A Walk and American Girl Dolls

Hi all!  I've had a lovely Saturday.  Let me tell you why.

So, after I had finished my chores this morning, I played on my Nook. After lunch, Chocolate Chip, my puppy, was going crazy (basically, it was time for a walk).

 When Chocolate Chip heard me say "walk", her tail wagged furiously!  I hooked up her leash, and we were out the door!

 The sun was shining and the birds chirruping. It's a beautiful day.

 Isn't she the cutest thing?

 I love the camera angle on this one!

 After my dog and I returned, I ran upstairs.

"What are you doing?" I asked my sister, Elizabeth.

 "Oh, Chrissa!" she quickly turned around.  "I just finished a blanket for my dolls."

 "That's so cool!  Speaking of AG dolls, do you want play?" I asked hopefully.

"That is an excellent idea."

 So, Elizabeth reached out and set her dolls, Caroline and Beth, on her lap, ...

 ... and I grabbed Felicity and Nellie, who are mine.

We have had an awesome day, with the prospect of Saturday night pizza later for dinner.  Yum, yum.

How is you favorite way to spend a Saturday?

A Walk and a Photo Shoot

 Hello, lovely readers!  This chilly afternoon, Chrissa and I bundled up and took our dogs, Chocolate Chip and Sugar, on a walk around the neighborhood.

 What do you think of Chrissa's new, orange sweater?  Mother made it for her.

 We chatted as we walked, enjoying the nippy weather.

 Even our dogs donned their coats, which I made, against the cold.

 "I can't wait for it to snow!" my impatient sister exclaimed. "I really want a white Christmas.  And I can't wait to see Libby and Marie!  It's been ages since I last saw them."

"Very true." I agreed, smiling at the thought.

"Okay, we're back at Nana's house.  I'm going to run inside and sit by the fireplace." Chrissa said.  "What about you?"

"Because the lighting is perfect, I think I will take Caroline and Beth out here for a photo shoot."  I did just that.

 Caroline is a beautiful doll.

 Her curly blond hair, her aquamarine eyes...

 ... and her gorgeous, soft, pink dress.  I am very happy with her.

 She and Beth actually look rather similar.

 Beth forgot her shoes!

 The slowly setting sun created a lovely halo in their hair.

 I think this is my favorite picture of my new doll.

What do you think of Caroline?

Our Sweet Pets

 Hello, lovely readers!  One of the many things Chrissa and I are thankful for are our two playful pets, Sugar and Chocolate Chip. 

 This is my dog, Sugar.  She is a Yorkshire Terrier (or "Yorkie"), and I love her so very much!  Because it is easily tangled, I bush her soft fur every morning.  She has a gentle spirit, and is quite a cutie!

 Chrissa's dog, Chocolate Chip, is a Chocolate Lab puppy.  She is extraordinarily energetic, always ready for a walk.  Because of this, Chocolate Chip brings loads of energy into our house.

Below are pictures of both of them that I snapped this morning, first Sugar then Chocolate Chip.

 Look at her cute little nose!

 High and mighty Chocolate Chip (silly puppy).

 Chrissa and I are so thankful for our adorable, loyal, furry puppies!

Do you have any pets?

A Walk in the Park

 Hi all!  This afternoon, I was really caught up in a great book...

 ...When something jumped on me!  "What was that?" I said, standing up quickly.

 "Oh, it was you, Chocolate Chip." I said.  My dog whined at the door, and looked pleadingly into my eyes.

"I don't want to take you out right now, puppy." I told her. "I'm reading."  Chocolate Chip barked and pawed at the door.

"Whatever." I said, getting up. "But this better be quick."  Sighing, I followed my excited, running puppy downstairs, where I found Elizabeth cuddling with her dog, Sugar.

 

 "Where are you going with that face?" my sister asked.

"To the park." I replied. "Chocolate Chip needs to do her...stuff."

"I see." Elizabeth said with a knowing smile. "Well, have a nice walk."

 "Ug, I want to be reading, not doing this." I whined unhappily.  "Chocolate Chip!"

 "Chocolate Chip?  Where are you?" I said, worried.  Elizabeth says you don't know how good something is until you don't have it, which I found to be true.  I searched all over the park, looking for her.  Calling her name.  I have never been more frightened in my life!  I mean, Chocolate Chip had run off before, but she always came running back when I called.

Suddenly, behind a latter, I saw a familiar brown body.  Chocolate Chip!

 "Oh my sweet puppy, you can never gone running off like that." I said, half-scolding, half-hugging my squirming dog.

 "Let's go home, Chocolate Chip." I said to my puppy. "That's enough excitement for one day."

Owning a dog is not always a walk in the park, in my opinion, it's always worth the trouble.