I never catch the lizards. I give up. I'm too slow. I quit.
Maggie, girls don't quit. Girls dust themselves off and try, try, try again.
You CAN do it Maggie.
You go girl.
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Mommy
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just a little encouragement is all you need - come on maggie get that energy level up again - perhaps a treat or two to boost your energy level so, you can focus on those little critters -
love ya, maria - cottage feel -
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Posted by: maria | March 10, 2011 at 12:11 AM
Maybe it's time we buy lil Magster a plastic lizard so she feels better about amphibians in general.
: - )
She's so darned CUTE!
Kim, you should blog a video of her trying to catch one, it has to be adorable.
Posted by: Michele | March 10, 2011 at 01:27 AM
How cute! Pets add so much pleasure to our lives. We don't have lizards here where we live but one stowed away in our moving van when we moved from Florida to Washington State. It was still alive when it got to our home and the neighbors had never seen one before. I was amazed it had gone on the long journey to our tip of the USA and survived. Our neighbors were happy to finally get to see a Florida lizard. :) Maggie looks like a very sweet dog! Have a happy day! xoxo Kim
Posted by: Bluebirdsandbutterflies | March 10, 2011 at 02:48 AM
Maggie is so pretty. What nice pictures you have of her here. She is a real sweet girl. You love her a lot and bloggers sure can tell. :)
Posted by: Rita | March 10, 2011 at 03:28 AM
That's right! Girls never ever give up!
Posted by: Nina | March 10, 2011 at 05:21 AM
She's so pouty.
Hey pouty little girl! Wait until it gets hot and Mr. Lizzy gets lazy in the sun.
Posted by: Gail | March 10, 2011 at 06:04 AM
Don't give up Maggie ~ you can do it. Listen to Mommy this time ~ try again girl! (((Hugs)))
Posted by: Vintage Gal | March 10, 2011 at 06:40 AM
Come on Maggie, we know you can do it, but it's ok if you pout a little, we understand!!
Posted by: Judy | March 10, 2011 at 07:35 AM
Maggie, you *can* do it!!! Catch that dastardly lizard! He is a menace to patios everywhere!
((((hugs))))
Your friend,
Bonnie Blue the Westie
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | March 10, 2011 at 07:49 AM
Maggie, I know you can do it! Not sure what you'll do with the lizard once you catch it... My 13 year old terrier caught a mouse on our lake house screened in porch last summer!! She normally is slow and elderly - my husband and I couldn't believe our eyes when she jumped like lightning and caught the mouse! EWWW! It's in her genes, though, those little dogs!
Posted by: Ann | March 10, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Awwwwwww! Maggie looks so disappointed. Please remind her that the lizards are young and very fast because of their youth!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | March 10, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Too Funny Kim. We don't have lizards here so that would be funny to watch on video. Have a great day!
Posted by: Lisa Adams | March 10, 2011 at 08:16 AM
What a darling photo! The look on Maggie's face tells it all! I'm sure she won't give up. Daschunds NEVER give up!
Posted by: kathi | March 10, 2011 at 08:25 AM
Maggie looks and acts just like my Mattie. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Gayle from Vintage Farmhouse | March 10, 2011 at 08:29 AM
Not so sure she's believing you!!! She's a sweetie!
Posted by: Amy B | March 10, 2011 at 09:07 AM
We have lizards here in Arkansas to, just not so many. You do such a great job posting in Maggie's name Kim.
I have searched and read many blogs in cyberland but none as well and beautiful as yours. Keep up the good work.
God Bless you and yours.
(((hugs)))
Alice from Arkansas
Posted by: Alice | March 10, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Maggie you can do it.
Posted by: Erin Parker | March 10, 2011 at 09:42 AM
you make me giggle miss maggie! :)))
Posted by: linda moczan | March 10, 2011 at 09:49 AM
She can stare them down though. And scare them! She is just too cute.
Posted by: Ann | March 10, 2011 at 10:39 AM
I'd give a cheer for you too, Mags, but I love lizards. Maybe you could find some other hobby.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | March 10, 2011 at 10:40 AM
She is just toooooooo cute!!! Why does a diva like Maggie need an ole' nasty lizard anyway???? lo, Terri
Posted by: Terri | March 10, 2011 at 11:51 AM
maybe she is under her game because she's not sporting a pretty scarf, Kim!
