Today is one of those days when I am filled with happiness, yet sadness, too! I have started my journey to beautiful Salt Lake City and the Stampin’ Up! Convention! I am thrilled to re-connect with so many of my demonstrator friends, yet I am saddened because I will be away from The Twins and Lexi. I have only been away from Lexi once, overnight…and I am worried about her since I will be gone for nearly a week. Here is how I imagine the conversation will go on that first day, complete with old and new pictures of her.
Lexi: Muppy? Bwodee? Where’s my mommy? I have wooked for her everywhere and can’t find her.
I wooked under this chair, and she’s not there. Will you help me wook for her?
Muffy: Lexi, please. I am trying to get some beauty sleep here. I have to work really hard to look this good.
Lexi: Bwodee, will you help me?
Brody: Lexi, I really need to nap. With you waking us up at 3:00 AM every morning just to go potty, I am so tired. Go look some more. I’m sure you’ll find her.
Lexi: Mommy! Mommy! Are you in the back yard?
Did you go to the neighbor’s yard?
Muppy and Bwodee, I can’t find my mommy anywhere. Pwease help.
Muffy: Oh, all right. Come on Brody, help me look out the window for her.
Lexi, we don’t see her anywhere!
Lexi: But who will sleep with me. Momma always sleeps with me.
Will I have to sleep under the chair by myself?
Will I have to sleep in my crate?
Will I sleep by myself on my pildow?
Will I sleep with you, Muppy?
Will I sleep with you Bwodee?
Where will I sleep?
Muffy: How about with Dad!
Lexi: OK. But where’s my mommy?
Muffy: Well, Lexi. Every year she flies to Salt Lake City to the Stampin’ Up! Convention.
Lexi: She flies like a bird?
Muffy: Well, not quite.
Lexi: And what’s kunbenchin? Is it like a dog show?
Brody: Let’s save that story for another day. Come along Little Lexi!
Let’s play Dog Pile on Mup… er Muffy!
Safe travels to everyone heading to “Kunbenchin”! Until next time…
Aw! Cute little story in pictures, Ann. Hope you have/had a good time at kunbenchin!
Ann, such a cute post from Lexi and the photos are darling. They are such beautiful dogs. The week I’m sure will go fast and before you know it, Lexi with the twins will be back with their Mom. In the meantime, be safe and enjoy convention. I love reading your stories and look forward to seeing more posts from Lexi and the twins!!
What an adorable post. I can see why your sad about leaving Lexi Lou. She is justt the sweetest little puppy.But she has dad, Muffy and Brodi to take care of her. She is in a wonderful family.
Please enjoy your time away at the covention. 🙂 I for one will be looking forward to hearing all about it.
Mary
Sweet adorable pics of your dogs…how precious! Brought a big smile to my face! Have fun at the convention!
Oh how sweet! I couldn’t pass up all those adorable photos!
Loved the story & photos! Enjoy your trip. Looks like the Twins & Lexi will be just fine.
My computer wouldn’t let me open the post from my E-mail so I was bound and determined to get to see the fun photos. By golly I got through finally. Worth the hassle. Just too much fun and too cute. Gee, I wonder how much she will grow while you are gone? I am sure Lexi will be in good hands/paws until you get back. It will be over too soon for you.
Chris R. from Iowa
Precious! I know you all will miss each other.
As always, puppy posts make me smile. Just think of the reaction when you get home – so worth the time spent at konbenchin. Have fun.
Are you sure you did not teach creative writing? Maybe you should consider writing a children’s book with the twins and Lexi and as the characters. Your photos would make wonderful illustrations. D
Oh Boy – Can they come and stay with me. My mom’s not going to the kanketchen – she has to stay home and do laundry! Pleeeeeze can they come stay with me! We can all sleep on top of my mom all night. Of course that would be 4 dogs on top of MY mom – maybe you better stay with your dad!
Hope you have a FABULOUS convention. Looking forward to your posts about it. Blessings and happy stampin’ convention joy!
Have a great “kunbenchion.” I’m sure Dad, Muffy and Brody will take good care of Lexi baby.
safe travels; wish I were closer…..I’d be their step mommy for the week!
Too sweet. I am sure you will be thinking about the furbabies a lot. My hubby and I took a trip to Maine in June and we were constantly thing about our furbabies.
Safe travels and have lots of fun at the convention.
I always look forward to hearing from Muffy, Brody and now Lexi!!! Lexi’s big brother and sister will look after her. I hated leaving our dogs at home too. Hope you have a great time at the convention!
Hi Ann,
What a great post from your puppy. The posting under the pictures are
p e r f e c t !!!!!
Have lots of fun in Salt Lake City.
hugs and smiles Conny
So cute!!! You will be missed by your furry kids but have a good time at Convention!
You got a new puppy, Ann? So cute and I love the dialog between the dogs!
I’m so happy to see that Lexi has Brody and Muffy’s talent for writing. Have fun at kunbenchin!
I always look forward to your stories and am never disappointed! After teaching little ones for 33 years and reading thousands of childrens’ books, your stories rank up there with the best! I truly believe you could have a new career. Not only do you create beautiful cards, but your stories are humorous, and so very endearing. Thanks for sharing your latest edition and have fun at kumbenchin!
Oh so sweet and I’m sure Lexi will MISS her mommy! Have FUN and can’t wait to see all the new idea when you return. hugs.
How cute!
Have fun this week!
Wonderful post. The week will be over in a blink and then you’ll be home with the babies (and daddy). Hang in there.
Ahh, I feel for you Ann! I love Lexi’s story and all the pictures. She is GROWING too. It’s so hard to leave even when we know they are in such good hands. I leave for vacation in a few weeks and I’ve already been hugging mine and telling them I will miss them. I love to go but always grateful to return. I’m sure you will be in the creative fun zone and that should take your mind off of them. Have a super week!
Oh how cute Ms Ann . Your a good mommie your self !!
They will be ok !! You go and have a good time , and enjoy
When you get back there going to give you 5 times the love
You’ll see , I wish some day I get to goo… ( jelouse) ..
Hugs frenchie..
Hello to all the pals.
And wish all of you lots of fun , I’ll be 😳 looking to see pictures of you all !!
Great post! It’s always hard to leave the “babies” behind but they all will be fine and appreciate you more when you return. I leave tomorrow. See you there!
Oh, Ann, your babies are adorable!!! Hope you all cope with this week’s separation & that you have a wonderful time at convention. TFS 🙂
You have a safe trip and do think that with Muffy, Brody and daddy that Lexi is in good paws and hands. Your week will go by fast and will be home before you know it.
ColleenB
Oh Mom, I know just how you feel! I have a hard time leaving my babies too! But I know they will be in good hands with Dad and Muffy and Brody will help look after Lexi and keep her occupied! Have a wonderful time at “kunbenchion” and the week will be over before you know it! Have a safe trip, see you when you get back!
So sweet, Ann!! Lexi will be in the best of hands while you are at Kumbenchin! Safe travels and have tons of fun this week!
So sweet Ann. Safe travels today. See you there!
Hang in there, Mom….
Leaving our babies is always so heart-wrenching the first time. Lexi has some time to bond with the twins and….you have a week of sleeping past 3 a.m.! 🙂 What a beautiful reunion you have to look forward to when you return, Ann.
Adorable story, beautifully illustrated by the way!!