hoodie cold

how cold is it where you are? here in so cal, it's hoodie cold! gotta keep those chihuahua ears warm. i can’t imagine how cold it is in pasadena on the parade route. i drove through there yesterday and there's already people camping out for the tournament of roses parade, two days away! that’s definitely not for us. i think i’ll watch the parade from the comfort of my living room, in my pjs, doggie on my lap and coffee in hand.

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daddy’s girl

bailey is in love with her daddy and her daddy is in love with her. she is definitely a daddy’s girl and has him wrapped around her little paw. this is just one, of many moments i’ve captured over the years, of them together. they are my favorite shots because you can actually feel their love.

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happy camper

at bee’s home in brooklyn, she has a floor to ceiling window with a beautiful view of the brooklyn bridge. she can perch herself on her sofa and watch the world below. here in california, my window isn’t full length and my sofa is up against a wall, so... yesterday we turned our living room around and put our sofa against our window so she can see outside. i don’t have the view she does in brooklyn but at lease she can see what is happening on our street and can warn me if someone walks up our drive. now she's a happy camper.

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bailey & steinbach

bailey, posing with my giant 32" steinbach nutcracker. he’s so tall i had to put bailey on an ottoman otherwise you would only see his legs! BOL

did you know?
according to german folklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to your family and protect your home. the legend says that a nutcracker represents power and strength and serves like a trusty watch dog guarding your family from evil spirits and danger. a fierce protector, the nutcracker bares its teeth to the evil spirits and serves as the traditional messenger of good luck and goodwill. (source)

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christmas day

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christmas eve 2019

bailey, you aren’t snooping under the tree, are you?

"who me? um, no of course not."

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she’s baaack

bee, my grand-dog, has left her home in chilly new york, to visit us in chilly california for her xmas holiday. she arrived thursday and will be vacationing with us for the next few weeks. woo-hoo!

awww bee.

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good sport

i have way too much fun during the cool weather. earlier this year i made bailey a beanie. but what good is a beanie without a matching afghan?

bailey's such a good sport. BOL

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stay cozy

it looks like the entire country is experiencing another cold snap and so cal, is no exception. bailey is doing her best to stay warm with her nordic sweater and mexican blanket.

"stay cozy amigos"

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here’s looking at you, kid

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playful

it’s rare for bailey to be in a playful mood but the other day, when we were out and about, she was full of beans.

it’s been a long row to hoe since her accident, so when she comes alive like this, it just warms my heart.

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feliz navidog

christmas is just 9 days away. if y’all celebrate it, it’s crunch time. we've finished the decorating, the shopping and even the wrapping! are y’all ready or are you last minute shoppers?

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autumn leaves

going for a walk is so much more colorful when the sidewalks are strewn with autumn leaves. i love this time of year.

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i spy an eye

whose eye do i spy 'neath that afghan?

silly bailey.

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shopping for a cat tree?

nope, we’re just keeping bailey entertained while we shop. sometimes she gets a little bored, so we have to find ways to keep her entertained.

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my happy place

bailey wants to remind you to make some time for yourself during the hectic holiday season. do what makes you happy.

my happy place is relaxing with bailey and a cup of coffee. what’s yours?

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xmas 2011

awww, look how cute little bailey looks in santa’s arms.
fun fact: did you know bailey has never been on santa’s naughty list?

christmas 2011

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love

bee is loving the lovin’ she's getting from her mommy (aka daughter #2).

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hoodie weather

yesterday was another cold and rainy day here in "sunny" southern california. it’s so cold bailey needed her hoodie to help keep her little chihuahua ears warm.

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bee’s hump day face

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3 weeks and counting

the countdown has begun. 3 weeks from today is christmas eve. who’s ready? not me. well, my shopping is pretty much done but my house isn’t ready. i still have my thanksgiving decor up. bailey is still wearing fall colors! forecast is calling for rain tomorrow, so my plan is to switch our home from fall to winter. i will crank up the christmas music and deck the halls with boughs of holly. fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la.

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guess who’s coming to dinner

it’s bee, my grand-doggie, visiting from new york!

it was fab having both of my daughters, and their husbands, and bee, here this thanksgiving. we are so blessed.

i hope your thanksgiving was just as fab.

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burrito dog

when it’s pouring rain outside, and the temps are only in the 30s-40s, the best thing to do is to stay in someone’s arms, wrapped up like a burrito. so that’s exactly what bailey did. BOL

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gotcha day (9 years)

this year, bailey's gotcha day has landed on thanksgiving, giving us yet another reason to be extra thankful today. even though she’s been to hell and back, you’d never know it to look at her.

when we rescued her, 9 years ago, she was so small and frail. well, she’s still small, but believe it or not she was even smaller! looking at her now, it’s hard to believe she’s the same dog.
happy gotcha day my sweet little bailey. i love you.

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thanksgiving eve

"happy thanksgiving eve, amigos"

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stowaway

this was bailey as i was packing for my trip to san francisco. i guess she figures that is she looks at me with those big adorable marble eyes, i would give in and take her with me. sorry bailey, if i took you with me, who would stay home to take care of daddy?

"if you see ruby, tell her i said hi!"

a little taste of san francisco:

obligatory shoe shot, BOL

best. irish coffee. ever.

gotta try this place next time i go

the painted ladies. oh, and me.

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