Friday, March 15, 2013

Life in the house again

It is the second day of Bruiser's mini vacation. He has been so loveable and well mannered. He reminds us so much of Sierra. He loves stuffed animals and he steals as many as he can. I still have Laura's stuffed dog Rocco. When she was young she saved her allowance to buy the stuffed  dog at FAO Schwarz in NY. She wanted a dog so much but at the time we couldn't have a real dog because of her asthma. Rocco is Bruiser's size. We were in my sewing room and out of the corner of my eye I see Bruiser running into my bedroom with Rocco by the neck! I dropped everything to rescue Rocco. He is now hiding out in the closet.


Dinner time (dog food only)


What do you mean I can't eat meat on Friday?

Us men have to stick together

Cool sheets, I feel like I am in a dog park
and I am finally the BIG DOG!

As Renee says, "He is a little too high maintenance
with demanding to be carried up the stairs.
He tends to think he is royalty."
(He still is afraid to travel up and down the stairs.)

Bruiser showing his appreciation

Don't even think I am sleeping
on the floor if I snore too loudly!


The white fluffy was confiscated from Laura's room--
it now belongs to Bruiser.

Modeling his new kerchief that I made him tonight

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

My house guest arrived

BRUISER is spending a few days with us!
He is too cute for words.

I hope he enjoys his vacation wih us as much
as we are going to enjoy having him.
He is sitting under my legs while I am posting this.

Wednesday, a few minutes after his parents left


Thursday: Fred & Bruiser checking out
what they can make for dinner

Sunday, March 10, 2013

David's Memory Quilt

Tonight we celebrated David's birthday with a delicious meal at a restaurant.
Afterward we presented him with his birthday gifts, one being a memory quilt
I made for him. His quilt has a dog theme and I incorporated Laura's jean
pockets on the front. Each pocket has names embroidered on them (see below).
Each smaller square has a quote about dogs.

I still have a few more memory quilts to make for family members (myself included).
Everyone in the family will eventually get one. I hope the quilts will be treasured
as much as I enjoyed making them. I want the recipients to cuddle with them
and give a thought of Laura when they do.

Currently, I am taking a break and creating two baby quilts for gifts.


Back: Inscription
In memory of Laura
Love Mom

Back of quilt: Dog bones & dogs

Front view





Unforgettable Sierra
David loves Danielle
Never Forgotten
Laura

Louie
 
Jackson






Saturday, March 9, 2013

Trust: Sierra & Claudia


Sierra's paw in my hand (Feb 2008).
When I needed a hand I always found her paw...
that is one of many reasons why she was so precious to me 
 We thought we were adopting a puggle today but it didn't work out. We will keep looking for another wonderful dog who needs a good home and lots of love. No dog will ever top Sierra but we know there are many shelter dogs who will come close. I just have to be patient. Maybe Angels Laura & Sierra will point us in the right direction!