Coop

Coop on his first night at home!

So meet the newest Rogers. His name is Cooper, or "Coop", and we got him about 4 months ago. He is a product of the Memphis Animal Shelter, found in an abandoned shed, and is some mix possibly of a beagle, German shepherd, and maybe some pit bull (there has yet to be a DNA test performed). Obviously, he was quite malnourished and we found out two days after we brought him home that he was sick, possibly a virus brought on by neutering him while he was so skinny. He also came down with pneumonia and we were not sure he was going to live. But after a few days at the vet, he rebounded and eventually got over the pneumonia. We thought he was just a calm puppy, but no, he was just sick. And now, after a month at the Rogers' home, this is what he looks like, happy and healthy. Perhaps too healthy.At the lake a week or so after his adoption.....

And just last week....

Berry Season

The other morning I was inspired by sweet Jillian to make some delicious muffins. One of the many things I miss about Oxford is Bottle Tree Bakery, and these bad boys were made using their recipe. I shared these with our neighbors and I think they liked them too!
I wish there was some way to share this deliciousness over the web, but pics are all I can provide. Cheers!

A nook

Our entryway has a great phone nook with a little shelf. I love this feature in old homes. While the search for an vintage phone to place here is underway, I went ahead and gave it a little sprucing up.
Each item is a gift from someone in my family. The books are classic novels that Penguin has released with beautiful vintage looking covers. The birds are handmade originals from Wolfe Studio in Jackson, MS. I'm hoping to find a cool guest book to put in the shelf for all our visitors!