Did it all for the Potato Wedges!

Hey!

Hello!

How are you doing?

It's so super cold here... brrr... 

Well I have to tell you this funny story...

Now, my friend and I got our Boston Terrier puppies from the same litter... 

We live like 3 mins away... talk everyday... not just about them but we will randomly ask those "is yours doing this? " questions.

Yesterday, I was sent a picture of 2 Boston puppies and her asking did I want to get another one for Christmas?

Umm... No thank you is what I said...

I know shocking!

But really... I'm super happy with my 2 fur babies and well maybe a human baby might be our next step...

Anyway... so with the cold and all we were saying how the Fur Babies weren't staying outside long and so on...

Next message I get says: Well my dream was just crushed... I just got a call from the store saying Rufus is sitting in the parking lot being fed Potato Wedges....

That has made me laugh so hard to just imagine this Cute Boston sitting and waiting for potato wedges to come his way!

I mean it may be cold but some warm potato wedges might be worth the walk in the cold! 

I have told her that Audrey and Rufus can't have a play date together... I don't want him to tell her about the store being so close and that a dream of hers can come true!!!

So I guess this is a reminder to hug your Fur Babies tight and keep them warm... cause in that 2 seconds you turn your back...you never know when a potato wedge might be calling their name!!!

<3 Ashley

Oswald Update!

My boy is growing up...

He weighed in at 9.8 pounds.

Going up and down the steps aren't even an issue for him anymore....

He jumps on the couch and off of the couch....Which is so cute to see this flying pup!.... Audrey isn't happy about it. No where for her to hide now...

The biggest news.... Oswald's ears are standing now! Just when I thought he couldn't be any cuter....

Fun Fact: Audrey's birthday is November 3 and Oswald's is February 3!

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He LOVES to cuddle!

Loves Car rides... he is very good he really just curls up and tries to sleep.

Picture proof that they actually like each other!

Audrey and Oswald get along just like normal brother and sisters do. I can't take Oswald anywhere without Audrey. He doesn't like it but once he gets home to see Audrey he is all happy again!

Audrey has her moments of just wanting me to herself and well the feeling is mutual... I miss my Audrey cuddles... they don't happen as much here lately... I get Oswald cuddles more than Audrey ones... 

Which... Hey... at least I get cuddles....

There's a whole lot of personality in our house hold and I LOVE it!

I thought having two dogs much less doing the puppy thing all over again was going to be harder than it's been. 

It's really been so much fun and gosh what love I receive when I get home....

Such an awesome feeling!

Hope you all enjoy reading about my fur babies!

Have a great day!

<3 Ashley 

Audrey and Oswald

Good Morning!

A weekend with both fur babies was such a FANTASTIC time!

They played hard and the snuggled with me even harder!

They are playing tug a war with the rope toys now!

So exciting to see!

Oswald has been following Audrey around and thankfully one part of the day he didn't... Audrey decided to roll around in poo outside....

They still both got a bath though!

Oswald was not a fan of the bath or the hair dryer that i used on him just a little bit but he saw how crazy Audrey went and she I think scared him even more.

We got our treats and snuggled on the couch watching a Dog's Purpose.

If I ever need a good cry... I will watch that movie!

I think I cried the whole time and then hugged my babies tight!

Good movie and very touching!

I know I am very blessed to have these fur babies and they mean the world to me.

Receiving the love they give is such a great feeling.

Looks like we are all happy to have eachother!

That makes me so happy!

Hope you all have a great day!

<3 Ashley, Audrey, & Oswald

Our Family Expanded By 4 Feet!

Hey!

Good morning!

I am so excited to introduce you to the newest Fur Baby!

Meet Oswald!

He is 8 weeks old

I'm sure you are wondering where the name Oswald came from well... let me get nerdy for a minute... 

In the Batman world, there is a villain the call Penguin and well his real name is Oswald Cobblepot! 

Well with Boston terriers looking like penguins and us being such fans of Gotham and well nerds... How could we not name him Oswald?!

Plus it sounded Proper enough to me to be with Audrey...

Audrey and Oswald

Speaking of Audrey....

She is actually doing a lot better than I thought...

I was worried!

As soon as they met she ran from him and was hiding!

She kept coming to me though!

Whew! Good!

They have been playing and napping in the same area just Audrey doesn't want him on her yet...

She wants him close but not that close....

Which is alright...

Oswald is a daddy's boy though!

He loves him so Kris.... And I believe the feeling is mutual!

He is PERFECT!

The only thing that has been an issue has been his crate...

He doesn't like it.

I found putting his blankets in the dryer before bed and then wrapping him up in them works...

