Where can you find a girl like me?

So this weekend was the big Vicksburg Riverfest. It is a highlight of our year - an oppertunity to play downtown. Saturday afternoon there was an arts and crafts fair on the streets around city hall with all sorts of good fair food downtown. I hit it with Angela. The primary goal of our trip was to get food. I had the fried eggplant - not as good as I remember it being. Since it didn't do it for me I also had a polish sausage from the Whistle Stop Cafe (remember Fried Green Tomatoes?). It was fabulous. I ate half then and half later.. which begs the response, you know you are a redneck when place a pork product in your purse to eat more later! In support of local crafters etc. I bought an apron. It was yellow with a blue toile print - perfect for the yellow and blue kitchen I will have one day... Need to get on top of that one. I also got to see my friends from Paws Pet Rescue, the organization that fostered Madison and her siblings. I will say it again, don't "buy" a pet, resuce one - they can be so loveable.

Later in the evening we hit the RICK SPRINGFIELD concert. Yes, you read it correctly, 80's hearthrob RICK SPRINGFIELD! He was our main entertainment for the night. I gotta say, for a guy his age, he is doing pretty well. I was amused, although the only song I knew was Jessie's gir. Still, it was fun. I've got some pictures of Rick to post. We were right up near the stage towards the end of the show! It was a hoot and a half!!

Tonight Madison and I went to Obedience Class. I have to say, I'm really starting to enjoy it. I am seeing that with a little guidance we can become great mamma and puppy. Madison and I are beginning to do pretty well. Thus far we are working on heeling, sitting, come, stay, and down. She is getting pretty good with heel and sit. She is pretty good with stay. Come and down are our biggest challenges right now. We'll be doing our homework this week! I have to say that 4 weeks ago I never would have thought that I could have her in a sit stay, and stand about 2.5 feet away with 4 other dogs in a circle around us. I think Madison really enjoys the classes too - it is her oppertunity to spend time one on one with me. She never turns down an opperutnity for treats or love. Unfortunately, Daisy doesn't enjoy being left at home alone. But, now that it is springtime she is getting plenty of play time with me. She is turning into a pretty good little fetcher herself!