Seriously, first of all...who buys and doesnt fix a dog that size, and second...if u did and your dog was aggressive, why would you bring it to a dog park where it specifically states if your dog bullies other dogs, please do not come..?

Phew...Emmitt shook the whole car ride back...my little man tries so hard to act all big...one of these days hes going to find out he isnt...just hope I am around to keep him safe when it happens!! silly dog...

Movin 'n Groovin

Well after this morning, its 100% official. Drew is going into work very early and giving his notice. Its been almost 7 long years at the company...I can remember when it was new and fun and exciting for Drew to go in and make a difference there. As time changed, and people rearranged, it kept getting worse for him..no longer appreciated, belittled by his jackass of a boss...
With a few major, and successful projects under his belt, he is MORE than ready to find something new. He commented that he could be one of those guys that is at his office...who has been there for 30 yrs, still makes a meager earning, sorta zombies through his day and his life...he could just slip into that, but then in 10 yrs would probably wake up and wonder why the hell he just let life pass him by, why he didnt ever try to get out and find a job he was passionate about...well now he is doing that.
Labcorp sounds like a good starting off place to get into more biotech and research jobs..maybe it will be just a jumping off point, maybe it will be a place he really likes and stays at another 5-7 yrs. He came home with tons on his mind, after his interview...but was very excited about the genetic projects they do, and the people he will be working with...much better than previous bosses.

As for me, I will be SO sad to leave Jess, Joe, Ellie, Katie, and Chris! Took 6 years for Drew and I to find "real" friends here in Maryland. People you can just be comfortable around, not put on "airs" or feel like you cant be honest with. Its been so nice, if we are going out for a walk, we just stop by and see if Jess Joe and Ellie want to come, and vice versa. Need a dog sitter? someone to go to the grocery store with you...just pop on by Jess's
I will miss the lunch time walks with her, and the chats, seeing and feeling her baby bump kick and move, and how excited she is to meet her new baby!! soon soon!!

But now I am wandering off subject.
Aside from the bit of sadness, I am very looking forward to a house of our own, a new life, new experiences, a community to get involved with...and a family soon I hope!

Anyway, so I guess this posting will have to be changed...no longer "livin' in the Mill"......

umm Fall?

Ok, so last week it was crisp and cool...not cold at all, just comfortable. I'm happy we haven't gotten any cold snaps yet, but speaking of no cold snaps...its like 85 and really really muggy. Where did this come from? Not sure. Emmitt and I like it though.
Kinda funny to see leaves that turned last week, yet if we go walk emmitt pants and I sweat!

Silly weather

First Day of Fall

Its the first day of fall today..Grace's birthday too.
Lots a-changing in the air...leaves, a new baby neighbor soon.
Things here and there. I think it will be a good fall, I can only
be positive. Shorter and cooler days mean fewer kids
wandering around harassing emmitt and I, smoking
and having public sex in our park....it will be nice going for
a walk and not accidentally walking past a BJ or something
haha!

So comon fall, we are ready!