Who is the Dork?

We are heading out of town again, this time to see my sisses in Indiana where I grew up. I've decided to take the pups with me, Sissy is being brave about a house full of little Stench Monkeys, as we call them sometimes.  I should be packing, especially gathering up the dog paraphernalia and stuff to entertain Sugarwings on a 9 hour drive.
Instead, I'm playing in the studio.  This photo of Sugarwings at the water park was just calling out to me, I had to turn it into a fairy collage for my photo album.

Especially after Beth pointed out that this water spray looks like a dorky!  I printed the picture and drew over it, following the dog shape in the water, then cut out the puppy.Okay, so now you know what you suspected, I am totally dog crazed. Maybe I am the dork, not the dogs.  But Beth saw it first, so its not just me. 
  
Between playing with the dogs and imagining dog shapes in water fountains, I listed some new things in the Boutique. 

But since I'll be away, I can't mail any purchases till Monday. Thanks for your patience!  All the pups are spoken for now.  I decided not to sell ANY of them after all!! Each is going to family or friends.  I'm delivering one to Indiana to my niece, and another will go to my MIL in Utah.  This will most likely be our last litter ever, so I wanted to keep them as "family".  I just got too attached. 

Between listing and gluing this morning, I also made some puppy pillows.  I had a pair of rose patterned flannel PJ bottoms that had ripped, and I couldn't bear to toss them.  So, I cut the legs into squares and stitched up little pillows, then tossed them in with all the pups. I'm hoping that when the pups go to their new homes, taking a pillow that smells like their siblings will help with the transition.When Teresa picked up her Lily a couple weeks ago, I sent a rosy pillow home with them too. I'm NOT a good sewer, and the pillows are simple as can be.  But I think they are a cute idea for the babies.
Twinkle and the other big dogs will stay behind on this trip, with Ryan to watch them.  Its great to have a grown son around to dog sit! Plus my dogs have a fenced in yard with a doggy door to let themselves out whenever they want.  Ryan only has to fill their bowls once a day and say hi to them. 
He lives in an apartment above my studio, so when I am away, the house is not empty.  

Well, as much as I dread packing, it can't be put off much longer.  I'd better start wedging stuff into my poor little car.  I have 3 adults, a preschooler, 3 puppies, luggage, puppy gear, toys, and a cooler to fit into a Scion.  My car is roomy for a small car, but this could be pushing the limits!

Comments

[Angela]

Just look at your little fairy!! Darling!

[Joan]

Have a great trip, Karla!! Love the fairy collage!

[Lori]

hee hee, that water spray did indeed look like a dorky...love the Sugarwings fairy collage, so cute...your new shop goodies are fabulous...i am loving that bouquet and the bar of soap...have fun on that road trip...and be safe!!!

[Susan]

Your collage is so adorable!

[Amy]

ahw! The puppies are getting so big! I havn't been stopping by here as much as I used to! I've been so busy. I would love for you to come see my new and improved blog! I've been working on my photography :)

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Karla, oh my heavens...I cant believe you kept all the puppies. They are SO adorable! Wow! What a roadtrip that's going to be. ;) Have a safe trip! Cant wait to see you soon! XO,Jenn

[Joyce Gilpin]

OMG! Loved this blog! I soooo understand about u wanting to keep the pups in the family. LOVE the photo of Sugar Wings! She is BEAUTIFUL! I so...envy you. Getting to take a trip. Ahhh...that is good. But..some day I will take one again too. Until then...work...work...work.

Come see me.

Joyce

[Cindy]

Have a wonderful and safe trip. Can't wait to hear how the pupppies travel. They are just too adorable!! How great that you are keeping them in the family...you will be able to watch them grow up and see how they are doing.
Love the photo of mama sleeping upside down with the pupppies near her. My little Chloe is actually sleeping upside right beside me as I'm writing this.
~Cindy~

[Kerryanne English]

Have enjoyed catching up with all your news of the past week Karla. Have a great and safe trip.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

[Janis]

Hi Karla,
How wonderful that the puppies will be with family and
friends. Hopefully, we will still be able to see
pics of them now and then as they grow. I love the
collage of Sugarwings.
Have a safe trip and hugs and well wishes to all of
the puppies. I miss them already!
Hugs,
Janis

[Linda]

The artwork with Sugarwings is too cute! So glad your pups are staying in the family so you'll be able to see them!

[Bonnie]

I'm going to be on the lookout for you (and all your traveling companions) in Indiana!
Will you be taking I-65? Have a great trip.

Best,
Bonnie

[Deb]

Karla, have a safe trip, say hello to all your family in Indiana for me !! I am so happy puppies are going to good homes and people you know, Have fun !

[Jeanie]

Does it really matter which is the dork? Both are wonderful!

[Robin]

That water fountain DOES look just like a yorkie! So funny!

[Laurie]

Oh, I think it's wonderful that your pups will stay with family and friends! A great outcome. And, I am freaking out about the water splash thing -- that is pretty durn amazing! Have a great trip!

[Cathy Kizerian]

I'm a couple days late reading this post (OK, 4 DAYS LATE), but I just had to write to comment after catching up. I laughed when I saw the rose flannel fabric under the puppy. You had pj bottoms out of that?! I had a bathrobe out of it, and wore it out. Literally. I didn't give it up until my elbows were worn through, and boy do I miss it. I, too, saved the fabric, LOL. Great minds think alike!!

And hey, if your MIL lives here in Utah (whereabouts, roughly...), you'll have to let me know if you're ever out this way!! Maybe we can get together and go treasure hunting or shopping or meet for coffee!!

Hugs, Cathy