2016 Parade of Ornaments

The first 10 days of ornaments are all new to our tree.  Some can be purchased now in stores and online;  some are vintage acquired through auctions and ebay.  We will continue till Christmas Eve when we light our tree.  We have already posted the first two but….just in case you missed it.

2016 Parade of Ornaments #1

#1 can be found at any Talbot store.  It looks like mercury and lends light to the tree.

2016 Parade of Ornaments #2

#2 can be bought on FB.  The page is Doodlebug Creations.  Kath makes great Scottie personalized gifts.

2016 Parade of Ornaments

This tiny heart of Scotties sits perfectly on the tip of a branch.  Mom saw this in an Etsy shop called WeeChookieBird.  She loves Etsy as a source of handmade items. #3

2016 Parade of Ornaments

Mom has loved #4 for years since she saw it in one of Melane Beesun’s miniature houses.  A friend told her they were sold by Christopher Banks.  She has seen one on auction several times and this year was able to get it.

2016 Parade of Ornaments

Vera Bradley went all Scottie this year.  #5 is just one of the many Scottie items available wherever she is sold.

2016 Parade of Ornaments

Mom can always find ornaments at http://www.campbellscotties.com.  This Fair Trade happy little Scottie is from there.  #6

2016 Parade of Ornaments

#7 is vintage and was found on Etsy.  It is sure to become a fave.

2016 Parade of Ornaments

#8 was a gift from our friends in Belgium, Patricia Bonnel and Sir Achille.  Made by Gaby Jans, it is lace like with a beautiful red Swarovski crystal bow.  Love!

2016 Parade of Ornaments

#9, what is not to love about a Scottie in a jacket?  It can also be found at http://www.campbellscotties.com.

2016 Parade of Ornaments

Dating 2007 and released by Danbury Mint, this darling one was obtained through the STLSTR auction this fall.  STLSTR auction is another great source of Scottie collectibles. #10

Lucy

Getting our holiday on ~ Indy and Lucy

Week In Review

It’s been another busy week.

Indy

I have been overseeing decorating.  Sister has helped.  BOL.

Lucy

Lucy

Cards are coming in for the Scottie Fridge

2016 Scottie cards

as well as wonderful gifts from our friends.

Gifts from Sir Achille

Gifts from Sir Achille

These are from our Patricia Bonnel and Sir Achille, our friends in Belgium. The ornaments, personalized shopping bag, and Christmas card have Swarovski crystals on them and were made by Gaby Jans, Patricia’s friend.

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Penny and the Count sent us an ornament, card and towel from Australia.  Very cool.

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Finally Mom found a topper for the Charlie Brown Christmas tree; it is actually is an ornament she bought at Pier One.  Once again the ugliest Christmas tree has blossomed into a beauty.

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Getting our holiday on. ~ Indy and Lucy

 

Week In Review

Our hearts were saddened this week when we learned of Easy’s sudden departure for the Rainbow Bridge.  We’re sure you would have liked our Thanksgiving turkey, Easy.  That’s Dad and our cousins.

Dad, Carrie and MarlaYou would have liked our sunshine naps too

Indyand Sister trying to get Hedge Hog.

Lucy

We have started our 2016 Scottie Fridge and Parade of Ornaments.

Scottie Fridge

How cute are these from Vicki McDaniel and Diane Lewis.

2016 Parade of Ornaments #1

This was ornament #1 and..

2016 Parade of Ornaments #2

this is #2.  (For Scottie admirers, the first one can be purchased at Talbots and the second on FB on the Doodlebug Creations page.)  Easy, we are sure going to miss you, buddy.  You were a good friend. Godspeed. ~  Indy and Lucy

Week In Review

Wow, it has been busy since we have returned from Wisconsin: birthday, dr. appointments, dentist appointments, yard work, blah, blah,blah.  I have loved playing with my birthday hedge hog.

Indy

Fall is finally here.  The weather is cool enough to have ballgames in the yard again.

Indy

Chicken chews are our important treats; we love when we get them.

Indy

Sister likes to look at Christmas Catalogs pointing out what she would like to see in her sock

Lucy

and begging Mom for cookies.

Lucy

Of course, we take naps everyday too.

Lucy

Squirrels have been frolicking in the oak trees around our yard.  I have to be on constant alert.

Indy

That about catches you up on our life. See ya later. ~ Indy and Lucy

Serving Our Country

Today there was an article in today’s Tulsa World about Grand PaPa and his accounts of battle in the Pacific theater during WW II.

Grand PaPa

It is too long to share here but can be read at http://www.tulsaworld.com.

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In addition to Grand PaPa’s memories aboard the  USS Colorado, the article mentions the new Navy submarine the USS Colorado.  Grand Papa and Dad are leaving for Connecticut the end of this month to see it christened.

Indy and Lucy

Saluting all Veterans,  thank you for your service. ~ Indy and Lucy

High Five

Today I am five years old.  Mom says it doesn’t seem possible.  I had Braum’s vanilla ice cream, one of my favorite treats.

Indy

Indy

 Super yummy.  Sister and Mom got some too.  Mom and Dad gave me a gray squirrel and Sister gave me a hedgehog.  Of course, she wants to play with both of them.

Indy

Not today, Mom said.

Indy

It’s good to be five. ~ Indy

Week In Review

Of course, there was Halloween.

Indy and Lucy

Upon returning home from Wisconsin, we started itching and scratching.  It made us miserable and the pawrents too.  The vet thought seasonal allergies: oak mites, Bermuda grass, they don’t know.

Lucy

Dad sprayed us with Listerene.  He uses that on his horses for bites/infection and we have been taking 1/2 of Benedryl.  We are still itching but not as bad.

Indy

Mom gave us chicken chews to get our mind off it.  I like to hide mine. ~ Indy

Second Star to the Right and Straight on Till Thanksgiving

But Wait…..

Indy and Lucy

You haven’t seen all our Halloween photos because our staff was slacking.

Indy

Yesterday was Sister’s day because it was dark Sunday when I got back from the spa and could not photograph in natural light.  Don’t ask me; that’s what she said.  Anyway, do I look like the Prince of Spiders or what?

Indy

I am on guard duty here.  I have almost forgotten I have this on.

Indy and Lucy

Little Miss 4.0 is not cooperating.  BOL!

Indy and Lucy

Just to show you the detail Kelly puts into this at PrettiestPets on Etsy.

Spider Web

So we had a terrierific howloween.  Until next year ~ Indy and Lucy