RIP Trixie (sorry this is a sad post)

 

This has been  a sad week for me....First, I lost my Aunt on the 15th this week,   She moved to Texas, a long distance from me and I only got to see her twice in the last 10 years.  I have so many fun memories of her especially of us making cards together when she stayed at my house for about a week maybe 5 years ago.  She was such a fun person to be around.  I feel sad when I realize that I won't see her again.

And today brought tears when My daughter called me to tell me that had to put Trixie down.

Trixie would have been 14 years old in Januray.  She had cancer, was almost blind, and had mnay seizures this week.  It ws obvious to my daughter that she was in much discomfort this morning they had no choice but take to the vets office for her last visit.

Trixie  was like my daughter's third child.  I know this will be hard for her.  I know I will miss her when I am finally able to go to our daughter's home to visit after this pandemic is over.  I'll miss Trixies happy bark when she would see us.  RIP  Both my wonderful Aunt and my grandpuppy Trixie

Blessings,

Jill

Mother's day card for my daughter

 All the Mothers that were in my life, are sadly no longer here...

I decided to make a Mother's day card for my daughter...

The cute dogie dies are from Impression Obsession Stamps.  The dies were a Christmas present to me from my crafting buddy, Kathi.  They are NBUS, because this is the first time that I have used them.  My daughter's dog, Trixie, is like my daughters's baby.  She's my grand puppy and I'm kind of crazy over her too.  So I'm going to make the inside of this card as if it's coming from Trixie

 Here's a pic of Trixie in her raincoat.  I think she looks so adorable, but I don't think she feels the same way about the raincoat...smile.

A Mommy and Me pic taken a long time ago of me and my lovely daughter.  She doesn't look very happy in her pic either.  I use an over head light to take my pics so that's the reflection on her face.

"Daughters hold our hand for a little while but hold our hearts forever."

Thank you for visiting my blog today,
Blessings,
Jill

Ornament Party 2012

 The Ornament Party for 2012 was a big success, as I said before, I think this makes the 14th year in a row that my daughter has had her ornament party.  When you walk in the door at my daughter's home you're greeted with the nice warmth of the fire going in the fireplace.  Lots of decorations around the room, including her Nutcracker collection and her village house collection on her mantel.  Christmas Music is softly playing in the background.  You also know that Christmas treats are waiting in the Kitchen.  (Something I have trouble staying away from, but I think I have learn)

 Our Official greeter is my "grandpuppy" Trixie, sitting there on her favorite chair waiting for the guests.  My daughter has a little Santa suit for her, but it was too warm for her to wear this year, so she only has on her Jingle bell collar.

And here I am getting my official greeting, and my face "kissed" many times,  I guess she was glad to see me. 

I will post more pics from the party tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having a "Blessed" week,

Jill

Posting a "Pic" for Holly

Holly asked about the dog Pic I have on blog...the one where "Trixie" is looking out the window on my screen door. This is my Grand Puppy. It was supposed to be my granddaughter's dog, but she takes more to my daughter, so it's more like it's my daughter's dog. I call her my grand puppy because I get to baby sit her now and then. Holly, I don't know exactly what Trixie is but I think she's part Jack Russell and part Fox Terrier. I like the fact that she likes to be cuddled and sit on your lap. Our previous dog was a beagle, very friendly dog, but would NOT ever sit on anyone's lap. Too active...smile...