oh Vespa.....

We have a pitbull...and, no, I don't really want to hear your horror stories.  This is how our ferocious dog sleeps:

time for a Guido post

It's been awhile and Guido was being adorable today.   So of course I grabbed the camera and VOILA!  more cute puppy pics!

We started with some close-ups.

and then he jumped up on the couch to watch me upload the first set,

so I took some more.

I think he was getting tired of the game by now.

Then he relocated to my lap while I uploaded the newest set.

I guess I was taking too long cuz all of sudden,

this adorable little face was peeking at me from behind my laptop.

all shapes and sizes

first there was "Tracker"  -- golden retriever/lab

then came "Mika" - 3lbs of princess-ness

then "Pixie" joined us - she belongs to boy2

then the terror known as "Guido"

and "Vespa" - who is really smart

and finally, "SwaggerJack" - who isn't so smart

such a variety of pups and personality...

i'm paying bills...really

but first an update on the puppies.  it's not my fault....their pen is right outside my window and they are sooo cute! and we finally named them!

meet "SwaggerJack" or "Jack"

and "Vespa" for her habit of "scooting" across any grass surface on her belly.

and they learned all about the pool yesterday...courtesy of boy2:

that's about it.  don't forget to check out the other site at http://www.thumperawards.blogspot.com/  for a fun look at what folks are wearing.   and if you could be so kind as to spread the word...we really need some more pictures.  

and if you are in the mood for some uplifting music, check out www.myspace.com/jimmysaiz   you don't have to have a myspace to listen.   if you like what you hear, feel free to pass the link along.   =D  

finally friday11 - the one with a funk and some puppies

it's FRIDAY!!!! and I, for one, am glad to put this week behind me. so here's the semi-regular "wrap-it-up and toss-it-out" post.

the week started with me in a whopper of a funk. thankfully, mine are like my labors. they don't last long but they are REALLY intense. so thanks for all the kind words and prayers..i've pulled back, refocused and am ready to face the world again.

the puppies are adjusting and we're having a great time discovering their personalities. the female (still not named) has a thing for water. keeping the water dish full is becoming quite a challenge. they aren't drinking it, she's splashing in it. the boy has been christened "swagger-jack" by the menfolk. the womenfolk are just calling him "jack" and he's still adorable.

boy1's apartment was broken into last night. two roommates lost laptops. thankfully, his room was locked and nothing was taken. i feel soooo bad for the roommates. college is hard enough without stuff like this. we're trying to get a couple of computers donated for them or at least some cash to help buy new ones.

fires are still burning throughout the southland. a new one started this morning. my throat hurts from the smoke and my allergies are out of control. and we're not technically into fire season yet.

after i pay the bills and do a couple of quick errands, i'll be ready for the holiday weekend. we're thinking a day out on the ocean....any place cooler than 103.

that's about it....have a great weekend!!!!

guard dogs?

our lab/retriever (who has been pulling solo yard patrol since our pitbull died) is getting old and lazy. he now just raises his head when people walk in the yard, takes a quick assessment, and goes back to sleep. so we decided to get him some help so he can spend the rest of his days lounging in the sun.


yesterday, these two "guard" dogs came to live with us.


the animal shelter says that this little guy is a german shepherd/corgi mix. we say he's adorable. he was supposed to be the only one coming home but then boy2 saw this sweetheart and she stole his heart:




the shelter labeled her a pitbull/boxer. she thinks she's a lapdog. her previous owner was a jerk so she has a couple of bad habits. mostly, we're just going to love her into obedience.



i love this picture....he's going to be trouble...

OH! almost forgot....we haven't figured out names for them yet...feel free to throw in your two cents. =D