My Skin Renewal & Updates

For the past week I have been using Garnier Skin Renewal Dark Spot Overnight Peel. I received the product through BzzAgent, an awesome site that allows you to participate in product trials & you in turn spread the word about the product you are testing through your social networks & word of mouth.
I am still in the testing process, so I will keep updating as I see changes in my dark spots. I can actually see some of the spots disappearing, so I hope to see more each day I use it! <img src="http://img.bzzagent.com/image/darkSpot.png?Type=activity&Activity=1292521100&Campaign=9247878483&Uid=1229577&token=cb63a3d6dffe63903ffd3ac87bb97cce" alt=""/>
Gracie is now almost 4 months & is getting more enjoyable as time goes on! We have been working on leash training, come & stay. We taught her to sit when we first adopted her 2 months ago, so she is ahead of puppy class in a few ways! You can see how much she has changed!

Some of you may not know that Owen & I are completely gluten free & have been for over 6-7 years. We were gluten free before it was all the rage! We were gluten free when the bread resembled cardboard in taste & texture and the pasta was very chewy! Now, GF bread is like regular, GF pasta is just as wonderful as regular pasta & so many companies have jumped in on the gluten free bandwagon! I am going to be posting some awesome gluten free recipes & GF products we LOVE!!

Crowdtap Verizon Windows8X Party

Last evening I hosted a Crowdtap Verizon Windows8X Party at our local 50's Drive-In/Diner. I had invited over 79 people through word of mouth, email & Facebook. 21 responded with either Yes or Maybe. 3 people showed up. To say that I am disappointed is an understatement. I really believed by renting out the Drive-In, offering refreshments & appetizers & the Pinterest Challenge that we would have more than enough people for a great party! I trusted some people to be there for me & they weren't, I am not sure why, maybe the weather because the day before we had a major snowstorm. I just feel bad for the time, effort, money & letting Crowdtap & Verizon down for not having a great attendance.
They all loved the phone! There were so many features that had them in awe, such as the Local Scout & Microsoft Office linked with the Sky Drive. Those were the two favorite.
That being said, those who were there had a wonderful time! We all simply LOVED the Pinterest challenge! The challenge actually helped bring 2 guys into Pinterest, which both had never tried before. They really got into pinning special photos & enjoyed each grouping of photo choices. I was actually very glad that I was able to present each of the guests who participated a Verizon Gift bag. The gift bag consisted of a great Verizon Tumbler with an awesome swirly straw, a Verizon USB jump drive & a wonderful set of glass photo coasters. They were all so thrilled with the gifts, it made the lack of guests feel a bit better to me.
I had such high hopes, my weeks of planning, my dreams of how the party would be a tremendous success, really hit hard. I once had a Margarita party & SO many people showed up, it was crazy! So, as one of the friends who did show up said, maybe if I were to serve Margarita's we would have a huge group! Something to think about!

I cannot even believe how much a dog grows in it's first 3-4 months. Gracie has over doubled in size since we first brought her home on January 11th.
Our 4 male cats have figured her out & are no longer afraid of her, now the tables have turned & they have taken to chasing her! The first two weeks with Gracie & introducing her to the cats was like a room full of rattlesnakes & rocking chairs....all you hear is hissing! I much prefer the way it is now & I know it is going to be better each & every day. I am looking forward to the day when I can post a photo of one of the cats sleeping with Gracie! That will be a beautiful day!
Today Gracie has started digging up dirt in our yard.....this is not good! I am not sure what she is digging for, but we need to find out how to stop this or our yard will be destroyed. Plus, she is muddy by the time she walks through the house, I can only imagine what spring is going to be like with a HUGE German Shepherd!! Oh well, we have non carpeted flooring, it should be easy enough to clean up!

Here are photos of Gracie, the first is week one when she was 8 weeks & the second was a few days ago - at 3 months, you can really see how her legs have grown!

A Sunday to do nothing!!

After a busy week traveling to Milwaukee for business, attending my parents 60th wedding anniversary party in St Cloud on Saturday, it is nice to be in my jammies & lounging around our house watching the cooking channel!

Gracie is getting so big! She gained 10 pounds in one week!! I was shocked! But the highlight of my week, besides gathering together with my family, seeing Kobi become the strong, non-fearful cat I knew he was! He has NO fear of Gracie anymore, what-so-ever! We have had Gracie for a month now & she is indeed our precious little girl.

The anniversary party brought all of my siblings together, it is rare that all 5 of us can be at the same gathering, so this was wonderful. We took advantage of the moment & took some great family photos.