Hello Frannie!

As I'm always saying, I can't believe this month

zipped by so fast!

Seriously -- it really did.

And I kind of hate for it to be over.

Trees are turning color here in Nebraska and are stunning!

Breeder Little Paws of Iowa Photo (probably 6 weeks old)

 It's been a busy month as we welcomed a puppy this month.

I really didn't think we would  welcome another dog so soon, but our hearts were

broken and we were so sad when Muffy died.
The house felt empty and lonely without her.

Our new pup, Miss Frannie, is a Mini-Goldendoodle.

She's a little bundle of energy and is working

overtime healing our broken hearts.

She's almost 12 weeks old now

and probably around 10 pounds.
The breeder estimates she will be 25 pounds full grown.

She's a fast learner and puppy classes are helping her learn new tricks
and how to behave herself.
Stay tuned!  The Adventures of Miss Frannie Doodle will continue!

Part 2 -- The Photographer

Part 2 and some more senior photos -

bear with me please and/or jump to some other

blog if you like!

One of Maddie's pastimes this past summer was working

on honing her photography skills.

In order to improve her people photo-taking 

[she already had worked extensively on dog and bandana photos], 

she recruited friends and volunteered to do photo shoots for them!

As everyone knows, a girl can never have too many new photos 

for social media accounts, right!

She had a load of fun, improved her 

photography and her editing skills!

So, when Meg asked her what props she'd like to

bring for senior photos, she grabbed her camera!

Some weekends Mads was booked both Fridays and

Saturdays and Sundays!  At least 3 or 4 girls used photos Maddie took

for their senior yearbook photos.

She took one girl's senior photos for her - spending

3+ hours doing photos in 3 different locations all over Lincoln!

Then she spent another 3+ hours editing and sending 

the photos out!

It was a fun time for her and she really enjoyed it!

I was her assistant -- somebody needs to

hold gear and the light reflector thingy.

Since it's getting cold and dark out earlier now, there are

not too many photo shoots scheduled.

However, she hopes to keep improving and may have it as a part-time gig

in the future.

Smile pretty for the camera now!

 

Senior Photos - Part 1

Attempting to jump back into the blog scene 

and planning/hoping to get some updates done one of these days!

Once again, I am wayyyyyy behind!

Last month, I teased you all with a sneak peek

at Maddie's senior photo shoot.

I have more to share now that we received

the photos from Meg Slattery.

Maddie opted to do one hour of photos in one outfit

at one location.

Most seniors are doing 3 hours in 3 different outfits

at 3 different locations.

Oy -- that's a lot of picture-taking!

So, I was delighted that my girl was more

rational and restrained for her senior photos!

We met at a great outdoor park and Meg and Maddie 

had loads of fun.  They both laughed so much!

Ahhh - that's the low-key, no stress way to

do senior photos!

 Isn't she adorable?!

Will share more in a Part 2 as Meg got some of 

Maddie with her uke and her camera - her two favorite things from

high school.  I wanted to bring along her sewing machine, but

that might just be a little weird in an outside photo!

Stay tuned!

Hello October!

Hello October!

Hoping it is a better month than September.

Definitely starting out on the extremely rainy side -

yesterday we had nearly 3 inches of rain.

Raining buckets as I was driving and I could barely see -
you know I'm not a confident driver in bad weather!

That was scary -- but saying Hail Mary's out loud

always helps me and I made it through the deluge.

I think cooler temps and lovely days are in the forecast

in a day or two -- more rain today.

Looking back at the life of our sweet pup - Muffy Mei!

Adorable little pup in 2010!





She loved chewy sticks and treats!




Brave girl went down the slide!





Modeling for the bandana business!




Maddie and Muffy featured in our neighborhood magazine!




Yes, we were those people -- we got her a pet
stroller and were able to use it a couple times when
she was too worn out to walk.
Muffy died a week after her cancer diagnosis on September 20, 2019.
We loved that sweet dog so much.

What a Week!

Last week!  It was one that I don't want to repeat

any time soon!

First, Maddie woke up with a bat in her room on Saturday!

EEEEK!!

She and I both hyperventilated!  We were able to 

throw a box over it so that -- you know -- Animal Control

could pick it up to test for rabies!  Since it had been in a room

of a sleeping person for who knows how long --Animal Control

will provide that service!  Then a long wait as the bat person

was out on Monday.  It wasn't until late Wednesday that

we were informed "no rabies."  

Did we google bats and rabies?  Oh yes, you bet we did and

that made us all more nervous.  No one wants to have rabies

shots - happy we were able to avoid those.

I'd insert a cute photo of a bat here - but no such thing exists --

there are no cute bats!

New dishwasher - 2019

That same day, Mr. Tennis informed me that my dishwasher

was leaking!  Why is that appliances belong to me when they break?

Anywhooo - I've  had my dishwasher since 1995!  Wow-- they

made them to last back then.  No parts available so it was

off to dishwasher shopping. It's arriving today - fingers

crossed for easy installation.

Muffy puppy - July 2010

The bat issues and broken dishwasher were nothing 

compared to the news we received on Thursday.

Our darling Scottish terrier, Miss Muffy, is very ill.

She has cancer in her spleen and liver.  Her pancreas is

inflamed and her poor belly is extended and very tender.

As you would guess, the prognosis is not good.

The cancer is a fast-growing one. 

 She is severely anemic which is the answer to why she has been so incredibly tired 

the last couple of months.

We are keeping her comfortable,

taking her on short walks (she really can only walk very short distances), 

and giving her treats and love.

We are simply heartbroken.
Best. Dog. Ever. 

We love our sweet Muffy!

Recent Happenings!

This happened recently!

Senior Picture time!

It was such a fun evening!

Meg Slattery took Maddie's senior photos a couple weeks ago at Pioneers Park. 

They had so much fun together.

I think Maddie and Meg laughed the whole time!

What a blast!

We waited somewhat impatiently and just received photos yesterday.

Some photos have been shared already on FB and IG,

but more will be coming here soon!

Stay tuned!

P.S. How Can She Possibly Be a Senior in High School?!!!

More Summer Wrap-Up

Ahhhh - I did not mean to go so long without posting on the blog, but time got away from me again!

I have all these posts floating around in my brain,

 but haven't taken the time to put pen to paper --

really I mean, fingers to keyboard to blog (!!) and post something!

It's time for me to put on my granny panties and buckle down!

 Hotter in Lincoln than at my sister's in Florida in July!

That is just not right!  

Maddie had a couple of adorable swimsuits this summer with . . . 

bigger bottoms -- you guessed it . . .  kind of granny panties!  

She looked adorable and asked if I wanted her to order me a "granny panty swimsuit! 

Ummm, no thanks on that. 

The granny panties I need are the spanx ones 

and I'm not showing you those!

So, a little more on summer!

Weather-wise - it was an odd summer with some very hot days and tons of rain!

Good for the lawn and water bill, but

not so good for pool time, but we hit the pool 

when we could and especially on the last day!

And now it's really hot and humid again and

the pool is closed!

So, saying goodbye to summer and the pool!

Fall temps we are ready and waiting for you!