Laughter does good!

Way back in August of 2009 I had a project.  I was going to clear off my dining room table, so we could actually sit and have a meal there.  Well, here it is June of 2010 and it's finally done.  LOL

Last night we had our first meal on the dining room table in the year of 2010.  It was great.  Not the meal (I'm the worst cook), but the family togetherness was so much fun.  I think we all had such a good time we didn't notice the awful food.  LOL

Speaking of recycled dogs........

A friend of my son, who is a single dad of two great pre-teen boys, lost his job a few months ago and could no longer afford to keep his two little doxie puppies.  They were very well cared for, up-to-date with shots and clean and oh so happy!!!  My son brought them home.  One of them is going on to another great home and one is staying with our family.  They are the sweetest tempered dogs I've ever met and so loving.

The puggie girls aren't sure if they like the intruders yet, but the little doxies are so friendly they just won't be ignored.  Maxie, the one in the red harness is the least happy with the new additions.

They are nearly 100% house trained, nearly.

They LOVE the fenced back yard to play in.  I hope the weather holds out, so they get lots of exercise.

It's a Boy!!! SOGWPIP (silly old grandma with pictures in purse)

I haven't updated in a long time, but it's time now. 

We just welcomed a new family member into the world.  Meet Master Chance Wayne.  He was born March 12, 2010 and weighed 7 pounds 13 1/2 ounces.  Is he cute or what?  His great grandma loves him and thinks kissing those smooshy little cheeks is absolute heaven.  :-)

How exciting it was, after the long wait, to welcome Baby Chance home.  Even FlatPuglet was here to join in the celebration.

He and the human mommy waited patiently for the baby.

Then, when the baby finally got here, he sniffed him and decided he was better than a puppy for now. 

Before FlatPuglet left for his next stop he posed for a picture with Phoebe and Kizzy, the resident pugs.

Some of these pictures and more can be viewed along with the full story of FlatPuglet's visit by going to http://www.flatpuglet.com/.

FlatPuglet's mission is to bring awareness to the world about rescue organizations and about recycled animals who need love and homes.

Chance Wayne's mission is to eat, sleep, poop and get as many hugs and kisses as any baby can stand.

Who is taking who for a walk?

I set out to take the pug girls for a walk, but Kizzy got so excited she decided to take Phoebe and me for a walk instead.  LOL  They have been so cooped up with the rain and wind that the first sunny day was too much to endure inside the house.

Once settled down they got into a rythm of running circles around my ankels and tying me up in knots. 

Ususally I take two walks and only take one pug at a time, so that doesn't happen.  They really enjoy each other though, so I gave in.

We are waiting for Flat Puglet to come for a visit.  Have you heard of him?  He is famous and he loves to help rescued animals like pugs.  Check him out on http://www.dailypuglet.com/.

Happy New Year!!!

I have been trying to use Puglet's mom's technique to take pictures of my pugs.  I got cookies and told them to "Wait" and "Sit".  I put hats on them and beads around their necks and as fast as I got the hats on, they took them off.  They wanted the cookies, but did NOT want those hats on.  LOL  I had to be quick to get this one. 

Of course it was much easier getting pictures of the grandkids and my son.

Turn about is fair play; they had to take one of me.

Anyway, Happy New Year everyone. 

GETTING READY FOR 2010

I hope everyone had a joyous Christmas and my prayers went out to all those that could not be with their families and loved ones this Christmas.

Christmas Eve was special for me this year.  My daughter invited me for Christmas dinner and to watch Christmas movies.  It was just her and me and she made a wonderful pasta dish with a yummy red wine and gave me a gift at my place at the table.  After dinner we talked and laughed and her friend dropped by and we talked and laughed some more.  We never did watch Christmas movies.  We had such a good time we decided we might make this event an annual one each Christmas Eve.  Thank you Shemry, you made a wonderful memory.

Shemry said I should start a new tradition. She told me I should take my tree down New Year's Eve instead of the day after Christmas and then New Year's Day I could get up to a brand new fresh start. I thought that was a good idea and I tried, I really did.  I lost the battle two days after Christmas. 

It felt so good to get the tree down and all the wonderful fantasy ornaments wrapped and put away in the Christmas trunk.  I collected all the other decorations around the house (night lights, elf figurines, stockings, stocking holders, door knob and toilet seat covers [just kidding, I don't have any of those LOL], candle holders etc) and wrapped them carefully in tissue paper and bubble wrap to keep until next year.  I also weeded out some that I no longer cared for and gave some special treasured ones to my son's family.  I vacuumed and dusted and washed the window and moved the furniture back around the room.  Wow, I love this feeling.  I won't be sorry New Year's day or even New Year's Eve.  It's all done now and I can relax and watch the Waterford Crystal ball drop at Times Square and listen to the neighbor kids beat on pots and pans at midnight.

 

To all who read this I am praying that you have a blessed New Year with all your heart's desires realized.  God bless you.

GETTING READY FOR 2010