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Emma's Back Home

2009-06-07T12:06:00.005-04:00

So...the dreaded day has come and gone. I returned Emma back to Matthews, NC yesterday without any pupnapping attempts, or plot to replace her with the doppelgänger kitten.

So thus a montage of things lost to me, but regained by Byron, Scarlett, & the very luck Miss. Josie.

Balltime : even though this ball was really too heavy to throw in the house...and I know she got hit in the head with it too many times...this was definitely in her top 3 of favorite toys.

Even used as a pillow when taking a "break" (by the way...these never lasted too long!)

Her #1 favorite toy: Giraffe. This was the first one I bought her...and if you told her to "go get the/your Giraffe!" She would! No matter how many toys were closer to her, she'd always bring back this one.

Me being anemic, she definitely helped out by keeping my toes warm at night.

Emma is the best at snuggles :)

Mandatory 30 min. quality snuggle time every morning before getting ready...and every night before bedtime.
I think I might miss this the most.

And EVERY morning, when I wasn't watching, she'd try to sneak a taste of some chocolate milk.

Getting this face every morning as I was getting ready to leave for work made me melt...and almost made me late on several occasions!

And this face at the window ALWAYS mad that "I really just wanna stay home." feeling WORSE!

Plus, the random awesome preggers photo ops. She really was the best medicine for me, dealing with a particularly emotionally-hellacious pregnancy.

Everyone says that in a few weeks I will be too wrapped up with Lil Man (actually being here!) to be sad about no Emma. I say, "Yeah Right!"

BUT...she is home with some of the most amazing people on the planet. People I am proud to call family and that I admire immensely! I couldn't have taken her back if that weren't true. And I owe them an HUGE "THANK YOU" for giving me the chance to keep little Emma for so long.

Emma's Doppelgänger

2009-06-05T14:58:00.007-04:00

So...we have a new addition to our ever growing furball family (or shall I say, an ABANDONED addition to the bushes outside the front door!)

Amanda is Thrilled! And poor Emma got one sniff and was enthralled! I can't even take her out to do her "lady business" without her trying to dive into the bushes to find the kitty!

I think Emma forgot the scent of a kitty...so this could be a good thing in getting her ready to go home...

But my devious side...which I know I inherited from my cousin Byron....just couldn't help but notice how close in color Emma and "The Kitteh" are!

I mean...I did tell Byron that I gave Emma a haircut!

And it's been awhile, they coulda forgotten that she's supposed to be a bit bigger...and should bark instead of mew, right?

I mean seriosly people! How am I supposed to part with this face...without at least one kidnapping plan in the works?

...I am taking a big purse tomorrow :)

Don't tell!

The Sleeping Emma....

2009-05-27T08:28:00.005-04:00

So...we have come to the unanimous conclusion that Emma is a sweet little thing...but all sweet little things need rest...and here are some of Emma's favorite places to sleep :)

On my bed...mostly during the day while I'm at work...she loves me :)

On Amanda's pillows...she usually falls asleep here in the mornings after watching me leave...breaks my heart!

Don't know if she's actually fallen asleep under mom's dresser....but she sure likes to hide under there and taunt Dolce' with the ball!

This is one of my favorites...the gets up on the arm of the big blue chair with me when I'm working on the computer...and is out like a light!

And the best is on my chest or belly...she loves to feel Lil Man moving around....FREE MASSAGE!

Emma & her Pearls

2009-05-25T09:37:00.004-04:00

So yesterday I was out...and felt bad cuz Emma was at home...so I had to get her a present...

AND PEARLS IT WAS!!!

I am so glad I found these, because she is even cuter with them on!

It just breaks my heart every morning...

2009-05-20T09:04:00.002-04:00

This is what I see EVERY morning as I walk past Amanda's bedroom window on the way to my car:

I HATE having to leave my poor Emma behind...

I wish I could bring her to work with me!!!

Or work from home to stay with her!

This cannot be healthy for either of us!

Emma talks to me...frequently

2009-05-19T20:49:00.000-04:00

I'm not having pregnancy hallucinations either! Here's proof!!!

Emma > Cute even with a chopped up hair cut!

