As 2014 is about to close down for the year, we are looking toward 2015 like most people, with great anticipation. This year has been tough, but not as tough as some had it. We lost loved ones, and a few fur friends that break our hearts.
We also welcomed a few new hooman babies along the way. I think there was something in the water, and thankfully my Mom gave up the water! I do not know if I could handle a baby in the house. I am the baby and that is all there is to it.
First onboard was baby Carter-Gunner(it's my blog, I will name him what I want) Carter is the happiest baby alive. I would love to live next door to him, his cute little face can melt a snow storm.
Next on deck, Baby LiLi we thought the world couldn't get any cuter. She is just the sweetest baby. However, she has some determination in her blood!
We were worried how these new babies on the scene could be as cute as last years models, the ever model Harper (Rocco's and Lola's sister) and our home town girl Collins (Henry's sister).
Carter came into a family of love and bulldogs. Not only did they have a few of their own, they are a bed and biscuit for rescues. I have to admit I was most closest to Liesel, because I KEPT THE SECRET for EVER! Mommy was away when she came to town on her Mommy's birthday, that was very special. She is quite the peanut, but so expressional, she has Deucey wrapped around her human paw.
Next came Emmeline, she is Auntie Leesh (LizBeeGee) baby girl. She has a stuffed Bulldog named ThorictaGunner. She is quite a delight in her dark hair and coy smiles.
Rounding out the team is Mr. GQ Jax! He is the brother to (LadyBeckett) and what a handsome guy he is. I am thinking him and Carter Gunner are going to break some Bulldog sisters hearts in the future.
Please join us in a silent moment to remember our furfriends that have crossed over to Rainbow Bridge. Let us never forget our friends that have passed.
In keeping in that spirit let us try to be nice to each other, let bygones be bygones and remember it's much easier to swallow a compliment than choke down an insult.
Much love to you all and Happy 2015!
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Merry Christmas in Bulldog land...
We have posted our thoughts and our opinions, however, this post is our gratitude. You see many know that we care about the bulldogs and all animals, but what you don't know is how it is all possible.
When we started twitter we met so many nice people. People who have impacted our lives greatly. While it seems we thank people all the time, we never really thank the ones that mean the most.
Sam a/k/a ArtisticBulldog has been the most supportive of our silly dog activities. She has graciously offered her time and talent to donate her art work. Sam is the first person who comes to my aid when I am trying to raise funds, awareness or otherwise a stink for our bulldogs. Her friendship means so much to me on so many levels. When I am blue, she reaches out and just says hello! When two of my relatives died, she reached out with a kind hug.
This kind of friendship is not taken lightly. It's not just the wonderful things she does, its the support and good warmheartedness she has for each and everyone of us. If a person hasn't posted in a while, she worries, she is very concerned for our little twitter-neighborhood.
You can always count on Sam to brighten your day. Whether it be with her creative creations or her zany outfits, she is a constant in our lives we look forward to daily.
When the world is focused on gifts and things, she is the one person that comes to mind who is concerned about others. I have learned recently that gifts are no replacement for real friends. My gift this year has been my friendship with Sam.
With much love and appreciation, you are one of a kind!
Love Gunner and Kym
When we started twitter we met so many nice people. People who have impacted our lives greatly. While it seems we thank people all the time, we never really thank the ones that mean the most.
Sam a/k/a ArtisticBulldog has been the most supportive of our silly dog activities. She has graciously offered her time and talent to donate her art work. Sam is the first person who comes to my aid when I am trying to raise funds, awareness or otherwise a stink for our bulldogs. Her friendship means so much to me on so many levels. When I am blue, she reaches out and just says hello! When two of my relatives died, she reached out with a kind hug.
This kind of friendship is not taken lightly. It's not just the wonderful things she does, its the support and good warmheartedness she has for each and everyone of us. If a person hasn't posted in a while, she worries, she is very concerned for our little twitter-neighborhood.
You can always count on Sam to brighten your day. Whether it be with her creative creations or her zany outfits, she is a constant in our lives we look forward to daily.
When the world is focused on gifts and things, she is the one person that comes to mind who is concerned about others. I have learned recently that gifts are no replacement for real friends. My gift this year has been my friendship with Sam.
With much love and appreciation, you are one of a kind!
Love Gunner and Kym
Ordering a prezzie for my buddy Thor
Thor is one of my studclub buddies, we go way back. A few weeks ago he was promised pizza bones. Now you know to a Bulldog that is HUGE. Pizza bones are a real treat. He had a few sent home for him from his GOOD Auntie Chenny.
Well, the naughty Auntie Leesh scarfed them up and poor Thor had no pizza bones. He was very sad and down in the dumps. As one of my random acts of Santa Paws I sent Thor is very own pizza. However, it was not as easy as it sounds. We live about 1300 miles away.
First pizza place I ordered from was Pizza Hut online. I get an email saying my credit card cannot be verified, I call them, and they are VERY suspicious of a person sending a pizza out of state. I did not tell them it was a for a bulldog.