Might be a bit spoiled already but he never made a peep last night and we all slept the whole night!

I got to spend the whole day with them yesterday.

 Today is the first day he will be in his crate all day!

I'm thinking by Thursday he will be just fine with that crate!

Check back for more updates on Oswald and Audrey!!!

<3 Ashley

Preparing for the little one.....

Hello!

Good morning!

I am squirming in my seat...

Watching the clock....

Today is the day.... I get to go pick up our little Boston Terrier Puppy!

I have so many emotions running through me...

I'm so EXCITED and yet very NERVOUS!!

Will Audrey like her brother?

Will Audrey still like me?

Will he love his home?

Do I have everything he needs?

You would think since I have Audrey I would be good right?

AHHHH!!

Wrong!

He needs his own stuff too!

Puppy Stuff!

You know like his own Redskins Jersey! 

Yes.... He is already ready for football.... I mean the draft is right around the corner....

Here's a new Puppy Check list!

Crate

Crate training is one of the best options for pups. It keeps them safe during the day from getting into things unsupervised while you are out and about. Helps give you a little piece of mind. Plus if you have to take them to a kennel, vet, or groomer where they will be locked up they won't feel as scared being in the crate because that's a sort of home comfort for them.  Also helps with potty training as well... 

Bowls

Smaller bowls to start out with since they aren't as tall as you think...

Food

Puppy food helps them get all the nutrients and weight gain they need to be healthy and beautiful Best friends for life!

Collar

Helps others know he has a home and not look so nakey...

Tag

Tag.. let's people know where that home is. Also helps you hear where they are too. Win Win!

Harness

I love a harness more then the collar. gives you more control while walking them and doesn't allow you to choke them.

Leash

Of course I did have plenty of these. You know for all the matching and such. He will be using the superhero leash more then any!

Toys

This is one of the hardest and yet most addicting thing of this list! Puppy chews...balls...ropes... and had to keep in mind Audrey "The destroyer"

94 cents toys from Walmart are the best!

Blankets

I was told no more blankets in the house since i'm a blanket freak well.... I got him a marvel blanket and a Boston Terrier blanket! 

He has to have new blankets of his scent to go home with.... DUH!

Lastly....Vet & Groomer which we already had thanks to Audrey!

Now my Puggle and Boston Terrier are breeds that don't need much grooming needs. So I take them to the groomer for nail trims but, there are some grooming things you will need to have at home.

Brush: I have the Furminator and the Zoom Groom

Shampoo.... Smells so good!

Dental Treats: Audrey like the Greenies or the Whimzees

I also use the Breath Freshener that you can add to your water


I got all of my stuff from...

Chewy.com

Petco

Petsmart

&

Walmart

To help save yourself some money......both Petco and Petsmart has rewards programs

With Chewy you save already from their prices being low... you get great customer service...and you save with autoshipment.

Walmart they have their savings catcher.... I randomly cash in my savings just to use it up on the 94 cent ropes  that last long for Audrey!

Plus Walmart.. Petco...and Petsmart usually have Ibotta deals on some dog food or treat so I always keep my eye on them!

Now also, I have been so prepared and I kept the new crate away from Audrey because I didn't want our new little one to not feel like it was his place. 

I got enough toys to help make Audrey not feel like she isn't getting anything.

I have been reading what to do to keep Audrey happy during this transition.

Hopefully it will all work out!

I will be keeping you up to date!

If you have any tips or suggestions please comment below!

I would love some help!

<3 Ashley

Audrey

Hello!

Good Morning!!

Happy Friday!

I'm so ready for this weekend!

With Slumber parties and 3 miles walks at the park.....This little girl give me so much Love and brightness to my day!

I know I have a great little lady here!

She's my partner in crime!

There will be a little brother coming into her world this time next week but I promise to not give him anymore attention than I give her. I plan on still having our cuddle sessions and walks at the mall....

Everything that makes us us... it's totally going to happen still!

I wish I was home with her now having a nice day long cuddle session.

I may be a little crazy over her... but I have never connected this much with a dog before.

It's such an awesome feeling that  just the sight of you lights up her world and honestly the feeling is mutual.

When I leave for a vacation that I can't take her on.... it kills me and I end up checking in on her constantly.

I am hoping to get to take her to a beach this year and see how she reacts to the beach. 

I'm ready for a weekend of spoiling her.

It's one of my favorite things to do. 

<3 Ashley and Audrey

Pawfect Treat!

Hello!

Good Morning!

This post goes along with the yesterday's on keeping the fur babies cool while you are having some outside fun!

I feel a little silly sharing these cool down treats and it hasn't even been Super hot yet...

