I Went to the Doggie Park

Isn't this just the cutest little guy you've ever seen???

J convinced DH and I to go to the doggie park with him and Archimedes yesterday. It actually turned out to be a pretty interesting way to dog shop for DH and I. It's approaching the time when DH is really missing having a dog of his own. I, myself, can't even imagine how spoiled any new dog that DH gets will be. I spoiled Sparky in his own way, but DH says I've been spoiling Archimedes more. I'm sure I'll make it up with the next dog.

More pictures and video of the doggie park adventure can be found in the Picasa Web album. I'm sure we'll be going back without and with our own dog. It was a lot of fun.

The Awesome Bone

This is a cross-over post with my other blog Yarn and floss and fabric, oh my!, because it's doggie and crafty. Isn't this truly an awesome bone? I found the pattern at the KrisKnits blog. I think hers came out a little smaller than the ones she has pictured. The one pictured above is the first completed of 4. I found small squeaks to put inside either end of the bone when I stuffed it. I used the recommended size 6 needles (in my beloved bamboo) and ombre Lily Sugar & Cream worsted weight cotton yarn. The stripes came out awesome.

I figured the bone would be something cute that my friend J would appreciate the sentiment of more than Archimedes would appreciate the entertainment of, but I must admit I was wrong. Archimedes loved the bone. I'm not sure if it was the size, the texture, or the fact that it was light enough for him to pick up and carry around. Whatever it (or the combination) was, it was a roaring success. More pictures and video of Archimedes with the bone are at this Picasa album.

One thing to note, if you are making them for puppies you know: I don't expect it to hold up well to harsh treatment. I would not give this to any animal who will not have direct supervision or to a large animal who will tear it up rapidly. I would be fearful of choking hazard from the stuffing or the squeaks or the cotton yarn if (when) it ravels.

Bananas Gone Bad

Here's the perfect picture of what happens "when good bananas go bad". Hehehe. Okay, so Archimedes obviously wasn't very happy with us for this. I blame my daughter A. When I was up to visit her several weekends ago, we were in Target and she saw this costume, knowing that J would be getting the puppy the following weekend. After that I had to get it. It's a little big on him now, but as fast as he's growing, it wouldn't surprise me if it fits a whole lot better in a couple weeks at Halloween. I promised J that Arc would get used to me dressing him up because this certainly wasn't going to be the last time. I'm horrible!

Archimedes Came To His New Home Today

Today my friend J got to pick up his new little friend from the breeder. I was lucky enough to be included in this adventure. What a sweetheart this little guy is. He even tried to help drive the MINI on the way back to my house. He was a really good rider and will soon be calling "shotgun" when it's time to go for a car ride. :)