Maggie Whitley Designs

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

  • mamahood
    • homeschool
    • Maxwell
    • Natalie
    • Marigold
    • Landon
    • baby things
  • faith
    • 23 identities we bear – PDF
  • inspiration
    • our home
    • books
    • lifestyle
    • marriage
    • homeschool
    • simple living
    • we’re debt free!
    • book recommendations
  • creativity
    • sewing
    • embroidery
    • tutorial/DIY
    • hair + beauty
    • craft project
    • knitting/crocheting
  • devotionals
    • (in)courage Devotional Bible
    • 31 Days of Prayer for the Dreamer & Doer
    • Tanzania + Compassion
  • new? start here
You are here: Home / family / the pup / {guess who went to the groomer?!}

{guess who went to the groomer?!}

May 24, 2011 · 41 Comments
Filed Under: the pup

Last Monday Mr. Bauer had himself an appointment at the groomer. And — turns out he loved it! I think it was all the attention that made him feel like he was at home *wink*. I know I’m biased, but how darling does he look? I can hardly stand it. When I picked him up and saw he was wearing a red bandanna I about died. It was too much. We had one “rule” when I dropped him off ~ do not shave him. I think they did a handsome job :] OH HIS EARS. I have kissed them a thousand times since last Monday. Bauer is the best pup ever. So spirited and brave. My hero ♥.

More pictures from this day coming soon — stay tuned!

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Print
  • LinkedIn


41 Comments
Filed Under: the pup

Join over 4,000 women who receive Maggie Whitley Designs inspiration & encouragement:

 

Loading

« {introducing the Inspiration Workshop!}
{What I Wore Wednesday — week #16} »

Comments

  1. Kristin says

    May 24, 2011 at 6:16 am

    Awwwwww……He looks sooo handsome :)

    Reply
  2. Samantha @ three birds on a branch says

    May 24, 2011 at 6:20 am

    I have always thought those kind of dogs were ugly but yours is actually pretty cute.

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      May 24, 2011 at 11:27 am

      hah! thanks for your honesty ;]

      Reply
  3. Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails says

    May 24, 2011 at 6:36 am

    He looks so cute. And dare I even say… happy:)

    Reply
  4. Tiffany says

    May 24, 2011 at 6:47 am

    Are you sure this is the same dog? He looked way bigger before! Very nice cut tho :) We have to shave our lab/newfoundland mix in the summer because it gets way too hot for him. He is a 100lb fattie and looks so bad shaved, but we love him anyway and try not to tease him too much :) He is so pretty with fur… it pains me to do it to him, but he acts so happy without the big heavy winter coat so I guess I can deal with the weird looking dog for a few months haha.

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      May 24, 2011 at 11:28 am

      i know, right?! they cut about 2″ of hair off of him, i think tha’s what makes him look so much smaller. he looks more like a puppy now (11 months old), more like he did when we first adopted him. AHHH. precious Bauer. zack and i just talked last night about how we may have to keep his hair short like this in the summer. he gets so hot here, and let’s just admit it ~ Bauer can get real hairy. hah!

      xoxo

      Reply
  5. skye says

    May 24, 2011 at 6:50 am

    awww he is such a handsome little pup! all the lady pups will be chasing after him! Better keep an eye out! :)

    Reply
  6. Ruthanne says

    May 24, 2011 at 7:01 am

    oh mah gooooodness

    bauer looks so daw-g-ling

    snort

    but really – he looks pretty stinkin’ cute

    Reply
  7. mama marchand says

    May 24, 2011 at 7:01 am

    He’s a cutie!

    Reply
  8. Nadir@StitchSense says

    May 24, 2011 at 7:30 am

    Oh my goodness! He’s adorable! :-)

    Reply
  9. thechattymommy says

    May 24, 2011 at 7:50 am

    he looks like one of those dogs you write a book about.
    i think you should have fabric made with him on it and make some limited gussy bags.
    i know they would sell.
    Everyone loves dogs.

    Reply
  10. james says

    May 24, 2011 at 7:56 am

    oh my goodness how cute is he. being relatively new to your blog i was wondering what kind of dog he is?

