Puppy Toys

So just like I am stocking up on chew toys for our puppy in order to save my furniture, I am also making sure I have plenty of other toys to keep Beren occupied!  This is my futile attempt to make sure that I can still get work done while having a puppy in the house.  Haha!  I am pretty sure I am gonna have my hands full for a while!  Each evening, when I am done my work for the day, I have been spending time reading articles about training tips, or doing other related things to help prepare myself for when we have Beren!  It's just a few days away!!  :)

Puppy Bone Toys

Puppies like to chew on everything, especially when they are teething!  I would prefer if Beren doesn't chew on my furniture, so I am buying lots of toys for him to chew on instead.  :)  I think Tarcil is wondering if he will be spoiled like this or if those days are over for him.  Hahaha!   :)

Puppy Collar

We are getting our puppy, Beren, on Saturday!!!  I am obviously very excited!  I decided to dedicate this week to show some of the preparations we are doing before we get Beren.  To start with, we got this cute little collar!  I think it might be a little to big even at it's smallest setting, so I also bought an adjustable harness to use first.  I also have this cute ID tag for his collar that has information in case he gets away, which hopefully will never happen.  Tarcil seems very confused as to what all this is.  I don't think he understand that we are going to have any other fuzzy family member soon!  :)

New Couch

My husband and I can finally relax today!!!  We try not to work on Saturdays since we work so much Sundays through Fridays, but we aren't always very good about actually reserving Saturdays to take time for ourselves to recharge.  It's a constant struggle for us.  :(  One thing that does help is this comfy new couch we got for our basement!  Tarcil had a blast exploring it and hiding behind the cushions.  :)

Cleaning

Tarcil is trying to get himself cleaned up for the weekend.  How do you think he looks?  I think he is adorable!  :)

Thing Explainer

My husband is a HUGE fan of the website comic called XKCD (you can look it up for yourself at http://xkcd.com/).  I will warn you that the humor might go over your head if you aren't into math/science.  Anyways, the author of the comics wrote this awesome book called Thing Explainer.  My husband spotted it on Amazon and had to have it.  I think the Picture Taker is my favorite.  :)

This book is so simple that Tarcil probably understands it.  Haha  :)

New Shoes

So when I was shopping the other day, I accidentally went through the shoe aisle while on my way to a different section.  I was intrigued, since I rarely buy shoes, so I stopped and looked around.  I spotted these for $6, and on a whim, I decided it was time for me to buy new shoes.  I don't think my husband will mind.   :)

New Work Laptop

I got a new laptop to use for my part-time job at my church!  I had approval a while ago to buy one, but I was too busy to actually get one.  Ironic huh?  Haha.  I am excited to use it for work today!  :)  Tarcil has no idea what he is standing on, but he looks as cute as ever!!  :)

Keurig

So.... Today is Monday...  and I sure could use some coffee!  We had a very busy weekend again which included dog sitting and my husband getting sick.  :(  It's days like these that make me grateful for this Keurig that my husband bought me for my birthday a couple months ago.  I bought a reusable filter so that I don't have to buy the cups and I can use my own coffee.  It's been great!  :)

New Lens!

I bought a new camera lens!!  I love it!  It is pretty hefty, but helps me make beautiful pictures!!  Tarcil likes when I buy more stuff which can help him look even better.  Haha!  He is such a great little model!!  I love how happy he looks!!  :)

Another Pretty Blanket

I have a lot of little blankets now that are made with this beautiful, fluffy yarn!  I love them all!  I really love the colors of this one!  The blue, cream, and green go so well together!  Tarcil just loves how soft these are!  :)

Pretty Blanket!

I am finally getting back to crocheting and using up some yarn that I bought a while ago!  I made this beautiful blanket that is the perfect size for a newborn baby!  I can't wait to use it in a photography session!  This was made from the same yarn I used to make the baby cocoons.  I am glad I finally used up that yarn!  It made space so that I can buy new yarn!  Hahaha!  My husband says I have a problem.  Hehehehe!  :)

Tolkien Book Set

This set of books was the other gift I bought for my husband (and myself) for our anniversary!  We LOVE Tolkien!!  I can't wait to start reading them!  Tarcil will always appreciate Tolkien since he is named after a character from Middle Earth.  :)

Useless Box

If you are wondering what this is, it is called a useless box.  If you are wondering what it does, you would have to flip that switch.  :)  Tarcil doesn't seem to understand it or care about it.  Haha!  I got this for my husband for our anniversary because he really wanted one.  Sometimes when I am working in a different room, I will hear him flipping the switch over and over again, and it makes me happy.  :)

Cutie!

I wish I could manage to look this cute on a Monday morning, especially with the minimal effort that Tarcil uses to achieve this look!  We had a long, busy weekend which I am glad is over.  But my husband started the new school year today so I am back to having the house to myself during the day, except Penny and Tarcil of course, who both spend most of the day sleeping.  On one hand, I appreciate having less distractions so I can focus on my work, and on the other hand, I feel lonely.  I can't wait to get our puppy, Beren, so I have some more company while I work!  :)

Puppy Bowl!

I am trying to be practical with everything we are buying for our puppy, but sometimes I have to splurge!  I knew any old bowls would work, but when I saw these beautiful ceramic bowls, I really wanted them!  My husband is sweet and let me get them.  :)

Puppy Leash

Getting a puppy means we need a leash!  We got this nice leash that is retractable.  :)  Tarcil seems confused as to what this is.  Haha!  :)

Puppy Bed

My husband and I are preparing to get our puppy!  We don't get him until September, but in the meantime, we are working on buying all the supplies we need!  We started by getting this cute, little bed.  :)

New Towels

These awesome towels came from my husband's other aunt and uncle!  I love thoughtful and practical gifts!  :)

Candle

I got this lovely candle and beautiful holder from my husband's aunt and uncle!  It was so sweet of them!  :)

Olympics!

I am loving watching the Olympics!!  Go Team USA!  :)  

More New Photography Props!

These are some more of the new photography props I bought for newborn baby photo sessions!  These gray fleece blanket is so big and so soft!  And I love this basket that is big with short sides!  So perfect!  :)

New Photography Props!

If you couldn't tell by now, I am on a photography props kick!  I love this awesome metal basket and super soft and fluffy white blanket!  These are so perfect for newborn baby photography sessions!!  :)

Another Striped Newborn Blanket

I am in love with all these pretty blankets!!  This one is redish pink, yellow, and gray.  I really like it so much!  Tarcil likes how soft these are!  :)