Christmas All Through The House 2018

Christmas is over, and tonight is New Year's Eve.  We are on the cusp

of entering 2019.  A new year, new adventures and new opportunities.

I have highlighted some of our Christmas photos.  It's been fun, but

I am ready to leave 2018 behind and start a clean late.  

Thank you for visiting me so often these past twelve months.

Please know that your visits are greatly appreciated and that you

are all deeply loved.

May 2019 be filled with all the happy moments you long for, and

may all your wishes and dreams come true.

Much Love,

Susan and Bentley

Bentley's 13th Birthday December 21st

It's hard to believe it, but our baby is 13 years old today.  Born December 21, 2005 in

Boise, Idaho,  just a block down the street from us.   I knew his doggie mom and daddy

for years before Bentley was born.  He has a sister named Shorty, and a brother named

Joey.  His doggie parents were named Lady and Mr. Rags.

I knew he would be a loving puppy because he came to us from a very loving home.

Bentley has been a joy since he first joined our family.  Always such a good boy with 

a happy spirit.  Always waiting to amuse and to bring love.

He was by my side from the first day I started my blog, and often found 

himself a part of the blog action.

He always received the most amount of gifts at Christmas.  My

parents adored him and showered so much love and attention 

on him too.

The one negative about Bentley is that he has always hated to be groomed.  I don't

know why.  My groomer and I did everything possible to make it a happy

experience, but he stood his ground.  If you look closely, here he is running 

away with his hair brush!

Now Bentley makes his home with us in Texas.  He has traveled all over this

state and has been the perfect little traveler.  Here he is looking at a lovely

cottage in Fredericksburg.

Here he is in San Antonio on the Riverfront, at a dog friendly restaurant called ...

Charlie Wants a Burger

And, Bentley had a yummy burger too.

Of course he gets to stay at posh resorts with his Mama and Daddy,  and gets

to climb up on the bed pillows to get comfy.  Why?  Because we love him!!!

We are so blessed to have this little peanut in our lives.

This tribute is for you, dear Bentley, from your loving and devoted

Mama.

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley, the Birthday Boy

My She Shed on Gingerbread Street

Welcome to my She Shed on Gingerbread Street!  The birds have been 

stopping by to see all of the decorations in the garden too.

This She Shed is part potting shed and also partly a creative

escape for me.  I love to get her all decorated for the seasons.

We have mail!

It's been very mild here, both yesterday and today.  It doesn't feel much

like the Christmas season should (at least for me), but I am going all

out to stay festive.

No real snow, so I had to use some from a spray can.

The rusty and vintage yard tools get decorated too.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  There will be more later, because

the inside of the shed is getting festive too.  

Metamorphosis Monday

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Lunch at the Cottage

We could have a salad, that would be the healthy choice.  However,

we could have PIE.  That would be the indulgent choice.  Your

pick.

I really can't remember when we sat down at this table.  Most of the time we

eat our meals at the breakfast bar.  However, I still enjoy creating a centerpiece,

and this little deer is a favorite of mine.

Okay, getting back to the important question ... who wants pie?

It's pecan, made in Texas, and it's really yummy!

Tablescape Thursday

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Finally ~ The Sun is Shining Once Again

Wowsa!  We had so much rain last Friday that I was beginning to worry

that we might get flooded out!  We have never been flooded here, but the

rain came down so hard and so fast that part of the patio began to look

like a pool.  I had planned to work on decorating my She Shed for 

Christmas, but there was no way I was going out in the swamp.  When

the rain finally let up, the winds started to blow and the temps dropped.

That was equally as miserable.  

Finally, today we have clear skies and the sun is warm and beautiful!

Of course, we still have a moat around our backyard, but I can live

with that until it dries out.  The toughest issue is Bentley, who likes 

the mud puddles.  He doesn't like the rain, but he joyfully gravitates

to the puddles it leaves behind.  

I have so much to do today to get caught up with my Christmas decorating plans.

I'm setting up the exterior of the She Shed Christmas Cottage, and I am also

waiting for our Christmas tree to be delivered.  I definitely need a second mug of

coffee today!  Hope your day is going well!

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley