Me and my right ear just don't feel like getting up today.
Hey, some days are like that.
Happy Animal Wednesday to those of you who rose to the occasion anyway ;P
(Emma really does like to sleep in late! She is soooo not a morning fur-person!)
We haven't lived in this house for too long so imagine my surprise when I looked out the window the other day and saw at least 500 crocuses! At first I wondered what 'all that stuff' was in the yard, thinking somehow that litter of some kind blew in. The yard hasn't seen any love for quite sometime, I'm sure, but on this day it was very special to me. I can't wait to see what else 'pops up!'
As I was taking the shot little Miss Emma spotted a squirrel and began the chase!
I think maybe she was happy about the crocus-fest and she couldn't contain her enthusiasm! Well, she did trample a few of them.
Happy Animal Wednesday!
Okay. Here's the story behind this portrait of my dog Emma in a Bruin's get-up.
My nephew Jamie lives in New Hampshire and he's a huge, die-hard Boston Bruins hockey fan. I used to be obsessed with them when I lived here before but other things have taken over my life. He asked that I paint a birthday card for him but I couldn't think of what to do.
I digress. Jamie came to visit us just before Christmas and he gave us a fleece throw with the Bruin's logo on it. It unnerved my sense of decor in a huge way. I came unglued (in my mind) about having that black, yellow and white thing on my sofa in my tasteful red and grey living room. No ugly sports crap on my couch!!!
That's until Emma fell in love with it. If you want her to move, just move her Bruins blankie. She will faithfully follow. She could care less if it 'matches the decor' or not. It comforts her. It makes her feel soft and nestled. I look at her under that blanket heap and I quickly 'get over myself.'
Gifts come in many packages. So do life's lessons ;)
Thank you Jamie. Here's your birthday card from your number one fans, Me, Bri and Emma.
Happy Animal Wednesday!!
Okay, maybe I've already hit the eggnog a little too hard, but what's Emma's excuse??
Sit back and enjoy the entertainment ;)
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Well, she's not in California anymore but at least we found a little beach where Emma could run like the wind!
Happy Animal Wednesday, and to all of you who celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, I hope you have a bountiful day full of blessings!
I was loving the crispness of the hint of fall today so I took a little stroll around my backyard. Lo and behold I saw a few bunnies! Who knew?
Pssst! Over here in the strawberries and ivy! It's me, Mortimer!
Come join me!
This is Little Nell. She doesn't want Summer to be over yet.
This is Gramps. He's really, really old and sometimes grouchy. Please don't tell him I said that!
Here's Mom and Dad. They sit under the lamplight on the front yard and protect us from Laurel's dog, Emma.
Just look at her! All fangs and ferociousness. Grrrr!
Happy Animal Wednesday, and watch your backside!
This is one of the loves of my life, my dog Emma. I've emailed this photo to a few of you already but I thought it was so darn cute I wanted to post it today!
Here's the deal. You know we're moving and you know what goes into the process. Things get packed and tossed around and moved about and the animals pick up on the frenetic energy of their world changing. Emma has a mild form of epilepsy but when she has a seizure, it's a doozey. She doesn't have seizures frequently enough to warrant medication, thank goodness. When I took her and the cat in for their pre-travel check-ups I asked if I could get some valium for Emma in case she got frazzled along the way.
So this is Emma with a half of a valium on board. You can't tell in the photo, but she was swaying ever so slightly! In my sweet-talking voice I said "Emmie, do you like the valium?" To which she tilted her head and gave me this zoned-out look! I'll take that as a yes. This cross-country drive will be a breeze ;)
Happy Animal Wednesday!!
She's top dog at our house. The little boss. All twelve pounds of her.
Never underestimate the tenacity of a Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix in a Pit Bull suit. Ever.
Happy weekend everyone!
acrylic paint, Prismacolor pencils on patterned paper.
Waiting, waiting, waiting...
for the turn of the key...
and then,
Emma does her happy dance
because I'm home!
That's enough of a reason for her to celebrate. Lucky me!!
( a sweet reminder by Val Gal who misses her loving companion, Ratty.)
By: Laurel Gaylord,
on 6/9/2010
I'm with Emma.....I had to drag myself out and have half staggered through the day.
I got a lot done, but dang, we need our beauty sleep---right Emma???
XXOO!!
Anne
Emma, you looks nice and warm. I think I will crawl right in with you.
Ah, Emma, m'sweet....I can so relate. Here in SF, the fog is swirling, the wind is howling - my hair (and my ears) are blowing every which way.... YOU look adorable, ears askew or no.....you look warm and cozy and.....very loved!
HAW to you and your wonderful Mum!
Love,
♥ "Wind-blown Robin" ♥
Emma has the right idea. My boys are early birds and I never get to sleep past 7. Boo
xoxo
What a cutie. Our Annie is a rise and shine early morning lets go dog.. grrr.. She pushes me out of bed every morning. Course if it wasnt her it would be one of our two cats. So how do you get a lazy sleep in dog??? lol
Cute, I didn't want to get up this morning either! HAW!!!
Ms Emma, I know just how you felt. I didn't want to get up today but I had to. HAW.
awww...she's adorable, ear bent and all. and so sweet your last post. i LOVE your paintings.
I think I am in love with you, Emma, with your sexy ear and bedroom eyes!
xoxo- Doozey
Hahaha a bad ear day!!!!
What a cutiepetoetie she is!
I love it that it seems she has the same teeth as my doggies, slightly under bite?
Weel you just sleep Emma and get up when you are up to face the day!
Hugs♥♥♥HAW
She looks likes she's saying "oh please, just leave me alone for awhile" so cute!!
Hi Emma sometimes both my ears are like that and I just sleep allday.
Marianne whispered in my bad ears it's allright it's called Me-time.
Big Hug from your dutchfriend,B.
Marja says she loves Lolo's banner and sends her love.
I never thought of animals sleeping in because up until this year all my cats were up before me, begging for breakfast (and I get up at seven) however recently Bibs has been sleeping in sometimes and even once Em. Kinda sweet really.
The perfect look for the perfect statement for the perfect post!
HAW
ah... that raven magic is wonderful... the way hands and wings are in harmony...