Chihuahuas Give Terrible House Tours
Since there’s still a whole lotta action going on with this morning’s Pinterest Challenge (we’re completely blown away by all the projects you guys are sharing), we thought we’d post a crazy little Burger video like the ones we used to work in a while back (Clara and Burger are clearly the stars of this show anyway).
We thought it was hilarious that this random footage of the burgmeister actually included a decent amount of our house (and some great get-oriented flow thanks to him running around like a maniac). So without further ado, here’s Burger’s poor man’s (poor dog’s?) version of a house tour video (you can even catch some peeks at new yellow flowers in the kitchen and a big Clara mess on the office floor). Oh but to those who get motion sick, you might not want to push play…
Although it kept Clara plenty entertained (she was in my non-video-taping arm the whole time, hence the giggling/squealing sounds throughout), here’s why we won’t be asking Burger to lead a tour of our home again anytime soon:
- He was a bit rushed. Okay, a lot rushed.
- His narration was less than descriptive. Care to tell us what we’re looking at buddy?
- Could use a little less kitchen, a little more dining room, living room, bedrooms, sunroom… and a little less floor.
- The camera work was crazy shaky. Technically that was my fault, but I blame him for making me run.
Okay, so clearly Burger wasn’t really giving a house tour. But we figured you guys would enjoy a peek into life with our little nutcase roaming scurrying the halls. Do you have any random videos of someone in your family (animal or human) that happens to catch a bunch of rooms in the background?
Anyway, since this impromptu video reminded me of Sherry’s messy house tour from back in April, I figured I’d toss that in too, just for the memories:
Come to think of it, we should probably do another official house tour video for you guys since so much has changed since then. Maybe we should do one before cleaning up and one after, just so you can compare everyday vs. trying a little harder so you can see how rooms look at their best.
The hardest part about the clean-house video tours? All rooms have to be clean at once (so you can’t shove kitchen junk into the office, since the office ends up in the tour too). Boo. But maybe that’s a good thing because it forces us to get rid of piles of junk that accumulate and start fresh.
In other news, with a little walker on our hands, it was time to baby-proof the walls. So we pulled a little gallery frame wall switcheroo with the bean in mind. First we swapped out the glass in those bottom frames for plexi glass (or whatever the proper term for frames with plastic-y fake glass “panes” are called). As for how we did that, we were actually given some cheap-o 5 x 7″ and 8 x 10″ frames with not-real-glass for various birthday and holiday occasions as gag gifts. You know, those inexpensive ones from places like Target or Walmart or the dollar store that don’t necessarily match all the frames you have and might be filled with photoshopped pics of you and a celebrity you’ve never met or a printed application to the Dexter Fan Club (or is that just our quirky family?).
For a while they sat in the yard sale/donate pile (which overlaps with the gag-regift pile) but then we realized we could repurpose the not-glass-panes. So we just removed the glass from our Ikea frames and slipped in the plexi from the cheaper frames. It’s the best of both worlds – no glass but frames that were more well made and didn’t look as cheap and plastic-y.
We also secured them to the wall and added some fun “teaching art” while we were at it. More on that here on BabyCenter.
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Ok, I actually did get a little dizzy watching that. Haha. Love the giggles though, so totally worth it. :)
Does Clara not pull the books off those ottomans? Our 19 month old destroys everything within reach.
She hasn’t really “discovered” them yet, so we’re good so far. But that doesn’t mean books don’t disappear off of other shelves around the house…
-John
My husband and I are looking at building a home. I just realized, thanks to your video, that a house plan with room for our pup to run in circles is a must. Oh, the places we find inspiration.
Haha- if this post could help one dog end up with a house to run circles around, our job here is done.
xo,
s
Just be careful because kids will run in circles too! I have two boys that scream joyously as they do this every day. Great fun for them, it but makes for a very loud and crazy house!
Yulia, we love that the kids run in circles! Wears them out for naptime. They’re only little and loud for so long. :)
That dog sure can run! Not the best tour, but maybe with some practice. You can also get one of those photo collars that snaps a pic every minute or so to see things from his point of view.
