What do you do when you're upset? Eat? Not eat? Curl up in a fetal position? I stitch.
While Lola was on the mend, I sat beside her and between kisses and hugs and tears, I stitched up this Merry Christmas cross stitch. I found the pattern in Cross Stitcher magazine and knew I had to make it. My wrist hates me for so much stitching in such a short amount of time, but I promised it a few days off before starting the next project.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours. May you have peace, love and lots of puppy kisses-with just a sprinkle of pink, now and into the new year.
Today is my sweetie's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY OMP!
I made you this cake...
But Pete ate it...
I was going to get you these drums...
But I remembered that Lola had a problem with drums...
I was going to sing you Happy Birthday...but Jujube decided to follow her dream of being, Olive, the other reindeer....
So, I guess the best I can do is wish you a very happy birthday. You bring a smile to my face every day and each morning waking up next to you is the best day of my life. You make me laugh. You allowed me to finally breathe. I'm not sure what the future holds for us, but I know with my hand in yours, we can face any of life's challenges. I love you.
Now, go get funky, cause it's your birthday! Whoop! Whoop!
I want to apologize for not being around as much lately. You see, sometimes things are not always as great as they should be around Casa de Pedersen. I know I told you about Lola and her bum tooth, well, now we are confronted with an older dog who is having some hind leg problems and a mother who has been in tears every since Sunday. So please forgive me for not being here to share all my adventures with you.
Lola is a feisty little monster and I'm hoping will be back on top soon as will her silly sobbing mother.
This week has been very scary at Casa de Pedersen. My little Ms. Lola had a bad tooth. We had to take her to the vet and get her checked out. I was slapped in the face with the reality that Lola isn't a puppy anymore. She is now a senior dog and while in the back of my mind I always knew that, the stark reality that she is not going to follow me all through my life hit me like knife through my heart.
I found this online and it pretty much explains my love for this little girl.
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog."
They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.
Because of "just a dog", I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man or woman."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog" just smile... because they "just don't understand."
The cookie chaos is about to begin at Casa de Pederesn but to get my strength up, I need a little snack. I saw these yummy treats on pinterest and OMP was out the door getting the ingredients before I could finish my sentence.
Homemade "Turtles" are the easiest treat EVER! They are even easier than Rick Krispie Treats.
Ingredients
Rolo candies
square pretzels
pecans (or another nut,if you aren't a fan of pecans)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
On a cookie sheet, lay out pretzels. Make sure you are just doing one row, don't stack!
Place Rolo on top of the pretzel and place in oven for about 4 minutes. Until Rolos look shiny.
Remove from the oven and place pecan on top, press slightly into the Rolo, don't smash it!
Let cool and eat!
YUMMMMM and now I have my strength up to kick cookie chaos' butt! Bring on the flour and sugar! I'm ready, after one more little nibble.
HO HO HO! Merry Friday! Time to shake those holiday rumps and enjoy the weekend!
Doesn't this Christmas owl look like he's waking up to see if Santa just landed on his roof? Bearpaw made this adorable pin cushion/needlebook. The bonus is you can find her tutorial on her website. How is that for spreading some Christmas cheer? Maybe she should change her name to Santapaw...HA! I am so clever!
You know I am a huge fan of the puppy dog, well, I found a blog that shares my love of the pooch. Dog Milk has so many great finds, I could spend hours looking at it. Love it!
Oh my goodness! The sun is setting and I need to get to work. Those presents won't wrap themselves. Well, the monster I got Mark, might...oh, I've said too much. Anyhoo....Have a great weekend!
Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
I know, I've been so neglectful this week, but I had a legitimate reason. My poor little Lola has been battling a bad tooth and we finally had to take her to the vet. Needless to say, OMP has been comforting Lola and me for the past week. Not a fun job. So, forgive me for being a little lost but Lola is doing better, I'm wonderful and OMP is exhausted. Now then....let's get to crafting!
Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I completely go overboard with decorating, baking and spreading cheer. This year, I decided to add an extra special element. PINK AND GLITTER!
My first project was an ornament wreath that I had been dying to make for years. My good friend, Tara, gave me a bag of pink ornaments and I finally broke down and made that wreath.
I wasn't satisfied with just a sparkly pink wreath. I decided to make some bottle brush trees. I dyed them and killed them with glitter.
Putting them both together with my pink tree....HEAVEN!
I couldn't just stop there and decided to make garland out of recycled ornaments. Check out the video!
Finally, the tree with the garland I made last year.
Yep, the Christmas crafting bomb pretty much exploded at Casa de Pedersen and I couldn't be happier.
