A long winter's nap....

Image by Carl Bengtsson for Selvedge Magazine

Brrr....

Baby it's cold outside!!!

It's looking like Hercules is heading right in our direction...

Apparently, he is chock full of snow and icy winds.

Time to stock up on fire wood, batteries and  snacks!

I wish I could say that I was decked from head to toe in glitter this holiday season but sadly this year, it was my house that got the star treatment..

Luckily for me, I have been comfy, cozy and fully enjoying warm hearted Christmas gifts that were bestowed upon me.

Looks like I have been prepared for Hercules all along...

1.

A gift from my Parents..

(Someone must have been reading my gift guides!!)

My favorite candle of ALL time...in scent and in design....

She now comes in gold(even better!!)

A yummy tropical scent that is perfect when watching Hawaii Life .

Capri Blue Candle in a Jar(Volcano)at Anthropologie

2.

A gift to Myself...

They may not be sexy but when living in an old, drafty house..

Every bit of warmth counts!!

Who knew that Target would make THE best flannel jammies  EVER!!

Scoop them up before they are ALL gone..I did!!

Gillian & O'Malley Women's Flannel Sleep Set at Target

3.

A gift for my Toes..

Having Raynaud's Disease it a real drag..

But these AMAZINGLY soft socks make my toes happy!

All-Pro Women's 3 Pack MaxSpun Ankle Athletic Socks at Target

4.

A gift from Auntie Egg..

Auntie Egg always knows the right remedies..

Need to sleep or relax...

This tea has it ALL!!

Celestial Seasons Herb Teas in Sleepytime

5.

A gift from my Boys..

My boys know me ALL too well..

To keep this furnace warm during the winter months..

I flip flop between tea and coffee on a daily basis..

Perfect size, hefty and with the letter L on it..

Hands OFF!!

Monogram Mug at Anthropologie

6.

A gift to our Family..

BEST gift of 2013.

A clown, a heart of gold, full of love, pure naughtiness and THE best snuggler/foot warmer EVER..

Mr. G was THE perfect gift for a family that desperately needed healing..

We will be forever grateful.

Mr. G was adopted at The Simon Foundation

 

A new Mister...from another Sister..

Mr. G, 4 Months

September 26, 2013

The heart wants what the heart wants..

LOVE is a tricky thing...

It's scary...

It's unpredictable..

Sometimes we feel as though we are not ready for it..

Sometimes we don't think we are deserving of it..

BUT..

LOVE is all you need...

LOVE makes the world go round..

LOVE is life...

and

most importantly..

LOVE can heal...

Not 100%

BUT

just enough...

So I introduce to you..

with the greatest of pleasure..

Our newest family member, 

my youngest of 4 sons..

the new LOVE of my life..

Mr. G!

Yes..that is a puppy in a bow tie..

but he is honoring his Southern heritage..

and since brothers share EVERYTHING..

I deemed it only appropriate that he should be wearing the

Monster's Easter gift from the Fabulous duo at Forage..

Since they are TRUE dog lovers..

I felt that they may approve...

plus it may even inspire them..

Forage dog collars anyone???

Apparently..

all it took was a photo to get my family on board...

Were we ready?

Probably not...

BUT

is one ever ready for a baby?

Luckily for us..

The Ladies over at The Simon Foundation in Bloomfield, Connecticut

held our future in their hands..

It took just one introduction..

one glance

one lick

one wag of a tail

and Mr. G became a true blue Wesson on

August 23, 2013.

Mr. G, 3 Months

August 23, 2013

As you can see from this image...

someone has already grown leaps and bounds..

In fact...

Someone gained 7.8 lbs in one month!!

There have definitely been some challenges..

What new baby doesn't bring them?! 

BUT

thankfully Joanne Lincoln from The Simon Foundation

helped us tremendously and

we seem to be not only back on track

BUT 

very fluent in dog speak...

With every negative comes a positive...

and

Mr. G has brought us this..

The ability to belly laugh again..

A very clean kitchen floor..

A sparring partner for Mr. C...

Snuggling..

Heartfelt licks..

What grass feels like for the first time..

Seeing the tiny moths that delicately leap through the grass..

Smelling and feeling the sea for the first time..

Running so fast your ears flap..

Trust

Joy

and

LOVE

 

It is truly amazing to me..

how much one little boy can change forever

the heart of a family... 

 

I am eternally grateful to

 My husband for opening his heart and giving puppy love a second chance..

The Ladies at The Simon Foundation for supporting us and giving us the love of our lives..

and

MOST importantly..

The sister who gave me a new mister..

Ruby..

 

Mr. G was one out of 11 pups...

so if you are looking..

Ruby's babies are still available..

 

So get ready folks...

You'll be seeing this boy quite often...

He's got lots to say

and

possibly some grand adventures to share..