We Were Going Stir Crazy

So we went on a ride. There was no one on the highway. It was a little surreal. But because we were all alone on these back country roads we could go as slowly as we wanted and fall fast asleep. 

Working From the Floor

He isn't very happy with it, but he did get closer to my desk today for the start of the work week.

Btw that blanket came with Newby from his original owners...matches nothing in our house, but his mom bought it so we gotta keep it!!

Working from Home...

 I'm only staying home for a bit waiting on roadside and auditing the audit if the invoices (there is another audit after mine too -the biggest eye roll ever for a horrible accounting system-).

But Newby thinks if I am home I should be showing him love with treats and belly rubs....  and until I do, I am getting the stink eye.

Wordless Wednesday

Newby, Bathroom Lifeguard

There is never any personal space with Newby as a recent houseguest found out. "Bathroom doors should be left open so I can snoopervise your shower", per Newby.

He will drag rugs, towels, beds, etc over if your shower or bath takes longer than he wishes to lie on the tile. And if you are really long he will move the shower curtain and stare until you finish.

We're lucky to have a dachshund lifeguard in the house!! 

Why I Am Late to Work....

When you have warm snuggles on your feet and at your back it's really difficult to want to go out when it's gray and cloudy

Every Now and Again Newby is a Wolf

And then he becomes a lover again.

Wordless Wednesday

Mirin Mom

It's hard to do anything other than hang with Newby when he looks at me this way.

Friday is the Best Day

Newby and Dixie love the weekends. I try to do all of my running during the week so I can slow down and enjoy some quiet time with them. Right now it's sunny, windy, and warm before a weather front comes in and created a  sloppy wet mess around our little house. Good luck getting anyone outside to potty then. Good news Amazon just hit me with our subscription for potty pads. 

So until the rain falls, we'll enjoy all the sun rays we can get.

Hello from the Other Side

Hello, it's me....I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet...to go over everything... They say that time's supposed to heal ya but I ain't don't much healing....

Well that being said, I am not a complete basketcase. I am actually pretty stable in life. Yup there are ups and downs, but all in all I am happy.  I have a great job working with great people I like, two incredible dachshunds, an awesome son (who has coupled with an awesome girlfriend), nice little house...like I said, all in all I'm a happy girl.

It's just this time of year... It's gray outside, it's dark when you leave for work and dark when you head home, it's cold constantly...It's just gray and dark. 

Lucky for me Newby and Dixie are great snugglers. Even when the bed sheets are on the wash, they are hardcore snuggling. Newby is a little codependent on Dixie. He is a bit moor cautious in his old age. His ears and eyes are not like his ears seven years ago. He likes to be carried to wherever he needs to go.  And he prefers to have company with him all day and all night. So my weekends are filled with books and belly rubs to give Dixie a break from her babysitting duties during the work week. 

Dixie has aged but just in her hair color...she is full on loud, barky, snoopy, and opinionated chiweenie. And that nosey most gets a lot of boops.

So what has changed? Why am I blogging? Honestly it's two part. 1) I don't see a lot of my other friends blogging anymore and I miss reading about their pets and their lives.  2) I know our dogs have a finite amount of time to be with us, and I don't want to forget the love and peace these little furry beasties bring me. 

So if only for me and the future when I am without my beloveds,  I am blogging. But if someone else reads, enjoys their faces, well that is just a cherry on top.

Sending Some Love

Reed, Dixie, Newby and I are sending lots of love to you all today...and especially some love to Miss Lily Belle.

:)

Gotcha Day (a few days late)

It's hard to believe three years ago this little guy came into our lives. I'm busy trying to get one not so little guy into his first year of college, and I missed celebrating Blogville style with Newby.

But he doesn't seem to mind as long add extra snuggles come his way.

Hi

Newby wanted to say Hi to everyone in Blogville.

Happy Second Gotcha Day, Newby!!

I know. I've been awfully quiet. Things have been crazy, and not like 'busy' crazy but 'hand me a bottle of bourbon and a handful of Xanax' kinda crazy. I have been quiet, but I cannot stay quiet today.

Because no matter how bad I feel, how crazy my head is, how things are going to hell in a handbag, a little guy is always there as my best friend. Happy 2nd Gotcha Day, Newby!

The very first picture Mrs. Jessica sent to us.

Here he was all scared and wondering what was going on  6/5/12.

And here he is.... King of the House and Love of my life!! Tonight Mom is BBQ'ing some chicken, we are going to set up the tent a watch a movie in the backyard, and have a special dessert just for Newby.

Sending each of you many hugs, much love and all our prayers.  

So Many Emotions and Such a Need for Peace

We are thinking about what Lily's and Muffn's mom, Kim, is going through with Grandpa Bob. All those feelings and worries that keep her up at night, the uncertainty of the future, and the pressure it puts on her whole family. We are keeping her, and all of you, in our prayers.

2014 is not getting off to a good start for many of us. Many are without jobs, many have health issues or family with issues, money seems to be a big problem with everyone right now, and just so much stress.  Seems the need for a positive thought and a good prayers are increasing every single day.

So I'm sending everyone my good thoughts and prayers right now. I hope that you can feel this virtual hug from our little family to yours, and you can find, like Newby often does, a measure of peace so you can rest.

When you are sending out your own positive thoughts and prayers, keep in mind my Uncle Bob. He was told his cancer is back, again. This time he is just too tired to fight it. We are all so discouraged and disheartened by this news. He is very special to me and many.

Much love and many hugs to all of you!

Happy Valentine's Day

We hope that you, and those you love, have the very best day of love!! Newby, Dixie and Milo definitely have!!

Thank you Miss Lily and Miss Muffin (and the whole family) for thinking about us!  Newby took off with the squeaky toys and mom took off with her M&Ms. We probably won't see either of them again today.

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

Sending MAD LOVE to each and everyone today and every day during the year!! You make us smile and feel joy. Your blogs and comments always make us feel a virtual hug of love!