R.I.P. Bessie

Bessie Step-In-Paint
December 14, 2003 - May 31, 2015

My parent's dog, Bessie, passed away last night. :'( She was my buddy. I'm going to miss her.

Stuff and Things

As you know I've been posting a photo for every day of the year. It started as an Instagram project, but I decided to swing it over here too. It has become too difficult (read: time consuming) to post the pictures in both places and keep track of which one goes for which day when I'm not posting here every day. So, I will still be posting some of them here, but if you want to see all of them you can check them out on Instagram: http://instagram.com/r5samantha

What I will still be sharing here are my dogs, knitting, family and other moments of my life. You know, the usual.

Last Friday I was dog sitting for my parents for the day again. Really just dog walking, because Bessie didn't have a sleepover here again. I went to their house and spent some time with her; walking, chillaxin' ... dog stuff. :)

Miss Bessie is such a pretty girl.

My dog walkin' outfit. It was COLD out.

The Walk

So aside from being such an extraordinary dog walker I'm also a really wicked cool daughter for other reasons. You might remember I spoiled my Mom by knitting her Pagona Too (no, it's not blocked yet, yes I'm lazy, but I'm going to do that tomorrow -- I swear!) ... well over the weekend I knit her a hat and some fingerless mittens. Spoiled rotten I say!!

Mitt

Basic Fingerless Mitt
3.75mm needles
Wandering Cat Yarns Stray Cat (Empress)

Owen was kind enough to be my model.

Cables That Don't Cable Hat
3.75mm needles
Wandering Cat Yarns Stray Cat (Empress)

Lazy Girl!

Well, Bessie had a splendid time at her sleepover in Ethan's room last night. They both slept all night with none of the usual chatter that generally accompanies a sleepover.

This morning I got her up to do her biz and she was happy to follow me. Once she was back inside she disappeared again. She's really got a knack for disappearing stealthily.

"Yeah, I'm back in bed, what's it to ya?"
A Photo A Day #23

Her sleepover has come to an end and we'll be dropping her back off at my parents' house later this afternoon. Even though she has had fun here, I'm sure she will be thrilled to be home.

The waiting is done. All is well. Thanks for the good thoughts. :)

Waiting and A House Guest

Today I'm waiting to hear some news. It is something I'm not at liberty to spill the beans on in such a public forum, but something that affects me pretty deeply. I'm patient though, so I'll be okay.

I also have a lovely little house guest for the next day or so. My parents' dog Bessie has come for a visit. She's a sweetie pie, but I'm not kidding, she's the nosiest dog I've ever met, snoops in everything, bags, laundry baskets, whatever, she's as bad as a cat like that. And stubborn to boot.

When Ethan found out about her sleepover he cleared off his bottom bunk. We weren't sure if she would be comfortable there, so my parents sent her bed along too. I don't think it's going to be a problem though because she disappeared and was very quiet so I hunted her down. I found her snuggled in on the bottom bunk of his bed. Yeah. She's good.

Little Miss Diva found a place to relax.

Speaking of Ethan. Guess who is home sick today AGAIN? Yup. This time he has a cough and cold and a slight fever. Owen had a cold over the weekend (and still has it, but it's not as bad) and he shared. His worst days were on the weekend so he didn't miss any school, which is good. I'm going to bet Lily gets it next. Hopefully it avoids me.

Poor little gaffer, not feeling well.
A Photo A Day #22

And because I think this is funny -- and sort of ironic given it's Hump Day.

Tee hee

Have a good one folks!