California Pugs

Some big changes have been happening at The Macy Dixie Line. The pugs have traded the Bluegrass and rural living for the California sunshine!

The process all started last fall. We began packing up the house. Dixie made a fleeting effort to help, most often by sitting on what needed to be packed next.

 We spent some time thinking about how we will miss the yard. And yes, that cherry tomato plant in the garden.

 Then there was 5 days of this.

 And this.

 But then a New Year's Eve celebration with the first visit to the beach!

Followed by a cozy evening by the fire.

Now we are getting settled in our new place. There are days when we miss a few things.

But now that mom gets to work from home, the days are filled with naps in the sunshine.

And sunset walks by the water with plenty of dog watching.

Yep, we're pretty sure this whole California thing isn't going to be half bad.

Pug Field Trip!

We don't do many field trips with the pugs, mostly because Dixie isn't a stellar passenger in the car. But it has been a long, hot summer, and with a few days of cooler weather to work with we decided we'd get them out of the house for a bit.

So we headed into Lexington and made a few dog-centered stops. Here are a few photos from our energy-filled day!

Dixie says, "Field trip!" Time to get crazy!

Our first stop was a classic. Time to refill the food bin.

It only took strolling down two aisles before Dixie was ready to call it quits. She would much rather sit and people watch. 

 
The pugs are ProPlan girls, but that didn't stop Dixie from checking out the other options.

A big reason for our trip was so we could check out the Bluegrass Barkery. We see it all the time, but have yet to make a stop.

Again, we no more than got into the store and Dixie decided she needed another rest.

They had a great selection of dog bones.

And I'm certain they have the most unique flavors around. A mint julep flavored dog bone? Only in Kentucky.

Macy sat patiently as we scooped out a few treats for the road.

Our next stop included frozen yogurt. We had the pugs in mind while making our selections.

They prefer peanut butter yogurt.

A stop for gas on the way home, and a classic symbol that pugs have been in your car. Window spray!

Finally home, and time for some R & R, or S & S (snoozing and snoring).