MADDIE

I know many of you think we Fur Mommy’s are a bit fetched when it comes to our 4 legged kids but, they do live “A DOG’S LIFE” don’t you think???? On my recent stay with Riki (see 2 previous posts below) I got to spend more time with Maddie which was a blast!

Maddie is the reason we have out little Havanese Elle. Riki & her hubby had lost their heart dog & found Maddie to fill the void. My hubby wasn’t having any other answer than replacing ours Christmas of 2010… So, I finally met the “character” in all her glory. OH THE STORIES I COULD TELL but, she & I are sworn to secret… So, enjoy her in her motorcycle helmet (in the first photo). Her Mommy had the helmet for Chester but, he’s gone now & she will inherit it (I’m not sure she’ll wear it with pride) when her Momma’s NEW Vespa arrives. Yes, Riki has a new toy & the irony of it all… it was sitting in a warehouse here in Texas while I was out at Pismo Beach with her.

HUGS! Charlene

A Question From Elle

Does this dress make my “bottom” look big?

Mommy & Daddy had the company Christmas party here at our house last night & they made me wear my new Christmas dress. I DID NOT LIKE IT! All that tulle & fluff following me around…

Daddy LOVED it & gave me lots of kisses so… I wore it & looked cute.

And I was wearing my red & green jingle bell collar too. I like that & so does Momma. She say’s she can hear where I’m at when I wear this. Let’s look at some of the holiday decor.

Remember the silver trees Momma bought in Canton? If you missed the post about that FABULOUS shop click HERE. Well, the old typewriter usually sits on that table but, Momma put it on the floor so she could put her new Winter Wishes Snowman up there. I LOVE to run by & grab a bite of that fluffy stuff as I rip through the living room…

This is Momma’s year off from having the “Big Christmas” here (she did “Big Thanksgiving”) so decorating is minimal.

She put a little tree on the kitchen counter because she loves the way the lights sparkle at night (it really makes that antique cut glass cider pitcher sparkle & shine). And a little gingerbread house up thee with the candy cane trees & poinsettia plant. Momma really LOVEs that funny little OLD GREEN JAR. It has old Christmas ornaments in it, a rusty lid & the word JOY on top. Daddy thinks Momma is crazy because she is always loving “Old” stuff.

A picture of Santa over the kitchen table makes it a happy room!

And then there is the BIG piece of furniture where Momma keeps a lot of her china & on top of that she put her favorite doll Noel. All dressed in her Christmas finery she sits on a vintage (OLD) sled. Go Here & Here to see the post back in 2009 when Momma got her.

Well, as you can see I’m given Momma the evil eye as it’s time to shed this dress. Hope you enjoyed the tour. And… don’t you think this dress makes my bottom look big? I hear Momma ask Daddy that all the time & IF he says yes, she takes it right off. Enjoy all the days of this special season.

HUGS! Charlene & Elle

Sunset At Lake LBJ

There’s nothing better than waiting for the sunset! Sitting on the beautiful patio at the RV Park at Lake LBJ!

Sitting on the wall for a little better view.

Maybe the view from Daddy’s shoulder is better…

There it goes.

Gone! Why does that darn Electric Plant have to be in the way?

Wish we lived in that “little shack” above so that we would have this view every night!

Life is good as a spoiled little Havanese! Enjoy your week!

Charlene & Elle

A New Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader & Remembering 9-11

I’m just back from a jewelry class in Austin, TX with my buddy Diane Cook. IT WAS A GREAT CLASS!!!! And when Cindy & I got home this is what I found…

Daddy Darling & Ms Elle (dressed in her Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader outfit). Daddy Darling is of course in his LAZY BOY LOUNGER (On the phone as always) & Elle is resting at his feet. Everyone that knows us knows Elle has quiet the wardrobe & Daddy isn’t afraid to show it off (ever seen a big guy push a pink dog stroller through Lowe’s???? I HAVE).

And Momma’s not the only one with new jewelry from “Aunty Diane’s” class as Elle got a new black (above) collar with BLING & a new white one (below). No! Not from class but, from the groomers.

She’s one fancy/spoiled little Havanese don’t you think?

Now, on a more serious note… I want to say how today makes my heart hurt… Remembering 9-11 & the loss our country suffered. The loss of lives of so MANY souls. The loss of FREEDOM as we knew it! Almost a loss of innocence. Oh how false our sense of security was. I still remember where I was, the shock, the horror… But, I never want to forget… WAKE UP AMERICA! Thank you Channel 11 news for this photo I borrowed to remind everyone to remember… to come together as a nation & to be proud of who we are & what we have.

