Quick layout and craft update

I have been reorganizing my craft area so I can get busy for the New Year. I know there are some outstanding thank yous to be sent...there on the way. I recently purchased a new scrapbooking tool - the Making Memories Slice. It is a very neat die cutting machine. I am anxious to get busy using it but I am still waiting on a design card I ordered.

Here is a quick layout I did this past weekend. I printed this photo as an 8x10 a while ago when costco was having a printing sale. I am glad I finished it and it is now in the album. I watched a silly movie while making it, Beverly Hills Chihuahua...let's just say it passed the time.



It might seem weird to some that I am still working on pictures of Namir but it helps me feel close to him. I can focus on all the good memories and the times we shared. He was a very special boy.

I am also very lucky that Gandalf is also a love bug and enjoys spending time with both Matt and I. He has his very own personality...not as laid back as Namir...but still terribly endearing. I think Lavi is truly happy to have him around.

Namir's legacy lives on

Namir's Catain Jack Sparrow photo was picked as the winner of the Moxie Fab World Fashion Show for Fido!! It was fitting since he was very much like a dog!



Still pondering what Gandalf is going to wear (or if he will have the patience to wear a costume) this year. Lavi's costume is coming together....

Recent projects

I have been busy in my craft area, a little corner in the basement. It has been a wonderful escape from the heat.

Here are a few of the things I've completed.

Scrapbook journal


Mini notebook for my purse


I have also been making some layouts of Namir.

The first is a display I created using the paw print we made at the vet.


Here are some others of him and Lavi.







I am lucky to have so many good pictures to work with. My motto - you can never take too many pictures. Truly, later on you will be glad you did.

Namir Memorial Art

We are very lucky to have an animal hospital, Dove Lewis , that offers services to help those dealing with the loss of their pet. I first attended a Pet Loss Support group, which was a great way to openly talk about Namir and my feelings about his end of life. Then this past Sunday, they offered a Memorial Art program that allowed us to use our creative skills in the healing process. I made this wall hanging. I think it captures his spirit.



I encourage all of you to take advantage of these type of services if available.

5 years ago...



Namir helped Matt propose to me at Sunset Cliffs.

Still missing Namir immensely but each day is getting better. Thankfully I have a lot of photos to help reminisce.

I really appreciate the well wishes and support from our friends and family.

Telling secrets

Namir and Lavi's first meeting

About a year later...

Hot, sunny weekend

Not only did Matt come home this weekend but the sun was out and temperatures were in the 80s. Lavi and Namir found ways to deal with the heat...




We spent a lot of time in the backyard all together...






Here is Namir in his new favorite spot on top of Lavi's soft crate. He has a nice view of the many birds in the backyard.



Here's the two critters doing what they do...

Feeling the Devils spirit

I wanted to post this photo of Namir again. GO DEVILS!!!!

A great day

Today is a great day. Besides that is warm and sunny, it is Namir's 11th birthday!!! I never even dreamed this day would come but by focusing on the day by day, here we are :)

He is having a perfect day with the sun filtering in a number of windows at any given time, as well as the pinches of fish flakes he has been nibbling on.


We also took a little stroll in the backyard and admired the amazing blossom tree!


Lavi is even getting in on the action. What a great lil sis.

Namir's new toy

He has a glazed look in his eyes as he chews on his toy. I think he was startled by Lavi while he was in his zone.

Just chillin'

Lavi and her daddy watching the Devils.


No space is too small for Namir to at least try to get in to...silly nut.

Sleep well my son

Love is in the air

Who needs a diet?

More Lovely Lavi and her sidekick Naughty Namir

Peering into your souls...or just looking for a treat?


Watching Naughty Namir...


Looking for trouble...


Finding trouble...

Happy 2009

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Matt and I enjoyed a nice quiet New Year's Eve at one of our favorite restaurants.


Here are a few things I wish for in 2009
1. Good health for all our family and friends
2. A job I love
3. Lots of inspiration for scrapbooking
4. Not needing 4x4 and chains to get out of our neighborhood again
5. An Obama administration that makes a difference
6. More of this....