In my home, there is a strict warm blooded, 10 fingered, domesticated only policy. Therefore, such green creatures as the one pictured below are not suitable guests.
Last night while resting on the couch, I was very rudely stirred awake by the sound of 10 puppy toenails scrambling like crazy on our wood floors. I peeped open my eyes to see what the rucus was, and was immediately alerted to the intruder’s presence. I saw in the dim reflection of “Dancing with the Stars” something green…Something green and bouncy? Of course I kept my distance and approached very cautiously, all the while erratically yelling for Piper to come to me and stop chasing the strange thing(as if he was scared at all, lol)
As it hopped its way into the full light of the kitchen, I was able to fully decipher it’s shape, and extra creepy lime green color. With a gasp and a sudden burst of bravery, I hopped on the island stool, pulled Piper up by his collar and bolted! What can I say, I am all girl when it comes to these things. Ugh, I shudder just thinking about it.
Fortunately for me, it was almost 8pm and Chris was almost home from work. I waited outside on our porch(in my pj’s no less) with Piper until he came to the rescue. Don’t judge me, it could have been poisonous! Plus I could not bear the thought of being in the house..that thing had serious jumping superpowers and ew ew ewwww!
Thankfully, Chris was able to successfully can the trespasser in some Tupperware, then let him free outside. Crisis resolved! Still, I don’t think I cloroxed the kitchen enough today! I wondered afterwards if Kermit(a treefrog as it turned out) had acted with an accomplice or had a partner in crime, to which Chris assured me he was most definitely a “lone ranger.” In any case, I’m on the lookout!
Lots of precious puppy dogs(many dressed for the occasion) and even a Dalmatian!
A grand assortment of colorful tin art, including a 6 foot tall girafe surrounded by under the sea friends and a rooster.
The donkey from Shrek even made an appearance, along with Ronald McDonald! 
A sea of fabulous purses to peruse....and
many more interesting stands to shop. Glass bottle cokes, lots of interesting antiques and a stroll around the home show finished out our fairgrounds visit. Topped off with a beeline to BabiesRUs and a delicious lunch from Olive Garden, us girls shared quite an adventurous Saturday morning!
Piper and I have had many a mommy-puppy playdate this summer and have enjoyed tons of fun outings at the dog park. The newest Piper news is that we finally decided to get him a harness for walking, and I can’t believe we’ve done without for so long! It’s a miracle really, and has completely changed our walks for the better…now Caesar Milan can feel free to move on to the next issue!
In other notable August news, Chris attended the much anticipated Worship God conference in MD and I just recently reached my 2 month milestone working with Glaxo. We didn't make it to the beach this summer, but are very excited to be planning a short getaway to Charleston in October. Of course there is so much more to say about August and the end of summer, but all in all I am so thankful for the kind helping of surprises, challenges and fun, memorable moments these past few months has brought us. 