Julie's Summer Picks

I have chosen just a few of the many beautiful items for sale on Etsy, just because I like them! Each one has something special that touches me. As you can see by my store (www.stitchesbyjulie.etsy.com), I LOVE yarn and just about anything that has to do with yarn. Don't laugh, but I've told my kids that I wish they would make one of those huge jumping things for adults, but instead of balls, put tons of yarn in there and I would be in heaven! So, I've chosen some beautiful handmade and hand dyed yarn, a few adorable knit hats with the cutest little "pea-in-a-pod". I've chosen a beautiful necklace that I just love, it just says 'summer' to me. And what is more enjoyable than watching the birds in the summer and listening to their beautiful songs, so, to bring them to your yard, the cutest "All American" birdhouse. If you've checked out my store you will see that I also do pastels, so I chose this beautiful pastel to join the group. I've already contacted the artist to compliment her on her beautiful work, and I thought others should see this too. This young lady just looks like she's going out on the town with her cute scarf around her neck. Then, there's the beautiful, simple, yet elegant bridal veil...so pretty. It looks like it would be just perfect for a summer wedding. Finally, the little tutu...how sweet would any little angel look in this, complete with angel wings! What a great summer party! As I said, they just pull at my heartstrings. I hope you enjoy them as well, and that you'll take time to check out their stores.

Dogs

Dogs are funny to watch. I have 2 that we adopted from the pound, and we were told by the workers that they were brothers. They look nothing alike. But, we bought it, (good way for them to find homes for 2 in one shot), and could not separate them, so we brought them home. They were sickly at first and it was a lot of work and mess. I mentioned the fact that they look nothing alike and I'm sure some people chuckled and thought "sucker", but someone said that dogs can have 2 different fathers. So, I bought that story, sounds impossible but this person seemed to know what they were talking about. Anywy, on with the story.

These two are never apart, 2 totally different personalities, and look like 2 different breeds. They are so funny, when they run, it's like they are connected in the middle, running at the same speed, both turn at the same time, it's hilarious. Todd, the brown one, he thinks he's the watchdog of the house. He barks at everything, and sounds pretty vicious, so, when people were being burglarized in the neighborhood, our home was not hit. Mmmmm. Petrie, on the other hand, is the sweetest dog you ever saw. He will get up along side of you and lean into you so hard like he wants to be part of you. He has a sweet bark, wouldn't scare a flea. If someone walks in the back of our house, Todd will set off barking like a fool, and he'll even nip at Petrie if he even tries to bark, because TODD is the watchdog and he doesn's want anyone infringing on his territory. But if they get out, Todd can't find his way home. One time Petrie came back after much calling, but no Todd. So I told Petrie, "go get your brother". Off he went and sure enough, he came back with Todd at his heals, ears flying back. If they are ever separated, they cry. They sleep in the same large cage at night, and I only hear grumbles once in a while. (Just like kids)

So, I think they are brothers. They love each other, protect and watch out for each other, play together and cry when they miss each other. They're laying out on the patio right now, one sleeping because there's nobody to bark at and one is snapping at flies. Too cute. Two helpful, troublesome, noisy, sweet little blessings that needed a little love and brought a lot of love with them.