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      May 24, 2011 at 11:28 am

      hey james! bauer is an australian cattle dog + terrier mix.

      Reply
  11. Allison says

    May 24, 2011 at 7:59 am

    He is adorable!! I love the way they feel and smell when they come back from the groomers, sooo cuddly.

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      May 24, 2011 at 11:28 am

      i knowwwwwww. we need to buy their doggy shampoo ♥

      Reply
  12. Rebecca says

    May 24, 2011 at 8:18 am

    Oh my…..super, super cute!!!

    Reply
  13. Nicole says

    May 24, 2011 at 9:11 am

    What a sweetie!

    Reply
  14. Sarah says

    May 24, 2011 at 9:23 am

    He looks so handsome! A friend of mine recently shaved her dog for the summer, and now he looks like a lion. It’s pretty funny, but I think my husband would kill me if I even touched the hair on our dogs. They don’t have long fur, just thick, but still. ;)

    Reply
  15. Liz says

    May 24, 2011 at 9:25 am

    He looks so cute! I love when pups are fresh from the groomer :)

    Reply
  16. Natalie @ NS Pottery says

    May 24, 2011 at 10:14 am

    He looks so handsome!!! My dog HATES the groomer. He gets so nervous, he quivers! :( He always looks so handsome too, complete with a festive bandana. (He had one with Easter eggs on it in April! hehe)

    Reply
  17. Jill says

    May 24, 2011 at 10:24 am

    What a STUD!

    Reply
  18. Lindsey says

    May 24, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Bauer is so super handsome!

    Reply
  19. Elizabeth says

    May 24, 2011 at 10:46 am

    “Hi Bauer!!” hahaa. You look so handsome!! :)

    Reply
  20. Dawn says

    May 24, 2011 at 10:52 am

    What a handsome little guy!

    Reply
  21. Heather Mullin says

    May 24, 2011 at 10:53 am

    Awwww…Bauer looks so adorable. I know when ours go, they feel like they are on top of the world. He looks very happy and the same way! SO ADORABLE!

    Heather

    Reply
  22. Emily says

    May 24, 2011 at 11:16 am

    I’m not an expert, but we have a neighbor who recently got a similar dog and was thoroughly disgusted with the job the groomer did (she found out she’d asked for the wrong kind of cut). I couldn’t really tell at the time, but seeing your photos I understand better now. That is to say, I can tell your dog had a more flattering cut.

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      May 24, 2011 at 11:30 am

      aww, thank you.
      i really think they did a nice job. which is good, because no one wants an embarrassing haircut, right? hah ;]

      Reply
  23. Heather G. says

    May 24, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Ah! What a cutie!!

    Reply
  24. Chrissy Farnan says

    May 24, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Bauer looks so handsome!!

    Reply
  25. Kelaine Haas says

    May 24, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Oh he’s so adorable! He looks so happy about being all spiffy.
    It looks like you may have visited Grand Groomers. That’s where we go, and I love them! They always do such a good job with our Schnoodle, Gidget.
    …and beautiful photography as always.

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      May 24, 2011 at 1:55 pm

      Bauer visited Royal Pet ;)

      Reply
  26. Sara says

    May 24, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    Awe. He is so cute. He looks like a little gentleman. Love it!

    Reply
  27. teresa says

    May 24, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    OH~My~Goodness~Gracious!
    Passing out over the cuteness!
    How PROUD does Bauer look of his new COOL~DUDE handsome self!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Yeah for Bauer!
    He loved the GROOMERS!!!!!!!!!
    I’m sure you didn’t tell him Doogan gets treated to a McDonald’s cheese burger after the groomers!
    Ah….haha! ;o)
    We LOVE to snuggle Doogan when he gets home from the GROOMERS!!!!!!!
    Bauer is ADORABLE!
    Whoever said they “usually think those kind of dogs are UGLY!”
    Well….I just don’t get it!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Ummmmm excuse me!!!!!
    First of all…why do you even write a comment like that!!!!!!!!!!
    {I’m sorry…but that didn’t sit well with me.}
    Secondly….dogs as cute as Bauer are a RARity!!!!!
    My mom~sister and I have spent our whole lives looking for dogs with faces like Bauers!!!!!!!
    Maybe that’s why DISNEY always uses dogs that have the same look as Bauer in their movies!!!!!!!
    Bauer is a one in a MILLION!
    Doogan and I LOVE LOVE LOVE his look!
    And his mama!!!! ;o)
    Happy WAGS to you and Zack and Bauer Boy!
    Hugs and LOVE!
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

    Reply
  28. Shelly W. says

    May 24, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Oh what a cutie patootie! I love when my dog comes home from the groomer! (Time to make that appointment.)

