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Today was awesome! I got to leave work at noon - I could get accustomed to that quickly ;)

When I got home I took Mindy and Sugar on a walk down the street. We got back and I asked them what kind of a hair cut they wanted. Mindy really wanted hair extensions but I convinced her with the summer weather around the corner that it was best to go short. Sugar agreed.

Before Picture

They were the best girls on the car ride over. My little brother's car seat is still in the back, so they only had half the seat and really sit so nice, better than little kids! I was very proud. They did in fact seem excited to be at Benji's Barking Lot - both their tales were wagging as we walked up the front stoop. I asked them if they were going to get their hair cut and Sugar translated for Mindy and both tales wagged.

She said she'd have them for me around 5pm or call before if earlier. I then went to my appointment and back to your home.

While I waited for the call, I boiled some potatoes for easy cooking on the grill later. Later when they were cool I sliced them up and marinated with onion, olive oil and seasonings. (Didn't know this would also be a food blog, did you?) So, yes we did try out the grill and it was awesome! Used the side griddle to make the asparagus and cooked beef and turkey burgers as well as the potatoes and some boiler onions in foil! Mmmm!

P.s. The little doggies' bows are pink & green w/white lace. Beautiful.
And now, the after glam shots!

Mindy is cured!

Ye-ah! I was so thrilled that Mindy woke up and seemed herself again. She had an appetite and was trotting around as normal. I think the white rice might have helped just a little.

Sunday morning, we left the girls to their own amusement for a few hours. We headed to the Geneva Farmer's Market and got a little bit of every vegetable from our 'favorite' Southern IL farmers. The list included asparagus, even though we had harvested our own - courtesy of Zhang-Karas farms.

After clearing out our fridge and freezer (thank you for your empty fridge/freezer) we headed back to Batavia. And the day was gorgeous! Our temps were in the 80s with lots of sun and blue skies. We brought the doggies out on the front porch with their water dish and I do believe they loved it! Jeremy began mowing the back yard and I again with the mulch moving.

It only took about 3 hours total and my arms were sore! The mulch did end up being very 'fine' but I think it will work. It survived both the small winds and strong storm we had last evening.

It was great watching Sugar outside, because every so often she would switch to a sunnier spot like she was trying to get a tan. So Cute!

When Jeremy made his way around to the front side-yard, Mindy jumped off the stoop and came over to the edge of the gate to watch expectantly. I think she was convinced it was Yangling or maybe just glad to have a different view. She continued to watch over him for the next 20 minutes.

Mindy and Sugar had a very contented day! Mindy seems about 100% which helps me feel better. I do believe they look forward to their haircut tomorrow =)

Hugs!

Mulch and Mindy

Cheers Yangling & Alma!

Not to leave Sugar out if this, but the evening was really about getting Mindy better and where to begin with the mulch.

When I arrived, Mindy had thrown up just a little and had produced quite a bit of snot on the side of her face. I know, fun.

She paced for a little and then I decided to go outside and begin my tackle on the mulch. Sugar was fine lounging on the kitchen floor. I was fortunately able to work a solid 1.5 hours on the pile. Crazy, yes. Then my knight in shining armor carried me off to Portillo's :)