9 Years Old Today

This little pup turned 9 today! 

He is still pretty spry for a 9 year old dog, and thankfully hasn't had any major health issues, knock on wood!

In doggie years, he is officially 63, the Dude said we should apply for medicare and social security for him. 

I love this little anxiety ridden little furball and hope he has many more birthdays to come!

The Furball can Sing

This is a rare moment in life. Cosmo has only howled 3 times in his 8 years, at least that anyone has been around to notice. I am so glad the Dude has his phone to record this once in a life time moment.

How cute is that?!

Cosmo is now 7

This little furball had a birthday yesterday! 

I can't believe he is 7, he still looks like a puppy to me. Though I would say he is getting cranky in is old age. Wait, I take that back, Cosmo has always been cranky....cranky and cute looking are a terrible combination. 

He's Back!! And Having A Birthday

I think he posed for this picture, don't you think so? 

Cosmo, the Furball is finally back in Lubbock! 

It was a long, 7 weeks without him. 7 WEEKS!!!

Bless my parents. 

Today is also his birthday, he is 42....in dog years. 

I can't believe he is 6, he sure doesn't act like he is getting older at times. I was going to make him some dog biscuits but I haven't had time today. I will hopefully sometime this week though.

I found some pictures of him the other day on my little point and shot. They were saved on the camera itself and I had no idea they were there.

Look at how cute he was!! He was so tiny!!

They still sleep like this sometimes, depending on how cuddly Cosmo wants to be. My favorite is when he is under the covers, sticks his head out onto the pillow and sighs. He use to do that a lot when we would wake up, he doesn't do it as much anymore. 

I miss his soft puppy fur. 

Happy Birthday Cosmo!!! 

Cosmo's favorite spot

With the weather get colder, it's even raining today, Cosmo likes to take his claim to what he thinks is his spot.

Right in front of the heater!!

If I try to sit in front of it he weasels his way in between me and the heater. 

How am I suppose to curl up to a good book in front of the heater when he hogs it?!

From his facial expression I don't think he gives a darn.

I'm Back!!!

Forgive me for taking almost a week long hiatus. 

It's has been a hectic couple of weeks, with work, coming down with a head cold, going home to Utah for the weekend, and just everyday life.

 I fear that the holidays are going to speed by and I am not going to know what happened. Hopefully I can stay on top of everything, and I am hoping to be posting some more recipes soon. With this nasty cold I have acquired I haven't felt like cooking much since I can't taste very well. 

I do have a few recipes that I have made that I will hopefully post before the weekend, some tasty Tex Mex Soup, and some yummy spinach dip.

But for now, here are some pictures from our quick trip home to Utah. Dave's nephews got baptized. Same day, 2 different times, 2 different churches. (By the way, Tracy if you read this, may I get your tortellini soup recipe?) We also were able to make it to mine and Blake's yearly birthday dinner at my parents on Sunday. 

Guess what? There was snow in Utah, I loved every minute of it! I am meant for mountain weather. 

 Parker and Billy at Parker's baptism. I can't believe he is 8! He was just a little tyke when I came into the family.

Gabe and Kelly at Gabe's baptism, yet again where has the time gone?! Kids grow up so fast.

My Father-in-law Stan the man, Shelly and cute little Mason.

Hi Shelly!!

Don't they look so dapper? 

Happy 28th Birthday Blake!!

Caden was trying to blow out my birthday candle before I could. 

My friends were able to make it the birthday bash, Lindsey, Me, Ranie, and Meg. Wonderful, wonderful gals! 

That is my cute Grandma in the back. 

She was so excited that we were having broccoli for dinner. 

I was so tempted to tip it back into his face.....

My niece Shaylee, I think she looks like I did when I was her age. 

She is cute! 

Hopefully she doesn't look like this when she hits 26. :)

Remember my cute little furball of a dog, Cosmo?

Well, we took Cosmo home with us since he has an unique personality and I didn't want to have to leave him with any of our friends, for fear that when I returned he would of at least bitten or scared someone half to death. 

Don't get me wrong, he is a wonderful dog. He just is very protective and isn't use to strangers, he needs several meet and greets before he warms up to people. 

Well, I think we are going to have to get him use to some more people. He is done flying for a bit. The main reason is because he destroyed his carry on kennel. The second reason is because he whined the entire time!! He wasn't like that the last time we took him on an airplane. I don't know what made this trip so different. 

Here are pictures of his kennel:

I had sewn this fabric on before we left, since he had chewed through the fabric mesh last time if you remember from our trip home in July.

He ripped the stitching out. So I decided to staple the fabric to it, and just get him in and out from the top opening. 

It worked, but he decided then to chew his way through the back mesh window. Dave packed duck tape just in case this would happen.

Since we blocked his way out the back, he decided to claw his way through the staples. By the time we got to Houston on our way back, it was simple for him to get out.

Dave asked someone who worked for TSA for some tape. We wrapped it all the way around his kennel.

Even after all that, once we landed back in Lubbock he was still able to just push himself under the tape and escape.

I think the kennel is going to meet the dumpster today, I tried my best to salvage it. 

The furball is curled up by me right now, even after all the hassle he gave us on the plane he is just too cute not to love.

The Furball Turns 5

I know, I know he's not a kid but he is my buddy so I had to get him a present, he loves canned dog food. :)

I will find any reason to cook and Cosmo's birthday was no exception.

This cake was very simple and while it was baking I even wanted a piece! It has peanut butter, shredded carrots and honey in it. The frosting wasn't sweet enough for me though, but Cosmo loved it!

He tried really hard not to sit by the cake for the picture since I was telling him to leave it alone. 

Dave cut him a slice and he had that eaten within 30 seconds!

He searched every inch of the floor for little bits and pieces

I am glad the furball is in my life, and hope he is around for another 10 more birthdays! :)

Peanut Butter Carrot Doggy Cake

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ cup natural peanut butter

¼ cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup honey

1 cup shredded carrots

1 egg

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8″ round cake pan or an 8×4-inch loaf pan.

2. Whisk together the flour and baking soda. Add the rest of the ingredients and, using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, mix until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into pan and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Cinnamon Frosting 

Combine the following ingredients and blend thoroughly:
12 ounces nonfat cream cheese (room temperature)
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. honey