The Fancy Blonde Chihuahua

 Happy Sunday!  :-)

I thought I would take today to share something personal with you, and that is my love for this little creature.

This is Wally.  My husband likes to call him Walter, but his real full name is Wallabee.  

My dad brought him home from an animal shelter for me when I was eighteen.

I instantly fell in love.

One of the best things about him is that he has a snaggletooth that is ever-so-present, all the time.

And a cowlick that never goes away.

He sings when my brother plays guitar and I play the piano -- like, full-on Snoopy style.

And he loves onions.  Especially when they come from the kitchen floor.

Wally has many different outfits, and dresses for all occasions.

His Hot Dog costume and Santa suit are two of his wardrobe staples.

My husband would describe him as "wormy, floppy, and nosey -- always wanting to know what is going on."

And he loves to snuggle -- which makes him special.

Wally once got bitten on the nose by a bug, and his nose never returned to the same color again.

He usually smells bad, even after a bath.

We don't mind, because we know he can't help it.

Speaking of baths, he hates them.

Like, really hates them.

But he likes to be bundled up when it is all over.

I told you he has a snaggletooth.

You thought I was kidding, didn't you?

No piece of furniture is too pristine for Wally to claim for himself.

He's invited to sit on anything...but only when my dad goes to bed.

He is quite spoiled, but seriously, look at that face.

He likes to eat grass...it's a fun way to pass the time.

He is so lovable, that when I moved out, my mom couldn't part with him -- so he still lives with my parents.

Wally spends his time rolling on his back waiting for belly rubs and sniffing around for scraps of food anywhere his nose takes him.

love,

maria

It's Been Quite the Week...

Hi there, friends.

Well, I have disappeared again.  This has been a rough week.  My grandmother is in the hospital, so my brain has been sort of shut off for the majority of the week so far.  I am just keeping her in my prayers, and my mom, too -- it's her mother who is in the hospital.  I can't help but think of my mom and how much I love her -- how I would do anything to keep her healthy and living forever.  I can't imagine living without my mommy, and I know that what she is going through as her mommy gets older is probably one of the toughest things imaginable.

I have been so blessed to have so many strong women in my life as role models.  My mom, both of my grandmothers -- they have taught me so much about being a loving, compassionate, sensitive, and strong human being.  I love all three of them more than I could ever say, and I really don't know what else to write tonight -- I am just feeling so much, so deep.  It's both painful and humbling, but I am so close to God right now and I feel His love for me surrounding me with all of these amazing people who are so dear to me.

Anyway, as you can see, I have a lot on my mind, and it has definitely taken its toll on me so far this week.  But, I feel like I have dwelled on it enough, and the truth is that everything is in the Jesus' hands.  So my goal is to begin tomorrow with a fresh outlook and to not be afraid -- just trust.  :-)  I have my amazing sponsors to share with you all tomorrow afternoon!  If you want to check them out a day early, visit their pages, which are linked up on my sidebar.

Thanks for letting me vent, and I loved all of your sweet comments on my cork magnet post.  Each one made me smile!  Help me make this a great and blessed rest of the week!

love, maria