I am preparing you...

Really... I just like to spoil my baby!

Anyway,

Thanks to Bark Box and Pinterest I found this awesome recipe!

Which will totally be made for the furbabies a lot this summer!

Cook outs....outdoor movie nights....Lake or pool days...

This treat will have us covered!

You will need to grab this bowl for your fur baby!

Barkmade Bowl for dogs

Now I tried this treat over the weekend and this treat was long lasting !!!

Audrey Loved it!

She was busy for a good 30 mins... which on a hotter day i'm sure it won't last that long... from the heat or her!


You will need

Bowl
1/4 cup of Peanut Butter
1 1/4 cup of water
Strawberries
Blueberries

Mix the water and peanut butter together pour in bowl and add the desired amount of Blueberries and Strawberries

Freeze for 2 hours

Then watch the excitement happen!!

Has anyone else tried this treat out?

Very simple way to give Audrey a nice treat that cooled her off from our playing! 

Hope you all enjoyed this and if you try the treat out let me know!

Have an AWESOME day!

<3 Ashley

Keepin Cool

Hello!

Good morning!

Now, The other day I shared all that Fur baby fun to have outside....

Which leads me to this question now.....

How are you gonna keep them from over heating?

Of Course... having water accessible to them at all time but here are some other ways as well!

I have a Puggle and about to have a Boston Terrier....Those breeds are ones that get over heated quick and yet still want to play...

So, While I am all about having fun with them outside... I want to make sure we all stay cool!

Now we go to the Lake or over to my parents and hang out by their pool... so they have access to swim.... Plus grandma spoiling!

Now at home though they don't so that's where these ideas come into play!

- Kiddie Pool -

We have well water so I don't think my husband would be to happy to not be able to take a shower because I used all the water for the fur babies so... we grab some ice from the store and fill the kiddie pool up and once the ice melts..... POOL DAY!

K9 Chill

Thanks to my Chewy shopping I also found this Collar wrap that will help keep them cool will playing or going for our walks outside.

I use a harness while walking so this will be great to use for them. 

I can't wait to try these out! Such an awesome idea!

Cooling Mats

I have not gotten on of those think I will for days by the pool... but for the most part if we are at places like that.... a grandma is around and will take them in and love on them... Which I do too but... you know grandmas.... 

Toys you can freeze

Which I had gotten at Petco a couple years ago and she actually hasn't destroyed it! Once it isn't the frozen toy... she doesn't really mess with it.

Then there's the treats!

Ice Cream : Frosty Paws They can be bought at Food lion, Kroger, and Walmart in our location 

Frozen treats.... Which I will be sharing a different recipe to help you have an awesome summer of spoiling your Fur Babies!

Freeze Kongs!

I have some recipes for those too!



Now I may go a little over board with all of this...

But...

Hey!

They deserve it!

Share with me what you do to keep your furbabies cool in the hot summer days....


I love spoiling the furbabies!

Hope you all enjoyed these ideas!

Have a wonderful day!

<3 Ashley

Outdoor Fur baby FUN!

Hey!

Hello!

How is everyone?

Wow, the weekend was so nice!

This nice weather got me so excited to get to be able to play with Audrey outside!

Only... What do we do?

Well I got on the Chewy website and started looking and I got so excited to see such an awesome selection​.

If you are not a customer of theirs you should really look into becoming one! They have been such an awesome company to deal with!

I actually told yall a little bit about them before in this Post

I put in an order and last week, received it in 2 days ,and we have tested the new toys out!

Now Audrey's outside activities include going to the outdoor mall to walk around and play in the dog park.

Which is great and all but I was wanting something for when we get home from work and just wanting to be homebodies...... Other then fetch... she gets bored with that easily.... 

Teether Tug

Audrey destroys stuffed toys or those most durable toys.... Ropes are the only things that last for at least a month! Which I watch her like a hawk with them to make sure she isn't eating them because if she isn't tugging on them with you she is trying so hard to get the knots out!

I have seen this toy shown on Facebook and I have always said I wanted to get it for Audrey.

Thanks to Chewy, I did. We tested it out and I believe she is going to be loving it this Spring and Summer!

It was so cute watching her play with it!

The more she tugs on it and lets go it will shake all around so she grabs it again and starts tugging!

They send you a metal stake you put in the ground and then you can easily removed or install the Tether Tug toy just leaving the stake in the yard. I take the tether tug inside once we are done playing.

You can also removed the rope as well!

Bubbles

hahahaha Yes Bubbles Chewy has Peanut butter flavor bubbles for dogs!

