I “puppy sit” Bootsy during the day while Dave is at work. When he gets here around 10:30 in the morning he’s ready for a nap – which he takes until about 4:00 when we go out for a walk. Then it’s dinner time after which we curl up on the sofa and watch tv until “daddy” gets home.

These are pictures Dave took of him today along with captions of what he imagined Bootsy was thinking.

I want to thank Beverly for featuring Cottage Dreamer this week in her post for Pink Saturday at her blog How Sweet The Sound. I think it’s a wonderful idea to pick several blogs each week to highlight so we can get to know the Pink Saturday participants better.

This week I went through my previous posts and picked out a few of my favorite things to give you and idea of what I like. I suppose my style could be described as “pink, blue, and cream.” I don’t think I could ever become tired of living surrounded by these colors.


To start off, even though it’s not pink, here’s a photo of my son, Dave, and his Chihuahua, Bootsy, who I “puppy sit” each weekday when Dave is at work.





One of my favorite rooms is my bedroom. I’m not quite through decorating it – still have to put up the pictures, but it’s a very pretty pink room and very relaxing.





Many years ago I had a business selling my original dolls. I’ve been slowly getting back into sculpting and hope to have something to show soon. This doll, Allison, is what a few people have said looks like a self-portrait. I tell them, “Maybe in my dreams.” lol She’s about 28″ tall and is made of porcelain. One of the many things I love to do is Heirloom Sewing which I used in creating her costume. Ok, she’s not in pink, but on the umbrella she holds there are pink embroidered flowers.





One thing I love to collect is Angels, mostly Seraphime Angels by Roman and those by Jim Shore. Here’s one of the sets of Seraphime Angels that I’m fortunate to
have in my collection. It’s called Angel Garden. I just love the delicate nature of them and, of course, the blue, pink, and white color scheme.





And lastly, I’m fortunate enough to have been able to collect several pieces of art by Debi Coules. The piece below is one of several boxes I have by her. Thoughout my blog you’ll find more of her creations. I just love the beauty of her paintings and the touch of romance they bring to each room in my home.





Thank you so much for stopping by Cottage Dreamer today. I hope you have a wonderful Pink Saturday and I’d love to hear any comments you’d like to leave.


Sandra

This is my son’s Chihuahua “Bootsy” whom I “puppy-sit” suring the week when Dave is at work. Bootsy is 7 years old and weighs about six pounds. So he’s really not a puppy – but when you’re this small you seem to be a puppy all the time. He’s a real character.

Dave had taken him out front to “do his thing” before they went home from my place. I think Bootsy decided that he’d rather walk. lol

It’s my parents 68th Wedding anniversary this week. Congratulations, Mom and Dad. They were married just three months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Dad soon left for four years to serve as a Marine in the Pacific. Over the years my parents worked together to build a business and provide for their children and grandchildren. They are now retired and living the good life in Florida. I couldn’t be prouder of them.

March is also my son’s birthday. He turned 35 this year! Happy Birthday to my Davie. (No one else but my parent and myself get to call him that. LOL) I don’t have grandkids, but I do have a grand-puppy, Bootsy, a six pound six year-old Chihuahua who spends most days with me while “daddy” is at work.

Merry Christmas to all! I hope you’re having a wonderful Christmas. Last night my son and I took our traditional ride through Naperville looking at the decorations. This year we found two houses that had the lights coordinated with music where you tune into an FM station and can listen to the music in your car while watching the light show. I’ve seen this in videos on YouTube, but it’s so much better to see them in real life. I told Dave, next year we’re bringing his video camera.

For the first time that we can remember it rained for almost the entire four hours we were out. Course we were a bit slowed by the fact that Dave stopped at about every three houses to take pictures. lol

Last year Bootsy was good for almost the whole “tour” but this year he was fidgety from the start – so about an hour into the excursion we decided to take him back to Dave’s place. I guess he was a lot happier there since Dave was trying to handle the maps he’d printed out and his camera and couldn’t let Bootsy ride on his lap. Dave said when he got home Bootsy was snuggled into the big bed watching the Discovery channel. lol I keep the Cartoon Network on in the living room when he’s spending the day here. Yes, the dog is spoiled.

Below is a photo of my two “boys.” Dave sent this out as his Christmas greeting. Poor Bootsy, he just doesn’t look real happy. I think Dave took so many pictures of him when he was a puppy that he got sick of the camera. That’s why Dave is holding him while I took the picture.

Once again, Merry Christmas and I hope you have a Blessed New Year!

Welcome to a very special post of Christmas Memories. This week, and for the next two weeks, Bev at How Sweet The Sound has suggested we have themes for our Pink Saturday posts. I love the idea. This week the theme is A Special Memory of a Holiday. For me, that has to be Christmas. December is always a very important month because of my birthday, my dad’s birthday, and Christmas.

But, to start things off with a bit of a current memory I’m starting, I thought I’d show off my “finds” at Home Goods this week.