OMG, do those collars for dogs really exist, Kristen? MUST get one!
On second thought, our 10-year-old golden retriever spends 90% of her time sleeping, so maybe it wouldn’t be so interesting, after all!
Haha- Burger too! But then he gets what we call “the zoomies” – as demonstrated by this video! Haha.
xo,
s
They’re real!
Here’s a video camera: http://www.dogtek.com/eyenimal/
And for photographs: http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Milton-Pets-View-Camera/dp/B0017T7Q00
Haha! The zoomies! Love it! I want a collar like that for my puppies. They are still babies and love to wrestle and do crazy puppy runs at bedtime. I am sure the pictures would be hilarious. :)
we have a gopro – which is meant for HD stop-action video and HD video, it’s a wide angle camera usually strapped to car winsheilds,helmets, surfboards and more – we frequently attach it to our little 12-pounder and send her running. best part, it’s waterproof!
http://gopro.com/products/?gclid=CMjTmb7rsaoCFUUZQgod5k5g9w
Haha- so much fun! I wonder if Burger would love that or hate it. Haha.
xo,
s
Love the messy tour. So true to life!!
My dogs are so amused by Clara’s giggles and squeals that they both had to come to the computer to investigate. I love how Burger runs from room to room!
I love this post! The video is great! I have a chihauhau named Sophie, and she does the same thing! So does her bud Santo, our Shi Tzu. I also love the fact that you didn’t take down the photos just because Clara was touching them. As a daycare provider I often get frustrated when parents put things up and take things away from their decor because it will never teach the kids to live amongst those things. I do agree however, if items are harmful to kids they should be taken out of reach. Keep up the awesome work! I love Burger posts! :))
Yaay for posts with both Clara and Burger!
Wow! That little Burger sure has a lot of energy! So cute! Thanks for sharing-
Megan
http://cottagebluedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/08/we-have-color.html
oh i’m sorry– was i supposed to be looking at your house?? ’cause i couldn’t stop laughing at your too cute dog and and adorable baby squeels… that is almost enough for me to want a little burger. :)
HAHA! My dogs do that too!! We call it the zoomies, only it’s less adorable with them since they are gigantic gawky lab-mixes and instead of cheerful giggling in the background it’s me frantically waving my arms and leaping to save falling glass things. Your little dog was a much better choice in that respect!
NO way- we call the the zoomies too! I even commented about that a few comments back! So funny.
xo,
s
its nice to know that your place isn’t pristine 24/7. I get such a complex when i look at decorating mags and blogs because its hard not to think that it looks like that all the time. thanks for sharing.
It totally sounds like Clara is the one holding the video camera, so I picture her being a 5 foot + toddler who likes to run around and make squealing videos.
Haha- they grow up so fast. I’m sure I’ll blink my eyes and she’ll be a five year old stalking Burger with the video camera. Just like her young-at-heart dad. Haha.
xo,
s
Lova Clara’s little giggle. So sweet!
I need to show this to my boyfriend, who still believes a house should look like no one’s ever been there. @@
Oh man.. I love when dogs get the “zoomies” or “mad dashes”. :P My wheaten terrier is a nutcase!
A few months ago, I followed my little guy around with the camera for 3 minutes to show just how crazy and active he is!
http://vimeo.com/21436850
Our cats do the same thing that Burger does, only it always seems to happen at night or naptime and involves lots of yowling, so we’re usually chasing them around to get them into “lockdown” in the entryway so that they don’t wake up our 22 month old.
That’s so much fun! I felt like I was looking into the future a few months! Haha. Clara hasn’t quite learned how to run. Yet.
xo,
s
OMG, I had to watch your video.. I have a 13 month old who is extremely energetic! Loved the part where he pauses to say cheese! Soo Sweet!
Ah I watched it too–so cute! I think that’s what you get for naming your baby Miles! :-P
Thanks, guys! He’s definitely exhausting, and yeah, I definitely think Miles is an apt name for him!
