I'm about to go feed and muck Red's stall again but I figured I have a bit of time before it gets to dark. Millie and I went to the Barkery to get some treats for Roxie and the cats when I go to Maryland. The Barkery is great, they have such cute treats that are all wheat, soy, and corn free. I then went to get my 5 pairs of pants hemmed, 2 pairs of jeans and 3 pairs of dress slack. Then I stopped in this cute little cupcake shop called Gigi's Cupcakes and I got me a boston cream pie and german chocolate and my mom a derby cupcake. It looks like its going to be a fun place to stop in every now and then, maybe I'll do cupcakes for my wedding. Then I got an Asian salad from Panera to go, they have a new salmon salad that looks good. Our new dryer has finally come in, can't wait for my dad to hook it up this week. I still miss josie and luke, i just can't believe I lost both of them in just 3 days. I'm sure I'll get over it eventually but I don't see it happening any time soon.

I've had a very intresting weekend. I was leaving work saturday when my brother Kyle called me (parents were at anniversary dinner) in tears. Luke the dog has killed Josie our barn cat. The day before Luke bit Kyle's girlfriend, he didn't draw blood but left a bruise. I just can't get over that Josie is really gone, she was only a few years old, she was such a funny cat. She used to climb up the barn doors and down between the walls and would run around like a spaz. This afternoon my mom and I took Luke to have him put down, I was ok till they were about half way done injecting him. He's been a part of my life for 10 years. At least he died peacefully and with a full belly and no pain, he died better then he would have when we found him half dead 10 years ago. I'm going to miss them both so much, I still expect to go outside and see josie or go downstairs and see Luke, it just doesn't feel like they're gone for good. I'm not really sure if I'm supposed to miss one more then the other, I'm mad at Luke for what he did but I love him and miss him and of course I love and miss Josie. It wasn't fair for her to die the way she did, I just wish I knew why she went in the backyard, she never has gone in there before. I don't blame Kyle at all but I kind of wonder if this wouldn't have happend if my parents or I had been home. On a happier note I took Millie with me when I stayed at Jonathans new apartment Sunday night and she did great, no accidents, was very well behaved, and slept through the night, and she didn't bark alot and cause any problems. I'm pretty sure she'll be able to go from being a barn dog to a house dog when Jonathan and I get married. I'm so happy for him, he is so much happier now that he has his own place. Its time to go put Millie up and go to bed.

It feels like December has just flown by. Mr Young had his annual 200 people party today, I'm so glad its over. Now that its the week of Christmas things at work will start to slow down, the only major things we have going on are Christmas Eve Brunch and the New Years Eve Party. Lucky for me most of my stuff is done. I'll make a couple hot desserts for Christmas Eve and probably some cookies and brownies, of course I'll put out ice cream and toppings. Then I have all the pies I made that are in the freezer, I think there are about 50 pies (coconut, coconut chocolate chip, lemon, key lime, pumpkin, pecan, and apple. Then I have all the cakes and tortes. I'll make a triffle with my brownie and chocolate cake scrapes. I might put out that cheesecake but I'm not sure, I may run it as a special again this week, turtle cheesecake with caramel sauce. For New Years I'll fill some mini tart shells and dip some some strawberries and put out the mini stuff that I ordered from that Swiss Chocolate Company. Today I did my xmas baking for dad and Jonathan. Either xmas day or the day after I'll do my baking for meme and bruce, gegema, and grandma, grandad, and krista. I'm making bourbon balls, coconut macaroons, and shortbread. I have to make macaroons for 4 people on wed, so instead of making cookies twice I'm going to make enought macaroons on Tuesday for my cookie of the week, the 4 people on Wednesday, and the 20 people also on Wednesday that want a cookie with their ice cream. Mom said for my xmas gift this year she would take me shopping since I don't know what I want, I'm pretty excited my mom and I always have a good time when we go out, I think it would be fun to go out to lunch while we are out. I'm planning on going to express, aerie, and aeropostal. I especially want to go to express because they are expensive but they have alot of nice dressey tops that fit me and look good. Right now Jake and Elwood are cuddling up next to me on my bed and making it a bit difficult to type. These puppies are so sweet. I finally got some spyware on my comp, i was in desprate need. While it was downloading I had some of Shanghai Bistro's wonderful pork fried rice. Tonight we are finally going to decorate the tree, and I hear my name being called so I guess its time.

Its amazing how us chicks bitch about are guys but we always come back to them. Its like we get so annoyed with them but we still love them so much. I was able to sneak out of work early after I made my souffles, I just love when my boss isn't there. I went by the kroger marketplace, the kroger where it takes 10 minutes to find the aisle you want because the store is just to big. I have less then $100 (thank god payday is this week) and I was only going to get 5 cans dog food, 1 dog toy, and a 12 pack of diet cherry dr pepper. Well I got all that plus .5 lb of thai chicken salad, .25 lb of honey rosemary pork tenderloin, 1 other dog toy, 2 bags of cat treats, a bag of mini m&m's, 2 yoplait yogurts, and 1 cosmo magazine. I am now down to less then $50. Thursday I have to get Millie a doggy igloo for the winter, those things cost almost $100. What a rip off for a hunk of plastic. My dvds I ordered finally came in, now I'm just waiting on my pink fleece pullover from L L Bean. Everyone should have an L L Bean fleece pullover, they are wonderful. The trees are just starting to turn colors, the scenery makes putting up with traffic on new circle worth it. However nothing can make putting up with morning traffic on Leestown worth it. I found my Sarah Brightman cd and I am just dying to go to one of her concerts again. Its funny how trips down memory lane make you sad because you miss it all so much.

I find it amazing that laundry piles up so quickly over just a few days. I am in the process of putting it all away but Jake looked lonely on the bed so I had to go cuddle with him, its not like I have anything better to do. Jake is a dog by the way and is a great cuddle dog when your sad. Plus he's been blessed with a very cute face that is impossible to scold. His brother on the other hand is too smart for his own good and had to be watched all the time. I went to see Jonathan, we had an amazing and fun morning at his place. He got me my favorite milkyway latte with coconut flavor and pineapple and ham pizza. He is so worth an hour drive. He is also painting my table for me, yay! Its going to be pink. I can't wait to see how it looks with my green carpet, yellow walls, white furniture, and pink and purple boxes. I still can not believe I'm up when I have to be up for work early, I am seriosly slammed tomorrow. This week and next week are so busy, its pretty much busy up until new years. I miss having girl friends now more then ever, its hard to have chick friends at work when you don't work with many. Day Day I can't believe your thinking of getting a new job, how will I ever put up with Reyna without you. Girl we are going to CiCi's when we get the time. I would just kill for some nice European chocolate right now. It is definetly time to put on my aeri pj pants, all you girls need to check out aeri, its the sister store of American Eagle. They have the best bras, panties, sweats, and pjs. I always go there for a little pick me up, which I'm sure will be sometime this week. Are you supposed to know that your week is going to suck? Oh well, i'm probably just being paranoid. Off to bed now.