Oh Wow! I LOVE Surprises!

There was a box on my front porch when I got home this evening. I thought it was a bike part that my Hubs had ordered...When he brought the box inside & said it was for ME...I knew right away who it was from...My Buddy Cookie!

A HUGE Surprise Package filled to the brim with Goodies Galore! I was making so much racket opening the colorful tissue wrapped Gifts, that my Hubs came to see what I was squealing about. See for yourself...

This Stitchery touched my heart...My new words to live by. The Sweet Rabbit is a Curds & Whey Original, by Sweet Cookie herself. Isn't he just TDF!?!

Check out this Darling Note Pocket! I had never seen one of these before. I absolutely Love It! Perfect Colors for my house, too!

I almost died when I opened up this FABULOUS Vintage Tin Lunch Box in my FAVE Old Green Color & Looky...It has a Leather Handle! These old tin lunch boxes are one of my biggest weaknesses. I have been collecting them for a bit, but this one is by far my most beloved one of all! Thank You Cookie!...(Do you have ESP or What?)

I opened it up & it was loaded with even more Surprises! Specialty Paints, a yummy Candle, a Sheep Notepad, Paper Garland & check out that Wicked Cute Prim Tag! I love that image!

Check out the Adorable Humpty Dumpty Shelf Sitter too! Of course "Auntie Cookie" did not forget my 4 Legged Fellers...Not One, but TWO Yummy bags of Treats, also specially wrapped with a Kewl Prim Doggie Tag!

Thanks soooo much for ALL of the Wonderful Surprises! I LOVE EVERYTHING, but most of all....I Love You, Buddy! ;)

Where has the Time Gone?

Holy Moly! It's been a month & a half since I last posted. Where is the time getting to? It's been crazy around here lately. I've been working my day job & my night job & my dog job & then we started another house project...Calgon...Take me away! hehehe

I was asked to do some Early Style Horses for our Beloved Smoky Mountain Darling, Miss Dolly herself. What an HONOR! I was sooo nervous, wanting to get them just right & they were such a simple request, but then, I am a Worry Wart from waaaaay back!

Here is what I delivered for Miss Dolly...

I received word that another horse was needed, but in a larger size & different color, so I am working on that order right now. Who knows...maybe I'll get to meet Miss Dolly in person some day!?! I have that wish on my "Bucket List". :)

New Pics of the Crew

Here's some pics of the boys...

Yummmm....COOKIES!

Phil & Chief have become Bestest Buddies. It's Wrestle Mania around here when they get to playing.

Chief sleeps in the craziest positions...

Pooped Out Pups...

Pit Bulls Rock!

More GRAPHICS...

4 X 4 X 4

I was Tagged by my Buddy, Cookie...of Curds-and- Whey to post the 4th Picture in my 4th Folder & then to pass it on to 4 other unsuspecting souls. LOL!

Soooo...here is the 4th pic in my 4th folder... A Vintage Photo of 2 Small Children (Twins I think) standing in an old Bethesda Water Crate, in what appears to be their gowns, while their Pet Pit bull Dog sits quietly by, posing for this Family Picture that lives on in time today. I love old photos & this one is a Great One!

Now...for the 4 Unsuspecting Souls...I will just pass this on to ANYONE who cares to play along. C'mon...share your 4X4's with the rest of us. :)

Sons of Anarchy

I am stoked! I just found out that one of my Fave Shows has been picked up for a Full Second Season on FX. Sons Of Anarchy Rocks! If you missed the first season, click the above link to take you to the SOA Homepage & catch up on Jax & Gemma & all of Charming's Most "Upstanding" Town Folk. You'll be hooked too.

I Rescued A Human Today

This touching story came to me in an email today. It brought a tear to my eyes...

I rescued a human today.

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.

As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me.

I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her.

Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

From a story submitted by S.G. Thomas