Fun at Home

We had days and days of pouring rain last week that left us stuck indoors more than usual.  Brennan discovered a stash of temporary tattoos and went a little crazy!

We babysat my friends daughter on Sunday evening for a couple of hours and everyone enjoyed dressing up (as usual) and sword fighting.

The boys continue to love spending time with Zelda.  She is such a big love.  Although, I will mention that her gigantic dog bed is the XL LLBean bed, which is supposed to be for dogs over 70 pounds.  It is HUGE... a complete monster sized bed... if we were to do that purchase again, I'd probably just get the large.

Zelda and the boys have been going into the Little Tykes playhouse.  Unfortunately, because of all the rain, it's really muddy in that part of the yard and everyone is filthy after playing back there.  But, they are having so much fun, I can't help but let them!

It turns out that Zelda loves playing fetch.  Bulldogs are an interesting breed because they are very strong and muscular, but they can't handle too much exercise because of their nasal passage - it gets hard for them to get enough air and they easily get out of breath.  However, Zelda will give you a good few sprints to get the ball before needing a break.  This week, on her own volition, she even ran and picked up a stick and brought it to me to throw.

Zelda loves Brian and will often drop to her side, asking for a belly rub.  She starts snoring as soon as that belly rub begins.

 Brennan found a little worm friend.

Lastly, the rescue asked us to send a family photo with Zelda.  We were unsuccessful at getting the dog and the kids to look at the camera at the same time, but thought this pic was worth sharing!