A Few Updates

Well, it's been about 3 months since we lost the Princess Pea, and we still miss her terribly. It's amazing a dog that small had a personality so darn BIG. There is still food sitting on the floor of the living room, for some reason I just can't figure out what to do with it, so it just sits there. I had her bed cremated along with her, so there is no bedding around to remind me of her. There is however, the box.

John built a beautiful box for her ashes. It is hand made, hand rubbed and gorgeous. In the bottom of the box there is a compartment which holds her ashes, and then a top compartment for pictures, her collars, and her tiny sweaters and shirts. It is sitting on my mantel along with the condolence cards we received after she passed away. I've not had it open since I sat it on the mantle, it's just too hard. We were so lucky to have her, even though it was for such a short time.

Basil is feisty as usual, and full of piss and vinegar. I have been working hard on his housebreaking, and am seeing some great improvements. He will be flying home with me for the Holidays, so I can continue to work with him there. Plus, it will save hubby from having to deal with 4 dogs at once. It's amazing how easy it is with Basil not in the house, he is just so demanding!


Emma Lou is the same. She has always been our "happy dog" and she remains so. She eats like a horse, gets into things she shouldn't, and gets offended if I don't let her sleep on our bed all day while we are at work. Emma still plays in the mud and rain, and comes barreling through the dog door covered in leaves and whatever else she has been rolling around in. Her allergies seem to have worsened, both environmental and food, so she is scheduled to see the homeopath next month.






Curly Bug is his happy hunting self. My five pound "Mighty Hunter". When we are home he spends most of his time chasing whatever small animals are attempting to take up residence under our deck and up our trees. Lately, the squirrels have been making him crazy taunting him from the trees. At night he is my love bug, cozying up under the covers with his little head on the pillow. So cute!






Buddy is my grouchy old man. He likes things the way they are and can't understand why that little black and white dog has to be so bossy and make so much noise! Can't he just be quiet and sit down? Bud likes to hang out with dad in the office where it is peaceful.









So, pretty much the same in the house. Not a whole lot going on. I'm looking forward to Christmas vacation, just one more week!