Monkey does hard time, Dresser Before and After

Here is a quick catch up via pictures. Enjoy!!

I come home to toys all over the house almost every day. I find them on my bed, under the bed and in all spots in between. The other day I came home to his. It appears Monkey was misbehaving while I was at work and was put in a bit of "time-out" if you will.

Here he is in relation to the other toys in the basket. It appears his punishment worked since he has not made a peep since this infraction:)

Bailey got this sweater for Christmas as well and I think he looks awfully dapper in it.

I bought this dresser a couple of years ago with every intention of refinishing it. Time slipped away. About 6 months ago my mom and I went and picked out paint...which is step one. I didn't really want to change the color much because I liked the weather grey...I just wanted it cleaner looking. This is the before.

I started sanding it by hand and realized VERY quickly that I was going to need some tougher tools. I knew paint stripper was the best solution so after an hour and many pieces of sand paper off I went to pick up some caustic chemicals. Woohooo I heart chemical assistance!

I made some serious progress, but soon realized this thing had three coats of paint over an oil based paint which was layer four. I really only needed to get it smooth enough for a new coat of paint so I wasn't to be deterred.

The drawers lined up like soldiers.

Here is an after of the same dresser with shiny new grey/blue paint and wonderful knobs. The official AFTER:

Here is a close up of the knobs...please excuse the minor crookedness. I didn't realize that until the pics hit my computer. By this time I didn't care so much. They are a clear swirled knob from Antropologie. I love them.

The entire process of fixing the dresser took HOURS. But its done and I love it. Bailey and Molly spent most of the time I was working curled up on the chair. They do have it rough;)

Bailey goes under the knife...again

So poor Bailey had some more minor surgery this past Wednesday. He has tumors popping up on his legs, as he gets older so every time i find one, I make sure to get it removed quickly. This is his second one. Since he has been feeling really good lately I decided it was also, finally, time to get his teeth cleaned. Keep in mind he is 10 and this was his first time. Needless to say he had a bit of tooth decay. The removed 6 teeth in total. I know that sounds bad-but Bailey had residual baby teeth, and that accounted for three of them. According to the vet he was in good shape for a dog his age. I think he would be well into his 60's in human years. He is recovering nicely. Plenty of cheese, soft food and deli meat to make him feel like a new dog. Here are some pics...too cute to not share.


Mom..I look stupid, take this off...you are humiliating me....really
Did you say cheese....I will perk up for cheese....give me some!!
You are still dead to me....This is truly cramping my style...

Bailey-Half the dog he used to be...

I took Bailey to his favorite place yesterday-the GROOMER. He was becoming a woolly mammoth, so I knew it was time. Unfortunately, its fairly cold here so I was holding out so he wouldn't shiver all the time. The transformation is pretty funny.

Bailey-BEFORE
We could hardly see his eyes...he looked a bit shifty-to say the least.....
Bailey-AFTER
This is him in his jacket-which I only force him to wear if its REALLY cold and his hair is REALLY short....both applied yesterday.
Another jacket shot-this one sums up how he feels about both the haircut and the jacket. If looks could kill....