Lacy is missing. Kidnapped actually, dognapped more likely. I have even received a picture message with her holding a newspaper as proof of life. Not really. It seems she is staying with Papa and who knows when she is going to see her Mama again. Papa likes to say I am Lacy's stepmama but she and I know better.

Max got a haircut last weekend and is baldheaded er baldbodied again. Isn't he just the sweetest puppy in the world? Tobey agrees but says Max is only sweet when he is sleeping. Just look at that face! I swear folks, I love that dog more than my luggage.

This is the latest addition to the backyard. Seems the demon dog (see picture below) has destroyed my beautiful plumbago that overhung the waterfall part of the pond and I have now had to put huge pots in to keep Daisy from trampling my garden. I have no idea what kind of plant this is - if you do, let me know - but it was in the clearance section at the Lowe's and it looks to be some sort of flowering vine thingy. I thought it was just lovely. Hopefully I Daisy won't kill this one too.