Can't they find some new names?

A few years ago, I was sitting on the sofa at my sister-in-laws house, just minding my own business, enjoying someone else playing with my babies for a half a second so I could look at a magazine, when I opened the Ballard Designs catalog to find this:


Now I LOVE Ballard Designs, I love their style, the colors they use, and the art...wow! So this has in no way changed the way I feel about them. If you haven't seen their stuff, you can check it out here!

Don't get me wrong. We are aware that our children have names that are also very common for dogs (and even cats) to have. This was not something we planned. We are not super-over-the-top-dog-lovers who had to have their children named after their first pet or something weird and crazy like that. We do love our dog, Charlie (sorry if that is your kid's name!) but not more than our kids. So when I saw this in the catalog, I thought it was cute, maybe even kinda funny. I tore it out of the catalog and had it on my fridge for a while.

We have also met several dog friends named Maggie and Max and we always try and get their picture. They usually look like this.

Little white fur balls!

If you google "Top 5 dog names"...... yep, you guessed it! #1 and #2

Top 10 Male Pet Names

1. MAX
2. BUDDY
3. JAKE
4. ROCKY
5. BAILEY
6. BUSTER
7. CODY
8. CHARLIE
9. BEAR
10. JACK

Top 10 Female Pet Names

1. MOLLY
2. MAGGIE
3. DAISY
4. LUCY
5. SADIE
6. GINGER
7. CHLOE
8. BAILEY
9. SOPHIE
10. ZOE

So, I guess my deal today is, can't Ballard Designs (and I do love them very much!) pick a few new names from the list to advertise their beautiful dog dishes? I mean, come on, isn't 4 years long enough to use my children's names!

Any one else have children with a dog name??? Just curious!

Temper-tantrum Tuesday!

This is what happens when you've been cooped up in the house for too long!



Can't wait to show this one to his girlfriends in a few years!

Sharing the love!

I couldn't wait to pass this beauty on....oh how I love to share!

Here are the 10 things that make me happy today:

1. Finally feeling better after the flu bug hit our house! I woke up this morning and I feel like a brand new person! Still not eating too much, but I think I have enough fat stored up that I'll be fine. Losing a few pounds already this week, could make my Fit Friday a good one! (Aw, who am I kidding, I'm sure I'll make up for any loss later in the week!)

2. Getting a huge surprise yesterday afternoon. I special delivery of get well wishes/handmade cards from many dear friends at church!

3. These beautiful flowers dedicated to one very special girl's confirmation teachers (Yep, I am one of them!)


Yesterday was Abbey's 14th birthday and "they (the flowers) were given to the Glory of God in gratitude for her confirmation teachers!" Isn't that the sweetest! The very sad part is that none of us teachers were at church to see them in person!
***Abbey, so sorry we missed sharing your 14th birthday with you! We love you!***

4. To have a husband who gets all the kids Christmas stuff out and up (cause you know the kiddos just can't wait!) Even if I will be moving it all around again today! Thanks hun, for trying!

5. Friends who call to check and see if you need anything at the store or offer to pick your kid up from school....knowing you've been sick! God has totally given me great friends and that just makes my heart smile!

6. Looking out at the pretty white ground and enjoying the start of the holiday season!

7. A happy little guy who makes me laugh even when he's sick! He's doing better today too....he wants to vacuum the couch. I always know he's better when he wants to clean. Gotta love that boy!

8. A very sweet and responsible girl who wants to make sure the rented movie gets back on time.

9. Listening to Christmas music, while I type this post in my jammies!

10. And last, but not least.....all my bloggy friends!

These are the things that make me happy today!



Now who to share this purdy one with! Gosh, there are so many to choose from! Drumroll please......The winners in no particular order are:


Nicole @ Life in Progress

Lisa @ Blessed

Brittany @ Becoming Me

Liz @ Mommy of two beautiful boys!


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Hope you all have a wonderful Monday!