    Reply
  29. Megan Lane says

    May 24, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    he is so handsome!! i think it’s time i brought maggs in for his summer cut :)

    Reply
  30. Jenny Miller says

    May 24, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    How stinkin’ cute is he? I understand you smooching him! We have a Jack Russell/Beagle mix and a Hound/Airedale mix. Those so-called mutts are the best! BTW, I am so glad you told them not to shave him. Most dogs, but especially Nordic breeds, must not be shaved. It’s their built-in air conditioner! Just found that out recently from a friend who rescues wolfdogs. My boys are wanting to adopt a Husky or Shepherd mix from her (the low-content dogs).

    Reply
  31. Heather says

    May 25, 2011 at 4:54 am

    Aww! What a cutie! The bandana is perfect for him.

    Reply
  32. Krystina / lollipops says

    May 25, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    oh my, so handsome!

    Reply
  33. rebecca says

    May 25, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    oh my gosh i wanna eat him up! what a happy little guy.

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      May 25, 2011 at 2:50 pm

      i know, right?! glad i’m not the only one ;)

      Reply
  34. sharon says

    May 30, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    I want him….

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

ABOUT MAGGIE WHITLEY DESIGNS:
Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in metro-Detroit. She has been writing online since 2008.
READ MORE >>
  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

recent posts:

  • The books I hope to read this year. January 12, 2021
  • Merry Christmas! Plus, adding a little warmth to my home. December 21, 2020
  • Life around here! December 15, 2020
  • 10 “field trips” ideas for your homeschoolers (Detroit & beyond) September 2, 2020
  • 7 books we are reading aloud this year August 19, 2020
  • A fall-themed homeschool resource! August 12, 2020
  • Studying the Bible July 30, 2020
  • What do you consider “a good book”? July 23, 2020

EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Join over 4,000 women who receive Maggie Whitley Designs inspiration & encouragement:

 

Loading

need some encouragement?

I wrote a 7-page refresher of the identities you bear when you are rooted in Christ. Click the image below to download, save + print.

TOPICS I WRITE ABOUT

maggiewhitley

JOY in motherhood & homemaking 🧺🌿💓✨

maggiewhitley
Another batch of “fun mail” is headed out tomo Another batch of “fun mail” is headed out tomorrow :) small celebrations like this are very life giving! PS. thinking of starting a zoom book club — I need more sisterhood in my life. 👏🏻📖
The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are turning. The tea is calm. 🖤☕️🧺📖
Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his ful Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his full costume and laser blaster and of course the Buzz action figure he flys around 🌟💚💙💨someone has discovered a superhero crush! #joyinmotherhood #slowmornings #surprisedbymotherhood // Landon @ 2.5yo
Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to read this year. Plus my reading goal for the year. And a few practicals ways I fit in reading as a mama of four young children & homeschooling them. Basically, all the good stuff ☺️💓📖 #maggiewhitleydotcom #readersofinstagram #read #readmorebooks
It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the fu It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the furniture as we took the tree down Tuesday midday. Def one of my fav things to do.🎄👋🏻 We made it through our first week back to school since mid-December! It was rough to begin but ended with high fives. ⭐️✏️This morning I zoomed with a mama friend and I’m impressed with the many topics we covered. Sisterhood is sooooo necessary! ☕️👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼

Just a few cheery memories from my week! How about you?
Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activiti Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activities. I finished my last book moments before 2020 ended, which brought my started list to a close. Small joys add up to big joys ;)

What are you reading this year? Currently?

How many books are you planning to read? What’s your goal?

