Pet Stores

I went to the new Petco store in Greenwood, SC having only been in one before and I was impressed. We were looking at the different dog foods they had looking at the senior formulas as Brandie is getting up there. She's nine and getting grumpy somewhat. So as we were looking, one of the salespeople came up and asked if we were looking for something in particular. We told her that we were looking for something for our older dog and she points out several not overly priced options. She told us that she had just gotten back from a work shop on pet foods and learned a lot about what they offered. What they had didn't have corn or by products. Which is good, but usually way out of price range for us, not that Brandie eats a lot. She said she had some samples of one of the good ones...than had lamb, turkey, and duck, along with vegatables too. That sounded really good. She took us up front and instead of just giving us one small sample bag, she stuffed a grocery bag of the samples she had. I was shocked, but thinking "wow, this is really nice. I guess I'll be coming in here more often."  The store also had gourmet doggie treats that you could mix and match for $5 for a pound. A little expensive, but something I could work with. Like I said Brandie doesn't eat a lot, though she loves her treats. Don't get me wrong, I still love Petsmart, but now I've got a new pet store that may meet my baby's need a little more. PS...I saw my future bird in there too. So YaY!

Another birthday! Celebrated with Brian, daughter-Arianna with her boyfriend-Curtis. We ate at Prime steakhouse in Aiken. The food was delicious, even took some home. It was wonderful. I'm glad to have been given a chance to see Anna. I miss her so much. She's taken up some unfortunate habits of smoking and drinking. It astounds me how some one who is an asthmatic will do this to themself and then with alcoholism in both parts of her families do what she does. I just pray she'll grow out of it and do so without the punishments that come as a price for said activities. I will admit that I  had one drink after dinner and that was enough for me. I love my daughter very much and trust her to be responsible for herself and her decisions. It takes a lot of prayers to ease a mom's heart.
Anyway, the birthday was nice and very much enjoyed. Anna was a perfect angel. Brian was loving and attentive as usual. I got to meet Anna's boyfriend. He was nice. Reminded me of Anna's father...just hope that he doesn't take on some of his traits. There was a reason for divorce. He can't have children, so that makes me wonder if this will be a long term relationship with Anna knowing she has always wanted to have her own children to raise. We shall see. I shall pray about this as well. Maybe some wise counsel will come to me,