ay chihuahua

i just got back from an impromptu visit to my parents to see their new puppy. i'm sure you all remember the heart break when they lost popcorn. while this pup is certainly no replacement it does help to fill a big void in my parent's hearts. this is her... big ears and all :)

now dear readers, i have a favor to ask... this little sweetie needs a name. any suggestions would be much appreciated. :)

update: i appreciate all of the suggestions for the little one (i especially loved pepita), however the parents have decided to name her lucy. i think it's pretty fitting :)

popcorn 1999-2010

i got some bad news this evening. my parents dog (my doggy sister as i am an only child) had to be put down yesterday. she was only 10 but had been having some recent problems with fluid around her heart and having seizures.

it's always really hard loosing a pet. they are our kids, our sisters/brothers, our friends - they are family.

popcorn happy to meet one of her own kind (she was full blooded chihuahua)

the last picture i took of popcorn over christmas

popcorn you will be always be in my heart and will be greatly missed.

sewing rendezvous

one of the things on my may goals list was to have a sewing rendezvous with my momma. my mom is very talented when it comes to sewing. me, i do alright when guided, but it's not exactly my thing.

i took a pair of tranquilit perfect pants to make into capris for the summer. seeing as that i have two pairs of these pants i could do with one pair being shorter especially on these hot summer days . i let my momma take care of doing the work on these as i didn't want to mess them up.

with the guidance of my mom, i made a pet bed for our little petting zoo. we made it with a removable cover so that it can be easily washed. my "first born" brak was there to try it out when we got it finished. he loved it. i told my mom that she was going to have to make him one because he loved it so much.

brak's close up

brak enjoying the bed

cadyn and my mom & dad's dog popcorn were taking their turn on the bed too

as you can see, the pet bed was a big hit all around. since i brought it home at least one of the pets (both cats & dogs) are on it at all times. that makes me feel great since i worked pretty hard on it :)