2009-05-18T20:06:00.002-04:00

So, I tried my best, but I wasn't about to keep torturing my sweet thing! She was straight terrified of the clippers and couldn't stay still to save her life when I tried to finish shaping her up with the scissors...

She feels so much better though! No more panting all night, and she still has some water left in her bowl in the morning!

I figure I'll give her a few days...let it grow a little...and then I will try to make her more presentable before it's time to take her home.

Daddy Byron is set to head back to Charlotte on Friday....

...But he might have some trouble getting her back!

I'm too addicted to my Emma!

A Lil More Tease

2009-05-18T09:36:00.001-04:00

There was more hair on the floor than there was EMMA!!!!

I swear this pile had to weigh in at over a pound!

teaser

2009-05-17T21:29:00.001-04:00

I (tried to) cut Emma's hair...

she was getting way too hot...

picture to come soon...

gotta work up the suspense!

Smelly Good Emma

2009-05-07T09:21:00.002-04:00

Time for Emma's weekly scrub down.

I got some new puppy shampoo for her that conditions too. (Her hair is getting so long! She needs massive detangling!) It smells AWESOME!!! Three days later and I'm still inhaling the yumminess!

Emma doesn't really like her baths...but she tolerates them. I think the part she hates the most is the blow-dry afterwards....but then she lays in my lap so I can comb out all her nappies while she takes a nappy!

Emma Found the Fishtank!!!

2009-05-07T09:12:00.002-04:00

I came home Tuesday after a pretty rotten day....everything has been breaking at work..lil man is sapping all of my energy...and my car is dying. But none of that mattered after I stepped foot in the front door and Lil Miss. Shrimpbutt was right there (with her elephant toy in mouth) to greet me.

***I had to get her an elephant toy...after all, I've been getting bunches of elephant stuff for lil man & I didn't want her to feel left out!***

Well, apparently right before I got home, Miss Emma found the fishtank. I don't know why she never noticed it before...I mean, it's not a small thing! But mom caught some pretty great pictures of her on the back of the chair...enthralled with Nemo!

She loves looking in there...but loves licking the salty side of the tank the best....gotta keep an eye out for her on that one!!!

Now I wish the Aquarium allowed Maltipoo-American visitors :(

Emma & her new Earbobs

2009-04-27T21:50:00.002-04:00

Emma's ears were getting so long that they were soaking wet whenever she got done getting her drink of water...so I was brave and trimmed them for her.

Now she looks totally cuter

Like that was even possible!

She does pose better for me now!

The death of yet another Toy

2009-04-24T14:05:00.006-04:00

This morning I gave Emma the chicken bone squeaky toy out of the toy basket.

She Love it.

FOR 3 SECONDS

man, I love this dog!!!

Emma's Bath

2009-04-24T13:48:00.002-04:00

I gave Emma a bath on sunday....she doesn't mind it too much, but would really rather cuddle than deal with the hair dryer!!!

Here's a video of Angelica and Dolce' trying to help her dry off.

Emma: Refuge from Fraggle Rock

2009-04-24T13:38:00.003-04:00

Dance your cares away,

Worry's for another day.

Let the music play,

Down at Fraggle Rock.

Emma is getting a little scruffy (and I love it!!!)
But with her hair going flat and with a part on the top...it just hit me like lightning, she could be a Fraggle!!!!

Emma loves Bath Towels!

2009-04-16T09:02:00.004-04:00

So...Every morning, when I get out of the shower, Emma can't wait to get ahold of my towel.

This morning I documented her love affair with the seemingly uninteresting objects of our daily use.

Hope that makes everyone smile as much as I did!!!

I might be a Blog-Slacker...but Emma definitely isn't!

2009-04-15T19:39:00.003-04:00

This could also be titled: The Sleeping Shrimpbutt

So, I'll admit it...I've been a slacker. But Emma just keeps me so caught up and amazed at her awesome cuteness (like right now she's laying beside me snoring!) that I just can't seem to stop long enough to snap a pic & post a blog!

But, at last, here's a funny story from this weekend. It all started out innocently enough. Emma and I were cuddling on the couch, watching some movie on t.v...Dolce' was asleep above us on the back of the couch.

