Hot Hot Today, Windy

We were supposed to get a huge storm so we battened down the hatches, so to speak and the wind came. The sun was very hot. We had a ton of leaves in the pool. But here we sit still waiting for the hard rain. They say the cold front is coming in and socks will be needed. I do not have any - got to buy some so guess what - heat remain - please. :-)

Ella and Willow went into the pool as a last hoorah. I went into the pool. 

Here is the gallery.

Dogs were out with Nathan till a few minutes ago. Ottawa had a tornado - our family is okay.

No rain tomorrow - cooler but not cold. I just looked. Hooray!

Moxie got puppy time. 

We had a lot of snuggles while the dogs watched and felt the wind. I believe in conditioning if it is safe to do so. Everyone did well. 

As this storm moves through, I hope everyone stays safe. The weather channels says we are not out of the woods yet but I think we are. 

Snuggle time after the next blog is done. 

Some Like to Pose

Yes, Stormy is a poser. She looks right at the camera and says - oh are you clicking me? Stormy was cut down as I was tired of her never looking decent as she is such a play monkey. She has such a fabulous personality - amazing plus. She is also such a pretty gal when you can see her. Here she looks like Abigail. I hope when she has pups they will be playful like her. If they are, it will be a truly fun crew. 

It got cold today. It rained for a bit and the dogs played inside and out.

Here is the gallery.

Tomorrow Murphy boy (we have 3 Murphys) and Harlow depart. Moxie arrives. 

I take a blanket outside, my computer with a blanket and I sit and snuggle with the dogs. They love it. I love the blanket, the dogs but not the colder weather. I still want to swim.

Tomorrow is supposed to be hot with 80% chance of rain. What the hey. Oh well. 

The dogs are looking at me cross-eyed as it is tv time. Teddy says hey recliner time don't you know? Oh and Ali can clearly jump up on chairs. It is scary. She does it with ease. 

Just Some Tidbits

Murphy's mom was worried and thought he looked a bit sad but he is a play monkey. He really likes everyone and as I was typing he was barking at me to ge him up on the couch. We are outside enjoying this weather.

Here is a gallery such as it is.

I must wash Teddy even though I comb him out daily. He doesn't go home for a bit and well his hair is getting that oily look so wash we must. Sorry... just can't wait but will wash him again when he departs.

Marlee has been telling off Ali as she is simply a pain in the patootie and she is. When Marlee has had enough she lets her know. I think deep down she is laughing at her. I wonder if she did that at first with Sadie. Marlee has discovered the recliner. I think she tells time as she looks at us, looks at the tv room as if to say you know what time it is - don't you?

Chester fits in really well. He is really fond of Sage. It is truly an interesting relationship they have. 

Oscar... hes my pal. Where I go, he goes. He lathers my face with kisses.

More tomorrow.

Not Many Clicks

Not many clicks but here they are.

Dogs had a blast today as someone gave us dog cookies and we played find the cookie. We have a lot of smart visitors. Some didn't know the game but they caught on fast. I had a lot of grooming today so I only clicked a few. Still - we all managed to play. Me slowly but maybe that was better for the dogs. LOL

It was a summy, lovely day. It's getting cooler and rain. For shame.

Happy 4th Birthday

Hugo, Holly, Tiny, Rusty, Ella and Teddy are celebrating 4 years of greatness. :-) Momma Roxie and Daddy Katsura wish you lots of treats today. Teddy is visiting and Ella lives here. They will be having extra special treats today! Here is a cute video of Hugo. Ir's an oldie but goodie. Last time we saw him he has hair again.

No Gallery Day

We have a no gallery day as we were away in Ottawa. Apologies. We are tired. Dennis was too busy to click anyone but the pups. Sorry. We will click tomorrow. 

We departed at 5am and did a marathon drive in and back.

Dogs were really happy to see us. We are all very tired - Dennis included. More tomorrow!

Muggy and Hot

In the morning we usually get some great play sessions. Sometimes one will participte or another and some just plain like to watch. It is always a good time and we start our day like this always. 

Here is the gallery.

Tomorrow the blog will be very late as we will be off in Ottawa. Dennis will try to get some videos and photos. If he doesn't, it will be very short blogs. LOL `

I am outside typing. A few dogs are laying on the furniture with me. The air has to be better than this but I am determined to get the last of the summer in before we are dealing with cold. 