It also made me realize how much I need a new camera, too. My house isn’t really that dark!
As a matter of fact, I DO have a pet-running(hopping)-around video that shows some of the house.
This little guy rocks my world.
Oh my gosh- sooooo cute! I love how he hops right back into his little house afterwards. Such a good boy.
xo,
s
Really enjoyed Burger’s tour. I should play more with our pups. It’s been hard since we have a new little “bean”. It is comforting to know you guys actually LIVE in your home and it is not perfectly clean and organized all the time. Your family is so sweet!
A Burger post! I’ve missed that little nutcase! And what’s up with his blog? No postings since November?! I understand you’ve been busy with the new house and sweet baby Clara, but please try to include more Burger updates. Totally loving Clara and her giggles, but I miss the days when Burger was your “baby” :(
We’ve been begging Burger to go back to blogging but he’s a lazy bum these days. We do try to work him into as many posts over here as we can, like this one about last week’s art or this one that was devoted to how Burger was adjusting in our new house.
xo,
s
Love the post-
Oh, and I work at an art gallery and we use plexi glass only- never glass. It’s better in the long run for the artwork since you can get UV filtered and you don’t have to worry about glass shatters or breaks. And, of course- much more baby proofed! Congrats on the walker!
That’s so interesting! Who knew?!
xo,
s
Busy dog! So precious. It’s nice to see you guys are human!
Haha, funniest post ever. That Burger … he needs a lesson or two on tour guiding, but E for effort.
My 2-year-old son does the same thing…except he’s not a dog, and it usually involves a lot of yelling :P
That is such a great idea! Your daughter is ADORABLE!!!!
My Chihuahua, Chico, watched this video with eyes glued to the screen and finished with a lick of the screen as it ended. Hilarious! And also great to see your house – in fast forward!
Awww- it appears as if he has a major Burger crush. Don’t we all?
xo,
s
Your house is so cute! I have carpet in most rooms of my house except the kitchen and bathrooms. It’s about 12 years old and needs replaced. I’ve been thinking about hardwood but I’m “scared”. Are they cold feeling or hard to take care of?
We love hardwood! It’s definitely one of those personal preference things, but we had wall to wall carpeting in an apartment and found that a lot harder to maintain (lots of vacuuming and worrying about spills that can easily be wiped up from hardwoods). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Chloe runs all over my house like that too! I don’t have a video camera though so she hasn’t taken anyone on a house tour via the web just yet. But whenever someone comes to visit, she runs around the house as fast as she can to show it all off!
Clara and Burger are so cute! Thanks for sharing it was a mood lifter for the afternoon slump!
Holy Burger scoots! heheheh. Just good fun. Maybe he would be better as a videographer! If yall end up with a little go-pro type of camera, it could be a collar cam! hahaaha.
Haha, words can’t describe how much of a kick John and I (and probably Clara too) would get out of Burger-directed videos. Oh man, that almost makes us want to strap the flip cam to his back or something. Haha.
xo,
s
Aww I always love to see Clara and Burger :)
Thanks for the video of Burger going crazy! My dog does that all the time, too, and I absolutely love it – cracks me up every time. In fact, it’s really the only thing I’ve taken a video of, it’s that entertaining (probably only to me, that much I can admit…). Aaaand, while I’m commenting, the Pinterest Challenge was so fun! My “participation” only involved spending lots of money on fun stuff at Ikea – not sure if that counts, but it was fun! :-)
I just discovered your blog yesterday, and I was amazed to see so many things in your house that I have in mine! Furniture and lamps, etc. I’m excited to see what else you do with your house since we apparently have very similar taste!
I am so happy you posted that! I am having the worst day with my 5 week old and I really needed some happy cuteness! Thank you!
Thanks So much for posting that. Having a bad day with the baby boy. Found out he has erbs palsy ( though minor and fixable) Nice to just see something just light and funny! I am also so glad to see you guys sometimes have a messy house lol With a 2 year old and a 5 month old my house sometimes looks like an episode of Hoarders!
