Shigo (Middle Name Pending) Parkin

Levi & I have been married a little over four years now. Young married couples all around us are beginning to start their precious families. Well, not Levi & I. Four years of marriage has only taught us that we still aren't ready. Not ready mentally or circumstantially. Though we both agree with that truth, whenever we see a little baby being so freaking cute, Levi squeezes my hand. We both have the baby bug. But just because you think babies are cute & you want one of your own, doesn't mean you should have one....yet.

So, we are getting a puppy.

{Photo courtesy of my Uncle Andrew}

Well, somewhere in that pile of puppies is Shigo (Middle Name Pending) Parkin. We haven't met him yet, or even seen exactly what he looks like. Love is blind, right? I know he'll be precious no matter what. I am so excited to be a puppy mommy. Because let's face it, being a kitty mommy isn't very rewarding. Cats are too independent & I really want something to depend on me.

Shigo? That's an interesting name. Learn more about who our little boy is named after >>> http://shigoandtrees.com/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=5

In other news, I began work on the throw pillows today. My plan was sort of thwarted. when I discovered that Levi had taken my car to work & that my sewing machine was still in the trunk. I did get all the pieces cut out, though. The pattern calls for fringe. Like, tacky (no offense to anyone who likes tacky...) decorating fringe, & I was just going to toss that element out all together. But, after further brainstorming I have decided to use POM-POM fringe. Because, it by no means is tacky (HAHAHA). I just like the vintage, fun, and youthful look it has. I am thinking of using cream to match the buttons I chose. What do you think?

Is everybody enjoying the "storm of the century"? I mean, it's just raining...