Cooling Down
Friday, May 19, 2017 at 5:32PM 
Here is today's gallery. This is Raven. She looks like her momma. But she looks like a sheepdog of sorts? Why? Stormy has this terrible habit of grabbing everyone's rubber bands and sometimes she gets their hair as well. That won't do so after she did this to Cinnamon, this is a saving the hair moment till Stormy gets that this is not what you do. Stormy suits her name and early on I could tell she was going to be a mischievous soul about the time she started to walk. She didn't live up to her name. She was her name.
You see if you say to Stormy, no, she smiles and she just can't contain herself - seriously. So, I say no firmly and use distraction. It works if the distraction is good enough. Yes, she knows she is not supposed to do it as she waits till she thinks you are not looking and no hair band is safe. The only one she won't do it to is Risa or Roxie. She tries and they roar at her and she says that's not fun or easy and sighs this heavy sigh and goes on to the next but try she will.
We have arrived at a point that all she has to see is that I am giving her that look and she prances off to do something else. Sometimes creativity is a 'good' thing with a Stormy one. Raven and Stormy are 2 complete opposites. But who do you think has the upper hand in the relationship? Who says when enough is enough and stops the play and the play is always on her terms. Raven...
I just love pups and they are all so unique.
Murphy last night was in heaven. The heat was too much for the dogs. Lesson learned. Even if we have heat for 2 days the air goes on. Last night I had a fan going in front of an open window and the dogs lined up soaking up the blowing air - okay they were hogging it. Today they are loving the cool weather outdoors. The house is finally cooling off.
Interesting enough most of the visitors went home today so quieter tonight. We also have Adele and River visiting us as the daughter is in Ottawa bringing us back the very best egg rolls that exist. You can even order them online. heh
Got to convince Dennis to build the VegTrug and then buy soil and compost. I doubt I will get plants this weekend or soil. Hey, I didn't even know it was May 24 weekend.
Everyone got a homemade dried chicken strip and you would have thought they were given the very best treat ever. You do not need a dehydrater though I have one. You just need an oven on low, thin strips and patience. The dogs appreciate these little things and when you see how much they enjoy, well you smile. Okay, I am fessing up. They each got 2 strips.
Have a great weekend....
Reader Comments (9)
Raven looks so very cute. She also looks like she is saying, " really Stormy, give it a break"! 😂
Always love your blog but today's was extra fun to read. So many characters.
Raven really does look like her mom. Pretty funny that Stormy recognizes the
"Evil Eye".
That makes my heart smile! reading about Raven and Stormy is enchanting. There is so much in Stormy's personality that resembles Marco. He is the sweetest, most popular, loveable, cheeky pup. I hope you get your garden thing built. Don't let me near it, I kill everything that is plant related....I think I have a black thumb. LOL. Have a great weekend with the wee ones.. I'm off to check out those boys. xx's to Roxie.
Loved your stories today. My heart goes to Raven but I surely admire the spunk that Stormy shows in everything that she does. I guess I favour the 'thinkers'.
Get your planter working this weekend. We need all the growing weeks we can get
here.
I found that some of the herbs do not care for the strong heat that we had the other day.
Enjoy the long weekend regardless of the weather...
So cute, what a doll!
Kathy: I like the thinkers too. I find Stormy just does and isn't always aware of the repercussions. She doesn't read other dogs well or she doesn't care. It's going to get her in trouble. But she is young and it will come. Nathan loves that fun, step over the line gal. I must admit I do too but find Raven quite endearing. So different. Got to get back to obedience training as they enjoyed it so.
Patricia: So going to enjoy getting the siblings together to see their personalities. I have a feeling they are going to add some extra fun to the house.
Sherry: Yes, she knows that evil eye. I guess she is learning when she reacts to that. Before it was a total talk to the paw attitude. I still have to stop her passion for hair ties.
Angela: Did you notice she was smiling. Reminds me of Patches smile.
PS: We tried doing the trug in the dark. I think the last piece is totally backwards so we try again tomorrow. hahahaha
I love that picture of Raven and I love the story. Stormy is so smart but it sounds like Raven is a thinker and I love that. Although to be honest I love them all. Enjoy the weekend all.
Great story, Darlah! 😍😊😃
This is one of the biggest reasons I love having two dogs. the interactions with me and people are one thing, but to experience their interactions as their relationship develops is so special. They have a Havanese buddy (actually Farley's girlfriend) down the street and it's triple the fun.
It is the best, Christine! I so agree!