Monday Dog Blog: Our Little Light Turns Three

November 3, 2012

How is it that this sweet little face...

November 3, 2012

with his adorable pink nose

November 3, 2012

has grown up to be...

this handsome three year old boy?

Buddha. June 2015. See the Sibling Resemblance?! :)

Gershwin would also like to wish his brother, Buddha, a very happy birthday too! He hopes that some day he will meet Buddha again and that Mommy and Mom will meet Buddha's Mom and Dad!

December 18, 2012: Best Friends

He learned so much from his big brother Asher and still misses having someone to play tug with. (Tovah Rose is uninterested!)

November 4, 2012: Brothers

Our little 'oops baby' is like Asher in that he always wants to be near Mommy, he's always at-the-ready when it's bath time, time for bed, time for a nap, time to head back into my room after breakfast. Sometimes I hear his paws scratching at my bedroom door asking me if he can come back in again.

November 3, 2012: When Tovah Rose Was Still Bigger Than Her Little Brother!

He's the Yin to Tovah's Yang. That's what makes us love these two so much. It's what makes them the perfect pair. Without Asher around to 'supervise' these two, there is lots and lots and lots of rough play every single day. 

December 8, 2012: Pre-Washing the Dishes

He still pre-washes the dishes just as he did in those days when we he first arrived. When he hears the dishwasher open he can MOVE! :)

July 13, 2015

He still loves his babies.

June 18, 2015: Nap Time Is Any Time

He still loves to roll over with his paws in the air and chillax.

June 18, 2015: Always Snuggle-Ready

He's always looking for a soft place to lay. And he's always looking for the comfort of his human companions to scratch 'the sweet spot' on his neck. 

He's the best 'oops' that's ever happened to us.

We love you, Gershwin Leor. 

Just as your middle name, Leor ("I Have Light") infers, you light up our lives little guy.

Happy 3rd Birthday Little Boy!

Blessings,

Emily

Arts Fest Outings And Visitors

Fest Time!

We had a spectacular Arts Festival experience this year. This is the third year in a row that I have been able to go to Arts Fest, which is just so overwhelmingly wonderful and exciting. As I have written both last year and the year before, Arts Fest feels like part of my soul, something I have engaged in, enjoyed and cherished since I was a little girl. It's also always been something I did together with my mom and with friends.

Part Of The Sidewalk Sales

This year, Mom and I were able to go to the Festival on both Thursday and Friday afternoons. It was hot, and I needed my cooling vest, but I did it! We made it around the entire loop of artists--many of whom had take-your-breath-away work on display. The juried festival is extremely competitive for the number of slots available, making it one of the top shows in the country.

Jewelry From One of My Favorite Jewelers

I splurged a little too much--on a necklace, and then on a dress for my 40th birthday. I'll be wearing that dress for the entire month of October interspersed with my Dysautonomia Awareness shirts!

I purchased a necklace from one of my favorite jewelers, and someone who I've been able to keep in touch with and form a relationship with. I love to support artists as much as I possibly can, and I love when they are interested and willing to form relationships with their customers. Elizabeth helped me choose the perfect necklace for me.

These days, I enjoy having the energy to put on jewelry every day.

Thursday Was SO Humid, Friday Was Gorgeous!

Mom scoped out the half of the Festival on Thursday morning and the other half on Friday morning. She marked the booths she thought I might most enjoy, so that we could tailor our trips there in the afternoon.

I LOVE This Family

Not only did I get to go to Fest two days in a row, but I was able to spend Saturday visiting with friends who were in town. On Saturday afternoon, I got to see Sarah, Bob and Lana, which is always so much fun and fills my heart with joy. Lana is growing more and more comfortable and safe in our home and is always full of hugs for Auntie Em.

Me, Lana and Minnie :)

She also put some major creative pressure on her creatively challenged aunt to make a dress and legs for the Minnie Mouse head Sarah had made!

Evening Music Time

After my nap, Kiernan and I headed back up to the Festival to see live music. Gathering at the Festival Shell year after year with friends to listen to music was something I did every year of my life before getting sick. 

This year was the first year that I was able to make it for music!

My Boyfriend Is a Goofball

Styling In My New Glasses (40 Here I Come!)

Kiernan and I found ourselves feeling a little nostalgic and sad when we saw how few people turned up for the music and when we discovered the band wasn't that great. We both have so many good memories of time spent here on this lawn.

Me and Kate! Yay!

In the end, while that part was disappointing, what mattered most was that we were there to meet up with Kate and her family. I got to see all three of her children playing and hang out, which is something I haven't done before because usually just Kate and I get together without the kids.

And we all got ice cream! Because I can eat ice cream now! (Today when I went to see Dr. GI I told him: "I can eat ice cream now!" and he literally put his arms up in the air and cheered. He was as excited as I am about the changes in my gastroparesis!)

It was one heck of a Fest this year and I am amazed at what my body continues to do. Sunday was a day spent lying around like a vegetable recuperating, and Monday wasn't great, but I have rebounded incredibly well given all that I did in those three days!

I LOVE Fest! 

Blessings,

Emily

Monday Dog Blog: We Love Summer

We Love Our Yard

The grass is lush and soft and green. The sky is blue and the sun is shining. The UPS truck, the mail woman, the recycling truck and the garbage man (who brings us biscuits!), the passing cars, the bike riders, the walkers and runners and neighborhood dogs are all out and about. 

When it gets too hot, we find a shady spot under the grasses, the dappled willows, the weigela or kousa dogwood. 

Tovah Rose Could Spend ALL Day Outside

It's summer time and we couldn't be happier spending our days outside, running from one end of the yard to another, watching the world around us or taking a nap. 

There's always schmutz in our tails or on our faces, but we don't mind a bit.

Whatever it is we are doing, we are happy to be outside. 

Happy Monday!

Blessings,

Tovah Rose and Gershwin

Monday Dog Blog: Gotcha Days and Shoes

July 27, 2012

Well, this past week on July 3rd, we celebrated Tovah Rose's Gotcha Day.

Yes, it's been three years since we got this little Twinkle Toes.

July 3, 2015

As you can see from these pics, the more things change, the more things also seem to stay the same. Shoes are still a favorite thing in this house. Who needs toys when there are shoes and socks?!

Happy Monday!

Blessings,

Emily