Real world Math

Uber cold weather = short walks for the doggie
Short walks + Genetic Energy = bored doggie
Bored Doggie = Destructive Dog
Destructive Dog = Unhappy Mom
Unhappy Mom + Guilty Mom = New toys for Doggie
New Toys for Doggie = smaller bank balance for mom, but a happy dog

Good thing he's cute!



And to think my HS geometry teacher said I'd never be good at math, either he was a genius at reverse psych or a total ASS, 20 years later I still choose the latter.

Stay warm my friends!

Late Night F.U.N

Stick of butter: .75 cents (or so, not really sure since I buy butter in large quantities @ Costco)

Visit w/xrays to Doggie Er to make sure wrapper from said butter is not stuck in dog's throat: $256
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Living 5 minutes away from said ER, happy healthy dog who throw-up said wrapper at ER and a restful sleep: Priceless.

And so it came to be after 2.5 hours we're home, he's asleep already and I'm trying to wind down from my second wind.

It took so long because there were a few other animals who weren't quite as lucky as us tonight(although I think their ok too) and that's something to be thankful for...the staff at the Animal ER are truly wonderful...even though it was really just an upset tummy(ok a VERY upset tummy) they treated me and Tanner with the same compassion and care. Lots to be said for that!

10 on Tuesday

I came a cross this cute list in Becky Fleck Page Maps sketch book, she scrapped a layout with her dogs and used this as journaling.

'A Dog's Pet Peeves about Humans'

1. Blaming your toots on me. Not funny, not very funny at all
2. Yelling at me for barking. I'm a friggin' dog you idiot!
3. Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is it anyway? huh?
4. Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose.
5. Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff when you're not home.
6. The slight of hand, fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! What a proud moment for the top of the food chain.
7. Taking me to the vet for the 'big snip', then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back there.
8. Getting upset when I sniff your guest's private parts. I haven't mastered the handshake thing yet.
9. Dog sweaters. Haven't you noticed I have fur?
10. How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look- we both know the truth---you're just jealous.

I'm guilty of number 6, I don't know if I'll ever think of it in the same way again.

10 on Tuesday...Fraidy 'Dog'?

It's true, I think I live with the most senitive dog. Here's a quick list of some of the things Tanner is afraid of(yes some)

1. Thunder
2. Fireworks
3. Wind
4. Sprinklers
5. Window blinds
6. Kids on bikes
7. N. Turkey Creek Rd. (for good reason he fell out of the car while going along this road)
8. Some tall men
9. Automatic doors
10. Vacuum

10 on Tuesday

I've learned from numerous years of psychiatric help that venting and letting things out is a healthy choice...so here's you venting opportunity...10 things your significant other does that bug you



1. Snores and moans in sleep

2. Demands dinner as soon as I get home

3. Takes up to much space on the bed

4. Leaves his stuff all over the house

5. Steals my socks

6. Flirts with other women

7. Herds me when I go up the stairs


8. Makes me feel guilty for working long hours and scrapbooking with the girls

9. Chases small animals



and finally the creme of the crop...this




10. Balls in the toilet...YUCK!



But how can you not love this face...

Tanner's Life

It's a tough one that's for sure...I thought I would make a layout on where he spends 80% of his day. He tries to fake it by waking me up early in the morning and requesting a walk as soon as I get home in the evening, but the rest of the day and night is spent on the bed. Luckily he's willing to share at the end of the day.

I've had this inque boutique set of stamps in my stash for what seems like forever, but probably only a couple of months. They have the cutest bone with flourishes (you can't see to well on the scan) and a quote that fits Tanner to a tee 'never obedient, always charming'. Funny the adoption agency didn't really mention the obedient part when I got him. I just came across his papers and he really hasn't changed that much, except for slightly more mellow. Still shy, overprotective and loves to chase small animals 'for fun'. I'm not convinced it's really for fun, but luckily the rabbits around here are super fast so the theory can't really be tested.

Remember 'the world's most expensive layout post? (I think my brother in law is still in shock) Just for the record I used the same quickutz font as a stamp for the title on this layout. Hooray for versatility! Since I've used it on 3 or 4 pages now the title of 'most expensive layout' gets spread out a little, I think it's down to about $60 a page, a bargain if there ever was one.

A true Olivia fan

So this is my first time trying to add a video...so much easier than I thought.
Check it out, it totally had Tanner. He kept tilting his head and watching the laptop with a WTF look on his face.

Gone to the Dogs

At no other time in my life has 'gone to the dogs' been more true. I moved to Colorado three weeks ago and am crashing at my sisters house until I find a job and get my own place. Sounds great, right? And it is, but as someone who has worked with only a few vacation days since high school being home is driving me a little batty. My car is still in route from Alaska so I'm pretty stuck.

Enter my companions...

Tanner, my crazy Border Collie Mix
Kinley, the 80 pd Golden baby








Lindy, the cutest Cairn Terrier around

Abby, my all round mutt with superior soccer playing skills.

Aren't they cute? Unfortunately Abby and Lindy had a run in that resulted in Lindy needing stitched my second day here and now have to be separated at all times. So I spend my day letting some dogs in and others out. I have even more respect for the folks that run doggy daycares.

I have been watching a lot of the Dog Whisperer http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer/ trying to pick up any tips I can. I think I am the pack leader but wonder what Cesear would say. He has also helped me remember that they are dogs --- not people!--- and their feelings are no where near as deep and complex as I give them credit for.