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Window Dressings
While the temps dropped, I was very productive with the sewing machine over the last couple of days. Stripping the cornice boards of their gazzillion staples took longer than I anticipated. Thank goodness my hubby is a construction genius with every tool known to man....
They’re Here – THEY’RE HERE!
I am so flippin' excited! My custom embroidered Picnic Time chair backs arrived in the mail today and I LOVE them! More beautiful than I ever imagined. I have been wanting custom chairs for quite a while now and while we were at the Brooksville shows at the beginning...
We Are All Cuddled Up Today
It is COLD! The snowpocalypse has touched down in the Sunshine State bringing frigid temps to our standards. And it looks like we have rain on the way!!! ARGH!!!! Anywho, I have shifted my toy hauler reno project indoors so I can stay warm and I have started the demo...
It’s A Stripe Party!
I am 9 days into the project and I am proud to announce that finishing paint touches are complete on the living space, kitchen and bathroom! YAHOOOOOOO!!! Dear hubby has agreed to use the paint gun to zip out the door painting this weekend but I have officially...
You Guessed It!
It's Tuesday night so that means Junior Conformation Class! So worth the 45 minute drive into Deland and now we are turning it into a social event with dinner to follow class with Hope and her mom! My daughter showed off the same skilled that she combined and mastered...
6 Days In
6 days, 5 coats of primer, 2 coats of grey semi-gloss on the walls and white high gloss not the cabinet bases of our toy hauler renovation later - here is my progress thus far! I have to say I am in love with the results so far. Everything is much brightens and homier...
Time For Lead Breaking
My daughter wants to show a dog that she has completely trained, just like her friend Hope is doing. I explained the challenges that come with entering the Junior Ring with a none-Champion dog but it hasn't slowed down her desire to try. Gotta love her determination....
Ocala at 8:00 am
Let me re-phrase that. Ocala at 8:00 in January with temperatures in the 30's after 5 hours of sleep in a musty hotel room. One might think we are crazy devoted to the sport. The truth is we are bound and determined to get my daughter her first point. She needs...
The King at Motel6
We packed up and headed out to Ocala tonight. Thank goodness for the trusty Motel6 to have a very last minute, pet friendly room available. We are less than 10 minutes from the show site so the location is ideal in these circumstances. After we unpacked and settled in...
Very Slow Progress
I have spent the last two days applying Kilz Primer to the camper walls and cabinet bases. It is a very slow process! Even after sanding the crap out of all of it and then wiping it all down, two coats are still beading in areas. It looks like I will be priming our...
Challenge Accepted!
We have been camping with our dogs for close to 7 years now and I will never sway from my love for the toy hauler. With kids still at home, we are not ready to make the fifth-wheel plunge just yet so I see several more years of our travel trailer toy hauler in our...
Feeling Confident!
My daughter is feeling so much more confident now that she has been attending the Junior Conformation Classes, surrounded by other kids and teens her own age. Also, the instructions are Junior specific, which is perfect. I have to say, I have learned a lot from the...
Staying Warm
With the temperatures dropping as low as they have, the latest "mark-down" deal I found has turned out to be a life-saver! Yes, I found it at Burlington, and for only $9.99! Apillow with a pocket is what I would call it and after both girls immediately crawled in and...
I Think We’re Good
Being down to only Bella and Smoochie, I was wondering how the two would do. Well, I am here to say that clearly, all is well. This is a good thing because these two will be growing up together and hopefully - SLEEP IN CRATES!!! Until then, the cuddle-hug tells me, we...
Her Day Has Come
Alex and Chloe fell in love with Chanel over two months ago and immediately new she was the perfect addition to their little family. Watching her grown ever since through photos and email updates was never going to match the real thing. Living in South Carolina, they...
Major Step Back
Spike and KC slept in the living room on the couch last night. This was a first for us but with unique circumstances. It is really cold around here, getting down into the 30's at night. The journey to warmth of the couch comes with a four month long story... Spike has...
Another Great Class
We headed out to Deland for the Junior conformation class this evening and Christina was unable to make it because of the Brooksville circuit so, Mark stepped in and taught the class. It was so interesting to hear his suggestions and input. With a smaller class,...
The Smooch
Watching her play and display her beautiful self sack has gotten me SO excited to watch her grow and mature, hoping for a bright future in the show ring come this Spring once she is old enough. Her self confidence and love of life is exactly what any dog needs to...
Back To One
I was so disappointed for my daughter when I got the Judging Program for this weekend and saw she would be alone again in her class. I suppose it worked out for the best in the long run because she is very comfortable showing outside yet - This is only her second...
Last of the Season
…so she can go into season! As I mentioned before, I expect KC to be going into her heat soon and when Aunt Flow is going to arrive, she starts to pigeon her back paws - The sure tell sign. Since I had already submitted the entries for this weekend in Brooksville, I...