We just had a terrific weekend! Yes, it did turn cold and rainy again but after all that heat we had, the spring flowers and plants really needed the rain. Saturday morning was great. I love getting up early and having my morning coffee on the weekends. Yes there's lots to be done, but there's no pressure. I have learned the older that I get not to stress if things don't get done. As my Mom used to say, "the world isn't going to end". Some how having this attitude seems to get things done quicker. Whatever. I was having my coffee trying to get some commenting done, hubby was sleeping in and the hounds had gone potty, been fed and were now back to sleeping.
Gloria went back to bed with her Dad.
And Freddie chilled in his chair. Yes, I said his chair. The first step is accepting it.
Ah....I love these moments.
This is my quiet time.
Until of course Freddie Spaghetti realized he was being ignored.
First he took my sweater off of the office chair and a rag out of the hamper. He does know how to get the lid off of it to get to the clothes inside. I now know that if I ignore this behavior, he just lays on his "treasures" and whines and does not chew them. After a while he tries to find something else that he thinks will get my goat.
"Yuh, huh!" "How's this working for ya Momma?" "Look a big bath towel!" "My bad now or what?"
Normally this would start to peeve me off, but Saturday morning I was just too excited. When I was reading through the blogs I follow leaving comments, I had a real surprise when I got to our friend Bailey Be Good's blog. Apparently his Momma had been up to some mischief too! Just look what his Momma drew!!
It's my Freddie Spaghetti! Bailey's Momma is soooo talented and did an amazing job! Just look at Freddie's eyes. That is him to a T!! I was so happy and was busy contacting Bailey's Momma to thank her and tell her we just had to have this wonderful picture! You have got to go over to Bailey Be Good and check out some of her other pictures. She can draw lots of things, but I love her doggie pictures. They are so life like and the cost is reasonable for all the work she puts into her drawings. You can just click Pet Portraits, DrawingMom.com or scroll down my sidebar and click on her button. While your there you can see what Bailey and her sister Nala have been up to. Maybe you'll even see Bubba!
Thanks again to Bailey's Momma! It made my whole weekend!
LOL. The eyes... It's so pretty. Bailey's momma have very talented hands.
ReplyDeleteAww, Freddie is such a Mama's Boy. Gloria goes back to her dad while Mr. Spaghetti gets to bug you for your full attention. Haha.
I love those chair photos.
And I get what you mean about stressing out regarding things to finish. I also love my morning coffees. ^^
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee
Yes indeed! Bailey's mom did an awesome job on the drawing! She is so amazingly talented!!! LOVE her drawings!!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of Fred in his chair - he looks so regal :-) and that is a really great likeness of him in the portrait - beautiful! Woofs and licks from Magic xx
ReplyDeleteOh I love Fred's expression!
ReplyDeleteJust hopped over to Bailey's blog and saw Fred's drawing, it is so beautiful. Bailey's momma is so talented and she captured Fred's expressive face. Lovely!!!
Awww, you are all so sweet!! My mommy thanks you! :) :)
ReplyDeleteThe drawing isn't displaying 'cause of some privacy thing I have to prevent bandwidth theft -- so sorry about that! You could copy the image and upload it to your bloggie if you like, though. :)
We can't wait for you to receive Freddie -- it's shipping out tomorrow! Teehee!
Woofs & hugs, <3
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
Oh got to go over there and see it! Love pics of doggies!
ReplyDeleteLovies, Miss Mindy
Sounds like a fun weekend! That drawing is AWESOME! What a talented lady! Can you buy the drawing from her? If so are you? Looks just like the handsome Freddie! Cool!
ReplyDeleteWell darn the drawing of Freddie didn't load for me. Sounds like you had a nice weekend and Fred and Gloria did their Fred and Gloria things. :) Just love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteOh Freddie, how much I missed you last week!! I can't see the picture, so I am heading over to Baileys page now to take a peek!!
ReplyDelete~Higgins
That is so Freddie's chair and noone elses! *waggy tail* Freddie and I have apassion in common - laundry theft. WE should swop notes *waggy tail*
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing drawing. As for the mischief they will do what they have to when they want attention.
ReplyDeleteWow - that drawing is aMAzing! Bailey's Momma really is really good!
ReplyDeleteI am all too familiar with Freddie's little game of "I will not be ignored" ;) as Bella is a master thief herself. Like you, though, I have realized she's not going to chew the things she steals - she's only looking for attention. Bad momma that I am, I usually give it to her. Heck, life is short - we need to play with our dogs. ;)
Wow Bailey's Mom is uber talented - it's so rare to find someone who can actually capture the feeling in a pet's eyes. Beautiful work. Your weekend sounded glorious! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds like a great weekend! Love that you have accepted Fred's Chair. My peeps have accepted My Loveseat. BOL. Sometimes I take kleenex from the trash and run around. I like Fred's idea too! That pix is amazing...looks just like him and really shows his sweet eyes! Pawesome.
