Things I'm Liking Sunday - May 19, 2013 Edition

I can barely believe that May is nearly over - can you? 

This time next month, the kids will be out of school and every thing will be different until we get back to it again in the fall. 

You would think that I'd be liking summer goodies right about now, but I'm just not there yet. So what am I liking? Let me fill you in... 

For a while I was all about the British TV show "Doc Martin" and to be honest, I still am. I managed to watch every single episode for the total of it's five seasons thus far. I hear rumor that the series is filming Season 6 this year and I can't wait to see it. In the meantime I've been looking around for other shows I enjoy as much. 

Psych's characters Shawn Spencer and Burton Guster

And then we found "Psych!"  We don't have cable so we never even knew it existed until this year even though the show is currently in it's 7th season! That is my first LIKE for this week... the family found "Psych" Season 7 on Hulu and we are overjoyed! 

You can find "Psych" on the USA Network if you are a paid up cable kinda person. 

When I'm not watching Shawn and Gus thwarting criminals after getting into mucho messes, I'm usually working on some aspect of my Etsy Shop.

This weekend I'm working up some Kids Personalized Scrabble Pieces Name Sign and already have a a few orders! Totally fun to make these babies. I started with my daughter's name as an example and I'm also working up a possible boy version as well. There will be more. 


And last but definitely not least, I've been liking the art of my good friend, Tom Webb, aka Sir Grapefellow. His Etsy Shop is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Webbitup and it is filled amazingly illustrated monsters, pirates, dogs, cats, rabbits and even a snake! 

I find myself most partial to the pugs and the cats. 

And one more thing. I am liking the awesome folks who have actually entered by birthday blog contest by adding a comment (it can be to any post on my blog). The rules are easy and they are here: http://mamapicturethis.blogspot.com/2013/05/blog-birthday-comment-contest.html. And I've just added a NEW rule... the more times you comment, the more times you are entered to win! Right now the entrants have a 50/50 chance of winning. I think YOU should give 'em a run for their money (or t-shirts and card sets)! 

Ciao for now! 

Mama Zuzi 

My life is going to the dogs

I love dogs. 

I'd say just about anyone who knows me at all would tell you that statement is true. I am the kooky lady in the neighborhood that not only knows all of the dogs' names but likely waves at them, talks to them when they are out in the yard and wishes she could dog sit them if her own dogs would allow (which if you are wondering, they won't). All you have to do is look at my Too Cute board on Pinterest and you get the idea! 

I'm not sure who said it, but it's true... Some of my favorite people are dogs!

So it seemed only natural today when thinking about an image to offer on a t-shirt, to consider a picture of our Penny dog. She is photogenic and very willing to model in any number of hats, masks and other Accoutrements. Here she is at Christmas-time---------------------->

You get the idea. Given that Penny dressed up as Batman had already won an award (at my office), I figured we'd give it a go. And so, without further ado, I introduce to you the first ever Mama Picture This t-shirt --"Bat Penny." 

Ironically, shortly after I listed this in the shop, I heard the dogs making a bit of a ruckus. I checked it out and found a couple of odd things on the floor such as a hand sanitizer bottle (unharmed) and didn't think much more about it. A while later, however when I was going to head to the craft store for some supplies, and I put the dogs in their crates, I stumbled upon yet another clue to what had been going on behind my back. 

Penny was fine, nothing awry, but her dorky sidekick Olivia was comfortably laying in her crate snuggling up to a chewed open and empty bottle of Children's Pain Reliever. 

At this point it dawned on me that the little dog (who has seemed forever to live dangerously) had likely gotten into and devoured whole portions of our girl scout's newly created first aid kit, including the Acetaminophen. A quick check on the internet told me what I needed to know... could be deadly and it could be quick! I rushed to the vet and they induced vomiting and gave her charcoal and we'll see if she makes it through the weekend - so far things are looking o.k. But now we are facing a weekend of watching her closely, giving her subcutaneous fluids and hoping for the best. 

Please think good thoughts for our little goof ball Olivia as she attempts to get well this weekend.

I hope your life isn't going to the dogs. If it is, may I suggest a Bat Penny shirt? Hard to stay down for long when Bat Penny is on your side (or your front as it were ;-) And if you like dogs like I like dogs, you might want to follow Sun and Moon Crafts Kits on Facebook! Their "Happy Pet Fridays" is chock full of cute!

Mama Zuzi