This year, Halloween brought us our very own Darth Vader Dog and Yoda Dog.
We love dressing Dakota and Jaffery up for their Halloween walk. The adults might think we are nuts, however neighborhood kids love it.
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Showing posts with label Jaffery. Show all posts
November 5, 2012
Late Halloween Post
We love dressing Dakota and Jaffery up for their Halloween walk. The adults might think we are nuts, however neighborhood kids love it.
July 13, 2012
King of the Jungle scrapbook page
I have been taking a ton of Instagram photos, and of course, what better subjects than Dakota and Jaffery! This page layout was inspired by trying to figure out how to use these particular Instagrams. I have to say, I even surprised myself on this one.
For the banner, I cut a stip of paper the entire length of a 12x12 sheet, then trimmed off into rectangles. I then just hand cut the triangle from the bottom. They are not perfect, but who is looking that close?
What creative things have you been working on?
Supplies: DCWV Stacks: Blossoms & Butterflies Stack, Green Stack, Animal Crackers Stack and pop up embellishment stickers and green Thickers
June 10, 2012
The unexpected lake experience
The other evening, after doing too much sitting around the house and a tiny bit of cleaning the garage, Alan and I decided to walk Dakota and Jaffery to the lake. Now, in all honesty, they have it pretty good. We have
a large fenced in yard, Alan faithfully walks them each morning, and they have their own twin mattress. However, we all had been doing too much of nothing. Let's be honest, it is June in Minnesota, winter will be here before we know it.
We headed toward the lake. Dakota led the pack, pulling like there would be no tomorrow. Jeffery pranced at our side, ears back and nose up. Aside from Dakota walking us, it was a pretty great walk.
We got to the lake, attached their long training leashes, and let them go out in the water. Jeffery has always loved the water. He loves baths, loves the kiddy pool we have in the back yard, and runs out in the rain like its puppy treats falling from the sky. He even picked up on swimming right away. He doesn't swim for long, however always swims to the end of the 20 foot leash, and back to shore a couple times.
Dakota, on the other hand, is very hesitant and cautious around water. He hates rain so much he will hide in the basement all day, even at the sight of a single drop. Instead of playing in the kiddy pool, he drinks from it. If he hears the sprinkler come on, he hides, and when at the lake, he usually gets in till the water is touching his belly, or splashes his face, freaks out and wants nothing to do with it.
Yesterday's trip to the lake wasn't any different. Jaffery started his laps; Dakota cautiously headed into the shallow water, sniffing around, but careful to not get too far out. Between watching the puppies, Alan and I watched the boaters come in and load their gear onto trailers. It was really nice to get out of the house. After a bit, Jaffery was done with is laps and started whining, indicating he was ready to go. I looked over at Dakota and realized he was inching into deeper water. Alan had also noticed, and went a little in the water to give Dakota a little more leash. We looked at each other and smiled, knowing he hadn't been in the water this far before.
Suddenly, Dakota started running back toward us. Once he was near the edge of the lake, we saw it...
Dakota had caught a fish.
(Now the fish wasn't madly flopping around, so sure, Dakota grabbed a dead fish. However Dakota catching a fish is a way better story.) ;)
He tossed it in the air, pawed at it, grabbed it again, and started prancing around; showing his prize. Now it all made sense. Dakota had not gone into the slightly deeper water to explore and possibly swim. Nope. He saw the fish and wanted it.
Of course, we told him to leave the fish behind. While he wasn't happy, he surprisingly left it there. However, seeing all the commotion, Jaffery was again interested in going in the water. We stayed a bit longer, having to tell them both, multiple times, to leave the fish.
We started back for home, experienced a beautiful sunset, and returned to make supper. Lucky for us, fish wasn't on the menu.
We headed toward the lake. Dakota led the pack, pulling like there would be no tomorrow. Jeffery pranced at our side, ears back and nose up. Aside from Dakota walking us, it was a pretty great walk.
We got to the lake, attached their long training leashes, and let them go out in the water. Jeffery has always loved the water. He loves baths, loves the kiddy pool we have in the back yard, and runs out in the rain like its puppy treats falling from the sky. He even picked up on swimming right away. He doesn't swim for long, however always swims to the end of the 20 foot leash, and back to shore a couple times.
Dakota, on the other hand, is very hesitant and cautious around water. He hates rain so much he will hide in the basement all day, even at the sight of a single drop. Instead of playing in the kiddy pool, he drinks from it. If he hears the sprinkler come on, he hides, and when at the lake, he usually gets in till the water is touching his belly, or splashes his face, freaks out and wants nothing to do with it.
Yesterday's trip to the lake wasn't any different. Jaffery started his laps; Dakota cautiously headed into the shallow water, sniffing around, but careful to not get too far out. Between watching the puppies, Alan and I watched the boaters come in and load their gear onto trailers. It was really nice to get out of the house. After a bit, Jaffery was done with is laps and started whining, indicating he was ready to go. I looked over at Dakota and realized he was inching into deeper water. Alan had also noticed, and went a little in the water to give Dakota a little more leash. We looked at each other and smiled, knowing he hadn't been in the water this far before.
Suddenly, Dakota started running back toward us. Once he was near the edge of the lake, we saw it...
Dakota had caught a fish.
(Now the fish wasn't madly flopping around, so sure, Dakota grabbed a dead fish. However Dakota catching a fish is a way better story.) ;)
He tossed it in the air, pawed at it, grabbed it again, and started prancing around; showing his prize. Now it all made sense. Dakota had not gone into the slightly deeper water to explore and possibly swim. Nope. He saw the fish and wanted it.
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| Dakota and his new found friend. |
Of course, we told him to leave the fish behind. While he wasn't happy, he surprisingly left it there. However, seeing all the commotion, Jaffery was again interested in going in the water. We stayed a bit longer, having to tell them both, multiple times, to leave the fish.