ReplyDeleteGrr and Woof,
Sarge, COP
I love that drawing so much!! I still can't get over how well the eyes are done...just like Fred! And all his markings too :) Love the picture of Gloria and dad hehe. What a daddy's girl ;)
ReplyDeleteMOM loves your attitude and agrees with you 100%. Freddie you sure do crack me up. hehhehhehe And what a wonderful drawing of you! I saw it a little bit ago on Bailey's blog. Dude she really captured you, the real and true Fred.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Goose
Wow! That drawing is incredible! Great Job Bailey's mom :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a nice relaxing weekend! I love that you have accepted that is Freddies chair. I still battle both of my boxers on a daily basis for what I think is my chair, but I am slowly losing that battle the bigger they get.
Saturday mornings are the best! Freddie has personality plus - I know he keeps everything very interesting. Great drawing of Freddie. Bailey's mom is talented.
ReplyDeleteNina, Myshka, Sasha, Betsy, Lucy, Phoebe and Lily
That's such a great pic of Freddie - isn't Bailey's Mum amazing?! :)
ReplyDeleteDoes Freddie come and show you his stash that he's stolen, that's what I do and it always gets Mum's attention - Tee Hee
Have fun,
Your pal Snoopy :)
OMD, what an incredible portrait of Freddie...I mean it looks JUST likes him. Dat sure is sumptin' specials!
ReplyDeleteMum hates it when I gets bored too...I has no idea why. Maybe me and Freddie should get togedders durin' those moments...Oh wouldn't dat be fun?
Puddles
I love the portrait. And I also love the picture of Fred lounging in HIS chair. Too funny.
ReplyDeleteWow--Baileys momma did do an amazing job! And you've done an equally amazing job with some photos on your mellow morning.
ReplyDeleteThat's such an awesome picture!
ReplyDeleteDachshund Nola
Hey Freddie, Hey Gloria, Jet here. Hi Miss Janet. Wow, what a stellar picture of Freddie. Mom said she understands why you glossed over my buddy's mischief!
ReplyDeleteThose slumber moments are to be treasured as Gloria clearly shows. As for Freddie his character trait is something else lol.
ReplyDeleteI use to feel like I had to get it all done too and then this little light went off in my head that it really was not a big deal if I didn't. So I want to enjoy myself and do what makes me happy as well as having a happy family. Cleaning house will get done and if it really cries out to clean I will do it.
ReplyDeleteI like to get up early ...just not in the dark please...and be able to appreciate the quiet or see the beauty in the sky.
I got a chuckle over Freddie trying to get your goat! That is so Tucker.
Thanks for the Monday smiles! I am laughing so hard over Fred's antics and that picture of him in his chair is hysterical!
ReplyDeleteOh love the pictures Freddie! We especially love the portrait of you! Way to darn cute! :) Looks like it was a relaxing but great weekend. We loves those lounging weekends. ~Weinerful Gang~
ReplyDeleteThat drawing is amazing, that is some serious talent. I love the photo of Gloria and Dad sleeping in hehe. And Freddie, you are such a little stinker BOL!!
ReplyDeleteI melt whenever I see Gloria. She's so pretty. That picture of your little man Freddie is incredible! You have to get it.
ReplyDeleteFreddie you are hilarious in that chair. You guys have the best expressions
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Hi Y'all,
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of Freddie from Bailey Be Good. But I really like your photo of Freddie "draped" in "his chair".
Y'all come back now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Wow, what an amazing likeness of Freddie! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds exactly how I like to spend my early Saturday mornings too. That picture is so lifelike, she sure did get Freddie's eyes perfectly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture of you, I love it. Your weekend sounds great, lazy times are the best
ReplyDeleteurban hounds
Freddie you are a celebrity having your protrait painted. WOW
ReplyDeleteSweet William The Scot
I just love their ears!
ReplyDeleteBailey's mom did an amazing job! But she also had an amazing subject!
ReplyDeletethat is SUPER fantastic!! Does she do them freehand or does she do the computer generated drawings as some of the others do?
ReplyDeleteThat is just incredible!
She draws them freehand with colored pencils. :) My mommy's gonna post a few pics of Freddie's drawing in progress, and explain her drawing process -- please do come by tomorrow to see! :)
ReplyDeleteWoofers! <3
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
Oh Freddie, you just totally make our day.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you had a great weekend, and Freddie, wow!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely portrait of Freddie - she got him to a "T" ! I love the sleeping in picture!
ReplyDeleteTail Wuggles, Rubie
Freddie Spaghetti is just too funny! I love it when dogs of any kind have an attitude like that because you know they're SMART!
ReplyDeleteThe portrait is beautiful. I'm going to have to go check your friend out! :)
How cool was that! I agree that Bailey's mom is quite talented. She got Freddie down pat!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you all had a lovely weekend. We love to see Fred relaxing in his chair!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous drawing of Fred. We are going to pop over and visit Baileys Momma.
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