I claim good news

Well Brian left for his opened ended trip today but we made some calls and found out that he can call me on the phone! I didn't know if I would get charged extra if we talked on the phone so on his other trips we haven't done much talking.  If he calls me I don't get charged and we get to text!  So I claim good news.

I am on a pet kick.  We have a new addition to our family.  Her name is Alice.  She is an ugly brown Mallard duck.  She loves our porch and loves us.  She just laid 8 eggs on Saturday.  We are going to have baby duckies!

We also have several rabbits that like our bushes.  We call them 'Thumpers.'

I miss Duke.  Really bad.  Mom says don't get a dog but I really want one.  I know it comes with responsibility but I want a Duke! I had to read Mom's blog tonight and scroll back a few posts to see pics of everyone and Duke.  I had to stop because it made me sad that I am not there.

I have not made any crafty stuff for the house lately because who knows how much longer we will be in this apartment.  But I did make a dress last week and I am so happy about it!  It turned out really well. Wel, as good as you can get with my sewing skills.  It is one of those really long flowy dresses.  I told Brian that if it makes me look prego I won't wear it but he said it didn't so I am going to keep wearing it until someone says it isn't flattering!  I am quite proud of my dress!