Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Meet Floyd...

He's a grumpy 12 year old mini dauschund.  Tipping the scales at 18 lb's, I think the "mini" part might be a stretch.  His weight fluctuates more than Oprah's.  
He doesn't like most kids, strangers, the vacuum, rain, cold, etc. etc. etc(list is so long).  


He's not especially cute. In fact, lets be honest pictures don't lie, with out the Christmas tree hat, he's on the ugly side.  


BUT... he has character and that goes a very long way!





We got Floyd over 12 years ago and he had it good.  REAL GOOD!!!  He slept in our bed, was toted around like one of Paris Hiltons dogs, fed organic food, and was walked all the time.





That all changed when kids came along(3 kids in 4 plus years).  He was demoted and he was not happy! In fact he was probably a good candidate for puppy prozac. 
BUT as the years have gone by he's forgiven us and lightened up, a bit.  He sleeps more, bites less and rarely leaves "surprises on the floor".  


He's getting pretty old and we're realizing his days are numbered. 




So, lately we've been spoiling him, All 5 of us.  He's been getting tons of treats and lots of love, and this year he may even find a thing or two in his stocking. 
Lucky dog, we love you!!!


This holiday remember.......



Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, furry ones too!
xoxo
Megan

Monday, December 21, 2009

The tree & more...

Every year I pretend that it's a family project to decorate the tree and every year I take over.  Sure, I'll let the girls put the ornaments on here and there, but as soon as they're off to bed I "tweak" it to how I want it to look.  

NOT THIS YEAR!!!  This year I let the kids decorate the tree, right down to that fu fu angel on top (hubby did the lights).  Not bad if I do say so.  They had so much fun!   I really wanted to put our star on top instead of the angel but I was out voted 3 to 1.  So there she sits in all her glory.  I smile every time I walk by it!  Letting go feels good.  










My daughters "Santa" portrait









I'll show you mine if you show me yours......

I've been working on holiday decorating and gifts for teachers, family and friends.  I'm lovin' the amazing ideas I've seen on so many of your blogs.  It seems these days we're all getting more creative and resourceful, especially when it comes to gifting. I thought I'd show you a few things I've been working on. 


Ornaments










Natural Linen Euro Pillow Shams








Holiday cards







Garland







festive window boxes





mercury ornaments & my sea shells, in perfect harmony






My Jack in the bean stock amaryllis(stop growing already and bloom!)











Ok...I showed you mine, now you show me yours!!!