"B" is for "Bliss's Babies"!
(click on the picture to see the wee ones)
Little Bliss is our resident tricolor Cavalier. She is a quiet girl who has done very well in the show ring. I have to admit, that I was very hesitant in breeding her, as she is so little, but her breeder assured me that Bliss's mom, who is equally as small in size as Bliss is, whelped 5 puppies without any problems.
As you can see from the xray (and for those who can't I added some arrows....LOL), there are 4 babies. In this picture of Bliss,she is looking very svelte, however, now she is looking as though she may have swallowed a watermelon. Being as little as she is, there is no place to hide those babies. If you look at her, you would swear she was having an entire football team instead of just 4 wee pups.
B is also for Bathing.........
Friday is usually reserved for bathing dogs. Kali being full of mischief is usually one who needs a bath. We are experiencing some really strange weather up here in the mountains. The temps have been ranging in the 40's and 50's! Needless to say, the dog yard is getting soupy....YUK.....MUD! Thankfully Cavaliers are small enough just to toss in the sink. (You can see that I still haven't made up my mind about tiles for the backsplash.....too many choices out there!)
B is for the "Beauty" after the Bath....
Given
that I really want Eddy to have the best chance of finishing his
championship in both the "old" club (CKCSC,USA) and AKC that he can have, he will 
need
to be bathed weekly.
Even though he has the
coat of a mature dog, he is still fairly
young at 9 mos of age and does not always have the best aim out in the dog yard...LOL. Trust me, we all are much happier that he enjoys his baths ;-). This little dog is truly the sweetest dog that I have ever owned. Such a gentle spirit this boy posses.
B is for" Big Cookies" and "Bunny Balls"!
I so enjoy reading bloggers who also like to cook. One of my favorites is Yarnstorm. Jane always has THE most tempting pictures. I have decided to try and get back in touch with that domestic side that has been hiding. (just ask my hubby....hehe)
I picked up this cookbook at the library this week and I LOVE it. I may have to even bite the bullet and purchase a copy. Watch out Martha!
The cauldron as my DH likes to call it, has been pretty busy this week. As I will be a vendor as the NETA Spa weekend in February, the dyepot and carder have been working in over-drive. I am just praying that I can get enough of this stuff dyed and ready for the weekend.....eekk.
These lovely little balls are on their way to one of my favorite bloggers.......Happy Spinning!
And Finally....."B" is for "Big Moon"....
Sandy, this one is for you ;-)
January's full moon is the "Wolf Moon"
Amid the cold and deep snows of midwinter, the wolf packs howled
hungrily outside Indian villages. Thus, the name for January's full
Moon. Sometimes it was also referred to as the Old Moon, or the Moon
After Yule. Some called it the Full Snow Moon, but most tribes applied
that name to the next Moon.
Sheesh........I guess B was a "busy" letter for me!
Bliss babies are so exciting to see. Thanks for sharing the picture! I am thinking King Charles someday. Two from the same litter.
What is her full Name?
Posted by: kathy b | Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 04:56 PM
Neat x rays! Hope allis well , looking forward to puppy pics! Are your pups spoken for? Thanks for visiting and comenting at my site:) !
Posted by: Diane E. | Monday, January 23, 2006 at 09:44 PM
I want a pup so bad I can smell the puppy breath
vi
who will have to content herself with her curly cats, chickens and soon ducks, a goat and a lamb......
but I want a pup
Posted by: vi | Monday, January 23, 2006 at 06:17 PM
Those bunny balls were waiting for me when I arrived home after a long flyball weekend - what a wonderful welcome home! They're "B" eautiful!
Posted by: Beth | Monday, January 23, 2006 at 02:43 PM
Those little xrays of spines and heads are so amazing! Do all dogs look so sad about baths, do you think?
Posted by: Patti | Monday, January 23, 2006 at 01:35 PM
Ooooo. I can't wait to see the "b"abies!!!
Posted by: Donna S. | Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 07:09 PM
Oh my goodness ... so many great "B" events!!! I'm thrilled for Bliss, and for you with the upcoming litter. Please do keep us posted. Also, those bunny balls are so cute. Great color!!!
*Bunny Hugs*
Posted by: Michelle | Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 04:01 PM
Your pups are adorable, best of luck to the expectant mom.
Yummy bunnie balls! Love the colors!
Posted by: Spinner Gal | Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 09:38 AM
Beautiful B's! Looking forward to hearing all about the babies and hoping that everything goes well!
Posted by: Leslie | Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 09:19 AM
Oh wow! I love the x ray photo! Especially now that I see the small size of Bliss. Awwwl, I can just picture how cute the little pups will be. She is a beautiful dog! Good luck with the birthing!
Posted by: Lynnell | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 11:38 PM
Awww, Bliss Babies!! When's the blessed event supposed to happen?? Great Bs!
Posted by: --Deb | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 10:34 PM
Ohhhh, those puppy dog eyes. What cute faces your dogs have. That little tyke in the bath is giving you Bambi eyes for sure.
Posted by: Pamela | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 03:54 PM
B is for.... BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: PJ | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 03:23 PM
It's amazing the puppies are even cute in X-rays! They'll have to be beautiful because there mom is so pretty!
Posted by: Mary | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 01:45 PM
You really went to town on the "Bs", didn't ya? What sweet puppy faces!
Posted by: Anne | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 10:44 AM
Great B's, all of them, but I especially love the moon shot. Your night pictures beautiful! Do you use a tripod or a special lens?
Posted by: wool winder | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 10:34 AM
Your cauldron. hah Love all your B's!!! The BunnyBalls are always a pleasure and I love the B that keeps on giving - the babies! They'll be so fun to see - when should they arrive?
Posted by: Laura | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 10:33 AM
I love all your "B's" ! I can't wait to see Bliss babies! :)
Some Big Frogs, too!
And of course, you knew I'd love the Big Moon!
Hey, did you actually Moon me?
haha!
Posted by: sandy | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 09:46 AM
Your dogs are so adorable!
Very pretty bunny rovings too.
Posted by: Paula | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 08:35 AM
You are busy! What a cute pup. She'll have some beautiful babes. Your bunny balls are always so temptingly beautiful!
Posted by: margene | Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 08:32 AM
ooh, I want one of those babies.........we can have a breed other than dachshund.........never mind, we're stuck. But I still would love one of them babies...
Posted by: christine | Friday, January 20, 2006 at 11:04 PM
I'm praying you get enough dyed and ready for SPA, too. LOL
Posted by: Carole | Friday, January 20, 2006 at 09:38 PM
Bliss is gorgeous! Have you already sold all her puppies? Do you have a website just for your dogs?
Posted by: stephanie | Friday, January 20, 2006 at 09:14 PM
Yay for all your B's!!! They're all wonderful. I will keep my fingers crossed for Bliss in the Birthing room (another b)
:-)
Posted by: Norma | Friday, January 20, 2006 at 09:13 PM