RIP to our wee Lucy-Loo

It's a  heartbreaking and an incredibly sad day for us.

Our wee puppy, Lucy fell in our swimming pool yesterday while we were at work and didn't make it.  

Lucy-Loo (as we called her) was so full of endless energy, unconditional puppy kisses and loads of love.  I'm trying to stay strorng for the girls.  How do you explain to them that part our our wee family has gone - its devastating.

We are all going to miss you so very much, Lucy-Mouse!

Puppy Powder, Fanny Freckles and a Blogfest

Emma Pup in her Doggie Bed

Wee Emma is our new puppy.

We have had her for just over a week but she's still only about 6 weeks old.  Lollypup still sleeps a lot but she has me getting up a few times in the middle of the night to go pee and poop outside. 

I try to keep her awake during the day so she'll sleep at night but it doesn't always work. 

She sleeps through anything!  Emma is adorable and brings such a happy and loving vibe into our home.

I sprinkle her with Puppy Powder when she's smelly and she has the cutest fanny freckles.

Issint she a wee darlin'?

Asleep on my lap

Sleepin on Daddy's Stinky Sock

Emma Awake at last!

Sleeping on her back showing her fanny freckles!

Don't forget to sign up for the Noughties Blogfest happening on 14 November.  Go visit Dave Wrote This to get the details.

The Benefits of Pets

The girls and I have been dying to get a wee doggie for ages. I know it would be good for them but Riaan is hearing NOTHING of it.


I know we said a few years ago when we lost our Dougie (our cat), that we were never going to have pets again..we get too attached and are devastated when we loose our beloved furry family members.

I know that Furry Friends decrease stress and give unconditional love. What a better friend for the girls to have? They even encourage us to get outside and exercise - taking the doggie to the park for a run or walk. They improve our mood when we get home after a stressful day at work, we're always greeted with a doggie smooch and a wagging tail...no questions asked.


It would also teach the girls some responsibility - having to care for a pet. Bathing, brushing, feeding, cleaning up the dog poo, exercising, playing and loving.


Yes, pets come with additional responsibilities and work. We need to consider them when we go away for a break, we need to consider their happiness at home when we're at work (get two!). There are many pros and cons but I think the pro out-weigh the cons at this stage.


There are tons of Pooch Palaces, Doggie Daycare and Canine Country Clubs these days that you can leave your furry friends with if you go away for the weekend and there is always pet sitters and friends who would be more than willing to babysit for a few days...











Look at these cute furry cuties and tell me its not a good idea....if anyone knows what kinda of doggie this is, leave a message in the comments section below!