I wasn't able to get a picture of her with those cause, well she ran from them hahahaha


My wish list item is an agility course that Chewy has. The tunnel to run in and out of. A hoop to jump through and the weaving bars.

I would like to put Audrey in an agility class but I don't know that I would do good in that class hahaha she is like the flash! 

Well, I hope this helped you all out with things to do with your Fubaby!

I will be sharing a post on things you can do you keep your Furbaby cool while having fun outside!

Soooooo... Stay Tuned!!!

Have an AWESOME day!

<3 Ashley

I accepted the challenge!

Good Morning!

Hello!

Happy First day of SPRING!!!

Although it didn't feel very spring like this morning.... burrrrrr

I have to tell you something.......

My Husband, Kris, gave me a challenge....

If I could sell at least an earnings worth of $500 with Younique.......

He would buy me a Boston Terrier puppy!!!

Are you shocked?

I am!

I am working my booty off too!

So far I have earned $200!!

I have a party going on.... I have gone LIVE on my page and in the party!

I have for sure stepped out of my comfort zone.....

I am super excited!

I feel like a whole new person!

We have been doing some research on the breed and I am hearing so many great things about them!

Sounds like we get the pug with out the pug issues in this breed as well!

Perfect family dog!

Also very easy to train!

Their grooming needs are the same as Audrey's as well!

I love the Puggle breed but I would like for my next fur baby to have a different look and Kris has really wanted a French Bulldog....

Once we came across a Boston Terrier he fell in love with the ears!

I personally don't care what breed I have a fur baby in...

I will love them NO MATTER WHAT!

You know... Crazy Fur mama over here!

Now with all that said....

Could I interest you in and Younique Products?

You would be spoiling yourself while helping me get closer to getting a Boston Terrier Fur Baby!

If you have a Boston Terrier I would love to hear all about your personal experiences with the breed!

If you are looking to get get a Puggle... I'd love to let you know all about Audrey's little sassy self!

Hope you all have a fantastic day!

<3 Ashley

The things Kids say!

Good Morning!

This is going to be a sappy post.... I'm sorry... 

I felt like sharing this moment with you all.

One thing I miss about working with kids, is how they end up teaching you or making you think/ see things differently. 

The pictures they paint are absolutely beautiful.

Yesterday, My niece stepped up to the plate and made me cry with how sweet of a heart she has. 

Believe me she really does and it makes me so proud of her. 

One of her family dogs ( Haley) is not doing so good health wise.... She has been told that she might not make it past this weekend. 

My niece understands and is sad but made sure at Christmas to get their paw prints on ornaments and she hasn't put them away with Christmas stuff just in case. 

Well, now get your tissues for this next part cause even typing it to you all i'm tearing up and i haven't even started....

Whew...

She said, " I need to write a letter for her to give to Sugar ( My family dog that passed) and Doodles ( Her grandmother's dog that passed) so we can tell them hello and they will become friends and play with Haley. Then maybe if we have anyone we miss in Heaven we can send a note with Haley to give to them too." 

Just touched my heart that 

1. She remembered Sugar.

 2. That she is thinking of ways to make Haley's passing a positive thing. 

3. That she is a sweet hearted little girl. 

I know I am such a lucky person to get to be a part of her life and watch her grow. She continues to amaze me. 

I hate that she will have to go through losing a pet. It was hard for me with the fish I had.....with the parrots I had.... but worse was Sugar. 

Losing a dog is unbearable... 

I truly believe they are family members

Sometimes better then a family member.

I didn't even live with Sugar at the time of her passing but I grew up with her being my alarm clock in the morning.

I grew up with her being the one that was home with me when my parents went out.

I grew up with her being the entertainment.

I picked her out... I picked her to be there for us... 

Her favorite was my mom... which good choice...

I have the connection my mom and Sugar had with Audrey.

I see Audrey look at me the way Sugar did to mom.

The you are their whole world look. 

Dogs are amazing and one might think I care too much about dogs.... 

That's me...

I wish more would care more...

I just would never take my Furbaby for granted. 

She's my best friend. 

Alright yall... 

Enough of me babbling on..  

Hope that all gives you a nice little thought to keep you going on this Tuesday!

<3 Ashley

 

I'm sad now...

Hi...

Hello...

How are you?

I am very sad right now.

I just realized my gift to myself and my gift to my friend... still hasn't shown up yet. 

Sniffle Sniffle

I ordered them in the middle of November...

We were supposed to wear them to our Pug Christmas Light Walk....

We were supposed to wear them to our Christmas Parties....

We were supposed to wear them at our families Christmases....

We didn't get to because they never showed up...

$80 spent on gifts that never showed....