Second place, almost the same reaction. They agreed until I said it was for a dog. NOT just any dog, but Thor the bulldog. I almost had them at delivery when they said no can do buckeroo...
Third and final place- Mommy calls and says listen I need a pizza delivered to my friend in X city. I am out of town, it's for their son, and my son is their best buddy. All is going good. We order, and they say what does your son's friend like? Mom says in her Scooby voice, bacon. The girl on the phone said "beg your pardon"? Mom says its a dog, what do you think. OH MY GOSH she did not just say DOG. Girl puts Mom on hold comes back and says what is their telephone number? Um.. Mommy didn't know that part so she faked a number. (awesome criminal my mom would make)
Finally when the name is asked Mommy says Thor, I mean XX (Thor's Mommy's name) Girl says now can you tell me this story again, (clearly she is on a speaker phone) Mommy say's Thor is my son Gunner's bestie, they are celebrating Christmas together, his Auntie Liz ate his Pizza bones and we have to send him his own pizza. Girl on phone covers her laughter and said do they need any drinks with that? haha everyone is a comic...
Merry Christmas Thor. You deserve your pizza bones.!!! xoox
Well, the naughty Auntie Leesh scarfed them up and poor Thor had no pizza bones. He was very sad and down in the dumps. As one of my random acts of Santa Paws I sent Thor is very own pizza. However, it was not as easy as it sounds. We live about 1300 miles away.
First pizza place I ordered from was Pizza Hut online. I get an email saying my credit card cannot be verified, I call them, and they are VERY suspicious of a person sending a pizza out of state. I did not tell them it was a for a bulldog.
Second place, almost the same reaction. They agreed until I said it was for a dog. NOT just any dog, but Thor the bulldog. I almost had them at delivery when they said no can do buckeroo...
Third and final place- Mommy calls and says listen I need a pizza delivered to my friend in X city. I am out of town, it's for their son, and my son is their best buddy. All is going good. We order, and they say what does your son's friend like? Mom says in her Scooby voice, bacon. The girl on the phone said "beg your pardon"? Mom says its a dog, what do you think. OH MY GOSH she did not just say DOG. Girl puts Mom on hold comes back and says what is their telephone number? Um.. Mommy didn't know that part so she faked a number. (awesome criminal my mom would make)
Finally when the name is asked Mommy says Thor, I mean XX (Thor's Mommy's name) Girl says now can you tell me this story again, (clearly she is on a speaker phone) Mommy say's Thor is my son Gunner's bestie, they are celebrating Christmas together, his Auntie Liz ate his Pizza bones and we have to send him his own pizza. Girl on phone covers her laughter and said do they need any drinks with that? haha everyone is a comic...
Merry Christmas Thor. You deserve your pizza bones.!!! xoox
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...
This holiday season we decided not to exchange gifts with our friends. The pressure to find the right thing, the over-abundance of giving things for the sake of giving, and the whole headache of it all. The commercial aspect really took a toll on us.
So we are having what we call Kym's Christmas... It's about giving back and doing more than we did before... This isn't bragging, this is just letting you know a small gesture, albeit a toy, a trinket, or just a kind word, it has been very uplifting.
Last week we delivered 10 - 35lb bags of dog food to a rescue, thanks to the generous donation from Aunt Ronnie; Coach and Becky's Mom.
We continued with that spirit to make the less expecting a little happier. We donated to the homeless kids and another private rescue. Rufus Rascal's has made an impact on our bulldog nation.
As we round out this holiday, we donated to more and more and our hearts grew HUGE. Last night Mommy and I saddled up the ole truck and delivered 20 more bags of food, treats, toys and shampoos. The ladies that accepted these minimal items cried. WE cried, and we all will have a happy Holiday!
We also dropped off at a Children's Home and let's just say if they ever doubted there was a Santa Claus, it won't be this year. Bikes and toys and clothes oh yeah! And I got to ride with Santa when he walked through the door. Because of privacy issues we are not allowed to photograph the kids or the address or likeness.
Please accept our gratitude to each of you for your friendship and your support. Thank you for making Kym's Christmas a real joy, no pressure, no fuss, no muss.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year....
So we are having what we call Kym's Christmas... It's about giving back and doing more than we did before... This isn't bragging, this is just letting you know a small gesture, albeit a toy, a trinket, or just a kind word, it has been very uplifting.
Last week we delivered 10 - 35lb bags of dog food to a rescue, thanks to the generous donation from Aunt Ronnie; Coach and Becky's Mom.
We continued with that spirit to make the less expecting a little happier. We donated to the homeless kids and another private rescue. Rufus Rascal's has made an impact on our bulldog nation.
As we round out this holiday, we donated to more and more and our hearts grew HUGE. Last night Mommy and I saddled up the ole truck and delivered 20 more bags of food, treats, toys and shampoos. The ladies that accepted these minimal items cried. WE cried, and we all will have a happy Holiday!
