Here is PlusOne with his favorite Christmas gift. A 39" polypropylene
bokken. A bokken is a traditional Japanese wooden practice sword.
PlusOne was showing off here for mom.
The incredible life of me, Roxy Dragon Pebbles, otherwise known as The Devil Dog and my new sister, Juliet, and my new brother, Loopy. I have no idea what I did to deserve that name! Honest! Just because I'm a black dog doesn't mean I'm naughty dog.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Happy Boy
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Snowy Sunday
More snow. UGH. Something tells me it's going to be that kind of winter. Sigh. Well, it's good that PlusOne is so big and strong, that way HE can do all the shoveling, or snow blowing and mom can stay inside and cuddle with Lucky and me!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Not Feeling Well
PlusOne went for a sleep over Thursday night, but he couldn't sleep and was so congested he couldn't breathe. So at 5:00 am he came home (he was one block away), scared Dad who was getting ready for work and climbed in bed with mom, Lucky & me.
Here he is on Dad's side of the bed, keeping Lucky and me company.
I didn't eat breakfast yesterday morning. I just looked at it. I also just looked at the treat I received for doing my business outside. Mom just let me sleep it off. By dinnertime I was back to my normal self, trying to eat everything I could get my paws on. You know how it is. lol
Here he is on Dad's side of the bed, keeping Lucky and me company.
I didn't eat breakfast yesterday morning. I just looked at it. I also just looked at the treat I received for doing my business outside. Mom just let me sleep it off. By dinnertime I was back to my normal self, trying to eat everything I could get my paws on. You know how it is. lol
Friday, December 28, 2012
Sloth-Like
Mom has been rather sloth-like the last couple of days. The good news about that is if she is sitting and reading, Lucky and I can sit on her. The bad news, well the only bad news is if mom actually thought she would accomplish something on this, her well deserved vacation. She is getting enough sleep, I have to tell you. Of course, that means Lucky and I get to stay in bed longer so again, I wonder, what's the downside???
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Stormy Weather
Well, here is the weather map.Mom is certainly glad this is happening while she is on vacation, and while a lot of other people are on vacation too, meaning there should be fewer people out there braving the roads to get to work or go shopping. And hopefully, fewer accidents. All my friends, please take care and drive carefully if you have to go out.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Wordy Wednesday
We went to Memere & Pepere's yesterday, for Christmas dinner. Memere said she liked me, but I had "no manners". That was probably because I tried to eat the Peppermint Cookie right out of her hand.
Lucky did what Lucky does best. She got Pepere to take a nice nap after dinner. Of course, she took a nap as well. We both got some pork and meatballs. It was good! Memere gave mom some to take home, so I am looking forward to having another treat today.
Lucky did what Lucky does best. She got Pepere to take a nice nap after dinner. Of course, she took a nap as well. We both got some pork and meatballs. It was good! Memere gave mom some to take home, so I am looking forward to having another treat today.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
More Baking And Stuff
Lucky and I are going to chill while mom makes more bread today and cleans the house, wraps some gifts and maybe sews. Hey mom, I thought this was a VACATION???
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Seriously???