I mean how cute are these CHRISTMAS PUG LEGGINGS!!!

I was trying to not fight the LULAROE CHRISTMAS LEGGING war but looks like I should have!

I have emailed Brave New Look about them 4 times and have been told Sorry just with such large orders for these we got behind they will be sent shortly...

How can you sell Christmas wear and not have them sent before or at Christmas?

So Sad!

Well maybe I will get them in time for NEXT Christmas....

 I will not be giving them my business ever again!

Such cute dog gear and you know I would be buying it all up... You will NEVER get it though.... 

SO SAD!

BAD BUSINESS!

<3 Ashley

Get Chewy With It!

Hey!

Hello!

I had seen one of my neighbors having Chewy.com boxes and was thinking maybe baby food... I need to look it up. Well I was so glad I did! It's pet supplies! Delivered to you! Autoship is awesome!

I found them when we had Clyde and it was such a blessing because he went through those BIG bags you know the 30 pound bags of Royal Canine a month and well it was getting expensive and yet I couldn't carry those bags. Having them delivered to the door was so awesome! It was a lot cheaper and I got more food.  

 I still use Chewy.com with Audrey and I have been able to have it go with her schedule on sending her 12 pound Natural Balance every month and a half. 

It's nice that I can change my Autoship at any time... like whoa baby girl ate a lot or Baby girl has cut down... I can add some treats to it or eww she didn't like those lets not get those again.

The orders have come quick!

Best of all for this company.... The sent Audrey a handwritten Christmas card thanking us for being a customer of theirs.

One lady in a Puggle group I am a part of shared that they sent her flowers and a handwritten card when she explained that she needed to stop her autoshipment due to her puggle passing.

After those events I can't share the name of them enough!

I want everyone to give them business because that is such an amazing thing to have heard!

Very good people!

Let's Chewy.com help you spoil your Furbabies!

<3 Ashley

Audrey Traded me in...

One of the best feelings I get to enjoy every night after dinner is a cuddle on the couch with my sweet baby girl, Audrey.

It's one of the greatest feelings in the world to just snuggle up with her.

So sweet right?

Well now some nights she is a little playful and likes to chew on her rope while sitting with me

No biggie she's with me...

Well.... Something TRAGIC has happened....

My baby girl is now... DADDY'S GIRL!!!

She has left me for him... She jumps in the Recliner with him now....

Stares at me..... but sits with him?!

What has happened to my baby girl?

I told him she needs a Brother so she will come back to me!

Just... how did this happen?

I take her out... I feed her... I give her treats...I take her for rides.... I rub her belly...

He throws a rope occasionally and chases her around the house with his little drone!

umm.... Annoying!

This has been heartbreaking to me... now he is off for the break and I am at work and I just know they are snuggling with each other...

They didn't like each other...

Don't worry.... I'm going to be baking some Homemade treats... make new kong recipes... and We are going to our outdoor mall!

Mommy and Audrey dates are to come!

Sniffle Sniffle

Hope everyone enjoys your day.

Hope this gave you a little giggle.

<3 Ashley

Christmas Light Pug Party

Hello!

Good Morning!!!

How is everyone today?

I think Audrey is tired from all the excitement we had last night!

 I think we have made this a tradition for ourselves!

Take our Pug/Puggle for a walk through the gardens... 

This year we both remembered bags ... Last year we were so nervous our dogs would behave embarrassing... well only thing that we laugh about from last year is the fact that Berkeley went poo on a light!

This year They were really good! They Actually were happy to see each other! Audrey has been a little anti social to dogs here lately... So I was happy to see her excited to see Berkeley 

As soon as we got there the little pug butts got greeted in a way they weren't very happy over so once we gave them their pep talk we were able to look at the lights and the other dogs there. 

Audrey befriended a King Charles Caviler and a French Bulldog!!

Oh and of course some other Pugs!

 Crazy to say but I had so much fun! Seeing all the other breeds... like your very own live dog show!

Only the comments of people... like WE CAN HEAR YOU!

Poor Berkeley kept getting called a boy... and well someone said," Oh look at the fat one".... talking about Audrey....

She's not fat! She is healthy and still in the weight group of her breed!

Ugh.. People!

The night is fun with the car ride there and the car ride back! It is for sure one thing that we will be doing for years to come. 

Of Course her and I both have asked for puppies this Christmas.... so we shall see if we get to add anyone to our night!

That will make it even more adventurous!!

Oh and as for our coats... well it was kinda warm last night so I had a jacket on and was sweating a little... 

We were prepared for December weather but... That's not what we had last night...

Oh well!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

<3 Ashley and Audrey