Monday, June 30, 2014

where is bailey?


in a cat tree! if that isn't mischief, then i don't know what is.


bailey loves to go shopping. it's a great adventure for her. luckily more and more businesses are allowing dogs into their stores. and not only little tiny dogs either. i've seen all sizes of well-behaved dogs in home centers, small boutiques and large retailers. does your dog like to go shopping?


thanks to alfie's blog, my brown newfies & snoopy's dog blog for hosting monday mischief blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Friday, June 27, 2014

forever means for ever

bailey and i would like to point out the obvious. while we are both advocates for adoption, if you aren't 100% committed, then just say no because adoption is not temporary, it is forever.


a dog requires attention and training. do you have the time? they require food and medical visits. can you afford it? they will get old. they might have medical issues. vets can be expensive. are you ready for the responsibility of being a good pet parent? think long and hard before you commit. if you aren't in it for the long run, then just walk away. you will both be better off. if you are ready, then go for it! your local shelter is filled to the brim with possible adoptees. we wish you all the luck for a long and healthy relationship with your new family member.


until we meet again my friends-

Thursday, June 26, 2014

out with the old, in with the new

this was bailey's old cot that never got used. (i think she didn't like the feel of the coolaroo fabric. her little footsies are too delicate and the mesh was kinda rough.) hubby was gonna throw it out but the frame was still in good condition, so i thought if i just replaced the mesh with a nice fabric, maybe she'd like it better.


so i went to the fabric store and picked this outdoor duck cloth. luckily bailey approved. i took off the coolaroo mesh and used that as a template for the new fabric.


now, i am not a seamstress in any sense of the word, but i think it came out pretty good, even if i do say so myself. plus it's just so much prettier.


"thanks for updating my cot, mommy. i love it."


thanks to ruckus the eskie and love is being owned by a husky for hosting thoughtless thursday blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

pocket pooch

"Zzzz"


thanks to blog paws for hosting wordless wednesday blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

playtime

aoife has two favorite activities: eating and playing. she is 8 1/2 years old but when it comes to playtime, you'd think she was a puppy. she will take all her toys out of her toy bin until she finds the one she wants to play with. (as you can see by the mess of toys behind her.) when i took this picture, she had just chosen her bone toy and is asking me to play with her. she is very vocal. she will start with a low whine and escalate to a loud bark if she is ignored. is your pup a playful pooch or more of a couch potato?

"will you play toy with me?"

until we meet again my friends-

Monday, June 23, 2014

bailey gets her kicks on route 66 (in a giant orange)

on route 66, just west of san bernardino, you will find this 7' tall orange stand (circa 1936). once upon a time it was not uncommon to see these oranges open for business selling orange juice and bags of fruit to weary travelers. now they have mostly gone the way of the dinosaur so it's nice that we have this one here in so cal as a remembrance of days gone by. hopefully the bono's will someday reopen it for business. ok, that's the end of today's history lesson, now on to the mischief. BOL

see that little figure standing on the counter? yep, that's bailey. looks like she is waiting for the orange juice stand to reopen for business.

"i want some orange juice and want it now!"

bono's historic orange on historic us 66


thanks to alfie's blog, my brown newfies & snoopy's dog blog for hosting monday mischief blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Friday, June 20, 2014

weekend state of mind

billy joel sings about being in a new york state of mind but friday puts me into a weekend state of mind. there are no expectations. no one to answer to except ourselves. it's a time to stop and smell the roses coffee. (roses irritate my allergies. BOL)
bailey is ready to get her weekend on, are you?

