Aeon @ almost 6month/24weeks

Well our little fella is really getting big! 

    We were surprised when we weighed Aeon today, and wow...61.8 lbs!  He had a visit to Petsmart with us today, and he got to see and meet many other dogs there, and we bought him a new harness and a combo leash.(It has two built in loops, one for shorter length and one at the end for longer length use)   He is starting to be more relaxed while in the car now, and seems to enjoy the ride.  It doesn't seem like he should be 6 months old already, and yet he is definitely still very much a puppy, a very big puppy!

He's a very handsome boy!

Aeon is very fond of his large chew bone!  He likes to lay here on his "spot" and chew away on it.

Aeon likes his visits to Petsmart!  He's all smiles most of the time!

Sporting his new harness and leash.  Ready for another ride.

Aeon also had a visit to the Park again yesterday, and he was so hot after the walk that he was ready to jump in the lake.

That's a happy face on a cool dog!...

~ Tammy ~

~ Tammy's Tip Today ~ Kitchen Tip/Taco Shells

We like just about any type of mexican food here at our place.  So when I saw this it had me thinking of homemade tacos, fajitas and taco salad, which are some of our favorites.  You could use these shells for any of those mexican dishes.  These shells can be made and used as the bowls for serving the lettuce, cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo, like the restaurants serve with fajitas too.  Using this method for making bowls for serving guacamole and bean dip for parties, or anytime, would be perfect also!  

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Flour or corn tortillas could be used, and this method would be healthier than frying them!


~ Tammy ~

Aeon Updates and Pups First Swim

Aeon is 23 weeks old now and the last time we weighed him (about two weeks ago) he was 50 lbs, so I know he weighs more than that now!  He is filling out nicely and even appears heavier and more muscular.  He is doing well with adjusting to freely sleeping out of the crate during the night.  We let him try it one night and he did very well and has since then.  His newest great thing is, I have taught him that he can get a drink out of the bath tub facet, he really likes that and stands there as if to say "Can I have a drink please?!", until I turn on the water.  He is getting some extra goodies with having a cooked egg added to his weekend breakfasts and we have been adding some tasty canned chicken and barley to his dinners, he licks the bowl clean most of the time!

I haven't worked him as much as I was with the obedience training, but he is usually a pretty good boy and only tests a little bit and seems to know the boundaries.  He is always very excited when greeting people and we are working on the jumping-up, and calming him down in theses situations.  He still likes to go farther than we want him too when off leash out in the back yard, and test us when we call him back.  He loves to be close and is usually right by your side or within sight though.  He has discovered the fireflies that are appearing now and thinks he can catch them and always tries but is perplexed by their escape from him.  Maybe that glow ball I got him recently has him thinking they are little balls up for grab?  Aeon is very loving and has become such a great addition to our family.  He is a happy boy and I am sure he smiles!

 

Our handsome boy!

"Slurp Slurp Slurp"

Aeon sure enjoys this ball and rope toy, given to him by Aunt Tammy and Uncle Jeff when they visited us.

He enjoys his new glow ball too, it lights up and flashes.  It's a special ball that we only play fetch with because it is not for chewing, which he tries to do sometimes.

This is the question face like, "What you talkin' about Willis?"  is what I call it, or "Did you say treat?!"

A beautiful Saturday afternoon at the park.

A little fun time for the pups, Aeon and Sara's pup Dallas in the water at the park.  Dallas took to the swimming like a natural, but Aeon was not as eager at first.  Not bad for their first time!  They both enjoyed walking the trails, and cooling off in the lake.  I think the next time we go they will be quickly jumping in for a swim!

"Ah this feels good!"

There goes Dallas taking off for his first swim!

Aeon had fun swimming in the lake too.

Aeon looks cooled off and also very wet and dirty too!

~ Aeon and Dallas ~

These two have become buddies.  I think they both think they are the size of the other one.  They are always so excited when they see each other and they play non-stop together! 

