LiFe {unscripted}

Photo-Op!

Henry thought this was the perfect photo op.
(I even used flash on this because it was too cute of a coincidence to pass up!)

He says, "Yup, they love me and are wrapped around my paw!"
:)

Scrapbook/quilting post

Although lately my days have been puppy consumed, I have completed some scrapbook layouts during my free time :)  I have not, however, pulled out the sewing machine since Henry's arrival. 
Therefore, I created a layout about my love for sewing for the new Garden that went up to share.  The theme for the month is fashion.  I was inspired by a lot of clothing with ruffles, thus, the "sort of" ruffly border at the top.

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You can see the layout and supply list here.

And just because i can't post without a sweet face photo...

Definitely framing this one.

Seriously, he is absolutely as sweet as he looks.

Sweet Boy

haaah....
I'm in sweet puppy love.

He's found his reflection and thinks it's quite annoying that the "other puppy" won't play with him ;)

Are you tired of seeing puppy pics yet?!
:)

a new game

Pulling my hair is WAY more fun than the boring old chew toys he has. 
In the past few days I have become very acquainted with the tile floor in our kitchen.  And very aware of how I need to clean all the bottoms of our cabinets, too.

;)

Meet Henry.

This cute little dude has had a big day and by the looks of things in this picture, he's pretty tuckered out.

He's adorable and sweet, and we love him so much already.
More to come tomorrow.  Off to play!

Preparations

I really just can't hide the fact that I am so excited... I'm like a kid on Christmas morning!  Seriously.
I made the little pad/blanket using the left over squares from the last quilt. 
We go to get our little dude tomorrow afternoon.  Do not be surprised when the next post you see is all puppy pictures. 
Because, yes, I will be that kind of pet owner :)

Another baby quilt.

I finished this piece of cuteness last week before my trip to Austin.  I have coveted and hoarded that cute birdie fabric for a long time, and finally found other fabrics that would match it.  Love how it turned out - it's for a friend who is having a boy.  I think the colors are warm and the birdie fabric adds a boyish charm :)

I used the wonderfully talented, Kim Kesti's tutorial on the binding and it worked SOOOO FABULOUSLY!!!  I literally set up my laptop and followed along step by step and good gosh!  It was so easy and painless, and I think is the very best binding I've done thus far.  Thank you so much, Kim ;)

And because I could not resist with my left over scraps....

Yup, another set of burp cloths :)

In other excitement, we are 2 days away from getting our sweet puppy! 

Last night Adam and I were talking about house training and he spoke with a friend who warned him about Parvo.  When we get him, he will have had his first round of shots, but supposedly puppies are most likely to get Parvo during their first and second round of shots.???  Um, now I am super nervous.  I mean, even Oprah's dog contracted it!!!
Super nervous about that.

Calling around today to find the perfect vet for us. 
We've got his crate, and section of the house ready for him - check.
Food and water bowls - check.
Collar and leash - check.
2 cute accessories (a bandana and necktie) - check.
And working on a little blanket/pad for him - almost done!

Cannot wait :)

15 min.

I'm setting a time limit on myself this morning.  Dreaded house cleaning to do today, the quicker I start, the quicker I finish. 
Just wanted to share these really quickly... some burp cloths of for the baby girl.  I have been a sewing fool the past few days.  I trip to the fabric store *might* have had something to do with that ;)

I made another set of boy or girl cloths yesterday, of course, to match the baby quilt that I finished.  I was on a roll, what can I say?!
I will share that next time.  Hopefully by then, all the house work will be complete, and I will be back at my sewing machine. 

Sewing things

Of course, I cannot post this without saying who inspired me, yet again!
The ever-talented, Susan Weinroth.  If you visit her blog, you know that she is an amazing scrapbooker and sewing machine genius.  I loved the concept of these burpies back when she first showed them on her blog, but at that time, I did not have any friends who were expecting/baby showers to go to.  Here lately, that has changed...lots of my girl friends are expecting or have new babies :)
So I tried my hand at Susan's Burpies! - LOVED making these - so fun, easy, cute and a just an all around great shower gift!

Of course, I had to photograph the tag up close - it's an American Craft Wood mounted stamp that was embossed - LOVE that stamp!  Find it here.

Thank you for the wonderful advice on house training!!!
We do plan on crate training our doggie - the "how to" book recommends it as well. 
Any more puppy advice will be GREATLY appreciated. We will get to bring him home on the 18th of this month :)