"fri-day, fri-day, fri-day!"

until we meet again my friends-

Thursday, June 19, 2014

heeere lizard, lizard, lizard

aoife is our resident lizard hunter and she has detected a lizard hiding behind the rocks. she tried and tried to reach it but of course never did.
bailey makes a small "cameo appearance" around the 0:50 mark. BOL



hey aoife, looking for this guy?


disclaimer: no lizards were harmed in the making of this video. i like all the little reptile tenants that live in my garden and would not let any harm come to them.


thanks to ruckus the eskie and love is being owned by a husky for hosting thoughtless thursday blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

i am a tree.



thanks to blog paws for hosting wordless wednesday blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

daddy's hand

the best spot for a siesta is usually on someone's lap and with daddy's hand as a pillow, bailey can drift off to dreamland feeling safe and protected. Zzz


until we meet again my friends-

Monday, June 16, 2014

squirrel!!!

in all fairness, i don't think the mischief is aoife's fault. i think the mischief belongs to the squirrel that was in the airspace above our yard. you can see little bailey trotting in (at about 0:25) to see what all the commotion was about. she had no idea what was going on. BOL



oh and by the way, congratulations to the los angeles kings for winning the stanley cup for the second time in three years! woo-hoo!!!



thanks to alfie's blog, my brown newfies & snoopy's dog blog for hosting monday mischief blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Friday, June 13, 2014

{this moment} see beautiful

i am joining in on the see beautiful blog hop today. i hope you enjoy where i see beautiful.

ontario, ca is full of dairy farms. the other day as we were driving through, i noticed this beauty standing near the fence just watching the world go by.

how now brown cow

i see beautiful in old, rusty antiquities. hence this old tractor we found in carlsbad, ca.


the reason i am adding a picture of an old coffee canister is because my grandfather used to have one just like it. i was lucky enough to find this one in an antique shop in temecula, ca. it makes me smile every time i look at it and i think it's beautiful.


most people associate friday the 13th with black cats, bad luck & jason. not my family. my parents met on a friday the 13th, so 13 has always been a good thing around here. and when 13 falls on a friday, it's a cause for celebration. happy friday the 13th, mom & pop! i hope you have a beautiful day.


and of course i see beautiful in my silly little girl's face, every minute of every day.



thanks to sugar for hosting this blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Thursday, June 12, 2014

walking on the edge

bailey doesn't like to walk on the lawn. instead, she chooses to walk along the curb we have around the flower bed.







thanks to ruckus the eskie and love is being owned by a husky for hosting thoughtless thursday blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

patience is a virtue, even with dogs

aoife is a power walker. she is focused and always keeps her eye on the finish line. bailey's walk is more of a stroll. she likes to meander and stop to check each and every pee mail along the road. it took a while to teach aoife to be patient on a walk but now she can sit calmly and wait until we catch up to her.


until we meet again my friends-

Monday, June 9, 2014

aoife wants to play, bailey doesn't

poor aoife is desperate to play with bailey. bailey was not in the mood.
(be sure you have your sound turned on but be ready, bailey has quite the scream.)
does this ever happen in your home?



if for some reason the video doesn't play, you can see it here.


thanks to alfie's blog, my brown newfies & snoopy's dog blog for hosting monday mischief blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Friday, June 6, 2014

chillin' at maui wowi

hot days require cool drinks. bailey suggested maui wowi for a refreshing smoothie. with plenty of dog-friendly outdoor seating, this was the perfect place to just sit and chill.


"i wonder if that umbrella is edible."

"i must investigate."

"drat! it's just paper."

until we meet again my friends-

Thursday, June 5, 2014

bailey: au naturale

dare i post a picture of bailey au naturale? YES, but shh, don't tell her.



thanks to ruckus and love is being owned by a husky for hosting thoughtless thursday blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

made in the shade

we all know how damaging the sun can be on our skin. did you know the same goes for doggies? you have to watch their sun exposure as much as your own. that is why bailey has her very own umbrella. she can still enjoy the sun and i don't have to worry about any of the damaging rays.

bailey's got it made in the shade

until we meet again my friends-

Monday, June 2, 2014

the difference between aoife and bailey

aoife is a one shot chihuahua. i tell her "aoife look" and she does. she stays still and i snap the picture. no fuss, no muss.


bailey on the other hand, not so much.


it's as if she's in her own little world...


and can't even hear me.



thanks to alfie's blog, my brown newfies & snoopy's dog blog for hosting monday mischief blog hop.

until we meet again my friends-