Aw, so sorry you’re having a bad day. But very glad crazy Burger and our messy house could cheer you up!
xo,
s
This is unrelated to the post but I noticed in the adorable picture of Clara in the hall. The shoe molding (I think that’s the correct term) in that room is the same brown as the floor. Is that how you prefer it?! I want to add some to our house (I believe we used to have it in rooms but was taken off for whatever reason – but I want to get rid of the small gap.) and I couldn’t figure out if I’d like it better white for the trim or wood color to match the floor. Sorry if you’ve already touched on this subject, I just can’t remember! (My friend calls it “momnesia” as in you can’t remember anything once you’re a mom!)
I think that’s one of those toss up things. If I could snap my fingers I’d probably go with white shoe modling (it can visually elongate the baseboards) but dark shoe molding that matches the floor shows fewer dings and dust and dirt, so come to think of it I’m happy with the dark stuff. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Not at all house-related, but I have to ask: where do you get most of Clara’s clothes? My little 18 month old Helen deserves to look as chic. Clara always looks fabulous. I need to know your sources!
Aw you’re too sweet. A lot of her clothes are actually hand-me-downs but we do get some fun new stuff from Old Navy and the Carter’s Outlet on occasion (her dress in this post was from Old Navy on the clearance rack). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
We just did our first house tour for our blog – and the dogs started barking right in the middle. Probably made for a more memorable video though :) Gotta love them. http://www.trianglehoneymoon.com/2011/07/31/open-house-this-sunday/
Haha- they just wanted to be included!
xo,
s
Cute dress on Clara! Also, we have a jack russell that runs through our house like a spaz, too. We just need a little one to giggle while he does it to make it as cute as yours. ;)
Yay! I love this! Burger is hilarious and my dog, Fat Booty, does something really similar. We call it “mad dog.”
:)
-Carly
Fat Booty = best pet name I’ve heard in a long while.
-John
I would love to see a new house tour!
Props to John for the excellent-under-the-circumstances camera work. Reminded me of one of those storm chaser videos on the Discovery Channel where some guy is breathlessly, shakily pursuing a tornado.
this is so cute! i do this with our chihuahuas. i love when they run in circles (so mean i know)!
ashley
Loved the giggles from Clara that was the best part. But I must confess I felt a little bit of motion sickness. lol
Soo glad to see that you are normal people who don’t always have a picture perfect house. I was already getting concerned not to see any toys anywhere around your house. There is one big mystery remaining – who is taking care of Clara when you guys do house stuff? Sherry mentioned in her breastfedding post that Clara has always been around, but then how in the world do you get anything done?!
We can only do projects when Clara naps or is asleep for the night (after 7:30-ish) – otherwise one of us is with her and the other person is writing posts/answering comments, etc. We joke that people picture us doing projects all day but we kind of have an office job and a stay-at-home-parent job that we switch off with – and then just do projects after hours (and short ones during naps sometimes).
xo,
s
Love it. Thanks for the tour, Burger. Clara’s giggle-rific commentary was the best! I’m still looking for the mess Clara made though. Don’t bring her anywhere near my boys, they’ll teach her thing or two about making a BIG mess! The picture of Clara looking at the photos is adorable – and oh my, isn’t she ever growing up! She’s starting to lose her baby-ness and looking more like a sweet toddler. I always find that milestone bittersweet.
That’s awesome. Our dog does that crazy running around too. We call it a FRAP (Frantic Random Activity Period); it comes out of nowhere and stops just as suddenly.
Almost peed my pants laughing…this is great. While our dachshunds have never given house tours, we have figured out that they make terrible voice mail greetings! We tried for an hour one night and could not get them to quiet down enough so that they could not be heard!
Your bathroom off the hall looks exactly like my bathroom, except mine has a cheap, dated, 80s-style vanity. now that I’ve seen your house on an average day, I don’t feel so bad about my own! It’s nice to see that you don’t get your projects done all at once. ;)
Your broken ceramic dog just needs a bonnet, hehe. :P Thanks for the tour, I love seeing other people’s messy houses – makes me feel normal! :)