I'm almost done with a big assignment...

I'm almost done with a big assignment that's been hanging over my head for weeks. I'm almost relieved! 😂 Hoping to finish tonight!

Since I've gotten a few requests...

Since I've gotten a few requests, here is the doghouse (sorry for the blur, but it's hard taking a photo through a fence, and I'm not trying to play with the dogs right now - I have an exam coming up this week).

We bought the doghouse from Tractor Supply in Anniston. It did not come with the flap on the front - that is a doormat we bought from Roses in Anniston. It's thick, but flappy and heavy enough to flop back down in a mostly closed position. The top of the doghouse opens and there were gaps between the top and the rest of the house, so we used extra thick weather-stripping to fill that in.

Below is a link to the heater we bought. It has a thermostat and we checked - it does warm the house up nicely. It does need power; ours is plugged into the little building behind the dog house. You could also run an extension cord if you needed to.

The hay is from Lowe's. It's recently come to my attention that straw would be better, but I haven't had a minute to research the difference between hay and straw and where you might find straw.

If you have any other questions, feel free to comment and let me know.

https://www.amazon.com/Hound-Heater-Protector-Mounting-Template/dp/B00II71C72/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=dog+house+heaters+for+outside&qid=1572767155&sprefix=Dog+house+&sr=8-3

The doghouse is finished.

The doghouse is finished. We sealed the cracks, installed the heater, & put a flap on the door. It's noticeably warmer in there.

Until recently, never in my adult life have I had outdoor-only pets.

Until recently, never in my adult life have I had outdoor-only pets. My pets are family and deserve all of the comfort of my house as far as I am concerned. That being said, Cubba and Rose are outside only pets TEMPORARILY because circumstances require it. Shaun and I hate it - especially in this cold.

We built a nice doghouse recently and put a ton of hay out for comfort and warmth. After seeing that it was getting down to the 20s Tuesday, Shaun ordered a heater for the doghouse. Today we're installing it and adding a flap door to keep the heat in. We still feel bad about them being outside, though. Hopefully this will be their only winter outdoors. Sorry, puppies! 🙁

I took my mom for a Boba last week and she liked it.

I took my mom for a Boba last week and she liked it. I was kind of surprised. 😂😂😂

Isshin Asian Cafe has amazing tea.

When Shaun got off work...

When Shaun got off work he scraped me off the couch and we took the dogs to the park. I think we all needed that.

Handsome fellas. 😍

Rose is just now 7 months old and pretty much the same size as Cubba.

Sitting pretty. Pardon her face. She plays hard.

😂😂😂 Rose looking wild. Definitely my kid.

Look, I love Shaun like the whole world, but...

Look, I love Shaun like the whole world, but my love for him will never compare to Bastian's.  Bastian is inconsolable at night when Shaun goes to bed and in the morning when he goes to work.  When Shaun comes home he is greeted not first by me, but BASTIAN.  He MUST hold the kitty (who stands up and reaches for him like a toddler) and let the kitty repeatedly punch him in the chin with his forehead while digging claws into his shoulders.  That is the rule and if Shaun doesn't follow it he doesn't get a minute of peace from this meowing cat up under his feet.

I don't know how long Shaun has been in bed, but this cat JUST NOW calmed down and came to sit by me.  FINALLY.  It's hard to get anything done (or any sleep) with him crying.