Southern Scraps

  Bella Nov. 2012

So far, I'm keeping up with P52.  I don't know what I'll do for some of the upcoming themes, they will be a challenge. This week was easy- true love. There is no truer love than that of a pet! They love so unconditionally. And Bella is the most caring dog I have ever met. Last weekend I was sick and the hubby was feeling a little discouragement over some other issues, and Bella spent all day loving on both of us. She is so sweet. She knows when something is not right with one of us, and pays extra attention to us at those times. I took this photo of her on Tuesday night. I wish she would have been somewhere other than under the table so I wouldn't have chair legs sticking out of her head, but you take what you can get with her, because sometimes she will not be still!

If you're looking for the Creating Christmas wrap up and link party, it's HERE , one post below. And if you weren't looking, you're still welcome to join. Tracy at Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures is having a pet photo Christmas party. One night when I was photographing some decorations, I decided to put Bella's Christmas collar on and let her get used to it. I decided to snap a few photos as well. I intend to take more because there are no presents under the tree in the photos I took and Bella was dog tired (no pun intended) and really wasn't smiling for me. I still think she's beautiful so I thought I'd share. I do like this last one with the PEACE blocks in the background. What do you think? Are any of them "card worthy"? Linking up to

Today is Bella's birthday. She's 2. Bella is our Belgian malinois shephard. And our child! Since we don't have any kids, she gets all the lovin' and attention. And she's worth it. We drove all the way to Texas from Georgia to get her in 2009. She comes from a reputable breeder and was well trained even at 12 weeks. She's incredibly intelligent, curious, and so loving! Here are her special treats that she got today. The sell these at Pet Supplies Plus. They are iced cookies but there is no sugar in them or anything bad for dogs. Bella really enjoys them:  It got a little messy! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you got to enjoy something today.

I've been a horrible blogger lately. I didn't do my regular Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday posts this last week. I haven't shared many cards either. Here's why: We took a 17 hour road trip (one way!) over the Fourth of July weekend to pick up this beautiful little girl. Recovering from the trip and getting her settled into her new home and schedule has taken up a lot of my time. But she is so worth it. Our beloved Tarra (you can see her here) passed away at the first of June. We miss her but this little stinker has brought lots of joy back.