Buddy is Back Home...

...and from the looks of it..he had a good weekend while I was gone! I think he played pretty hard!

Cuddlies...

I've been doing more embroidery lately...but now have to switch gears. Another family baby shower is coming up and I'll be doing a couple of quick baby blankets for that. My nieces asked for Minkie fabric. She didn't want blue...so I ordered a chocolate brown and mint green stripe paired with a paisley poly in the same colorway....

and a solid mint green...with lighter paisley print.

Have you ever worked with Minkie before? It is super, super soft...much more so than flannel. But, it is synthetic...and slippery as all get out to sew! That's why I've been putting this "task" off until last minute! And, here is the other "cuddly" in my house...my protector!

Sewing Pals

Yesterday was a bit rainy, but I did manage to get my 8-inch crazy quilt blocks completed. I'll show you more of those in the next post. First, I thought I show you my view from the work area...sewing machine, ironing board with fabric strips and iron,...and my Buddy snoozing in the window seat.

Here's a better photo of him. 

 Contentment...except for the fact that he is still not sleeping in his own doggie bed.

Sara has now completely taken that over! And, quite obviously...she is not concerned that Buddy will mount a sneak attack to take it back! 

Buddy has settled into the window seat quite comfortably...I put him an extra blanket there to make it softer. I felt guilty that the puppy pushed him out of his bed. But, he does have it better at night...he gets to sleep at the foot of the bed...and she sleeps in her training pen. Bet he says "Nanna, nanna, boo boo!" right before going to bed at night!

My Dog Hates Confrontation!

My dear buddy is a sweetheart...who needs a bath and a hair cut right now...but will have to wait for the groomer to get back from vacation next week...He is a really good dog, and I've talked about him before...he is docile and well behaved...andhates conflict in his life!

 Sara has quickly found this out! And, is reaping MAJOR benefits from this newly found knowledge! King-size bed anyone?

Stitching Buddy

Here's my stitching "Buddy". Apparently life can be rough, when you have to stand guard over me all day!

Poor, poor Buddy!

Ya'll are having so much fun with the caption contest I thought you might enjoy more photos of Sam and Buddy.

Have you ever had a partner that refuses to share the blankets? Cause if you have...you can certainly sympathize with poor, poor Buddy.

You take it just as long as you can.

Then you give up and go sleep on the twin bed or the sofa! Buddy is about 3 years old, but has the soul of a very old man...and 3 month old Sam is driving him nuts! I just know Buddy will be so glad to see Monday come and Sam go home!

UPDATE: This has become status quo!! Guess we know who the Alpha Male is...

Poor, poor, Buddy...

And, he doesn't even try to get into his bed any more. These are in the office/storage room...and when we enter, Buddy just goes to the little bed. I really feel kind of sorry for the poor thing. But he gets the upper hand at night. Sam sleeps in his training cage and Buddy gets the foot of my bed! And if I listen real close..I swear I can almost here Buddy say "ha, gotcha!".