Face Book

Due to the changes in my daily life,

I've resorted to using my spare minutes of

computer time on fb (face book).

I will still try and post things here and there on this blog,

but blogs appear to be on the road to becoming obsolete in this

rapid age of technology turnover.

I will say, that blogging has more of a scrapbook feel.

The awesome pictures with heartfelt journaling.

It is comforting, like Paula Deen's cooking.

Fb is more of a quick check in for busy people, unless you are

one of the millions addicted to farmville.

Virtual farming just doesn't sound appealing to me, but

I know many friends and family that love and swear by it.

Fb is a quick way to read up on the status of your friends and family.

I'd say it is a more efficient way to communicate with others with a minimal

time commitment.

I guess, it's more bang for your buck. Although, it's free so the buck

reference is not accurate, but I think you get me.

Adios!

Bye Bye Floppy Ears

Today is Dexter's last day with floppy ears.

I think Eli looks happier than Dexter in this picture.

Dexter is getting to be a fatty, so I don't think I'll be able to

carry him much longer.

Kisses before the big day.

So, my hubby calls me mid-day asking me to take pictures

of Dexter's floppy ears because he's taking him to get his ears cropped

tomorrow. I know this is a controversial subject, at least in our home.

We even took a vote. Girls two and Boys three.

Ovaries lost this one. Poor Dexter, yet another surgery.

Good thing he just got a bath.

Ug, another 10 days without a bath.

Home For The Day

I'm at home today taking care of my youngest, who has been vomiting and having stomach pain. I love being home. I just wish it was for a happy reason. Nonetheless, I get nurture my munchkin.

Breaking House Rules

I found these pix in my camera. Daddy must have taken them during his week off from work. They look very cute and comfy, only they are breaking two house rules.

1. No feet on the table

2. No dog on the sofas

I guess, Victor didn't enforce that rule while he was holding down the fort.

They do look comfy. I think they are watching T.V.

Maybe they're watching "Pit Boss", my munchkin's new favorite reality show

now that we have a pit ourselves.

Dex looks blue sometimes and sometimes he looks fawn. The vet wrote down

that he is a blue fawn brindle. Isn't that complicated?

Taken this morning as he rolled around in the cool grass. It is funny to watch. Chase used to do the same thing. It must feel good. Dex makes a content piggy noise. No, really, he sounds like a happy piglet. I know piggy sounds cuz my gram's had a farm.

He found a new chew toy. I think the crunch of the water bottle entertained him. I took it away after a while, cuz I was afraid he'd bite a piece off and choke. I can't wait 'til we starts obedience classes and interacts with dogs. I am actually looking forward to walking him and taking him to a dog park (well sending Victor to the dog park with Dexter). Dexter has to wait 'til he gets all his puppy shots before he is allowed to leave our home.

Dexter's First Bath

This was taken on Super bowl Sunday, so I'm a week late in posting these pix. Dexter had his first bath and I think his expression says it all, "What did I do wrong?"

We had to wait 10 days after bringing him home to give him a bath because he had surgery and wasn't allowed to get wet. We were wiping him down with baby wipes until we (I mean Victor) could give him a good clean bath.

Dexter backed away from pops to shake some water off.

He whimpered for Victor to stop. This picture shows his head injury healing nicely. The scab fell off the night before.

This was Victor's response to Dexter's whimpering. Sorry, lil pup, but you were stinky and making our allergies act up something fierce.

First Painting

As promised, here is my first painting...and hopefully not my last.

Just in case you don't know what it is let me tell you. Part of butterfly wings.

My inspiration came from my daughter's painting. She made it for my new office. I wanted to use some similar colors, but I think mine came out too neutral, but it'll do.

My office has a cozy fireplace and mantel. Sabrina's painting brightens my day every time I walk into my new office. I hope it brightens others too.

Meet the Newest Member of Our Family

We were finally ready to get a new pet after losing Chase to a heart attack this summer.
We really wanted to save an animal. We looked at various shelters looking for a doggie that
would like all of us. We found him. His name is Dexter, and he is a pit bull mix. I was afraid of getting a pit bull, but after meeting Dex, fear flew out the window.

Here he is sun bathing. He is so small. Three months old.

Eli showing him a new toy.

Relaxing with his second momma, Sabrina.

Enjoying cuddle time with momma Perez.

Dexter's story:

He was taken to the Pomona Humane Society along with all his brothers and sisters. He is approximately 3 months old. Unfortunately, he received an injury to his head, had worms, was dehydrated and very sad when he arrived at the shelter. The vets there took very good care of him. He was treated for his injury that is healing nicely, de-wormed, given antibiotics for kennel cough, given plenty of food and water and prepared for adoption. I picked him up Thursday night and the ride home was stressful for him (and me). Poor thing panicked. He is happy now and doing very well on his two medications. We are working hard training him to pee and poop in the yard, not bite our shoes and hands (he's teething) and obey simple commands. He is a lot of hard work, but we are happy to have saved a life. We hope to give pit bulls a better reputation by raising this little one to be polite.