...and sometimes we need to separate them so they will take a break!
(Aeon is over 50 lbs now and Dallas is only 12 lbs.)

Puppy fun-ness!...

~ Tammy ~

Gravity was not my friend!

Ah yes, there's that moment, you know when you put on a show for your loved ones by giving a very real and true meaning to the term "busting your a$$", and then you know they really are very concerned that you are ok, but all the while they are trying so hard not to laugh at you! Yep that moment?  Uh huh...I just owned it, and I'm pretty sure I'll be remembering it for a long...ouch don't touch it!

Was feeling swell 

before I fell,

gravity was not my friend.

Was not so proud 

of what I screamed out loud,

as I busted my rear end.

The unrepeatables I'd spoken

'cause I'm sure something I'd broken,

would certainly offend.

Now I'm so very sore

everything is such a chore,

I really hurt, I won't pretend.

I will remember that pain

as I hope not to ever fall again.

It may take a while to mend.

I'll pray to feel well

with regret that I fell,

for relief will be a godsend.

Then that memory I'll always have, 
as I look back and laugh,
whenever I remember that it happened.

I put together that  little poem to make me feel better perhaps, and to explain with a little humor I suppose.  

While laying around trying to feel better (and also trying to not feel sorry for my self), the words came to mind.  Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself, and I do that all too well!  I took a tumble while we were just about to leave the park, after taking the pups for a swim.  There are many exposed tree roots of various sizes everywhere.  I let one trip me up causing me to fall backwards where I landed on a another large root and landing right on my left, [uhem] buttock!  Uh huh...Ouch!  Make that major Ouch!  I have a huge, I mean HUGE black bruise-(about the size of my hand) there.  Words can not describe my pain, and the after pain has been worse yet for the past few days.  It's been quite difficult and painful to get up and down.  I've been feeling very sore and have to say "I feel like I was hit by a truck, a semi-truck!"   I think I'll be recovering for a while...My pride is recovering too! 

I'll just keep saying to myself for now..."This too shall pass!"

Oh and,

"Is it wine-thirty yet?"...

~ Tammy ~

Summer Summer Summer time!

Yay...It's official, SUMMER begins today!  You can't see the huge smile on my face right now, but it's there.    Today is a beautiful sunshiny day and it made it easy for me to create this "Summer time fun" message.

I'm ready for the Summer time fun!...

~ Tammy ~ 

Me Señorita and my Señor

Olé

Having a little fun and a few laughs with playing Señorita and Señor with this posing board at one of our local favorite Mexican restaurants!

A true "Kodak moment" that I just couldn't pass up!

After sharing the photo of us above with family, I received this photo of my Pops in Indy at another Mexican restaurant.

Too funny huh?  I guess you could say I get it honest.
I'm so glad I got his sense of humor!

 Apparently the "nut" doesn't fall far from the tree...*giggles*

~ Tammy ~

Monday Message...

~ My Message for Monday ~

A choice to be or not to be?

Be all of the above, and be the best that you can!...

~ Tammy ~

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day wishes today to all of the Dads!  

Especially to my Dad, the first man I ever loved and looked up to!

...and to my Father-in-law, Husband, Brothers-in-law and Son-in-law!

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What the ...Friday?

an unusual event or item, something of question, or

things that make you go...hmmm?

What the...Friday 

is that?:

Oh no, not Zombies?  

Yes they do exist, these "ready for the Zombies" folks, that is!  I couldn't believe it myself until I saw this van while we were on our way home after dinner out one evening.  I'm not sure which is more frightening, the thought of the zombies existing or the folks that are preparing for them?  Well if the Zombies do exist or are coming, I guess it's good we have those faithful Zombie Apocalypse Response units on the ready!  Whewww!

There is an online store to purchase items such as t-shirts, signs and bumper stickers too!

This one is on the back of the van above!

