Enough Love For Two. A New Addition to Our Family.

Most of my readers know that we have a 10 year old blind female schnauzer that we adore.  She is so sweet, cuddly and smart.  Although she is blind since last summer, she still leads a full life.  She can even run 3 miles with me nonstop. 

We had a big health scare with her this past winter and I have been thinking of getting another dog so when the dreaded time comes that we no longer have our beloved Harley, we will still have another dog. 

Dog number 2 became a part of our family on Wednesday evening and so far so good.  She is an adorable 7 week old schnauzer. 

We are still working on a name for her. 

First I would like to show you photos of our 10 year old beautiful dog, Harley.  She is very photogenic and I take pics of her all the time. 

This sweet dog never lacks for attention.  I have photos of us all loving on her.

My son.

Me.

My husband.

She loves to nuzzle under our necks.

I wondered if my heart could have room for two pets to love.  I discovered in less than 24 hours that it can. 

Meet the new family member. 

It sure looks like Harley is watching her even though she can’t see.  Harley has never liked other dogs ever.  I was really worried about getting a puppy.  She has done well with her, but is still a little leery and the puppy seems to know there are boundaries.

Why do dogs do this when they meet?

I am so glad that we just shake hands and say glad to meet you. 

I thought I could put the puppy in a laundry basket when I needed a quick babysitter from time to time.  Here is a video to show you how great it works…..not.  Please ignore my stupid puppy voice.

New Puppy Trick

Thanks for visiting my 4 legged family members.

I am linking to

Photo Feature Friday (White) @ A Rosy Note

Saturday Night Special’s Pet Photos @ Funky Junk Interiors

Vintage Photo Challenge-Printer’s Block Tray

I love Kim Klassen Café’s blog and all of her free textures you can use in photoshop and photoshop elements.  On Tuesday’s she challenges her readers to use one of her textures and join her Tuesday Texture Linky Party. 

I really love my vintage printer’s block tray and the few blocks that I own.  I thought it was perfect for the party.

I added 2 of her textures and I think they may be some of my favorites. 

pourvous

yesteryear

If you have never experimented with textures you should.  They are so fun and artistic. 

It’s The Simple Things Like Dandelions

We had fabulous weather this weekend.  No wind and the low 70s which is cooler than usual for this time of the year, but it felt so good.  We spent a lot of time outside and today while taking our dog for a walk we noticed a large patch of dandelions in an alley.  My dog likes to walk in the alleys and so do we. 

Some are paved and some aren’t.  We like the unpaved ones.  It makes us feel like we are walking along a trail.

I even got a little sun flare action.

I found a row of dandelions that I thought were beautiful especially with the sun shining on them.

I took some pics of my son blowing the seeds into the air.

I put my camera on the ground and shot up as best I could.  It was a blind shot because I couldn’t see in the view finder so I was glad I got a few neat photos of the dandelions.

Taking pics makes me happy.  Did you do anything that makes you happy this weekend?

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Stenciled Table and Stool

A friend of mine painted a table black and wanted me to add a harlequin pattern to the top.  She also brought over a friend’s stool who wanted a #7 on it. 

At first I wasn’t too sure I liked the pattern on the table, but I think it has grown on me.  What do you think?

Here they are ready for their paint job.

And after.

I hope she likes them.

Linking to

Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots and Jello

Blog Feature Friday @ The Answer is Chocolate

Sunday Showcase @ Under the Table and Dreaming

Wooden Owl with a Hoot

My husband’s aunt gave my son the cutest wooden owl.  I am “borrowing” it to go with my bird in my entertainment center. 

This cute little owl hoots when you blow in the slot on top of his head.

Cute and fun huh? 

Sun Challenge Winner

The sun photos were absolutely amazing and I am so thankful to those that linked up.  I am judging the sun party and I feel like one of the judges that have to let an American Idol go home.  I think they are all so good, but there was something very magical about Sarah @ Faded Country’s photos. 

She had great photos of sun flare and tips on how to achieve it.  I also liked the contrast of the cold snow with the glowing sun. 

Congrats Sarah.  Here’s the button if you want it.

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Next month’s a nature photo party.  If you find it in nature then take a pic of it.  I will be looking for originality.  I will be doing a reminder post the week before the party.

Thank you to all of my readers and participants.  You make my day.

Sunset Sunrise and Sun Flare Photo Party

The sun is getting warmer and the nights longer so it’s a great time to have a party that’s all about the sun.  I hope you all had fun getting some great shots and trying to get a sun flare shot. 

I took some engagement photos and family photos for one of my patients Saturday.  It was the first time to take engagement pics and they turned out well.  I was relieved.  I still get so nervous.  Anyway, the bride to be has 2 girls and the groom to be has 2 boys.  I tried to take a pic of them and get a sun flare.  It kinda worked. 

Can you see the little bit of flare in the lower left hand corner?  Want to hear something creepy?  Sure you do.  I was suppose to take their photos at 1pm and I talked them into 7:30 because the sun wouldn’t be so harsh.  I am glad I did.  They pulled a body from the lake in the park where we took pics at 1:37pm that day. 

Ok onto happier things.  I don’t have any sunrise pics.  I practiced the sun flare so much I didn’t have time to take new sunset pics, but I have 2 to share. 

I took this one in March.  There are not many natural trees in this area, but this is near a river bed (that is mostly dry) and the Cottonwood trees grow well here.

This sunset was from our summer vacation last year in Siesta Key, FL. 

It was over casted all week and the last night I was finally able to get some sunset photos.  I miss walking along that beach. 

Remember the photo parties will be once a month.  Next month’s challenge is nature.  It can be a plant, animal, water, rocks, etc. 

Show me your sun photos!