Roomba - Pet Series

My boyfriend got this for me as a xmas gift!

I was worried that the dogs will chase it and "catch" it!

But, after a few sniffs...

 

They were okay with it, until...

it bumped into their bed, and the girls ran off!

Only brave Jake remained,

being awfully non-chalant towards the alien robot thingy

And of course, Wilson was just so bored with the whole commotion!

Dogs rate it: 3 Stars because the thing smells boring, too slow, and a little scary

Mom rates it: 4 Stars - it does a good job, but constantly tells me to clean brushes etc.I guess even the pet series can't handle my 5 fur monsters....but it's definitely better than nothing!

Link to Roomba Pet Series

Link to Plush crate mat that Wilson is lying on.

5 Stars!!! Good price, nice color options, and easy to shove in the wash! Let's save those poor elbows : (

Petsmart Visit

The whole gang took a trip to Petsmart

"Bring them inside" it said! So we did~

What a nice welcome : )

We shopped for cat toys for our little Bingo~

and the boys sniffed around for yummies~

I was wondering, "What else do we need or want?"

Since grandma opted to pay~ Thanks mommy!

She's the best!

We'll be back!

Bingo - Dachshund from Korea

 My mom is here from Korea, & she brought 1 of her 3 dogs, Bingo.

Bingo is a 8mth long-haired Dachshund.

Cookie the beagle, and Umji a mini pin are missing her lots~

Welcome Bingo & Mom!

 

 

Bingo's first snow!

Lexi just had to show her who's boss!

 

"What did I do? I'm being nice..." ummhmmm...

Carly squeezed inside Bingo's bed....

But, soon they all settled down for a midday nap~

 

 and got lots of hugs from "Grandma"

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In the kitchen....food...

 

 

Lexi's Pet Portrait by JP

My boyfriend JP, who is an amazing artist

painted Lexi as a gift for my birthday

It is a 30x40 oil painting, and the background
is based on a wildflower field in Vermont that we visited

This was the work in progress stage

JP is thinking about painting other people's pets
for extra cash to sustain his other personal projects.

He loves photographing the city with a 4x5 camera,
and also enjoys filming, sketching, and sculpture.

I joke to him that he does MMA;
mixed-media artist, not the mixed martial arts~

He possesses classical, academic technique along with
incredible, visually stunning concepts in his other mediums.
He is the most talented artist I know that is alive today : )

Thank you so much JP!

Old photos & memories

(2008) 

 (2009)

*Holiday Gifts*

This XL, multiple dog bed with memory foam from Orvis,
(Carly is hiding the personalization "Wilson & Co.")
was their very pricey ($319) but worth it gift from me : )

Yes, the dogs are wearing stuff on their heads again...

I'm worried they might call animal cruelty on me, but really

this time it was my mom sending me 4 identical hats from Korea

to put on the dogs for Xmas photos...
They do look adorable though : )
Happy Holidays Bloggers!