Bolt of Blue

Yes, I do have the cutest puppy on the planet.

No, I’m not biased.

I’m currently sitting in Remi’s big comfy chair in our cozy living room with a brightly colored tree next to me, typing away on our new Mini 9… The house is full of people, but quiet. No else is awake yet.

Baxter is curled up on my lap, under a blanket. Warming up and getting some much needed cuddle time.

The view is stunning. Red and gold leaves covering the street below or still clinging to the trees that line our block.

I’m in a warm safe place. My husband dreaming 10 feet away. I’m blessed. Lucky. Thankful.

Happy holidays my dear friends!

Lots going on. Good. Bad. Disappointing. Joyful. But it’s all about love in the end my dear friends.

Still awake. Tears indeed shed when it was announced that Barack Obama is going to be the 44th President of the United States of America. Just typing that … wow.

But heart sinking seeing the returns come in regarding Prop 8. Looking at county results, I must say I’m very disappointed in you Los Angeles! WTF!?!

Glad this day is over. Sleep, dreams, chance to sink beneath the covers and rest. Tomorrow is a new day. No matter the future challenges or disappointments, today was historic, powerful, and inspiring.

One of the best reasons to hurry home from work.

Sometimes it feels like Baxter has always been with us.

He’s doing well. He can now sit, stay, and lie down for us. He can even sit without the use of treats. And he’s making it through the night without needing to go outside for a pee break. But he still pulls too much when on the leash, doesn’t come when called, and once a day goes a little nuts and tries to attack the carpet, his blanket, or his tail.

Only a couple more days on antibiotics and we can take him to the dog park again. And sign him up for obedience classes.

It’s been tiring, emotional, not easy… there were times I wasn’t sure we were ready for this responsibility and such a change in our lives. But there’s no turning back now.

There’s nothing better then watching Remi play with him or when Baxter tries to curl up in my lap for a snooze. He can get you mad or frustrated and then he just does something that melts your heart. One look, one sigh, one stretch, one roll off the couch. He’s our little guy now and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

Yesterday, Remi and I had to take Baxter to the vet. We wanted to take him this week to get a check-up and get him mircochipped, but this was an emergency visit.
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Today was an eventful day!

We finally visited a rescue shelter and adopted this little guy today after falling in love with him.

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for us… family visits, spending time with our nephews, annual 4th of July family BBQ, 3rd year wedding anniversary, Hellboy, Val’s birthday, seeing Coldplay with Eddie (that’s a whole other post in itself)…

And well, dog wise, it’s been crazy. The Sunday after the 4th, we ended up rescuing a dog that tried to adopt us. She hung out on our porch and wanted very badly to come inside our home. But she was very thin and obviously in need of care. We brought her in to the local shelter and the very next day her owner found her. Happy reunion!

Then last night, a beagle wandered into our backyard and was rummaging in this area that has lots of tall weeds. There’s a hole there in the fence and he somehow got in that way. When we tried to go outside and check him out, he started howling and then took off.

Now today… we have a new puppy. It’s surreal. We’re very tempted to go back to the shelter and adopt another dog, but we’ll see. There were so many wonderful dogs but this little guy just stood out to us. He has such personality and is adorable and goofy. We’re not 100% sure yet on his new name, but he’s made himself right at home. We’re looking forward to making him part of our family.