I’ll share what’s on my list for 2021 soon as I received some nice titles at Christmas. 📖✨🤍
We’re driving home in the dark of the winter nig We’re driving home in the dark of the winter night after a beautiful, hard & intentional couple of days working on a project ✨I’m committed to work on this this year; 2021 is already great. 🤩🤐😘
Ohhhhh, this year. Ohhhh, specifically these last Ohhhhh, this year. Ohhhh, specifically these last 3 months. I’ve had more anxiety than ever, and it’s seriously putting me on my knees in prayer —almost daily. My mind and chest aren’t unfamiliar of the attacks, but the grip it’s had on me since September has been so strong. The attacks are painful. But... Worship music has been one of my main healers. 🎶I know God is close to the broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18), and singing this truth really soothes me. Social media has been a big trigger for anxiety for me. I don’t want to “miss out on my life”, which is why I’ve hugely stepped back in posting and scrolling. 

One song in particular comes to mind:

“We step into Freedom. 
We step into all you have for us.” -Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson

There IS freedom from the anxiety attacks. For me: music, scripture, eating healthy, vitamins, rest, crying, prayer, honesty — these things help tremendously. Also getting up and MOVING when my anxiety sits on me like a boulder, that helps too. 🖤

Another soothing truth is from the end of Psalm 34:19 — “many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the lord delivers him of them all.”

Seriously. Thank you lord. Thank you for music and for rest and for the words in your book. I need them. I need You. I need Your freedom. I trust you’ll deliver me.
Nearing the end of my “20 letters in 20 weeks” Nearing the end of my “20 letters in 20 weeks” challenge. Many stayed in Michigan, but mail was also sent to Colorado, Texas, California, Indiana, and Arizona. I loved this personal exercise! I have just one question: who will be my pen-pal for 2021? ✏️💌
We piled in the car this morning for a nature walk We piled in the car this morning for a nature walk. When I finally walked out and sat down, they shouted, “THE QUEEN! EVERYBODY CHEER FOR THE QUEEN!” (yes, they really call me that...☺️💓☺️)

I brought our basket of mittens and gloves and hats. The older two brought RC cars. Bauer the dog came along; we had a wonderful time on our walk.

The afternoon was harder, but overall the day was sandwiched between two really sweet time slots.

Bedtime tonight was wonderful. We read two chapters from our read aloud and Max lost another baby tooth.

This job I have, it really wears me down AND fills me up. It’s a constant take away AND fill up. Even when the moments feel so fitful, I know the story is rich. 

🕯🌙 Hello, sweet slumber. You’re carrying my babies away to a peaceful land. Goodnight, my children. Goodnight.

#motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodissanctifying #naturewalk #michigan
There’s a woman on Instagram I check on every co There’s a woman on Instagram I check on every couple of weeks because she is so sparkly & cheerful. She shares little pep talks, she wears fuchsia lipstick. She says, “like so, like that” when she’s explaining something. She’s a hoot. I love the joy that bursts from her eyes when she talks. In her own unique ways, her perspectives pull back the fog I often find myself in. I’m a weary mama, and her energy and gentleness feels nurturing, though I haven’t met her... I would love to meet her. 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼I’m inspired by the snippets of life she shares online. Thank you, Tabitha for sharing your light. 🕯💓💄🌿@iamtabithabrown
What has kept you and your home busy as of late? F What has kept you and your home busy as of late? For us, it’s this…

The sound of Julia Robert’s calming voice is playing in the background of our playroom. Yesterday we finished another read aloud, Charlotte’s Web, so today my children are watching the movie. Knowing in-detail the lessons they are learning, along with reading books together, definitely adds to the joy of motherhood; the joy of teaching my children and being with them for so many hours each day. We experience so much together. Even when things feel chaotic at home, when I can’t call something by the correct name they still long to be near me and work alongside me. Tired has been a dear companion to me for the last seven years, but my children are gentle with their responses.

