2014 has arrived

We were at a NYE party last night, and though I've never worn the arbitrary glasses, someone, of course, had a pair.  The only thing I could think of is how the numbers simply do not fit into the eyes anymore.  Try as the glasses designers might, it just isn't working.  I think next year will be better, though.  I have hope, at least.  

2013 came and went with one huge change:  Mr. Dexter!  We will admit to naming our rescue pooch after a fictional serial character, but he is the sweetest, most loving pup ever.   The top photo is the one we fell in love with on the Humane Society's website, and the bottom one is from tonight.  They told us he was about three, then the vet said no more than two, and then he started losing baby teeth!  The vet concluded at that point, he's probably about one.  He hasn't grown any, just gained a pound or so.  Dexter has gone from a crazy, somewhat sickly, puppy running all over the place and eating EVERYTHING in sight to a cuddly, playful pooch.  He has learned lots of words and a couple of tricks, swooned every lady in the neighborhood, french kisses everyone, loves kids most of all, barks at every cat and squirrel, and loves life on the water.

2014 is likely going to include ankle surgery and definitely changes to my diet.  I have been so BAD over winter break with what I eat that Pete is worried that I'm going to get addicted to Benedryl.  I'm quite frankly shocked that I haven't broken out into hives yet!  I need to go back to an allergy free diet because it makes me feel 100x better.  So I am.  :)

A parting quote: 
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. -William James