I will be back in a few days with the last post of my trip to California & give you a peek into Diana Frey’s AMAZING studio & then share the class from Diane Cook. Have a great week.

HUGS! Charlene

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER!

Elle wants you to know that these are indeed the DOG DAYS OF SUMMER! Or as the song says “Hot Times in the Summer Time”.

WOW IS IT HOT HERE IN TEXAS!!!!! Tomorrow marks 40 some days of heat registering OVER 100 degrees with another WEEK of the same in the forecast. Often between 108 –112!

And how do we stay cool????? Like Elle we put on our swimsuits & head to our neighbors pool!!!! That’s the only way to beat this heat! Grab a noodle & come on in….

Elle just loves to swim! And she is one stylin little girl let me tell you! Can you believe she is 10 months old now? And this cute suit & towel is found at Build A Bear Workshop which has great outfits for little dogs… There’s even a place for their tail to go through like on this suit.

And when I’m not swimming, I’m enjoying the online workshop Bo Ho Bliss by my friend Deryn Mentock. Check it out & see if it’s something you can’t live without!

Hope you’re staying cool~ And for all of you that have cool weather or rain…. SEND IT DOWN HERE!!!! We’re cookin!

HUGS! Charlene & Elle

You Couldn’t Wipe The Smile Off Her Face!

Ms Elle was thinking life was pretty good while she rode around Lake Texoma last week! This lake is HUGE! It straddles the border of Texas & Oklahoma & has MILES of cool water! And it’s a good thing because it is hard being a little black dog when it’s super hot. Momma had to keep Ms Elle wet to keep her cool outside. Above you see her surveying the lake from “her perch” on the back of the boat.

Sometimes she would just sit on the seat & look out the front.

When Daddy goes fast it makes wind in you hair! But, it doesn’t bother your nap if you ear is flying up over your head….

Last week we took our “Maiden Voyage” with our new Outback 5th Wheel Trailer & our son pulled our deck boat. This gave us a place to stay right on the lake & it was perfect.

The Captain & his First Mates were ready to hit the water.

“Little Bit” held Ms Elle.

It wasn’t long & The Captain killed the engine & those two mates SCURRIED up that ladder as fast as they could (that hard top holds 600 pounds & is perfect as a diving platform & stargazing perch). Soon the sound of “The Flying Frog” could be heard… Thud Thud Thud SPLASH!

Pretty soon… it was toes up in the water.

We are looking forward to a lot more fun with these guys this summer.

In the mean time… Elle & I plan on being wet to stay cool, no makeup, swimsuits & a hat…

What do you have planned for this summer?

STAY COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s supposed to be 101 tomorrow & the next day! And WHY do I live in Texas in the summer?????????

HUGS! Charlene

Havanese or Diva?

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted about Ms Elle! And I’ve had folks asking about her. Well her latest adventure is shopping… for a new PINK stroller (better to go bye bye with my parents thank you very much) which I will show photos of later. But, she has new outfits! So here is the first of many…

A Tank Top & Tu Tu!

I’m one stylin POOCH!

Spoiled???? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cute???? I know I’m cute!

So, back to hanging out watching the world go by in front of my house…

So what’s going on at your house? Stay tuned for more outfits!

HUGS! Charlene & Elle

Moppet to Princess in 2 Hours Flat!

Just a week before Christmas an Elf appeared. Elle Elf!

I was 10 weeks old & there was nothing I liked better than running through the flowerbeds.

Not a lot has changed except….

I have grown & become a Moppet! Hair in my eyes… my hair is a muss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Mommy said ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!

I went to The Pines Pet Pampering & became BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had a Spa Day (Mommy needs one too).

WOW!!!!!!!!!! I’m looking GOOD!

And when Momma was in Round Top my Auntie Riki (who told Momma & Daddy about the Havanese breed & how wonderful they were…. ) brought me a bag of GOODIES! Well she & Momma thought they were goodies…

I have to admit… the dress is kind of cute.

And it hits the nail on the head… I AM A PRINCESS!!!!!

But, Auntie Riki WHAT IS WITH THIS HAT????????????? You know if you give it to them they will put it on me! Don’t give me that “Easter Bonnet” line…………….

This is the look of PURE DISGUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whew, got that hat off and things are pretty much back to normal

Me looking precious…

Running through the grass…

Being silly & making them laugh.

And being cute! Now it’s time for a nap! All this beautifying makes a girl tired!

Hey… at least my Momma’s finally home. So what’s new at your house?

HUGS! Charlene & Elle