💞💬More on my blog! #maggiewhitleydotcom
It’s the season of perpetual hope. 🎄✨📖Of It’s the season of perpetual hope. 🎄✨📖Of books that shape our minds, of anticipation, of creative projects that mar our kiddos clothing (but morph our memories into beauty). Oh right! There are cookies cooling on the counter — gotta go! ✌🏻
Keeping my hands busy (making wooden bead garland Keeping my hands busy (making wooden bead garland for our tree; link posted to Stories) and my mind inspired (watching HGTV). I really enjoy the quiet of the evening after a full, rich day. God is so kind to give this to me today. What have you received today? 🎄💫📿
This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergra This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergram from October, from one of our many fall adventures with the kids. We had so many fun day trips, I don’t even remember where this was taken 👏🏻⭐️. I’m gonna guess Cranbrook Gardens.
This morning I sat on the front porch and read my This morning I sat on the front porch and read my book & drank coffee. The birds were with me, nearly a hundred of them. Fluttering from rooftop to treetop to hiding inside the bushes. So beautiful and calm. Mother culture... the path to joy in motherhood & homemaking.
Well kiddos, we had a great summer together! 🥳👏🏻🛴⛱🍦🤸🏼‍♀️🎨🎹🏊🏻‍♂️🧺🎠📚📺🍿🌿🌷☀️🚲

Thanks for coming along with me to the pool, nature trails, the park, hosting friends in our backyard, reading adventures, popcorn & movie night, art, planting flowers, planting a garden, bike rides, neighborhood walks, lake swimming, and supplying the ice cream truck w/ roughly $84 this summer. 

I loved our time together! 🥰🧒🏼👩🏻👧🏼🧒🏻

And the great news is this: we have autumn to enjoy together, too! 👏🏻🌾🍃🍂 so thankful.
Even if you don’t have students learning at home Even if you don’t have students learning at home, these ten “field trip” ideas will give your day a boost. 

When your mind feels foggy, step outside. When your home feels too small or too big, step outside. When the bickering is loud or your internal criticism is high, step outside. 

Give yourself (and your family) the joy of an adventure away from the home. 

🌾Visit my blog for the full post, link in profile or #maggiewhitleydotcom
It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of time these days to craft a letter when I wash dishes, take my kids on a walk, or take care of our garden. All that silence, it makes my internal monologue even louder 🤣. 

Many times we are out & about in the neighborhood and I think, “oh the flowers surrounding your porch are lovely!” Or, “wow” (to the elderly man) “you have such a great smile, thanks for sharing it with us!” Wouldn’t it be great to jot that down in a card and send it through the mail as well?

We are always in need of community & kind words! 🌷💬

I remember many years ago, when nearly pregnant with another baby and our personal finances were THE PITS, my best friend came over with $500 cash. Just to bless us. She also included a personal note. Of course, I’ve always known how special personal notes are, but this card really meant so much.

And so I’ve decided as the year-end nears: wouldn’t it be nice to send a letter a week for the final 20 weeks we have left in 2020. Me thinks so 🙂. 

Community & kind words: I’m coming for you!

PS. wanna join me in sending 20 cards by Dec. 31?
🖤working on our school room, mid-process update 🖤working on our school room, mid-process update! this wall is inspired by @mygrandparentschair 👏🏻 

I saw her feature in a recent issue of “Better Homes & Gardens” and I was all 🤩🤩over her foyer. I’m using 1/2” black masking tape (mistake-making friendly) instead of paint, also renter friendly. 

Working on this project has been so good for my mental health. Doing > worrying.
Load More... Follow on Instagram

POPULAR POSTS:

  • How we paid off over $65K in debt in 3 years
  • Gift wrap made from Real Simple magazine
  • Living with joy & refreshment
  • Having a TV detox & minimizing our toys
  • How we paid off $42K in debt in 2 years
  • How to style your wavy (or curly) hair
  • How to sew a zippered pouch
  • How to accurately price your handmade items
  • How we are getting out of debt
  • How to make a freedom change
  • What to focus on when you "stay at home"
  • Twenty "20-minute crafts" you must try
  • Having something to look forward to

devotionals written by Maggie:

the (in)courage Devotional Bible:
Proverbs 14:1 and Lamentations 5
31 Days of Prayer for the Dreamer and Doer:
on Simplicity

Categories

Archives

Copyright © 2021 · Divine Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.