Pug Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire

If Bandit wasn't neutered they would be roasting by the fire, we won't tell him though.
On the coldest night so far this year in Florida, we lit a fire in the fireplace. This is my first time lighting a fire in 5 years. Rick refused to let us light one in the other house due to the fact that it was a brand new fireplace and he didn't want to tarnish the effect. But, Mommy cracked out the Yule log tonight and the kids and pets were like a moth to the flame. Adeline kept her distance, but the pug was the first to cop a squat front and center.

Then Cinder joined the pillow party. Her and Bandit tolerate each other. He keeps his distance and she will every now and then give him a gentle head rub or show him he claws.


OK, now here's a picture that needs explaining. Emma likes to create masterpieces in the kitchen and calls them her creations. When she was 3 she used to pour cookie sprinkles into cupcake holders, then stick them in the freezer and she declared them delicious. I remember as a kid going over to a friend's home and the 2 of us mixing ketchup, mayo, hot sauce and peanut butter and forcing each other to try it. I think it wasn't THAT bad. So, if Emma wants to dabble in the kitchen, I let her eat the rewards. The other evening while I was bathing the littler two, Emma quietly came up stairs and said " You better go get the camera." She then held out THIS. She named it Banana Bed, and it's a banana in a bed with lettuce as his covers, a licorice smile and peanut eyes. Pretty creative Emma Roo. She ate it all!