It’s been rainy in Central Texas lately, which is a real blessing. We’re in the midst of a historic drought, so a little bit of moisture for the earth makes us pretty happy.
It’s also been raining gifts and surprises in our house over the past few weeks, since the Dude was diagnosed with severe, late-stage heartworms. We’ve been amazed at the kindness and generosity of our blog and facebook friends, who have sent cards, notes, emails, photos, and even a couple of little packages to help the Dude make it through his nasty ten-week treatment (and help the Chick be the sweet, loving big brother he needs to be).
A few days ago, we got this package in the mail from our facebook-friend Rachel from Tumball, Texas:
It was a beautiful card with a historic photo of a pit bull type dog dressed up in a jaunty top hat, pipe, and party suit, and a pair of custom, hand-knit, perfectly sized scarves! Naturally, the boys –who LOVE to dress up — couldn’t wait to wear them on the first chilly occasion they god, and pulled them out this weekend for the 10-minute “snow” storm we had.
The scarves are so cozy and chic that they make the boys feel like 1920s artists and writers, sitting around at an outdoor french cafe drinking cognac and tea, arguing about love and politics!
Thank you Rachel!
Love and a Six-Foot Leash 
Oh goodness, too adorable!
That is such a great picture of the Dude And Sir Chick with thier kne scarves, it belongs in a calendar! I hadn’t noticed until I saw this picture how well they compliment each other. Hope the Dude is feeling better. ♥♥
How thoughtful and sweet! We’re also loving the rain in Dallas, both for the drought relief and for a chance to wear fun cool weather duds. Those 2 handsome boys look cozy and avant garde in their handmade scarves. “Another espresso,please!”
What a wonderful surprise, don’t you love getting mail? Rain AND snow?? you sound like you live here. That is pretty much the story of this winter, with much more of the former. I hope the Dude is feeling better this morning. I know you all will be much happier when he is all healed. Anybody request to adopt him already? I bet you have been fighting people off without telling us. 😉
Anna
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All they need now is berets! Too cute!
Could these boys be any more handsome? No, I think not!
Elway (my handsome fella) and I are so pleased to read The Dude is doing well with his HW treatment and that he was a brave boy. And we tip our hat to Chick for being an awesome Big Brother!
Your blog is one of the first things I read each day. It’s a perfect way to begin a day.
This is so cute! Love the photos, what amazing readers!
I do not think there is a more handsome pair than the Dude a Sir Chick. So cute!
Love the pictures of the boys and their new scarves. Rachel – that was just so nice! It does my heart good knowing that there are still exceptional people in this world. Kisses to Snickerdoodle – hope he’s doing well today.
i just love to crochet and i love aleks’ pictures of the boys, so i really sent them just to get aleks to take more pictures! plus i just thought they’d look really cute!!!
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They are so photogenic!
I love your blog. What you do is amazing and inspiring.
Your blog just makes my day!!! And these two boys are absolutely priceless!
thanks for the pictures! they look so dashing. so glad to know they enjoyed the gifts. 🙂
Rachel, what length did you use?
i’m so sorry i missed this! i think i did neck measurement plus 12″, so that there would be a 6″ drop when tied. but from the pictures it looks like i could have gone shorter. 🙂
Lovely gift! Great job Rachel!
thank you!
Their cuteness knows no bounds!!
AWWW this is soooo sweet! Love it you have amazing supporters Chick & the Dude! Love you both!
MUST make my puppies some scarfs! Absolutely adorable!
That is so sweet. What a lovely gesture.
That last photo is just classic. It belongs in a magazine. Gorgeous scarves and gorgeous dogs 🙂
So handsome! Good luck, Dude. I hope you’re feeling better soon.
I was in Austin last week–it was COLD!!! I wish I had had one of those scarves to wear!
Love the scarves, but more importantly, how is the Dude doing??? I never realized how awful those shots are, hopefully your description motivates people to keep their pets up to date.
Little Snickerdoodle is so lucky to have the support of so many people! And, of course, his big brother Chick.
The boys look so handsome! You have some very talented readers. I also loved that vintage photo!!
i love it 🙂
Those scarves are amazing! And I really really like that picture.
thanks! 😀
Happy Post! You just made my morning 🙂 This is adorable, and I am going to Pinterest some of your pics with credit, so hopefully more people will come and read this!
Aww, aren’t they adorable = )
XOXO
~ L.
sir chick and the dude need modelling contracts. really…
Those are great scarves and the boys wear them very well!
Great job, Rachel, and so thoughtful. I’m wondering though if Rachel might be from Tomball and not Tumball? If it is Tomball, then you’ve got 2 fans from our little town.
thank you! and yes, i am from tomball! nice to know there’s another fan of the blog here! do you have pitties yourself?
Oh so perfect! I love this! Made my day ❤
So cute I had to share with my facebook peeps! I love reading your blog every day. ((HUGS)) to Dude. I hope he is feeling ok after his treatments.
I didn’t know y’all were from TX. I think I may love you a little more … If that was even possible 😉
So precious! They look very pleased with themselves all dressed up :
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Rahcel did a great job with the scarfs. They look so adurable on them. I love the picture of them sitting in the chairs at the table. It looks like thye are waiting for their order.
Glad to see Dude is looking better!
Opps. I spelled Rachel wrong.
i’m so sorry i missed this! i think i did neck measurement plus 12″, so that there would be a 6″ drop when tied. but from the pictures it looks like i could have gone shorter. 🙂
oops, left my reply on the wrong comment! thank you for the complement! 🙂
They are so cute.
I was watching the videos of Zee. Has she been adopted? We have 2 furbabies our selves so we are not looking. I am just curious and sending blessing. What a lovely happy dog!