Celebrate The Small Things -- July 24

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.

This week I'm celebrating:

• I finally made it to one of my daughter's softball games!  My body hated me for it, but I was happy to see her play...it's been a while. 
• I had a wonderful visit from my parents last week. My mom just couldn't wait around any longer for me to be well enough to travel to her (a three hour drive), so they came here for a visit :)  My kids had a nice time seeing their grandparents, and Emmie barked at them a bunch LOL  
• I "graduated" physical therapy a couple of weeks ago (be on the lookout for my 6 month sub-talar fusion update), but I still need to strengthen my leg muscles and all those little muscles in my feet.  So, I joined the medical gym...which basically means that I do all the excersices that I was doing in therapy, but unsupervised.  Things are going well...slow, but well.
• I met a couple of women this week that are friends of a friend.  They were so nice and friendly, and I found our conversation to be easy.  Love meeting good people!
• Got a couple of good deals for Amazon's 'Prime Day'...one of which was a new rope for Emmie.  Can you tell she loves it?

Emmie and her new rope

Emmie and her new rope--a better look :)

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit her wonderful co-hosts:   LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge and Tonja Drecker @Kidbits Blog

Celebrate The Small Things -- May 29

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• air conditioning...how some people live without this is unimaginable to me  #firstworldproblems
• having nice neighbors.  We recently got new neighbors just a few months ago and I'm so happy that they are normal people (I've had some not-so-normal ones in the past!).  They are a married couple with three kids, and they just got a dog this past weekend...he's so cute!  The kids named him Olaf :)  I'm hoping Olaf and Emmie will be best doggie friends one day.
• flowers!  My hubs planted some annuals last weekend and they really perk up the house.  I especially love my flowers in the sun porch...something about them really makes me happy.

I apologize to everyone who left me comments last week...I was MIA last weekend and by the time I got a minute to hop on my pc this week, it just seemed to make more sense to wait to Friday and hop around and return comments.  Thanks for understanding!

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

Zzzzzzz....

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

Now that I have a forever home, I have made myself comfortable.  When I'm not being silly, or greeting my humans when they come home, or barking at home appliances and instruments, or spying on people, or playing with my rope, or going outside, or giving kisses, or eating out of my Kong, or being undeniably cute, I enjoy sleeping...

I even fall asleep when I'm supposed to be doing my perimeter checks at the front window!

Yogurt

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

I love yogurt!  My mommy once tried to mix bananas in with it...yuck!  I definitely don't like bananas.

Do you have a favorite snack?

Xplosion

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

My mommy says that I made too much of a mess with my rice.  I don't see what the problem is...

Do you have messy eaters in your house?

WiggleButt

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

The humans call me wigglebutt, among other names.

What makes you this happy?

Vashta Nerada

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

The humans think I'm crazy, but I'm hunting the Vashta Nerada!  They live in the shadows!

Katie here...if you don't know what the Vashta Nerada are, then go here...it's a Doctor Who reference.  Yup, Emmie is a Doctor fan too.  That's the real reason why we adopted her ;)

Are you a Doctor Who fan?

Undeniably Cute

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

Seriously...this face...how can anyone resist me?  I have my new humans wrapped around my little paw :)

Who is undeniably cute in your life?

Trumpet Hater

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

My human brother plays this scary thing called the trumpet.  I don't like it very much!

Do you play any instruments?

 

Selfies

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

My human brother and sister like to take selfies with me.  I don't mind.

My human dad totally photobombed this one!

Who do you like to take selfies with?

 

Rope

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

I love my rope toy! 

Do you have a favorite hobby?

 

Quiet--I Think Not!

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

My mommie says that I make a lot of noise when I sleep.  I don't hear a thing!

Do you have a snoring dog?  Or a snoring human?

 

Pitball

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

Sometimes I like to curl up in a ball to keep warm and cozy.  My humans think it's funny to call this position "the pitball".  My humans are weirdos.

Do you have a favorite sleeping position?

Outside

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

Going outside is one of my very most favorite things! Sometimes my human brother plays ball with me...I love it!

What do you like to do outside? 

Nosy Parker

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

I really enjoy sitting on the bench at the front of the house and looking out the window.  From here, I can see the neighbors and bark at them accordingly.  This spot even allows me to see when my human brother and sister are coming home!

Do you have a favorite "look out spot"?

Monkey Blanket

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

The first night I came to my new home, my human sister thought I looked cold, so she covered me with a warm blanket.  It's my favorite blanket and now I get to keep it in my bed with me all the time.  

What kindness has someone done for you that you will always remember?

 

Leash Training

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

Apparently, the humans won't let me walk in front of them while I'm on my leash...what a bunch of jerks!

Do you have any annoying rules that you have to follow?

Kong

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

If you've never heard of a Kong, and you have a dog, then you should definitely get one for your furbaby.  My Kong is my favorite chew toy.  My mommy fills it with all different kinds of treats.  I love when she puts yogurt in there or a frozen pumpkin treat.  Yum!

What is your favorite toy or treat?  

Just Chillin

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

A favorite pastime of mine is chillin out on my human's sun porch. I'm allowed to lay on the couches out there, so I usually lay wherever I can catch the most rays. Dogs need sunshine and Vitamin D too!

Do you have a favorite place to chill out and relax?

Ice Maker

An A to Z Challenge from the point of view of the newest member of the family...Emmie is a 4-ish year old pit bull mix that we rescued on March 20, 2015.

The humans use this machine that they call an ice maker.  It makes a lot of noise, so I bark at it.

Do you have any scary machines in your house?