All the sudden Jake does something outside that bothers Dolce', so he jumps down off the back of the couch, landing straight on my belly before he bolts to the door. For those of you who don't know, having an 8 1/2 pound bullet of poodle fury use your 7 months preggo belly as a vaulting board is not pleasant...matter of fact it really hurts! Needless to say, I'm on the couch crying and sweet little Emma is MAD
She ran at Dolce' growling and barking and jumping on his back...then she came back to lay with me and refused to let him back on the couch...she even fell asleep right on the edge defending me!!!

Man I love this dog!!!

And here is another picture of her sleeping....

This is while I was getting ready for work this morning...staying up late to work on American Idol just took it's toll on the poor little thing!!!

Emma & the Basket of Ignored Toys

2009-04-08T21:58:00.003-04:00

...So, Dolce' & Angelica rarely play with any toys, and when they do it's only for a few seconds before they get bored and move on. This is sad because a big basket of toys that has accumulated over the years lays practically untouched in the kitchen.

Emma has found this basket, and is slowly showing love to each of it's inhabitants.

Her current favorite is the squeaky-soccerball-bone-thing, that just happens to be about as big as she is.

She can, has, and will catch this in the middle while playing fetch...and one of those games lasts for hours!!!

But this is by far my fav picture of her with the squeaky-soccerball-bone-thing:

Duke Gardens

2009-04-05T19:40:00.005-04:00

In the car...Wind in her hair...

Today we went to Duke Gardens...and man was it AMAZING!!! Tulips are in bloom and they are my favs! Emma loved it. She met lots of nice people (especially little people) who were excited to meet her. She was even nice and met some other dogs...except this one dong...who looked kinda like a dingo. Emma went off crazy growling & barking at him....but it was all good. She musta not liked something he said to her.

We took LOTS of pictures....

When we got to the car...she passed out!

And she passed out again when we got home...

Guess that makes today a pretty successful day...I'm up for ideas of where to take her next!

Where's Waldo: Emma Edition

2009-04-03T20:13:00.010-04:00

Can you find Emma in the Picture???

Today she went out in the back yard with the other dogs (including Jake) on her own...I was so proud!!

On the prowl...

Flying in the wind...

Sniffing around...

SHRIMP BUTT!!!

Positive encounter with Jakey!

Part of the pack...

...and yes, getting checked out by Dolce'...while he's peeing!!!

LOVE IT!!!

Duke Gardens this weekend...watch out for great pics!

Squirrel Attack!!!

2009-04-03T17:41:00.003-04:00

Below is the documentary short film about the recent squirrel attack at our house.

What is a "Shrimp Butt"?

2009-03-31T20:09:00.004-04:00

SHRIMP BUTT

So here it is...a video document of the infamous "Shrimp Butt"...a phenomenon that happens when little Emma gets excited, especially when someone comes in the door!

This little act puts the biggest smile on my face every single time it happens.

But the funniest part is, she answers to her new nickname of "Shrimp Butt"...I try not to use it often, but she knows I'm talking to her when I say it.

Needless to say...this little fluff monster is the best pregnancy depression medication EVER!!!! Thanks Cuz!!!

Emma & Jake: From Fear comes Love...and then Jealousy!

2009-03-29T18:50:00.007-04:00

Emma is a Tar Heel!

So, when Emma first arrived, she was terrified of Jake. Then, she was more comfortable with him...only when he would come into the house to say "hi". This afternoon, on our trip over to the neighbors to meet Jennifer, she tried to chase after Jake in the front yard (but alas, she was on the leash). Then she actually went out into the backyard with Jake & Dolce' without having to be held or at my heels!!!!
I was so proud!!!

Then it happened.

Emma and I were in the rocking chair and Jake came into say "hello".

First there was love and sniffy kisses...

...and then Jake wanted to give me Kisses, but Emma wasn't having it and she started growling. It was only by luck that I caught this magnificent image on film:

That was all it took...I was in tears, laughing so hard. This pup is seriously PRICELESS!!!

Sushi Came to Visit!

