JASONS NEW STORE OPENS FEBRUARY 1

Jason plans to open the Bow Wow Pet Boutique and Bakery -- a combined pet store, pet accessory and furniture shop, and pet treat bakery -- on Feb. 1 in downtown Le Mars, Jason Heck has his hands full. Good thing his chihuahua Barbra, the inspiration for the store and a line of doggie fashion Heck's store will sell, only takes up one hand. Dogs, he said, are welcome in his store.

If any of you know Karen Smith, her cousin is working full time for Jason. We found this out from Jason as he said he was talking to her about Diva and Daisy and she said "I have been to that store". They had rented the crop room Thanksgiving weekend and they spent lots of time at the store. They live in Sioux City.

Liz and I are traveling up to see Jason in February. (That is Diva and Daisy's grandma Jason is holding. )