My Son Tressel

Monday, September 13, 2010

Topsiders and Black Socks

Before I end my first day as a blogger I have to poke fun at my hubby just a bit....I have been nice to him all day.  WHY do men think this look is appropriate!!!!!



I do enjoy a nice boat shoe....and not to mention a nice pair of black socks to top off a man in a suit.  HOWEVER I simply do not understand why men think it is OK to combine the two.  Never a good look!!

Sorry Hubby but I had to get it off my chest...Love you!

P.S. - Hi Grady.

The Royal Family of PugNation

My family is obsessed with Pugs.  We treat them like family members....buying them gifts at Christmas, celebrating their birthdays, and making them scrambled eggs and chicken broth when their bellies hurt.

This blog would mean nothing without their squishy wet faces running the households of my family members.  A proper introduction is in order...SO..without further ado please allow me to introduce the Royal Family of PugNation.


Queen Rudi




Age:  8
Nicknames:  Rudigers, Fluffy Friend, and H.B.I.C.
Fun Fact:  Rudi likes to wait until her food is stale before eating it.
Silly Habit:  Will bury herself in the warm laundry right out of the dryer.

Rudi's Quick BIO
Rudi was the pug who started it all.  She is my childhood dog and belongs to my parents.  From the moment we brought her home my family held pugs to a higher standard.  She is true beauty...pleasantly plump in every way.  Rudi enjoys grilled chicken slices, hot tea, and perching herself on top of the couch.


Prince Tressel


Age: 2
Nicknames:  Tress Money, De Bugs, Buggerboo, and  Jimmy T.
Fun Fact:  Once ate a "LiveStrong" band and it came out in tact.
Silly Habit:  Loves to watch T.V. and bark at pet commercials. 


Tressel's Quick Bio
Tressel is not only my first pug but he is my first child.  My husband Abate and I bought him before we were married.  He is named after Jim Tressel (the hubby is from Columbus).  Tressel enjoys waking people up before 6AM, Trader Joes dogtreats, and sleeping in hotels.


Prince Grady




Age: 1
Nicknames:  Grandpa Grades, De Mans, and The Dark Knight
Fun Fact:  Uses Tressel as a pillow when he sleeps.
Silly Habit:  Will kiss you on demand...and won't stop!


Grady's Quick Bio
Grady is our only black pug (so far) and belongs to my sister Ronni.  Grady currently lives with Abate and I since his barking was too sassy for Ronni's apartment. Grady is named after the baseball player Grady Sizemore (GO TRIBE!). Grady enjoys long kisses, sleeping, and chasing bunny rabbits out of my backyard.

Welcome to the Land of PugNation!

There are two main ways that people tend to describe me:  1.  The girl knows an incredible amount of helpful information on meaningless topics  and  2.  The girl is absolutely obsessed with Pugs.

This got me thinking....why not combine these two unique qualities into an amazing portal of useless (but of course fun) information and appreciation of the most beloved dog breed:  THE PUG.

I ask you to come journey with me into the carefree land of PugNation...one nation under the snorting canine....energetic....with bugged eyes and curly tails for all.



Rudi, Tressel, and Grady