2009-03-28T12:46:00.003-04:00

So, it has been very hard for me to watch Emma try & try to get Dolce' & Angelica to play with her when the only time they seem interested in her is when she had food or a chewy.

Well, she'll have a little break for a few days, because Aunt Kathy & cousin Sushi have come to visit!!!

Emma & Sushi are giving each other a run for the other one's money! I wish I could have gotten the video started 2 min. earlier...Emma was just boxing Sushi in the head as he went for her!!!

But alas, all that fun & romping around means naptime is here. Emma is passed out across my lap, and Sushi is laying right next to us.

Of course, this is after a foot back rub from Momma (her Aunt Dusti).

That's all for now...maybe more playful video later!

Emma: Escape Artist

2009-03-25T20:47:00.000-04:00

Today, Amanda succumbed to the cuteness! She couldn't bear to lock poor Emma up in her cage all day...alone. SO, she put her crate in the kitchen with Dolce' & Angelica (& left it open), since she was playing with Dolce'.

I thought, "GOOD!" She could be out, run around, and not sleep all day!

Well....turns out she did more than that...because she was just chillen on the back of the couch when Dad came in the door from work.

But, she was an angel (as usual) and hadn't messed up one thing, or even used the bathroom in the house!!!

This dog just keeps getting better & better!

P.S. - she's just so thug in her hoodie!!

mmmmm....chewy!!!

2009-03-25T20:37:00.001-04:00

If there is one thing I've learned so far, it's that little Emma loves her HUGE rawhide chewies!!! She will go at one of these things like a piranha until it is non-existent (if you let her)!

But...then she passes out! I love it! How can anyone resist that face!?!?

Is Emma A Dog???

2009-03-24T09:48:00.000-04:00

This seems to be the question we would like to ask Dolce' & Angelica.
Amanda seems to think that they don't consider her a dog...because they basically don't pay her any attention.
In my book, this is a good thing. Means that there are no problems. They are cordial to each other, but Dolce' would rather bother Angelica, and Angelica would rather just be left alone!
Today Dolce' & Jelly went to the groomer & came back all naked & such. This didn't bother Emma at all...she just took off with Dolce's little seahorse toy and made it her own.
Emma and Jake are starting to get along more. At first she was TERRIFIED of him, but I know they will be best friends before this is all over. He is so gentle with her, and has even tried showing her how to "go pee" in the back yard when she has been too scared to get far away from me. I really wish I would have gotten that on video to share!!!

Okay, that's enough for now.

Pics of Emma and her newt-shirt tonite!!!

Emma is FINALLY here!

2009-03-20T21:35:00.001-04:00

Introducing: Emma Sellers!!!

So, today was a pretty rough day @ work....and going to pick up Emma definitely made it better.

Mom & I met Uncle Don & Aunt Karen @ the Wendy's in Graham...and the poor little thing didn't know what to think of the first part of her great adventure!!!!

She even got to explore the garden center @ Walmart before we made it home!

But mostly she cuddled and slept her way to Roxboro...

We got home and realized that she definitely likes people more than other dogs, but I'm sure she'll warm up to the others. Jelly and Dolce' sure do seem to like her!!! But my baby Jake just doesn't know what to make of her!!!

Now it's bedtime....we're both pooped! More tomorrow....maybe even pics from her bubble bath!!!

Day 1: Picking up Emma

2009-03-20T07:56:00.000-04:00

Today the countdown has reached "0 days left" until little Emma arrives at the Brier Patch/Mole Hole. I don't know how it's going to be possible to make it through the workday...excitement is overwhelming!

This blog is going to chronicle her adventures while Daddy Byron is in the big GA. & since I know my cousin loves his little fluff ball, I wanted him to be able to see what she's up to every day.

You might find pictures, videos, or funny stories about what Emma is up to; how she's getting along with Jake, Dolce', & Anjelica; or what exciting adventure I decide to take her on :) !

There is just one thing to be said...

DON'T WORRY BYRON! SHE WILL BE UTTERLY SPOILED!!!

So, ta-ta for now....until this evening when the 1st photos will be posted!

<3,
T.Edge