We started back for home, experienced a beautiful sunset, and returned to make supper. Lucky for us, fish wasn't on the menu.
May 22, 2012
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October 31, 2011
Scrapbook Starting Point 2
Last week, I came across this lovely blog, http://www.shimelle.com/ and participated in my first scrapbook starting point. It truly is a brilliant idea!
I'm going ahead and giving it another go this week.
Here is my starting point:
And here is where I ended:
Supplies:
Orange Cardstock (DCWV Jewel stack)
Fiskars Large Circle punch
Stamped sayings | Technique Tuesday, "This One" by Ali Edwards
Hero Arts LL927 Conversation Dots
Bone paper clip | Dog Bone Clips
Sharpies
Memento Ink | Potter's Clay
Stampendous! | My Favorite letters D
Stampendous! | My Favorite letters J
Unidentified pattern paper. The 12x12 sheet came in a kit, however I cannot find the brand. The other is scrap paper from my bin.
Want to check out the others? Visit the post with the linky!
October 23, 2011
Scrapbook Starting Point - Jaffery
This week, I came across this lovely blog, http://www.shimelle.com/.
I was intrigued by her "Scrapbook Starting Point", thus giving it a try! I'm sharing layout based on this week's starting point.
This is where I started:
I was intrigued by her "Scrapbook Starting Point", thus giving it a try! I'm sharing layout based on this week's starting point.
This is where I started:
And here is where I ended:
Supplies:
jillbean soup - Soup Labels, Journaling
BoBunny 12x12 Licorice Double Dot Designs, Journal
Bella BLVD - Tail Waggers & Cat Naps Alpha+Bits
Bella BLVD - Tail Waggers & Cat Naps Alpha+Bits, Just Write Journaling Blocks, Borders N' Blocks
ChipBoard 'J'
Scrappin' Sunday!
"family"
Orange Cardstock (DCWV Jewel stack)
White Cardstock
Buttons
Plantin SchoolBook Cricut Cartridge
"Riding Along..."
Bella Blds, Tail Waggers and Cat Naps Alphabet and Bits Stickers
Journaling Block| Bella BLVD Just Write Journaling Blocks, Borders N' Blocks
Bella Blvd - Tail Waggers and Cat Naps Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Doggy Sweater
All Mixed Up Cricut Cartridge
Brown and White Cardstock
Fiskars Large Circle punch
If you are reading in a reader, please hop over to add your paper craft project to the Scrappin' Sunday Linky!
If you are reading in a reader, please hop over to add your paper craft project to the Scrappin' Sunday Linky!
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October 19, 2011
October 8, 2011
Scrappin' Sunday
"Friends" banner and "fur-ever friends" stickers | Bella BLVD - Tail Waggers & Cat Naps Alpha+Bits
Journaling Block| Bella BLVD Just Write Journaling Blocks, Borders N' Blocks
Cloud 9 Design Cardstock (I used 2 sheets, one of each side!) | Man's Best Friend
Gray cardstock
Making Memories Tag Maker and tag rims
Inkadinkado Stackables
EZ Runner adhesive
Stamped sayings | Technique Tuesday, "This One" by Ali Edwards
If you are reading in a reader, please be sure to hop over and add your paper crafting project to the Linky!
One Little Word
It has been a busy week. Work has been moving at full speed. Jaffery's birthday was on Wednesday (above photo is him chillin with his new birthday friend), I had a doctor's appointment Friday, I worked Friday evening, and Saturday. I have been helping Alan with is website and all while pretending to also keep up with laundry, dishes, and the yard work (the leaves are taking over the lawn!).
I have been so behind on the One Little Word assignments and haven't been able to keep up on the forum. I wish I could. I tried at first. However I have decided to give in and realized to really embrace {simple} this year, I might not be able to do everything.
This has been a constant struggle. I come home to a huge pile of dirty dishes and laundry all over. However, I have been able to take time to watch a movie with Alan and play in the back yard with Dakota and Jaffery. I have been going on more walks, scrapbooking more, and starting to read again. My major struggle right now is balance (is that pushing forward as my word for 2012?). I have a hard time between taking a deep breath and enjoying life, and doing things that just need done (such as cleaning).
How do I balance and still live a simple life?
See all my One Little Word projects, including my OLW 52 photo project, monthy recaps, and random updates about my progress.
October 2, 2011
Scrappin' Sunday - Chillaxin'
Supplies:
Chipboard title | Thickers, Iguana
Yellow and Green 12 inch strips, "SLEEPY", ZZZ...", Yellow bone and multicolor stripe tag stickers | Bella BLVD - Tail Waggers & Cat Naps Alpha+Bits
Puppy Circle | Bella BLVD Just Write Journaling Blocks, Borders N' Blocks
Circle Punch
"J" and orange arrow stickers | Recollection Chipboard stickers
silver staples
Strips of paper from my scrap pile
White black and gray cardstock
"paradise found" sticker | Imaginisce, Scooter's vacation Adventure Sticker Puff
If you are reading in a reader, please be sure to hop over and add your paper crafting project to the Linky!
September 25, 2011
Scrappin' Sunday! "Happiness"
Supplies:
Black Cardstock
happiness sticker | Sweetwater Scrapbook Side Kicks Small Words (Item#215)
"j" and star stickers | Recollection Chipboard stickers
Bone paper clip | Dog Bone Clips
Red Camera strip | Imaginisce Scooter's Vacation 12x12 UV Spot Paper
Background Pattern Paper | Imaginisce Scooter's Vacation 12x12 Now Em-Barking
If you have a scrapbook project you would like to share, please link up below (be sure to click over if you are reading in a reader!)
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