Clever one

Bulldogs have a bad rap for being the "dumb dog" on the block. Well this little guy had the last laugh!

This afternoon I heard water running but couldn't figure out where it was coming from since I was the only {human} one home. Apparently, Bentley was thirsty so he turned the hose on.

Yup, he figured out how to turn the nozzle on the handset so the water would come out and lapped away.

Mission accomplished! :)

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I have proof ...

by the blooms, if not the weather, that spring has sprung.





I'm really really ready to be outdoors after our marathon winter. With some luck, I hope to have my green house up by the weekend so I can start some of my seeds and pick up plants when I find them at the local garden shops.






It's been chilly and rainy here but my blooming beauties aren't letting a little weather hold them back. Each day I see a little more green and a little brown in our yard ~ yea!






This week I received the nicest email from a sweet woman that follows my blog. Not only does she read my posts, but her husband peeks in to see photos of our bullies, Bozley and Bentley. So here you go Jon, these are for you :)



We hired a gardener this year. He's awfully cute but not all that productive. However, does do a good job of supervising and picking out a nice sunny spot in the yard during his break time  ~ which seems to be most of the time he is outdoors!





Bentley decided  to take some time and smell the flowers ... and walk on them, chew on them and lay in them. Now if only we could get him to pick up a rake and get to work!

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Cute and Cozy

The weather is turning and we are in for some really cold weather this week. After the hideous rain {coming down in all directions} for most of the day yesterday our home had a damp and cold welcoming this evening. I started a fire and began my nightly routine. Within minutes our home was warming up and I was beginning to relax.

Because Bentley is still a puppy and ever so fond of our Christmas tree and decorations, I have to keep a close eye on him. At one point this evening he disappeared and I couldn't find him. He has a knack of becoming invisible. I looked every where for his wrinkly little body. He has learned how to climb stairs so I scoured all the bedrooms and baths on the second floor. No Bentley. When I was descending the stairs, I caught a movement from the corner of my eye. Our little fur ball climbed up onto the hearth and was lounging by the warmth of the fire. Once he saw the camera, he sat up to "pose" for a few shots. I really wanted to get him laying down. Too funny!

Hope you're keeping toasty warm on these chilly nights.


* My cookie exchange went smoothly and was enjoyed by all. I'll be posting those photos this week.

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Poor little guy

This little guy threw our holiday weekend plans for a big loop. Our weekend was packed full of gatherings with friends, a big benefit dinner with a live auction and finishing up our powder room remodeling project.

Unbeknownst to us, Bentley had other plans ...

He slept a lot on Friday {not uncommon for a puppy} and became very lethargic into the late evening. A while later, he began running a fever. We were up all night checking on him. By 5:30 Saturday morning we knew we were in trouble. His temp was 104.7 and he wouldn't eat or drink. Within minutes we were on our way to the animal hospital. Following a battery of tests and chest x-rays, it was confirmed that our little guy had pneumonia. This is dangerous in all puppies but for a bulldog, it's even more extreme as their compromised {smooshed} faces affect their airways.

He was placed in intensive care {or as my husband referred to it as "expensive care"} and put on IVs for fluid and antibiotics. Due to his high fever, Bentley was put in an incubator to regulate his temperature and administer his nebulizer treatments. Can you say Cha Ching?!

At the site of this listless little guy and the possibilities of his illness, I was sobbing like a baby. My eyes were so swollen my own family members wouldn't have recognized me in a line up ~ I truly am pathetic!

Two days later he returned home with his bag of antibiotics and required daily steam baths.

Yes, you read that correctly, my husband or I must sit in our master bathroom with our little bullie steaming away. It's almost like a spa treatment only not as enjoyable!

The first morning {as in 5am} Bentley was home I was sitting in the chair holding him. He was a little punky and just wanted to be held. Out of nowhere from behind, Bozley bounded over the chair to join us.

Animals are not allowed on the furniture in our home but my husband was laughing so hard {he saw the whole thing unfold} at the event he grabbed the camera.




{It's 5am and I had just woken up ~ no comments; please}

Little by little Bentley is feeling better. Secretly, I think Bozley missed his little buddy and was happy to have him home. He follows him around the house and protects him. I must admit that it's rather cute and most comical to witness.






Thankfully we have an amazing neighbor and friend that has offered to peek in on Bentley during the day and tend to a few of his needs while I'm at school. What a relief knowing he is in good hands!

With a son in college, I honestly thought all baby mothering was behind me ... Ugh!

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Introducing ...

Bentley



He is our sweet new English Bulldog puppy. We are thrilled {with the exception of the wee hour wake up calls} with our new little guy. He is 9 weeks old and is fitting into our family very nicely. Bozley is doing an amazing job of  protecting this guy and showing him the ropes :)

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Sweet lovin ...

Is this not the sweetest thing you've seen today?!

The bullie puppy that is ~ not me. I was on my way to a beach luncheon with my teaching pals.

{This photo was taken with my new phone and I actually figured out how to upload it to my computer! You need to be impressed because I am in awe of myself ~ ha! Reference this post and you'll totally understand my elated delight!}

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