The 1st week of October we have the pool slated to close. I am not sure what day it is. They call the night before. We have a new cover that cost a fortune. We had it made in the states and they do not make the thickness here. That is crazy. We sent our cover down so they could cut it exactly the same. Lets hope it works. Have no idea what colour it is. It will be a surprise. Our last one was green but too many years of wildlife ripping it and us repairing. It could have worked for another year, I suppose but I do not take chances with the dogs. 

Tonight we go to bed ay 9 and get up at 5pm. Showers tonight and hopefully sleep. It's going to be a long day for all, I suppose.

Off to lay in the pool to help this back before the sun goes down. It's 6pm and still very hot.

Hot Day Today

Yes we had a hot day. Soon those hot days will go but for now we appreciate each one. I am sitting outside again under the gazebo with the dogs with the netting closed otherwise we would have mosquito bites.

My garden looks like... but no one else here does it but me so till next year or till I feel better. I do not look forward to bringing in plants etc. Wanted to plant tulips but have not bought and no ability to plant so next year for that too. My back is trying to tell me it is not important. 

Here is the gallery.

Sherry brought two toys that rattle and 2 blankets. The pups warmed up with them and the older dogs tried to shake the toys to make them make noise.

As I am typing Ali is trying to beg me for chips. The adults just lay on the furniture and give you those soul-filled eyes longing for a spill. heh Tonight all the dogs had their treats. No one but the pups went swimming. We have a drive to Ottawa on Sunday starting at 5am so Nathan is resting up for it. LOL

We get back hopefully before bedtime. 

The daughter in North Carolina I believe is okay. Good thing the hurricane was downgraded. Still they are dealing with no electricity and flooding in the houses. I was worried. I didn't sleep much especially when she was no longer responding to me. 

Dogs played crazy games with Dennis today. They had tv time with Nathan and now they have blog time with me. We all make sure we have quality time with them. Life would not be worth it withut. 

Wish I had clicked more photos. I am sure I didn't get everyone but fun they had. Sometimes I wish there were 2 of me - 1 to do and one to take photos. :-0

It Was a Comfie Day

Here is the gallery.

Teddy looks funny here with one eye partially covered. He is such a handsome guy. He sniffs the pups and touches noses. He is a riot. 

Everyone got combed out early today. I figure I had to get it done so I could rest this back then Nathan got iritis again and so did our son Jon and well that left me doing. It's going to be a miracle if I survive Ottawa at this rate. We will figure it out as it is important to see dad.

I am doing the blog outside with the screen closed to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Ella loves sitting and watching. Warmish weather is still here. I told Dennis the dogs and I will be on the deck through October. He thinks we are nuts. I will just get the dogs to snuggle with me and keep me warm. hahahaha Besides that is what socks (need to get some) and blankets are for.

We may stay out here till bedtime. 

Some are in with Nathan watching tv. Me, I have my crew. All is right with the world mostly especially with the dogs.

Decent Day Weather Wise

Check out the gallery.

Dogs enjoyed the cool but warm day. I think they like to laze in the coolish sun and catch the rays. 

Pippin, Daisy, Elvis and Teddy are having a grand time. Today I think we had a lot of ah this weather is good moments.

Indoor Play Too

This is Lexi and Ella playing. Lexi still treats Ella like a mom even though Cinnamon is her mom and Ella treats her like her baby. Cinnamon also does the same. It's a riot. When you share you end up with a bonus canine mom. 

Here is a small gallery.

Lexi departs tonight. Molly and Ringo also departed. It was great to have them here. The dogs played and played today. 

Me, I need to relax, ice the back and snuggle dogs. 

2 Updates Today

Yep, it's raining. No fun outside so we must play inside. Besides that human combed us all up and each time we went outside we were a mess. 

Here is the gallery.

Let the dry come back tomorrow, please!

Happy 6th Birthday

Magic was here for a spa day. How did the 6 years go by so fast?

Happy 6th birthday, Tangles, Magic, Joey and Finn!

Getting Prepped and Fun

L'Shana Tova to all that celebrate the high holidays.Here is Magic prepping for her birthday celebration. She came for a bath and trim but her mom didn't realize I pulled out my back. So, I had Dennis lift her. I can't have her not be looking good for the birthday.

Here is a small gallery.

The dogs were truly enjoying this cooler weather. It was a busy day. We had relatives over. We ate well. The back is screaming but we are dealing. 

Bria departed. I am blogging. Dogs got a ton of snuggles. It was nice!

