Sharing a Story

I wanted to share this story with everyone. When my teenage daughter was a pre-schooler she absolutely loved books and especially the books that came with puppets. Last month, I was wondering what in the world should I purchase for my 5-year old nephew - Garrett for Christmas. Well, lucky for me and Garrett, too - I read Melissa's blog practically every day. And one day last month she posted about a book she wrote entitled Emmitt and Olive - and guess what - she accompanied the book with handmade crocheted matching puppets.

I am very happy to say that Melissa's book with matching puppets was and is a very big hit with Garrett. I was talking to Garrett on Christmas Day and he told me how he LOVED his book, and then he went on to tell me that he even made his puppets a house to live in. I thought this was so cute.

Just yesterday, my sister expanded on how much Garrett is enjoying his book set. She said it is his # 2 Christmas Gift. (His # 1 Christmas gift is an electric car that Garrett can drive that goes 5mph.) My sister said there is just something extra special about the way in which Melissa illustrated and wrote the book that truly captured Garrett's attention. As for the puppets, they get to be the passengers in Garrett's new car!

If any of you are looking for an extremely wonderful gift to share with young children, I highly recommend Melissa's book set.



It makes me so happy that Garrett loves his gift because this gift also is a way to share my love of pugs with him! Thank you Melissa.

Have a fun day,

Precious Paw Print

I don't know what it is about this picture...but I just love it. Out here in the Pacific Northwest and especially in our neighborhood since we are 1,000 feet up in the mountains, we have been getting a lot of snow! So the other day it was blowing onto the porch and I let little Miss Skippy Wu come out for a second to see all the snow. She stepped out and created this lovely paw print!


Since it has been SO cold especially for little Miss Wu, we only let her out for extremely shorts visits. Here is a picture of the lovely coat she wears on these beautiful snowy days:

Congratulations Suzie Button

I am so excited to announce the winner of my very first Give-Away. The lucky winner is: Suzie at Suzie Button Creations. Boy oh boy, thank goodness for websites like Random.org because it certainly made things so much easier on me to pick the winner!

I had so much fun reading all of the entries that I received for this give-away! I am so pleased that everyone enjoyed reading all of the Monthly Caption Contest Entries from previous months featured on my website.

I want to thank all of you who visited my blog to enter the CupCake Collar Give-Away.

(Thank you Sew Mama Sew for hosting the Dec. 3rd Give-Away day!!) I truly have the Give-Away Bug now and can't wait to offer more Give-Away prizes in the future!

Have a wonderful Sunday...and thank you all again!

December 3, 2008 is Give-Away Day! And This Contest Ends On December 13. Still Lots of Time Left

I am very excited to be participating in the Sew Mama Sew Give-Away Day today!

Here is your chance to win a Cupcake Collar of your choice in Pink or Blue.
Notice the pink and blue buckles (instead of a traditional black buckle.) Plus, just look at how great the buckles match the webbing, too. Now that's Stepin' Out In Style!

How to Enter:

All you have to do is visit the Past Contest Winners page of my website. Scroll down the page and look at all the previous photos I have used for the contests, then come back here at Peace, Love & Pugs to leave me a comment telling me which photo you like the best. Your comment is your entry. Only one comment per person, duplicate entries will be deleted. This Give-Away Contest ends at midnight EST on Saturday, December 13, 2008 and the winner will be announced on Sunday, December 14.

Plus, don't forget...your comment should include: Your name and a way for me to reach you if you should win.

The winner will be chosen randomly using Random.org

So what cha waiting for...go take a peek at those caption contest photos! Good Luck & Have Fun!

(Psst...While your are visiting my site, feel free to enter the December Caption Contest, too. Enjoy!)

Of Special Note: The Cupcake Collar is available in a One Inch Width Only.