Dottie the Queen

Dottie says "Woof Woo", which translates to "Thank You", for all the nice complements she got about being Queen.   

In the meantime, we continue to become more attached to each other as every day goes by.  The Rescue group she is with is starting to put the word out that she is nearly ready for adoption.  I would say she is 99% housebroken at this point.  She had a small boo boo last night but only because there was confusion in the house when someone came to pick up a boarder I had.  I also think it could have been a small jealousy problem which is another reason she probably needs to be adopted sooner rather than later.  

 This is a picture of her doing one of the things she loves best, sleeping on my bed!  And......I wasn't going to let it happen but.....she now sleeps in bed with me at night.  She ALWAYS cuddles up to me at first for great snuggles and kisses but then moves a bit away and settles down.  Dottie never crowds me out of bed so she is the best bed partner a gal could have! 

Here is a picture of one of her wins during her show career.  I don't know if I mentioned it or not but Dottie is an AKC Champion. 

I got word a few days ago that there may be a couple interested in meeting her to determine if she would be a good fit into their home.  I knew it was coming, but when I actually heard it, a lump went to my throat.   I know, I know......everyone thinks I should keep her.  Honestly though, with the uproar my life is, I'm not convinced it would be her best option.  Also, if I adopt her, I wouldn't have room next winter for another foster who might really need a foster parent.  

Soooo....having said that, I need to say......I do like being a foster parent.  Knowing that I am helping a 'furbaby' make a successful transition to a 'forever' home feels very good.  It fills a need for me as well as for the 'furbaby'!   


But.....I already know.....this one won't be easy when it happens!

Queen for a Day

Hi everyone...Dottie on the keyboard.

The weather was yucky here in Arizona yesterday.  The whole time I've been here with my foster mom I've never seen it rain like that.  And boy was it cold!  She was a wimp complaining about the weather all day.  I didn't think it was THAT bad, but she kept saying it was because I wear a fur coat.  Woof!

The situation turned out great for me though because I got to go to the dog park in style.  Yep, that's right......mom DROVE me to the park!! 

And....I got to sit in the front seat!!  Wooooof, Wooooof!!! 

 

Even better, I had the whole park to myself!  I could sniff and scratch to my heart's content even though mom did keep telling me to hurry up!  She kept fussing at me not to get dirty.  I just woofed at her and told her she shouldn't have given me that bath the night before anyway.  Mom was not amused!

 On the way home I made myself comfy in the front seat and laid down. 

Ahhhhh...it's good to be Queen!

WHAT HAPPENED!!

Ok, did someone come in the middle of the night and move the State of Arizona to someplace waaay up north and cold???

 That's snow on the Mountain!!  Yes...snow....in April.....in the desert....and only 44 degrees warm (NOT)!  

I think it may be some sort of record.  I have NEVER seen snow here this late.  So I suppose for all my blog friends that suffered through the winter up to their armpits in the white stuff, you could call this......"serves you right!?"


Someone please wake me up, I think I'm having a bad dream!!!

Watching Eagles Fly.......

......or rather.....hatch!  

I have had so much fun webcam watching the nest of an Eagle family in Decorah, Iowa.

http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles 


If you aren't watching them yourself, take a minute and peek in on them!  Last week, two eggs hatched and it is quite amazing to see the baby Eaglets, as well as mom and dad.  I don't think I have ever seen a Bald Eagle and certainly not this close!  


Warning....this is nature at it's finest, so you never know what you might see them eating!  But it is sooo worth it. 

Finished Project

I finished my Fun Day Sunday project today on Tuesday.

Here it is!

I just love it!  

It expands three times.  

This photo shows it at the second expansion.

 The bottom part is a pocket all the away around the bag.

And here it is, completely unfolded!  

TONS of room!!

I haven't sewn anything other than hem stitching on the machine, in years.  I was pretty pleased with the results.  And even though it has a flower pattern, the colors are southwest looking.  

I think my rug hooking wool is going to look great in there!

Fun Day Sunday!

What a fun morning!  My friend Jan and I got together at 'super teacher' Judy's house for a 'Sew-In'.  The project....an expandable quilted tote.

We both brought our sewing machines and set up on Judy's dining room table.

I forgot to bring my camera and took this one with my phone, hence the picture is not very clear.   That's Jan, sewing the pocket for her tote.

Here is a peek at my pre-quilted fabric.  I'm also working on the pocket feature.

This is Jan's fabric.  And...much better picture quality since I went home and got my camera!

After carefully measuring and pinning the webbing to the fabric, it's time to stitch it down.

And here she is modeling her newly finished bag!

But wait......there's more!

It opens up to be this big!!!  When complete, this tote actually opens to three different sizes. 

I think I'm going to use mine to carry wool and yarn for my rug hooking projects!!

Current and Future

Still no clue what dad and I will do for the summer.  Just doesn't seem to be any quick answers.  I do appreciate the suggestions my readers gave and I thank you all for listening to my rant.  Trust me when I say....you did not hear all of it!  But I don't need to be broadcasting or complaining about my problems anyway.  They are small compared to others. 

Instead, I thought I would share what is currently on my hooking frame.

Notice that the kitty doesn't have any eyes yet.  I am thinking I will use tiny buttons or maybe even a couple of small beads.  Not sure yet.  

 

And for my future project......

 

I'm sooo excited about this one!  I purchased this spring time mat from Cathy G at Orange Sink......  http://orangesink.blogspot.com/   If you've been following Cathy's blog you will know she is teaching a hooking class and this is the pattern her students are working on.  I wrote and told her I would love to purchase this pattern if she had a chance to draw one for me.   She did....and I did!!!!


And....she also sent wonderful piece of wool that is a yummy green.  I'm sure she dyed it herself!   If you haven't checked out Cathy's blog, you really should.  I love the artistic eye she has for flowers and color.   I'm really hoping as time goes by that she will draw more patterns and offer them for sale!!  


Thanks again Cathy....I LOVE it!


Hook on everyone!