introducing...INDIE!

For those of you who have followed my blog since it's inception in 2003, you virtually met Freedom & trei*trei, my two little spunky, friendly and water-loving Yorkies. They traveled the country with me, made appearances on my blog and hung out at my workshops from time to time. The first question from many of my students would be, "how are the puppies?" These little pups brought so much love, joy and happiness to my life. In 2009, Freedom passed {she would have been 11 in August} and trei*trei moved to Hawaii with my parents, so he's enjoying the beach life. This month will be three years since Freedom's passing, it was a very sad event and took a long time for me to get through the difficulty of losing her. I still miss her dearly.  I'm sure those of you who have pets understand, they are part of our family.

PUPPY LOVE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I finally feel like it's okay to have another pup, especially since I'm not traveling like I was in previous years. Tyler was raised with a number of rescued pups and is an avid dog lover too. We decided it was time for a new puppy join our family. After visiting a few different breeders, we found this little {2.5lb} bundle of joy, she's ALL puppy, nibbling on everything including our toes. She's sweet, a maltese/Yorkie mix, loves people and is a little dare devil trying to jump on and off of everything.

Every day comes a new experience, after getting her used to her new home the past week, she took her first trip to my studio and loved it! She can't go for walks until she gets all her shots, so for now she is carried in my bag. YES..she is a purse pup...she slept the entire time snuggled with her blanket in my purse while we were out to lunch. I haven't had a puppy in over 10 years and it's a lot of work to get her house trained, but we are enjoying every minute with our sweetheart! :)

so excited to share our little girl....introducing INDIE!

happy labor day...xoxo~treiC, Tyler & lil Indie

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p.s. There are only a couple more spots in Art Journal PLAY date, the first workshop at my new {studio 323*7} on Saturday, September 8! details & register here

Comments

[Melissa Johnson]

What a little cutie!! :) Congrats!

[Kira]

Oh, sweet friend, he's adorable! Puppies are more work, but worth it -- they teach us to look at the work in a new, more playful way! I'm still on my first dogs, so I can't even imagine what it must have been to go through - well, I can, and it breaks my heart. I'm glad you've healed enough to bring another pup into your life. :D Thank you for sharing!

[Carrol A]

So happy you have Indie! She's adorable & is very blessed to have such a great new Mom. Wish you were having classes on the east coast....I love your work.

[joanne]

she's a cutie -- I know you will enjoy her lots :0)

[connie rose]

She's just adorable. Enjoy the heck out of her for many years to come!

[Gina Eaker]

She's really cute but I believe rescue dogs rock! Have 2 rescues myself :)

[kass hall]

well now I'm all teary coz Indie is so dang CUTE!! Adorable little button!! I love dogs as you know (my pugs are my KIDS) and I loved when they were little and watching them grow. Now I love when they occassionally revert back to puppy play!! Indie is adorable Traci, I hope she brings you many mnay years of joy and love. There is nothing like the love of a pet! XX This of course means we need regular photo updates too - no slacking off!

[Jackie]

Indie is Sooooooo adorable!! As a dog owner too I know just how much pleasure and heartache our furry friends can bring. Puppies are just the best - so playful and hugable and Indie looks simply delightful.

[Tracie]

sooooo stinkin cute! Welcome to a world that'll surely be filled with color and fun!

[Traci Bautista]

thanks everyone for your sweet comments and kind words. Indie says hi! She's so loving, sweet and adorable. I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot more of her to come on my blog. :)

[Millie-Carol]

Indie is so darling. My little Jack (named after Jack. Bauer on "24" without the messenger bag) turns 5. What is it about Yorkies that get into your hearts and won't let you go? CONGRATULATIONS on your new baby.

[Shelley]

Awwww