Posted by: Melesa Garrison | March 10, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Love that Maggie! She needs a Facebook page. lol
Posted by: Barbara F. | March 10, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Maggie represents all of us. Thanks for the words of encouragement! I will get up, dust myself off and contemplate whether a lizard is really worth it or not. It may be time to move on to butterfly's!
Posted by: Sue Richardson | March 10, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Seeing pictures of Maggie wants me want a little dog so much! She's just adorable!
Posted by: Jill | March 10, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Awwww....love them weiner babies. My little "Lucy" had her eye on a stink bug the other night....but her moma swooped in and got it first.
Posted by: Gloria | March 10, 2011 at 01:07 PM
Hugs to you Maggie
(& Kim!!!)
Posted by: Carol Adams | March 10, 2011 at 01:41 PM
She just gets cuter every time I see her. That face could melt even the hardest heart! Hugs, Terri
Posted by: Terri Morse | March 10, 2011 at 02:18 PM
How funny! She looks a little forlorned in the second picture. Expressions on their faces you catch in the pictures just talk to me! Love from Okla, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | March 10, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Don't give up Maggie get in there and have a go!!!! I know you can do it I have faith in you!! Hooroo (see you later)...Trish xox ;)
Posted by: Trish Rowley | March 10, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Ah...do hope she keeps trying. She's so adorable...love her little sweet face!
Posted by: A homespun year | March 10, 2011 at 05:41 PM
She is such a cuddle bug! So cute!
Posted by: Jackie | March 10, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Cutie patootie! Go Maggie Go! I'm gonna stick around, I'm lovin' your playlist! :)
Posted by: Vicki@CurlyWillowDIY | March 10, 2011 at 07:40 PM
Love Maggie's expression!She will do it one of these days. practice makes perfect! I must ask,is that some painting going on in the background?Hmmmmm :))
Enjoy the weekend Kim
Kathleen J.
Posted by: Kathleen | March 10, 2011 at 08:30 PM
Don't give up Maggie!!
This posting is just GREAT!! Thanks for sharing!!! ;-)
~Christina
http://christinaville.wordpress.com/
Posted by: Christina | March 11, 2011 at 12:52 AM
Good advice. I think I will take that along with Maggie! I needed that today. GIRLS DON'T QUIT!!!!! Thanks Kim for reminding me I'm not a quitter.
XO,
Kate Reddan
Posted by: Kate Reddan | March 11, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Dear Maggie,
Don't ever give up! I never give up. I have not caught any squirrels yet, but a couple of times I caught our neighbor's chicken. My Mama made me let her go. But, I still keep trying to catch squirrels.
Love,
Bentley
Ash Tree Cottage
PS: I dictated this and my Mama wrote it for me.
Posted by: Susan Freeman | March 11, 2011 at 03:39 PM
I Love this picture of Maggie, she is so adorable! Such a dramatic girl! I enjoy your news about her and Marley so much, keep up the good work! love you Maggie, Marley! and Kim, you too, your site is my fav, LOVE it. Sharon Duffey
Posted by: Sharon Duffey | March 11, 2011 at 08:42 PM
Please tell Maggie that we know the lizards enjoy playing with her and it is so sweet of her to pretend to chase them. They probably need the exercise after eating bugs all day. LOL
Posted by: Judie | March 12, 2011 at 01:10 AM
I think Maggie THINKS she wants to catch a lizard, but after she does, the fun of the chase is over. She is torn between the fun of the chase and actually catching one! Besides, she wouldn't really want to hurt one if she caught it. She would just let it go, right?
Posted by: ~B | March 12, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Beautiful Maggie! I want to reach out and give you a great big hug! You are gorgeous. Have to keep that figure up so keep chasing those lizards. You go girl!
Posted by: Sandy | March 16, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Oh, I just love your little Maggie. I'm in Denver visiting my son. Next February he transfers and may go to Tampa! If he does, maybe a friend of ours and I can go visit him and then run over and see you! How fun would that be?
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you.
Posted by: Jean | March 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM