So either Falkor is magical or has thumbs.

I came home this afternoon to find Falkor on the living room carpet carefully licking out the inside of an empty glass jar. While I was gone he somehow managed to take a new, unopened jar of Newman's spaghetti sauce off the kitchen counter, open the jar - without breaking the glass or puncturing the metal lid- and licked the entire jar clean. In addition, he didn't get a single drop of sauce on the carpet.

And poor Famke...he didn't share with her...she didn't smell like sauce.

I can't get those freaking lids off and I have hands!!!!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

On Monday our local mall offered a night for people to bring their pets to see Santa. I took Falkor last year and decided that it should be Famke's turn this year. Famke was finally done being in heat and she was THRILLED to be able to finally go somewhere!

The event started at 6pm and we got there about 10 after and there was already a long line. Famke was wearing her Christmas dress that I got on clearance from Target's pet department last year and she loved all the attention she got. Lots of people wanted to stop and pet the cute doggy in the pretty dress. :)

When it was finally our turn, Famke trotted right up to Santa and nuzzled his hands (looking for treats) although she wasn't so sure when I put her up on his chair. But she was a good girl and stayed while they look her pic. She asked Santa for a new, fancy collar and some liver treats. ;)

Thank you Rugby!!!

The very kind Samantha and super awesome Rugby over at Mister Rugby Sevens UD nominated our blog for the Liebster Blog Award. Thank you so very much Samantha and Rugby! We are honored.



Here are the rules for the award:

1. Thank the giver and link back to them.

2. Reveal your top five picks {with less than 200 readers} and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.

3. Copy and paste the award on your blog.

4. Hope that the people you’ve sent the award to forward it to their five favorite up-and-coming bloggers and keep it going!

So my top five picks in no particular order are:

1. Jackson's Quest for the UDX
Jackson is a very handsome great Dane that competes in obedience and is currently sunning himself in beautiful Arizona!

2. Life with Big Dogs
Lots of fabulous pics on this blog about 2 Great Danes that do it all!! And an adorable Frenchie that is a relatively new addition to the family.

3. A Prarie Dobe Companion
Leah takes STUNNING pics of her gorgeous pack and her posts are freaking hilarious!

4. The Life Story of Miss Layla
Great blog about a very talented Malamute named Layla.

5. Danes Can Q
Blog about the amazing Great Dane, Vegas that rocks it out in agility. She is actually going to the 2011 AKC agility invitational in a few days!

A little extra flavor!

I decided that instead of trying to maintain two separate blogs for Famke and Falkor, I would just do one instead. So for those of you that don't know who Famke is, let me introduce you! Famke is a two year old Field Spaniel that is sweet as sugar and just a bit naughty. :) She LOVES training and so far she has her BN, RN, TT, CGC/TDI. We hope to also compete in agility someday but I actually have to train her for that first. ;)

Famke is my first conformation dog and so far she has 7 points towards her Championship. Conformation has been an interesting journey for us so far and I was really intimated at first. I feel more comfortable in the conformation ring now and I think it has been a wonderful experience for Famke. She has been at dog shows and in the ring since she was 6 months old and she thinks they are a super fun party! I'm not sure if she will get her Championship because it is really hard to find majors in Fieldies in the Midwest but we are having fun.

Falkor and Famke are the BEST of friends. They absolutely adore each other and I feel so lucky that they are so sweet to each other.

Famke says "Hello" to everyone and sends ear wuffles to all!!

Secret Elf Exchange

"I know those cookies are for me and I can't reeeeeeach!"

I did a secret elf exchange on one of the dog message boards that I am on and I got my package today. My secret elf spoiled me rotten and I got some really fun goodies!

"Mmmm...those smell GOOD!"

Look at the freaking adorable Great Dane salt and pepper shakers kissing! (Their noses are magnets) And I have always wanted the Great Dane socks. The pink and bronze stained glass bone ornament are stunning!

All the goodies wrapped so pretty!

The pups waiting patiently for one of their cookies. :)

What a great way to start off the holiday season!