Friends, Feasts, & Beasts.

Greetings & Salutations! 

{I'm just here for my Glamour shot... }

Not many people can say that their best friend from high school is still their best friend.... I'm one of those lucky individuals! Cassie has been there through thick & thin. She was even my co-pilot when we decided to move to San Marcos, TX! 

Saturday:

I love my Cass!!! Last night Osh made us an amazing, home cooked, farm to table meal the only item that wasn't from the farm was the ground turkey. *major component, but this year was the first year we attempted raising turkeys. It went extraordinarily well -- and the plan is to raise around 8-10 next season. Turkeys are an excellent 'bang for your buck' bird. They are fantastic rangers, good watch dogs, & the meat to feed ratio was well worth it! 

Sunday 8/30/15:

Sundays off are the best thing ever. Typically, I'm off Tuesday/Wednesdays so it's a special treat to have a day off with my husband. The day always seems to be one of those 'forever' days, in a good way of course. The day began with coffee & Sheryl, Jaclyn's cousin aka amazing dog whisperer coming by the house for a training session. Sheryl helped us cover all of the general basics and definitely helped us to hone in on some of the issues we have as far as training Emma. Sheryl suggested to make sure you have clear defined commands. 

IE: stop jumping on me was usually 'down.' BUT down was also the command Osh or I would say if Emma begged for food at the table, or if she jumped on us... Honestly, I had never put two and two together regarding the commands. I'm super excited to continue to train Emma. In time, she will be the perfect farm puppy lady.

Last week she learned how to stay! In just one day! Super intelligent dog -- just needs guidance! My goal is one new trick a week. 

The day succumbed with a 1.5 mile walk with the pups, an organic, grassfed dinner, & a cup of tea. Life is good. 

Thanks for reading y'all! 

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Head B! 

We love pears. 

Like a lot... 

Welcoming Miss Emmie to the Family

I remember the day so clearly-- I had just run inside the Jewel on 14 in Crystal Lake to grab a few miscellaneous things. I plopped my findings in to the trunk, looked up, and the Pet shop was calling my name. 

You know.. when you get that feeling that comes over you.. it's almost like a gravitational pull from your destiny.

My logical-self talking me out of looking & my craving for another puppy persuading me.. I decided to just take a look.......

Side note, Otis is a great dog but he's totally Osh's dog. The plan was to get 2 dogs all along, we we're waiting to fence the backyard.Which we had just done, score!

I love dachshunds. I had two of them growing up, and they were amazing. Super loyal, lovable, and of course super cuddly. So in to the pet store I went.

{Before anyone comments on how I'm terrible person for looking at dogs at a pet-shop, 3 out of 4 of our current pets were adopted/feral! So please no grief!}

Unfortunately, there were no dachshunds, so I checked Craigslist when I got home and stumbled upon the post with Emma in it. A young family was re-homing her to due to her being a little too rough with their dachshund. I saw those eyes in the post, and just knew that I had to go check her out. I messaged the gal that afternoon and set up a time to go meet Bella aka Emma.

After dinner, Osh and I headed to the bank for cash & out to South Elgin to pick up our girl.  She was pretty timid upon the meeting, which I have come to learn is a pretty common trait of the Weimaraner breed. However, she warmed up to us pretty quickly. Especially, when she discovered that we had a huge backyard and an Otis that loves to play. It was love at first sight. I knew she was the 'mama's puppy.'

Emma has been a total joy, with of course, all of the bonuses that come with puppyhood such as cleaning up turds at 12am.... BUT it could always be worse.

Otis & Emma get along like a dream.

Puppy soulmates.

Osh and I love her so much already and can't wait to see what the future holds for our beautiful Em. {Hopefully, less stains on our carpet. :) }

Happy Monday y'all and thanks for reading!