Mom's boss called her at 9:09 am yesterday morning. Seriously, not even one QUARTER day on vacation and he calls her??? Sigh. At least she was awake (because she had to take PlusOne to school). Well, that breaks any record there is. lol
Friday, December 21, 2012
Wondering
A few of you may be wondering why mom is getting such a long vacation. It's because mom has worked at the same place since before the beginning of time (okay, almost. October started mom's 20th year there) and gets FOUR weeks vacation. That and mom took almost NO vacation time since April. I mean, a day here to bring PlusOne to Boston. Half a day to pick him up and a day given to her by the Boss so her head wouldn't explode and she wouldn't go off the deep end. And since mom worked her butt off (seriously, her butt is GONE!!) (lol) since May, mom figured she can laze at home for the next twelve days and not feel guilty. (Yeah, I know, not gonna happen). She is going to try, though. And we'll see if anyone from work calls her. If so, that would be a first.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Preparing
No, not for the End Of The World, but for mom to be on vacation. She comes home today and doesn't go back to work until January 2nd! WOO HOO. That means lots of bread baking, cleaning and going outside! As you can see, I am preparing for that. As far as everything else, I'm just gonna ignore her, unless food is involved.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I'm Just Saying
One of these days I am going to take a chance and go for the food on Dad's plate. I'm just saying one day it's gonna happen.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Baking Sunday
8 loaves of English Muffin Bread (7 are going to teachers and friends), several dozen chocolate chip cookies and several dozen vanilla chip cookies. Dad and PlusOne are happy but Lucky and I got the shaft. Not a single cookie or piece of bread! sigh.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Mom Says
She wants to make cookies, English Muffin Bread, and do some sewing for the "pink" quilt. She also says she wants to sleep late and not go anywhere. Considering the forecast is for snow, that sounds good to me, Especially the sleep late part.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
On Our Own
Mom and PlusOne are going to some karate seminars this afternoon while Dad goes food shopping. That means Lucky and I are on our own. I think we'll have a nice restful afternoon knocking over the garbage cans and shredding the kleenex. Well, maybe Lucky will sleep while I knock over the garbage cans and shred the kleenex.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Photo Friday
Mom has neglected to post photos of the lap robes she has made in the past several months so I thought I would share with you. This is a "Man's" quilt. He didn't want all bright and flashy blues but mom was happy with how it came out. So was the "man". His words upon receiving it were "oh, oh, that's nice". That makes mom happy.
Here is another that mom sent out lately. The people at work liked it a lot. Mom really likes the backing.
Can you see PlusOne peeking over the top? Mom thought he was pretty funny. There's one more that got sent out, but mom doesn't want to spoil the surprise. The "owner" should have it Tuesday. Mom will show you after that. (Here's a sneak peek.)
Mom has to make a quilt for someone who told her that "pink was her favorite color" and "there is no such thing as too pink". I think I am going to need sunglasses for that one.
Here is another that mom sent out lately. The people at work liked it a lot. Mom really likes the backing.
Can you see PlusOne peeking over the top? Mom thought he was pretty funny. There's one more that got sent out, but mom doesn't want to spoil the surprise. The "owner" should have it Tuesday. Mom will show you after that. (Here's a sneak peek.)
Mom has to make a quilt for someone who told her that "pink was her favorite color" and "there is no such thing as too pink". I think I am going to need sunglasses for that one.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Addendum
I suppose I should tell you the whole truth of Tuesday's Tattle Tale. The "presentation" PlusOne wrote in Spanish class was about "The Best Day In His Life". The day he got Lucky! Now you know why I ate/shredded/destroyed it.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Two-For Tattle Tale Tuesday
Today you are going to get a two-for-one Tattle Tale. See the fabric underneath me? That's the backing for the lap robe mom was working on. It was all washed and ironed and was lying neatly across the chair when I decided to SIT on it. Hey, I have to check it for comfort! That's my job, you know.
And the second Tattle Tale? Well, today mom had to write a note to PlusOne's Spanish teacher telling her that I did, indeed, eat/shred/destroy (take your pick) his oral presentation and that is why he had to re-do it. I can't tell you if it tasted good, but I can sure tell you it was lots of fun. lol
And the second Tattle Tale? Well, today mom had to write a note to PlusOne's Spanish teacher telling her that I did, indeed, eat/shred/destroy (take your pick) his oral presentation and that is why he had to re-do it. I can't tell you if it tasted good, but I can sure tell you it was lots of fun. lol
Monday, December 10, 2012
Warm Bodies
As you all may know, mom does NOT like The Walking Dead or Zombie Apocalypse stuff. But after being forced (by PlusOne) to watch this preview, mom might make an exception. PlusOne wants to see it and mom may go with him. During the day. Not at night.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Memere To The Rescue
Memere came over to help mom quilt yesterday. Memere told mom she could sew and iron. She knew how, after all, she's sewed and ironed for years!!! Here she is manning the sewing machine.
And here she is working very hard. Oops. Wrong photo. lol
After Memere worked so hard, PlusOne made dinner for her and Pepere. He made Glazed Salmon, green beans, and rice pilaf. Memere and Pepere enjoyed it very much. Memere told mom she would love to come over and sew again. Mom told Memere she wasn't going to get salmon the next time. Memere said that was okay.
And here she is working very hard. Oops. Wrong photo. lol
After Memere worked so hard, PlusOne made dinner for her and Pepere. He made Glazed Salmon, green beans, and rice pilaf. Memere and Pepere enjoyed it very much. Memere told mom she would love to come over and sew again. Mom told Memere she wasn't going to get salmon the next time. Memere said that was okay.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
This Is So Cool
For some reason, mom thinks this photo is totally cool. Look at the bright lights of the eastern US, India and then Europe, compared to Africa and South America. I think it's a big world but this photo makes us all connected.
Can you find your lights in this photo? Cool, huh?
Can you find your lights in this photo? Cool, huh?
Friday, December 7, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
I Hate This!!!
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Weather Liars
So, according to the weatherliars (ahem, I mean weatherpeople) it was supposed to be about 50 degrees F and the snow was supposed to melt. Well, the snow melted but not because it was 50 degrees. It melted because it was rainy and about 37 degrees. YUCK. That is all I have to say, and I will say it again. YUCK!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Fabric Stash War
Mom and some of the other FB pug bloggers are having a Fabric Stash Contest. Mom thinks she wins the bright colors and bright pattern categories hands down. Plus, she got additional points for using a model. lol
Friday, November 30, 2012
Putting Out The Herd
Hopefully it will not be freezing your fingers cold this weekend, so mom can finish putting up the Christmas lights and the "herd".
Dad wishes he could put a red light bulb on the lead reindeer's nose but mom says no! Sometimes she's boring like that. lol
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Tattle Tale Tuesday
Today's Tattle is a little different than normal. It involves PlusOne and Mom and LOUD FAST TALKING. It even looks a little like this.
Some of you may know that PlusOne is 15-1/2 yrs old. In NH, you can legally drive with your parents in the car if you are 15-1/2 yrs old. PlusOne has driven with Dad. I think it goes without saying that Dad is a lot CALMER than Mom in many things. This is one of them.
Saturday mom let PlusOne drive to karate. It was early (9:15 am) so mom figured it would be okay. Well, the first test came when PlusOne took a left turn onto a busier street. He hadn't pulled up quire enough to see a car coming from the right (over 1/2 block away) when he starting taking the turn. Mom's encouraging voice turned into "FLOOR IT GOGOGOGOGOGOGO NOW SLOW DOWN!!!!!!"
I am thankful I was at home sunning myself in a sunbeam because otherwise I think I would have bailed out!
Mom said the rest of the trip to karate was quite uneventful and PlusOne did very well slowing down for lights and staying in between the lines. She just thinks he needs a LITTLE (read LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS) more practice with turns. With Dad!
Some of you may know that PlusOne is 15-1/2 yrs old. In NH, you can legally drive with your parents in the car if you are 15-1/2 yrs old. PlusOne has driven with Dad. I think it goes without saying that Dad is a lot CALMER than Mom in many things. This is one of them.
Saturday mom let PlusOne drive to karate. It was early (9:15 am) so mom figured it would be okay. Well, the first test came when PlusOne took a left turn onto a busier street. He hadn't pulled up quire enough to see a car coming from the right (over 1/2 block away) when he starting taking the turn. Mom's encouraging voice turned into "FLOOR IT GOGOGOGOGOGOGO NOW SLOW DOWN!!!!!!"
I am thankful I was at home sunning myself in a sunbeam because otherwise I think I would have bailed out!
Mom said the rest of the trip to karate was quite uneventful and PlusOne did very well slowing down for lights and staying in between the lines. She just thinks he needs a LITTLE (read LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS) more practice with turns. With Dad!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Dog Shaming
Dad found a website called Dog Shaming. It's where the dog owners post photos of their dogs confessing to their bad behavior. Mom and Dad say I belong on that website.
All I can say after seeing the above photo is "How can mom possibly
think that the above photo compares in any way to the photo below!
Seriously, mom thinks that posting a photo of the bad things I do is even going to compare to some of those guys? One dog peed on a beach bather. What the heck? Even I am not that bad!
Seriously, mom thinks that posting a photo of the bad things I do is even going to compare to some of those guys? One dog peed on a beach bather. What the heck? Even I am not that bad!
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