Wordless after 15 Years

Happy Wordless Wednesday!

Today is also our Anniversary... love you babe!

Monday Knitting

Monday already?  Where does the weekend fly away to?  At least I was able to spend some time knitting... although it did involve a little frogging as well.

I started this Multnomah on size 4 needles, but opted to frog it and restart with size 5's.  Yarn is Gypsyknits Merino Fingering in Merry Men of Sherwood Forest colorway.  Picture above was taken pre-frogging...

I finally cast on my Montego Bay Scarf and am loving it...

I'm using Skacel Meditation yarn in the 023 colorway, which just so happens to be my Lapdog Creations logo colors.  This wasn't planned... I actually bought the yarn well over a year ago.  I'm absolutely loving how its working up and the lavendar scent is lovely. 

As for socks... yea, I still have a few pairs OTN.  The Duckies being the most recently cast on (although not worked on in quite awhile)...

So, you see... I really do knit!  Many of you have been diving into spinning lately and while I adore the look of handspun and knitting with it, I don't think I'll ever venture to the dark side.  There are just not enough hours in the day (not to mention there is just too much dog hair in my house)!

Side note... I've just added Amazon widgets to my site.  This will make it easier for you to purchase books that you read about in my reviews going forward, as well as allow you to see Amazon recommended books and such.  Enjoy!    

Duck, Duck Goose... Part 2!

Happy Friday! It's kind of like dejavu around here.  Last night I spotted the same family of geese on my way home.  Of course I had to stop again and take more photos.



It's as if we're becoming friends...

Aren't the adorable?  I noticed the woman who's lawn they were on last week didn't quite think so.  She was making weird cackling noises out her window at them when they crossed the road onto her lawn last night.  At least I think she was cackling at them and not me!

 
My blogger posting layout has changed a little.  This box is now much more high-tech than the old form.  Hopefully that means it's easier to place photos and text... (ETA: nope, it's more of a PITA than anything...)

I'll leave you today with the usual Friday Fill-Ins...

1. Charlotte, NC is my favorite place to travel to.

2. When I think about my childhood, I often remember my Nana.

3. Loyalty makes for a good friend.

4. The wind in the trees, the rain on my skin, time to run inside!

5. Coming upon an entire family of geese on the side of the road is so exciting!

6. My best friend knows that I don't hide my true feelings.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a great night with friends, tomorrow my plans include knitting and Sunday, I want to see the first kart race of the season... that is, if we don't get rain!

Enjoy your weekend and remember, always look two ways before crossing the road!
 

Dog Invents Double Bed

Happy Dogs on Thursday... which means we're one step closer to Friday and the weekend! Woo hoo!

If you only stop by on DOT, please take a minute to scroll back to the Paws Gourmet review - wonderful Made in the USA treats for your pooch! Plus, stay tuned for upcoming reviews of not one, but two great New Hampshire based companies, Think Pawsitive Dog Snacks and Casey Jones Bones, as well as reviews and giveaways of PupCakes 2 Go and Zuke's treats! The Lapdogs are very excited to be busy at work these days... and when working not so hard, they've been enjoying the holiday week...

Lola was smiling pretty and minding her own business when her little brother had to come and pester her...

Which prompted a little doggy wrestling...

Teutul saying "Who me? Wasn't me... can't prove anything... oh wait, there's photographic evidence!?!?!?! Well... maybe..."

Sophie just being herself... she's glad it's almost Friday too!

Zeus showing off his entrepreneurial skills... since one XL dog bed is clearly not enough for a well deserving big guy like himself, he invented the double doggy bed... all on his own!

He was quite pleased with himself and how he managed to push them together to form such an inventive super-sized bed...

Happy almost weekend!

CONTEST WINNER! Toe-up 2-at-a-Time Socks

Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter to win a copy of Toe-up 2-at-a-Time Socks... an extra special thanks to all of the new followers of Lapdog Creations! Drumroll please...

... and the winner is Barbara! Congratulations and I hope you have fun with this book! Please email me your mailing address.

If you didn't win, please stay tuned for some upcoming reviews that will also include giveaways, including Around the Corner Crochet Borders, PupCakes 2 Go and Zuke's dog treats.

Day Dreaming

Happy Wordless Wednesday. Today I'm day dreaming of a much needed vacation...

REVIEW: Paws Gourmet

Paws Gourmet
Where to Find: Paws Gourmet Inc.

Paws Gourmet offers a variety of high quality, all natural treats for the discerning pooch. Their gourmet dog treats are made with superior human-grade food ingredients with no preservatives, cornmeal or fillers. Most of their cookies are wheat free, ensuring a high quality treat for our friends with wheat intolerance.

The Lapdogs had the pleasure of taste-testing the Pumpkin Oat Bones, as well as 4 varities of their Soft Training Treats. The result? Some happy, tail-wagging canines and an official 16 Paws Up Lapdog Seal of Approval!

The Pumpkin Oat Bones (oat flour, pumpkin, molasses, eggs, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg) were a huge hit. The 2" bone shaped cookies are the perfect size treat for most dogs and can easily be broken in half for smaller pups. Pumpkin is increasingly becoming a popular ingredient in dog treats for the amazing health benefits, as well as the taste. All four of the Lapdogs love pumpkin - and Mom loves the benefits - so I'm always on the look-out for treats that contain it.

They actually loved these Pumpkin Oat Bones so much that on one of the hottest days of the year so far, they each sat, posed for photos and did their best tricks to ensure receiving one... or two! Pumpkin Oat Bones are available in two size containers; 12oz and 2lb.

Paws Gourmet expanded their original line with the purchase of Simon and Huey Soft Training Treats, which they now produce in 4 varities: Kickin' Chicken (oat flour, chicken stock, honey, canola oil, hickory, molasses and oregano), Liver Mesquite (oat flour, liver, honey, canola oil and natural mesquite flavoring), Peanut Butter Molasses (oat flour, peanut butter, molasses, honey and carob) and White Cheddar (oat flour, white cheddar, honey, canola oil and garlic).

The Soft Training Treats attracted plenty of attention from the Lapdogs as soon as the packages were open. They smell wonderful and are actually quite pleasant to handle, as opposed to some liver training treats we've tried in the past. I was delighted to find that they are not at all slimy and do not leave unpleasant smells on your hands as some do. They are small in size, making them great for training sessions, as well as for small pups and for elderly dogs or those who have sensitive teeth. As for the Lapdogs, they would prefer you toss them a handful. The four flavors of Soft Training Treats are all available in three different size packages, 6oz, 1lb and 3lb.

Paws Gourmet's mission statement is simple; "To manufacture superior human-grade gourmet dog treats. The discerning receive only the best." Perhaps they can add "To put a smile on the face of some Lapdogs..."