Logan and Adam

Did You Know...

Did you know that cutting lots of hot peppers without using gloves will make your hands burn...a lot? I have cut up peppers often enough and really like the hot, spicy taste and seem to tolerate the heat quite well, so I thought I'd be fine not to use gloves when cutting up three bowls full to preserve - drying some and canning the others. Well, I wasn't fine. My fingers started to burn before I finished the third bowl. When I realized what was happening, I tried to wash my hands, using soap and water and several home remedies, but to no avail. I ended up staying awake for pretty much the next 10-12 hours, taking ibuprophen, and keeping my hands in ice water to help with the pain and keep my hands cool....a pretty miserable night. So, if anyone asks you, spending a lot of time in hot peppers without gloves is not a good idea!

8bol (Eight Ball)

8bol as a puppy, just this cute little friendly furry fellow that we love so much.

8bol doing the "rug" stretched out on the floor, enjoying being with us and we with him.

8bol on vacation with us this summer, spending some time in the cool shady grass by the lake.

8bol curled up on the chair in the living room, snuggled up just being his cute little self. We love and miss you, 8bol.

8bol

This is going to be a hard post to write. Our little dog 8bol (Eight Ball) died on Monday, September 1. He was more than just our little dog, he was part of us and we love him so much. He was with us in our every day activities and so much a part of our lives and we miss him so much. We remember the happy times we shared and all the endearing qualities he had and the joy he brought into our home and lives. He will always have a special place in our hearts. I am grateful for the comfort and peace we have received as we have gone through this sad time in our family. 8bol was a special little fellow and we love and miss him and are so grateful for the memories of all the good times we had with him.