We also dropped off at a Children's Home and let's just say if they ever doubted there was a Santa Claus, it won't be this year. Bikes and toys and clothes oh yeah! And I got to ride with Santa when he walked through the door. Because of privacy issues we are not allowed to photograph the kids or the address or likeness.
Please accept our gratitude to each of you for your friendship and your support. Thank you for making Kym's Christmas a real joy, no pressure, no fuss, no muss.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year....
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
End of year thoughts...
We have made a lot of great new friends, and said good-bye to some long time friends. The bulldog community as a whole is a great place to build and find friendships. We share a common thread of our love for our bulldogs.
We have had a bumpy road, but are up and at it again and are very grateful for the few we really call friends.
This year we supported bulldogs in distress, fosters and vet bills. We are hopeful on doing that in 2015. What we found is most bulldog owners are sacrificer's, unselfish and unconditional. There are a few self centered folks that have our breed that don't subscribe to the bulldog first theory, but in truth, those are few and far between. Albeit we know a few in our "outter-circle" we choose to think of the inner-folks.
We are thankful for all our friends, but mostly I am thankful for the humans that surround me with love and affection. My Mom is thankful for the Dad's in my life that support me and never say no to any of her crazy ideas. They give her encouragement to have friendships and host her silly parties. I am loved by a community and I really appreciate that.
That's not to say we are an easy swallow, we are strong willed, opinionated and odd on most good days. To the people we love, we love forever, to the people we don't, you don't matter.
My besties remain a long list of friends, real friends. We thank you so much for everything! Special hoots to Sam for always agreeing to do something for our crazy ideas. Rocco's dad for being almost perfect, and Magoo crew for making us want to be better people in this world. Bex Mom Ronnie for always taking my side in the arguments and her generous nature, she is above perfect. Always thinking of others, that is truly amazing. Finally my StudClub dudes, you all know who you are, we Paw five you guys!
We have had a bumpy road, but are up and at it again and are very grateful for the few we really call friends.
This year we supported bulldogs in distress, fosters and vet bills. We are hopeful on doing that in 2015. What we found is most bulldog owners are sacrificer's, unselfish and unconditional. There are a few self centered folks that have our breed that don't subscribe to the bulldog first theory, but in truth, those are few and far between. Albeit we know a few in our "outter-circle" we choose to think of the inner-folks.
We are thankful for all our friends, but mostly I am thankful for the humans that surround me with love and affection. My Mom is thankful for the Dad's in my life that support me and never say no to any of her crazy ideas. They give her encouragement to have friendships and host her silly parties. I am loved by a community and I really appreciate that.
That's not to say we are an easy swallow, we are strong willed, opinionated and odd on most good days. To the people we love, we love forever, to the people we don't, you don't matter.
My besties remain a long list of friends, real friends. We thank you so much for everything! Special hoots to Sam for always agreeing to do something for our crazy ideas. Rocco's dad for being almost perfect, and Magoo crew for making us want to be better people in this world. Bex Mom Ronnie for always taking my side in the arguments and her generous nature, she is above perfect. Always thinking of others, that is truly amazing. Finally my StudClub dudes, you all know who you are, we Paw five you guys!
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
A new baby is coming... woohoo...
Beauregard passed away suddenly and his Mommy and Daddy were very sad. They knew there is no replacing the love of a bulldog and when the time was right, they would get another.
Well... the time became right and Miss Sweetness (not her real name, nor is Madison, but I had to name her something)... Is arriving on December 20th. We are giving them a few days to get to know her and fall more in-love.
On Monday evening we are welcoming her to Twitter. So put on your party pants and let's dance like our wrinkles aren't there... Please use hashtag #BeauApproves. Also, she is bringing her newest Cousin along I think. She has a littermate in the family. He is joining my gal SuperLump !!!
Please stop by and get to know her!
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
No Bulldog Left Behind
http://www.gofundme.com/i64sa4
No Bulldog left behind is a gofundme campaign to help pay for the care and living expenses of needy bulldogs.
However, this is not just for rescues, it is also for the person who is having a rough time, job loss, financial changes, or just a little help!
Let's keep bulldogs in homes rather than shelters. The number one reason an elderly bulldog is placed is because of the financial burden. While I do not think any animal is a burden, I realize some have different opinions.
With the GoFundMe campaign, we will pay for routine or emergency assistance. Vet bills will be paid directly to the provider and other supplies that are needed.
Please consider donating... We appreciate it.
No Bulldog left behind is a gofundme campaign to help pay for the care and living expenses of needy bulldogs.
However, this is not just for rescues, it is also for the person who is having a rough time, job loss, financial changes, or just a little help!
Let's keep bulldogs in homes rather than shelters. The number one reason an elderly bulldog is placed is because of the financial burden. While I do not think any animal is a burden, I realize some have different opinions.
With the GoFundMe campaign, we will pay for routine or emergency assistance. Vet bills will be paid directly to the provider and other supplies that are needed.
Please consider donating... We appreciate it.
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