Few Photos

Back is still screaming and today worse as I groomed all day. Do you know how many ways you twist when a dog moves? I didn't till today. This is Katie. Her momma Ruth is home now so we delivered her home.  Katie has been here for quite sometime. That means Ruth has been dealing with hospitals etc for quite sometime. We wish her the best in her recovery.

As my back was not happy today, I stayed in the car but Nathan tells me Katie and Ruth was happy with the reunion. I am glad.

Here is the gallery.

Hardly any photos as I was unable to click. Dennis did the clicking. 

Gracie was here for the day. Teddy departed - another Teddy arrived. Pippin is here and well what hugs he gives - oh my. It's nice.

Tomorrow I wish all those that celebrate the New Year to come - Shana Tova! May this year be a good year!

That's all I can type... I need to get out of this chair. Cool weather till Tuesday they say...

Cool Day

Ali loves sitting on high and watching everyone. 

Here is today's gallery.

I am going to lay down and use the massager. I need to be okay tomorrwo so I can groom. 

The dogs are having a blast. 

I still took photos where I could. Dennis also did. Now that nathan is up (he had a headache and was laying down) it's my turn. Hope you understand.

Short Blog Today

I have a short blog as I spent the morning at the doctors then to xrays and then to decompression and a mini massage just of the area. I was better after I left after the massage but I need another one now. 

I am not supposed to lift. I am to sit on a chair and groom with ice packs for 7 to 10 days. That's going to be fun. He feels I must have twisted quickly the wrong way and my lower back area is really swollen and my leg gets numb. I have to ice pack it as much as I can. Enough about me. I have a bunch of dogs to do so I hace to get over it. 

The puppies LOVE, LOVE, LOVE running and the dogs had fun saying hello to Leti puppies. There are adorable photos in the gallery on the Letu blog. Of course they are too young to play but they did get to kiss through the bars. 

Here is the gallery. 

Pippin arrived tonight. I can't believe how very fast Ali and Sky's running has become.

Nathan went to class without me. I couldn't go as those stairs would be way too much. I wanted to but I want this back healed. 

Extremely Steamy

Katie, Ringo, TenshiYou can't blame them for playing indoors. Yes, they have been outdoors quite a bit. We hosed the ground to cool it off. It felt like 43c today and at this moment it is 33c without the feel like temp. With the feel like temps it is 41c as I type.

They love, love, love the tv room as its a cool room. 

Here is the gallery.

They say temps are taking a dive tonight to pants weather. Got to love it. Nathan said can we close the pool now? I said not yet. Kat, Roxie and Ella went swimming. I semi brushed out Kat and realized my back is very unhappy so Nathan brushed out the wet dogs. If I am still in this shape tomorrow I am going to get it checked. Walking seems to help but bending or twisting not so much. LOL I do have a back brace acquired today.  Ice packs in bed tonight. I need to be better as doing Chloe, Fenton and Cali was a miracle. 

Chloe departs anytime now. She had a blast. Cali and Fenton also go tonight. <sigh> We have had grand fun with these guys!

Amy and Tenshi comes for the day and Pippin is visiting us starting tomorrow. 

Class - tomorrow night. I am hoping I can go but we shall see. 

Hot and Very Steamy

It was such an incredibly hot and steamy day. 

Here is the gallery.

Too hot almost but the dogs hung out while I tried to do something with my back in the pool. Can't believe it is still 29c outside. Tomorrow 31c. Wow...

Think the dogs have had enough of this weather - me not so much. LOL

Happy 1st Birthday Yesterday!: 2 Updates Today

Hi Nathan and Darlah,

We have been celebrating Bria’s first birthday all weekend long.

Thank you for choosing us to be her forever family. She is so affectionate and playful - our lives are so much better with her in it.

Every morning without fail, Bria showers us with tons of kisses and then immediately rolls onto her back for a belly rub.

She does this FOUR times every day and she’s not afraid to let us know when we forget this ritual. We get an earful from Bria!! :)

Here’s a photo of her with her party hat on.  She was trying her best to fling it off her head until we put the cookie down on the table to distract her.

Happy Birthday to her sisters Kai and Margaux!

Cheryl

Hello Nathan & Darlah,

I hope you had a good summer.

Just wanted to send you a Birthday update for Margaux.

This little Superstar is 1 year old! 

She celebrated her Birthday in style, with her favourite humans yesterday and lots of gifts.

Take Care,

Jaimey

Happy 1st to Margaux, Bria, Kai and Margo