Bitter-sweet Goodbyes...

I'm never a fan of goodbyes. Especially when it's someone you know and love and looked after for the past 4 and a half years. But I think we are all ok with it, as sad as we are...

Bruce has found his new home! A lovely family has taken him in with open arms! And yes, they are perfect for each other! We're are so happy he will get the one on one time he needs. So happy, but still so sad.

We'll miss the sound of him running down the hallway when he hears someone in the pantry and his inspiring optimism. We will be visiting them again soon to make sure it's all going well. But at least for now, knowing he is the happiest dog he possibly can be is making this all ok.

That and the knowledge that he will always be a part of our family, no matter what.

We love you, Brucie!

xx

Heartbreak called Bruce.

Beyond heartbreak. Beyond sad.

We have, so sadly, made the descion to re-home our beloved Bruce. Even just writing that sentence has made me break down in tears. I think it's the hardest decisions we've ever had to make.

We found Bruce, then known as Henry, at the Lost Dog's Home when we lived in Melbourne. We needed a playmate for Timmy when we worked during the day and not long after Jacob found Bruce on their website. We were stoked to see that he was part Baseji like Timmy and his photo really made me smile.

Riding to the beach!

We went to see him at the Home and I totally fell in love. He was so cute and soft and such a nuggety little dude, he was perfect. He and Timmy got on like brothers do. Adventuring out together at the dog parks, going for walks, sleeping next to each other and rumbling like true siblings.

He was 7 months old at the time. And still such a puppy.

Cooking lessons

4 years later, he is still the Scrappy-Do he has always been. After moving to NZ, we started going to a new dog park where he is a hit among the dogs. Everyone loves Bruce and remembers his name.

Timmy & Bruce

Now, with Hendrik and Willem here with us, sadly we are unable to give him the amount of attention he actually needs. Timmy has adjusted, but Bruce struggles.

Loving the sunshine

If you know of someone in Wellington or somewhere close that would be able to give Bruce the love and attention he craves, please let us know. He needs to go to the right person/family.

Sylie & Hugo helping Bruce with his wardrobe

He is about 5 years old now. He's a Basenji and Jack Russell mix. Chipped and up to date on all of his vaccinations. We is registered with the WCC until next year.

I am so unbelievable heartbroken having to write this. But we have to do what is best for our beloved Bruce...

xx

 

*the wrath of DOG(s)

Yesterday was the first day we left Timmy and Bruce alone together to be free-range in the house. I was hoping they would be lovely little boys, had cleaned the bathroom, done the dishes, laundry, you know... maybe I'm expecting a little too much... :)

I arrived home from work, me and my bike still at the bottom of our front steps when J stepped out.

J - "Wanna see what they did?"
B - "Oh no. Bad?"
J - "Just come look."
B - "Oh no!"

I step inside to see an empty tube of toothpaste I had put into the bathroom rubbish bin, in the front entry way.

J - "Keep going..."
B - "Oh no!!!!!"

Down the hallway...

I can't help but think it's hilarious! Maybe only because I didn't REALLY like the pillow they attacked but

...*heheheheheee*      naughty puppies!       *hahahahaaa*

xo

*our boys

So far so good on the new dog front! 

Timmy has slowly chilled out about Bruce. But Bruce being the 9 month old puppy he is, will probably drive Timmy to drink soon! Bruce is pretty hyper sometimes. But now morning as I get ready for work, I'll be doing my make up or my hair to the delightful noise of "runrunrunrunrun" "runrunrunrunrun" past the bathroom door. Then about 5 seconds later, "runrunrunrunrun" "runrunrunrunrun". This goes on for about 20 minutes straight. All you can see is a flash of black and white, followed by a flash of ginger! It's so funny. I will get it on video on of these days!!

*Bruce & Timmy*

I can't wait until Bruce gets to start his training! We go to Planet K9 over in North Melbourne. We have been taking Timmy there for Agility Training for while now, so, of course, young Bruce will be heading there for basic training. The entire staff there is lovely and patient! 

If you live in Melbourne, check out their training schedule...

Planet K9

xo

*vegan banana bread and a bit of a crazy weekend

*please note... 
  we are not vegan, I was once, but still love to have vegan and vegetarian things. Yummies!

Saturday afternoons are good for making bread of any kind. I found this recipe quickly online. I've tried so many different recipes for banana muffins and bread, but this one is a big score for me. No butter! There were a few things I changed from the actual recipe, but that's just me...

* 3-4 ripe bananas
* 1 cup raw sugar
* 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
* 1/4 cup water
* 2 cups whole wheat flour
* 1 tablespoon lsa
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon allspice
* about 1/2 cup of crumbled walnuts

In a large bowl mash bananas with sugar and vanilla until combined and creamy. Then mix in the water.

In a smaller bowl, sift together the flour, soda, powder lsa, allspice, and cinnamon.
Add the dry to wet and stir until just mixed. You don't want to over mix or the bread will be dry.

Pour batter into sprayed and floured loaf pan, top with walnuts and bake in preheated 180°C oven for one hour or so until done.

It's very yummy, for not having any added butter in the bread (even though we tend to add butter to it anyway...) That's the reason for bread - right? To eat butter?

Two sort of odd changes here at home.. I'm still getting used to J with no hair! He cut his hair when he was in NZ! He didn't tell me, just showed up at the airport with a big grin on his face.

Also we maybe adopting a little brother for Timmy! His name is Bruce and he's a bit OCD with Timmy, but we have a couple weeks with him, so we will see... He is basenji, like Timmy, but mixed with Jack Russell. Yes, he's a troublesome little nugget! Fingers crossed they sort themselves out over the next few days!

happy monday!

xo

*inspiration - living with nature

I love all things wooden.

So after about a month of not seeing J (I was in the US and then he headed over to NZ) it's so nice to have him back in my life. Everything seems to be back to normal ... and better. I never thought my life would really be like this. When he was away, I loved having the time to myself, but once he was back I realised how much I missed him. There is just something comforting about having someone to cuddle with, laugh with, plan your life with. It's taken me this long to see it all, but now I do and it's wonderful. 

It's only Wednesday, but I'm looking forward to the weekend! We may be possibly adopting another child! We are going to start the search Saturday. I'm all about finding the perfect play-mate for Timmy. He's a special boy and needs some company. Fingers crossed! 

And hopefully Sunday will be nice enough to maybe clean out our firepit for the upcoming winter! And maybe have some lovely autumn coziness in the backyard with the hubby, the Timmy, the fire and a couple glasses of red...

happy wednesday!

xo