Early Morning

My lovely little chihuahua/mini pin mix, Coco, decided she needed water in the middle of the night. She doesn't do this often, but when she does she will not stop until I give in. It's 4:30 am and she starts talking to me...it's like a whimperish growl. I quickly grab her and stick her back under the covers hoping she'll forget about it and go back to sleep.

A couple of hours later she's doing it again, except now she's more persistent. She stands on top of me and scratches me with her paw. She's 5lbs, so standing on me and scratching me with her paw doesn't hurt. Finally she's got me up and she's so excited to get down stairs she can't even take it! Except, recently, she's decided she's afraid to take the stairs down...at least at the top, if I start her on the steps a little ways down then she'll take them the rest of the way. (In her defense, the top of the stairs are carpeted and then it goes to wood, so it's a lot easier for her to slip.) I open the door to see if she would use the stairs herself and of course not. She's hopping around like a little bunny, her floppy ears bouncing up and down waiting for me to take her. We're down stairs and she's finally getting water. Yay for Coco! Except, now I'm awake and I can't go back to sleep. But Coco just curls up and starts snoring in 5 minutes.

I decided to catch the sunrise outside with my camera...oh but wait. It's all fog again this morning. But I love the fog. I think I've said this before, but it reminds me of home. Being from Coastal California there was fog in the morning and fog in the evening. I decided even if I didn't get any great pictures at least I'd enjoy the cool moist foggy air.

I set out to the local park with my camera and these are the shots I got...



I loved this pine tree's silhouette behind the fog.



This little bridge was so pretty. I was trying to find a good quote to go with this picture but none of the quotes I found were speaking to me.



This nosey rooster ran right over to me when I walked by the petting zoo area. Actually I'm not sure it's a petting zoo, you can't really pet birds. At least I wouldn't want to for fear of being pecked at!



I wanted this guy's picture so badly. He was such a pretty goose, but he was being kind of shy. Or maybe he was just teasing me. "I know I'm a pretty goose, but you can't get me!" And then he burst out sangin' "Can't Touch This" and started doing the MC Hammer dance. Well maybe that didn't happen...

This last picture I may have over edited...but I think it's kind of cool.



I found a hashtag on Instagram called #birdonawire and ever since then I've been taking pictures of birds on wires. Funny how people, or maybe just I, don't notice things until they're pointed out and then I try to notice them after that.

Well now I'm back home and I'm playing with my pictures and sipping my coffee enjoy my quiet time.

Oh and yay 49ers! They did me proud last night against Green Bay.

Hope you enjoy your Sunday Funday!

Keep Smiling!

Lazy Sunday

Well today was a Lazy Sunday, even though I woke up pretty early and got a picture with the rising sun.

This pampas grass is really pretty. However, I grew up in California where the pampas grass take over and have really sharp stringy leaves. I like these little ones that are more tame. They've been house broken! haha

Anyway, I had myself a lovely cup of Awake Tazo tea. I don't know what it is about tea, but I love the soothing feeling and the aroma of the herbs. I opted for milk and honey in my tea this morning and my boston terrier, Rocky, who just turned 2 years old today, was in love with my tea as well. I had left a little in my cup and walked away and he got up on the coffee table (tea table?) and was lapping it up. Rocky is the reason I know so much about what people food dogs can eat. He loves carrots, apples (don't let them have the seeds), bananas, blue berries and now honey!

His first carrot! What a cute puppy!

Anyway, I have to get to cleaning because I've been slacking. I already cleaned the bathroom, now on to the kitchen. Enjoy your day!

Pet Pics

Bought this guy a new toy and he was been having a blast with it all weekend long. He sleeps so good too after he's been worn out with play.

This girl, on the other hand, only needs a box to keep her entertained.

My guard dogs...aren't they scary.

Box of Dog Toys

Back in December I found the website of one of my dog's favorite toys. The good thing about his favorite toy was that he couldn't tear it apart! He's a boston terrier (sometimes terror) and loves to pull apart toys and take the squeaker out.
On the website they were giving away toys to those that entered the contest and I thought I might as well try. Rocky could definitely use some toys that he couldn't destroy. I signed up for the contest and then forgot about it.

Less then a week went by and I got a box and thought nothing of it because it was Christmas time and I thought it was a gift. Then when I actually looked at the box I realize it said Rocky's name on it and I still didn't put two and two together. I open the box and it is FILLED with dog toys. I was so excited! Rocky got a couple toys at first and I have to say he did destroy 1 or 2, but there are some that continue on!

It always excites me when I win things and makes me try again for more contests. You never know if you're going to win! And even if it's not something you need, it could be your best friend's lucky day!

If you want to check out these dog toys the company is JWpet.com.