These are adorable little teacups and saucers for the small tree I’m putting in my bedroom. I should have pictures of the tree starting on Monday. I had been taking a “House Tour” and fell in love with Cindy’s full-size Christmas tree filled with cups, saucers, and even silverware at My Romantic Home. I plan to spend the next year gathering items for a similar tree – but in pinks and blues.

Got some small mirror ornaments for the “pink” tree. Shades of the 70s and the Disco era.

Christmas Memories

While going through the boxes of pictures I’ve got I was reminded of so many great memories but the one that always sticks out in my mind is from when I was three. I’m not sure that I have any actual memories of this specific year, but I do remember the many Christmas days spent with my Grandfathers and other relatives. Often we would spend Christmas Eve with one side of the family and the Christmas Day with the other. But I do remember several times having both Grandfathers at our house for the holiday.

The photos that I want to share are from Christmas 1949 when I was three.

Me at three with my new baby doll.

Here I am with all the presents that I got when I was at Grandpa Thompson’s and Auntie’s. A baby doll, a train, and what looks like some new clothes. I believe that the pleated skirt was made for me by my great, great grandmother. And don’t you just love the dark shoes. So charming. lol

Here’s my dad giving me a horsey-back ride. But as you can see I’m not letting go of my new baby doll.

This is my mom and me. Isn’t she pretty? Oh, and excuse the bit of the undies showing. lol

This is a photo of my Grandpa Thompson, me, and my daddy. I was named after my grandfather. His middle name came from his middle name which was Sander.

This is my “Auntie.” She was my mother’s great aunt. She and my great great grandmother came to America from the “old country” of Norway when they were in their teens. She helped to raise my mother and uncle and was an absolute fantastic cook. Dinner at Auntie’s was always wonderful.

And once more Christmas comes to an end. Most likely I’m thinking how tired I am but that I just don’t want to go to bed and have Christmas really be over. But a year later there will be wonderful memories to make of Christmas with my Grandfathers and the rest of the family – but my Grandfathers will always hold a special place in my heart.


Thank you for visiting and sharing these memories with me. I hope the joy of this time of year fills your home and heart.

Last Saturday I asked for prayers for my dad, who is in the hospital. He’s doing much better and should be out before the weekend, though he will be going to the rehabilitation facility at the retirement complex where they live. He was there around the first of the year for about four weeks, but I don’t think he’s going to need that much care this time.

Thank you to those who posted, and even to those that didn’t post but still said a prayer or sent good thoughts.

My parents are 88 and have been great role models all through my life.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms, Grandmas, Great-Grandmas, and the special people who aren’t family but have been a mother to us.

I got a call from my mom yesterday. She got the card I sent – a cute one with Snoppy on the front. I’m the kind that likes mushy sentimental cards, but Mom likes the funny ones. My parents live in Florida in a really nice retirement complex. I don’t get to see them very often.

Today has started off very nicely. My son took me to see the 11am showing of Star Trek. He knows I don’t like crowds and don’t really enjoy going to the theatre, but after a good talking to myself I screwed up my courage and went. And I’m very glad I did. It was a great movie and a lot of fun to do something with Dave.

On a side note, he’s been through a lot with me and anxiety attacks, agoraphobia, etc. But he’s always been patient. Couldn’t ask for a better son and it makes Mother’s Day very special.

We stopped back at my place to pick up Bootsy “da pup” as we call him. We then went and picked up lunch, and now it’s nap time. Oh, and watching the Cubs, of course. Tonight we’ll put in an order for pick up at one of the best Italian restaurants in the area and watch the finale of The Amazing Race.

All-in-all a very nice and enjoyable Mother’s Day. Hope yours was as well.

Well, Bootsy isn’t exactly a puppy, but when you’re seven pounds you don’t exactly appear to be a full-sized dog.

I took these pictures on my patio the other day when my son, Dave, dropped off Bootsy for me to “puppy sit” while he’s at work. He only lives a block away so it’s easy for him to drop him off each morning.

Bootsy doesn’t look too happy. He used to not mind his picture being taken, but then my son got a Nikon SLR digital camera that’s much bigger than the one he had before and suddenly Bootsy got camera shy. I think it might have to do with the fill flash. The camera is now mine since Dave decided he wanted to upgrade. I do love having a camera that feels like what I learned to take pictures with.

So, the other day Dave was taking some pictures of a damaged package I’d received and Bootsy decided it was time to go into hiding. So he thought he’d make his getaway:

Dave told him that he was too big to get under my secretary – but that didn’t deter a headstrong Chihuahua:

Two things – Bootsy has made it clear that he does not like the new “big” camera and secondly, I’ve got to do some dusting!

Last weekend my son was in Florida to visit with my parents. One of his favorite things to do is go to the beach and take lots and lots of pictures. I’ve chosen a few to feature here. Needless to say I’m a bit biased, but I do think he’s a good photographer. He’s had a “natural eye” ever since he was a kid of about eight and I lent him my Canon SLR while we were on vacation in Door County. One of these days I’ll have to scan those and then post them.

One of these pictures was taken on his way to the beach and the rest were taken when he was at the beach just about sunset. There’s one photo with a little boy in it who saw Dave with his camera and just had to do a “fancy” dance for him.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!