It’s about that time. Time to get the garden box back together. It looks like a dry wintery wasteland at the moment. Todd went out to do some weeding last weekend and Klaus decided he wanted to help.
I have to say that I LOVE the middle image of Klaus in this next set. He looks so happy just soaking up the bright sun.
Spring it coming! I am so over the cold and snow and cannot wait.
This past weekend we opened all of the windows to let the fresh air in AND my rosemary bush got to go outside!
Many of you know our puppy by now – Klaus!
Well, this holiday season we have taken to calling him Santa Klaus. (for those of you that don’t know how to pronounce Klaus – like much of The Husbands family and 99% of the people at our vets office – even though they have all HEARD us say it a million times – it is like when you’re saying clown think klow-s not klaws). We paint him as kind of a menacing Santa Klaus. Always watching and judging. You better watch out…you better not cry…you better not pout I’m telling you why…because Santa Klaus will get you.
We decided to take a last minute trip to the pet store today to purchase Santa Klaus a Santa hat – but alas they had none. I did however find a couple of things I would like to purchase him from Etsy though.
Here – the Christmas bowtie! From Etsy seller sillybuddy.
And a knit santa hat from Etsy seller anywear!
I’m sure a good time was had by all. We hosted Thanksgiving this year (for the first time) – had the sis in law, mom, stepdad, and grandparents (along with their dog) over. It was the first time my family has seen our house! There was a lot of cooking, a lot of eating, a lot of black friday shopping, and a lot of football. There was a Skype visit from my Uncle, Aunt, and cousins also. Everyone except the sis in law packed up and headed home this morning. Here are just a few shots.
When we first moved in together, much of our furniture was (and still is) comprised of hand me downs. As I suspect most 20 somethings furniture collection is. Our couch for instance. Our couch was my Great Grandmothers (Mama C). It was big and comfy and…..white. The thing wasn’t exactly our style but it was a nice couch and free. So we took it. After the couch came this little fur nugget.
And we oohed and ahhhhed and awwww how cuted. He was so tiny it didn’t seem like a big deal at the time to pick him up and put him on the couch with us so he could take his little puppy naps. He was even too small to hop up himself. But then he grew.
He needed chew toys. He thought the couch was his bed/play area. So that white couch turned kind of dingy, kind of worn.
So if you haven’t guessed yet – our latest house purchase was a NEW COUCH! I’m excited. We chose a contemporary dark grey cordy number. Klaus has been doing surprisingly well with the stay off of the new couch training. After the first few initial “NO!” and “LEAVE IT!” s he just left it alone.
Now for some bright pillows! I really dig these AphroChic pillows. I love all of her pillows actually, and their fall line comes out Monday. I hope these three gems are still there because I would like to eventually purchase them.
I took some pictures a few nights ago as I was cooking dinner. This is a pretty common dinner for us – brussels sprouts and rosemary pork chops with fig preserves…..nom nom nom.
I found a new cute puppy to dream about. Behold the wonders of the puggle. A pug mixed with a beagle.
Something else I stumbled upon….a Bogle! A Boxer and a Beagle! It looks like a miniature Klaus…
Klaus loves many things…looking out of windows at squirrels, lounging with his pop pop, and eating ice cubes just to name a few.
If you go out in the yard with him to throw a toy – he will likely ignore you and go for the stick. Maybe he’s a hippie okay? He likes things natural. Another natural treat he enjoys is…
Broccoli stalks? Thats right he’s stinkin obsessed with them. And I’m cool with that because they’re free! We cooked broccoli tonight. I threw all of the stalks in the back yard…ahhh that will bring the pup many moments of pure joy. He’ll drag that stalk over to a tall patch of grass and gnaw on it all the livelong day.
For Klaus?
I’m in love with this brindle Boston.
Two brindles! Wouldn’t that be the cutest.
This past weekend we went to the hometown for my little sister in laws high school graduation, we celebrated mothers day while we were at it. Whenever we go home it is always BUSY! There are so many people we want to visit..and we NEVER have time to see all of them on every trip. On top of visiting family, and the graduation ceremony, my sister in law was still taking IB exams! One on her graduation day, and one the morning after. Here are some hipstas from the weekend. First off. I got my birthday turtle cake. My Granny made it and it was delicious and it is all gone.
Saturday was a long car ride, presents from our local comic book/horror movie convention Mobicon (from the father in law), and a puppy besties visit between Klaus, Ace, and Bea.
Sunday we attended her baccalaureate ceremony. It was held in the auditorium at the school…which is our alma mater . It was nice to see the school, old teachers, and to sing the alma mater – complete with jazz fingers. We had brunch with mother, father, and aunt in law afterwards. We all ate way too much and I had the best peach tea I have ever tasted. That night we spent a little bit of time with two of our oldest buds and their pup. We went to Blockbuster Video (its been years since I’ve stepped foot inside of those doors) and rented Zombieland! Good times.
Mother In Law Feets.
The husband and Bea Bea!
Monday was graduation! We visited with out of town family members and then headed to grad, which was held at our college alma mater. We were able to see the new bell tower, sister in law and her friends finally graduate high school, and sing the alma mater again.
Our thoughts on the bell tower: Why do we need a bell tower? So we can get sniped?
Tuesday we caught a quick Cracker Barrel breakfast and hit the road. Man, do I love perusing the little store in the front of the Cracker Barrel.
And the father in law gave me three of their old cameras. And they are awesome. Here is my favorite one.
