Sandal hunt , another trial & my babies as humans! {Weekly Check In}

 Ahhh - look at me... getting the feeling back in these finger tips click clacking away at the keyboard... let's take a look at this past week

PET CHATGPT
OK... I just had to. I hadnt been getting on the bandwagon on a lot of the Chat GPT things - mainly because I dont understand Chat GPT - but when it comes to dogs - I had do this one and MERCY - it made my whole day.  Putting in the pics of my boys & getting photos back of their Human versions.

Without further ado....

The smile on the "Ozzie Human" is cracking me UP ... & feels true to who he is.

I actually can see this. Wish Rusty's hair was a little redder - but yeahhhh - I see it.

& I've always said Ernie is a grumpy old man soul & I just see this man saying GET OFF MY LAWN so yep - this works too.  Even the spots on Ernie's face is on the human face LOL. I just wish the eyes were a little more different like Ernie's but this is funny.

GRADUATION AHEAD
Rusty had his run through for graduation next week.  Ricky is a nervous wreck though because he has to be solo on the mat with Rusty & my hubby is not a fan of any sort of attention.  Send them the best for Monday so our boy can pass on to the next class (if we want to continue) - I do know if we dont continue - we're going to have to continue with SOMETHING because he LOVES his outings & time to use that brain.  We'll see what happens.

Here's the chart his graduation will be based on..... GASP... we're going to be doing some run throughs this weekend FOR SURE

TRIAL AGAIN

I watched nearly every single day of the Karen Read case when it was going on last year.  When it came back as a hung jury, I thought it would be a long time before they trialed her again. Here we are.... the case started again last week & I'm back to watching Emily Baker on YouTube. I got hooked on Emily & being a "law nerd" during the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard Trial.  She's so entertaining to watch trials with - gives her knowledge as an attorney. Plus, she's fair - & has a great sense of humor.  If you are interested - HERES her YouTube link..  Now, my opinion - I dont think Karen Read seems like a likable person at all - but I dont think she killed this man. I think there's a lot of fishy stuff happening here.  HBO has a great documentary on this if you're interested in it too.

LATEST BUYS
We got this for our trips taking Rusty to training - or for when any other dog is in the car for a ride.  Its really nice to have my seats protected - & gives them a soft spot to lay.  I especially love it has clips on the side that will keep your dog in place so they're not jumping all over the place 

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Rusty just gets in the car now & immediately lays down - its like it keeps him calmer instead of wanting to roam around the car.

.....We've also been on a hunt for some good CHEWER toys.  On rainy days when the dogs cant get out - we need something to occupy the pup in Rusty & we've been snagging up on some good chew toys.  This is the latest one - looks like big ole pieces of meat (gag) - but the boys love it

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... & Finally, the boys are getting new things - Momma needs a new pair of shoes. Literally.

I've been looking for some comfy sandals for summer.   I love sandals all spring/summer/fall long. But my feet arent doing great with little cheap sandals anymore.  So I'm on the hunt for some good support ones that are still cute.  I just got these & really am loving them.

Its funny - I thought theses were a LITTLE big & I just noticed I ordered a half size too big. But honestly, at the end of the day, its good there's extra room in these.  But they are so comfy & great support. The bottom has good traction too! 

I've got my eyes out for another pair of black sandals so I may be sharing those soon!

.... I did also buy these just to wear throughout summer - for a fast throw on - they are so comfy & they have some cute colors. I think I'm going to get my mom a pair of blue ones for Mother's Day.

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KINDA WANT
I love my lounge chair in my library. Its where I spend a LOT - A LOTTT - of time. & its also where my dogs spend a lot of time. Its always been Ozzie's little hide away & now Rusty has joined us - he loves to lay there too.  Its the perfect spot for them to sit & look out over the front yard & of course bark at any delivery driver.  I've had my lounge chair for the longest & its still in pretty good shape, but we were walking through Sam's Club & I saw this chair & now... I kinda want.  I love its a large size so I could still sit in it & the dogs could still snuggle with me. I think they wouldnt be happy they couldnt look out the window so easily.... but they could lay over the top.  That it folds out to a twin size bed is fantastic though!  Even more space for dogs to lay on!!! ... but on days I want to stretch out & read..  I may not get this one - Ricky didnt care for the color - but now, I'm going to look for similar ones.

LATEST READS
I have always loved Anne of Green Gables... but never read the books.  A sweet friend of mine sent me the whole series a few years back & they've looked lovely sitting on my shelf.  Me & Nathalie were talking about classics & decided to give it a read together  HOW PRECIOUS!!!!   

Now, I know all about Anne from the show that was on in the 80's ... & now Anne with an E on Netflix is even more dramatic & magical... but of course, the book is so fun to see where these pieces come together.  

Nathalie is zooming through the whole series now. I've learned that for me - I need to take a break between books in a series - as long as there's no cliff hanger - so i'll read a few books & then go back to Avonlea to finish up the series this year.

LATEST OUTTING
Ricky & I went to the zoo on Easter.  We started doing that about 20 years ago.  We always loved going at the opening when the morning was fresh & just being surrounded by animals.  We headed out this year & got a later than usual start.  It was definitely more crowded than we are used to - we're early birds at most places - get in & out before crowds.  Zoo - grocery - any store really.  But it was still fun to see all the animals active.  

Our elephants are getting ready to be retired to a sanctuary in the new few weeks so we're glad we got to go out & see them before they leave.  Elephants just amaze me.  Did you see the ones in San Diego zoo with the earthquake & how they instinctively know to go protect their young? Nature is incredible.

Giraffes are one of my favs too - just to walk them walk - they're so elegant.

The Polar Bear was super active & putting on a show for us - swimming & flipping & kicking off the glass.  He must have had extra chocolate eggs in his basket for the day.

& after watching all the live footage of the baby eagles - it was so beautiful to see this eagle up close. They really are majestic birds

How was your week?

Do you have any good sandal recommendations?

Do you have a zoo near you?

Have you tried Chat GPT for your pet yet?