America Is Beautiful

Yesterday I posted 7 States, 5 Motels, 2 Cars and 1 U-Haul as we moved our son and his family from Washington to Texas. Here are a few thoughts that I took away from the trip.

1.  I would have never survived the Oregon Trail in a covered wagon. As I looked out the car window I couldn’t help but think about what the pioneers must have endured as they trudged across the mountains and valleys. They were so brave and determined.

2.  The words to America the Beautiful are some of the most accurate of any song.

3.  The political landscape of our country might be a mess, but the actual landscape is breathtaking.

Here are a few more photos from our trip.

I hope that you enjoy them.

A Visit to Washington

   We recently visited our children in the beautiful state of Washington. I wanted to share more of the scenery with you today. If you ever get the opportunity to visit the Pacific Northwest, I highly recommend it. It was a jam-packed week of fun and family.

The Anatomy of a Dog Smack Down

“Hey, Pierre! Why are you rolling in the leaves?”

No Matter How You Look At It

No matter how you look at it…

7 Things Your Dog Wants You 2 Know

7. I am a pack animal and you are my pack. Don’t leave me to be ignored in the yard. If possible, let me live inside with the rest of my family. I thrive on love and attention.

Things Are Looking Up

We hope things are looking up in your world!

Loving Olympia

We visited our daughter and son-in-law last week in Washington. It was easy to fall in love with the beauty and awesome temperatures in the Pacific Northwest. We enjoyed a trip through Olympia Farmer’s Market and a walk along the Port of Olympia. You can see the state capitol in the background. It was truly an incredible trip.

The Truly Grand Grand Canyon

   We took the boys to see the Grand Canyon on our way home from the BlogPaws conference. It truly is a grand sight to see and leaves little doubt as to why it is one of the Wonders of the World. Enjoy these photos from our visit.

7 Photos On The Road to Sedona

   This year’s BlogPaws™ conference was in Chandler, Arizona. We wanted to make it a working vacation with Bentley and Pierre. That meant ROADTRIP!! It was a wonderful drive from the Bayou with the exception of the Dallas interstate construction. Wow, that is some intense traffic! Anyway, we spent our second night in Flagstaff and drove down to Sedona before arriving at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort for BlogPaws.

   It is said that the landscape around Sedona is the most beautiful in America. I’ll be honest, after seeing certain parts of Alaska, I had my doubts. Wow, I became a believer with each passing mile! It is some of the most breathtaking scenery that I have ever laid eyes on. Each turn of the road led to another awe-inspiring view. The red rocks are incredible.

   The city of Sedona is one of the coolest places that we’ve visited. I found it very dog-friendly and several stores allowed Bentley and Pierre to come inside to beat the heat. We stopped for a frozen coffee and an employee brought out a fresh bowl of water for the boys. We only spent a few hours wandering the main street and its fun stores but I’d love to spend more time there…when it is cooler.

   Here are 7 photos of our trip from Flagstaff to Sedona, Arizona. I hope that you enjoy them.

Wednesday's Wingman Westie

Pierre: “When Bentley and I go out on the town, he likes me to act as his ‘wingman’ with the ladies. That’s fine most of the time but…”

Dr. Seuss Day Quotes

I am sharing three of my favorite quotes today. My friend, Jenna from Love is being owned by a Husky recently challenged me to share three quotes. Being a lifelong “quotaholic” it would be impossible to actually choose my three favorite quotes. I chose this day to share my favorite trio from the amazing mind of one of my favorite authors.

 “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”

A Letter to Mom

Dear Mom,

   I hope that this letter finds you well. There is something on my mind and I thought it’d be better explained in writing. February is chock-full of holidays including Groundhog Day, Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. You will notice that those are all single days and really have nothing to do with pets. Not to say that we don’t appreciate a little something on February 14^th. Just sayin’…

10 Things You Should Know About a Westie

   As I was mulling over what to write about for my Thoughtless Thursday post, Pierre came over to me. It was clear there was something on his mind. He pointed out the fact that I’ve not written a post about things people should know about a Westie. I have done several about a Basset Hound so to be completely fair; here is my list of things I've learned from Pierre.

10 Things You Should Know About a Westie 

1. Their proper name is the White West Highland Terrier. Westie is their nickname, but Pierre prefers “His Fabulousness.”

10 Basset Hound Facts You Should Know

   Have you ever seen a Basset Hound puppy? Those big brown eyes and long droopy ears can melt the hardest of hearts. You should be warned once you go Basset, you never go back. Before you make your decision here are 10 Basset Hound facts you should know.

1.  Basset Hounds are deep-thinkers. Okay, you might call it stubborn, but they will never admit it. They do obey and can be trained, but only when it benefits them in some way. #WillWorkForFood

A Dog's Head Rest

    “Don’t mind me; I’m just going to rest my head here for a bit.”

A Year in Review 2015

   As 2015 comes to a close, I thought it would be fun to take a photographic trip down Memory Lane. I tried to select my favorite pics of the year, but it proved more difficult than I imagined. My husband, Skipper does an incredible job taking photos of Bentley and Pierre. Although they are not the most cooperative subjects, he always makes them look as if they were natural born models. I hope that you enjoy our video compilation. 

We are looking forward to 2016 with the camera ready!

Let There Be Peace on Earth

We are finishing up our year-long photo challenge,

52 Snapshots of Life
hosted by The Lazy Pit Bull.
The last word prompt of the year is
PEACE

Old Friends

Doppelganger Dog

We recently discovered that Bentley has his very own doppelganger! 

This adorable cookie jar is from

 Ree Drummond's 

The Pioneer Woman collection.

"Is this cookie jar mocking me?"

The Party's Over

Bentley: “I’d like to thank everyone for all of the happy birthday wishes. It really put a wag in my tail to see so many people thought about me. I was pretty much spoiled from the time I opened my eyes until I crashed out from pupcakes and partying! Let me share the party highlights with you.