Although I must admit that I did like a few of the other signs that they had on their site, such as these...

I'm reading these with the voice of Clint Eastwood in my head saying them! *giggles*

I thinking the Hubs would probably like this one!

Hey, I think I might need this one!

Are you ready for the Zombies?...

~ Tammy ~

Cookie Dessert Bowls

source - Wilton.com

This is a great idea and oh so cute.

Make cookie bowls for serving desserts, ice cream or fruits.

Turn the muffin pan upside down and put cookie dough over the top of each cup then bake.

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You could use any regular muffin type pan for this, or mini muffin pans would work too for making small cookie cups or bite sized desserts.  Although this cute pan was used for the example above, and it would be great for mini cakes too.

I found this one at the online store at Wilton.com.  

Sugar Cookie Bowls

Ingredients:

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon No Color Almond Extract
Makes:

12 bowls.

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray the outside of each bowl cavity of Ice Cream Cookie Bowl Pan with vegetable pan spray.

2. In medium bowl, combine flour and salt. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition.

3. Roll out dough on generously-floured surface to 1/8 in. thickness. Cut 4-1/2 in. circles from dough.. Drape one circle over each bowl cavity of pan, pressing to form smooth surface.

4. Bake 11-13 minutes or until cookie cups are firm and golden brown. Cool on pan on cooling rack 10 minutes. Loosen bottom edges of cookies from pan using small spatula. Carefully remove cups from pan and cool completely. Wash, dry and spray pan; repeat with remaining dough.

Dessert is even better when you can eat the bowl!...

~ Tammy ~

Jewelry by Tammy ~ Simple Seed Beads

Using simple seed beads in single and double strand designs.

 Keeping is simple with using seed beads.  Seed beads are so easy to come by, and so easy to work with, so inexpensive, and you get so many per pack! 

I also like the way most of these really sparkle, which is hard to tell from these photos!

~ Tammy's Tip Today ~ Helpful Tips / Re-used Gadgets

Here are a few helpful tips or tricks using gadgets in another way that will have you saying...

"Why didn't I think of that?" 

I love this one! 

Use a staple remover to add or remove items on your key ring. 

This will prevent frustration and save your fingernails too! 

 "Hey, now this is pretty clever", I say!

Need an inexpensive cookbook holder? Use a Hanger with clips. 

This would be great when using instructions for putting something together too.

Always keep your pen or pencil handy and on the ready with a Binder clip.  Attach to your notepad and it's there when you need it!

Can also be hung for handy quick notes, phone numbers, shopping list, etc.
I keep mine on the fridge!*wink*

Aeon's siblings visit

Aeon was visited by his siblings Tucker and Anya yesterday afternoon. Tucker is Aeon's older half brother (they have the same sire(father).  Anya and Aeon are brother and sister from the same litter.  Tucker and Anya are beloved pets to our friends.  Tucker is the very dog that I've mentioned before, the one that made me want another golden retriever when I first laid eyes on him.  He was about the size Aeon is now and his temperament was a convincing reason, along with his gorgeous looks.  The dogs had a good visit and played well together.  They are very good natured dogs and are so eager to please.  They amaze me with their intelligence and their beauty.

Anya, Aeon and Tucker - Aeon's sister Anya, they are both from the same litter, and Aeon's half brother Tucker from another litter(they have the same sire(father)
Beautiful dogs with great temperament!

Aeon, Anya and Tucker - Siblings

Aeon and Anya - Brother and Sister.
They look so similar!

Aeon and Tucker - Aeon's half brother, he's 4 months older(they have the same sire(father)
Handsome fellas!

Aeon, Tucker and Anya - Siblings
On "Down Stay" for treats.

Aeon and Anya
Ready to play!

Aeon visited by his siblings Tucker and Anya
Checking each other out!
They had a good time together!




My blog seems to have ...gone to the dogs!  
But in a good way!...
~ Tammy ~