More Sane Day

Playing with my manual settings and trying to get that motion blur.

The sisters had a blast today!

Here is the gallery.

Sherry gave me a delightful early holiday present. Deepest appreciation! If Leti cooperates I will give her something special too. 

Can you believe it is almost December. One more day. How did the time fly?

I watched Kai and Bria and they were a riot! They played and played and Kai napped so Bria played with others.

Tomorrow we have an early visitor. Then Nathan has a delivery of a pup in rush hour. He's talking about leaving at 1ish. Not tomorrow, Leti. :-)

Tonight Clarity and Farley come - wonderful! Tomorrow Cooper and the Spicy one! Zach and Coco is also coming - hooray! Our anniversary is December 2nd and we will see if we can eat out or not. Leti yoo hoo.. 

If not maybe I will take a day off grooming... heh 

Oh busy times but fun times!!

Also Logan and Panda's human daddy is going in for a heart operation. Keep him in your thoughts. Good karma going his way as we need him well for the holidays - magic wand stuff and all!

Thoughts also head out to Ruth (Katie's mom) that she also gets good news and she is able to get out of hospital. 

You are in my thoughts!!

Like the Wind

Ever notice how fast the dogs can run? It's poetry in motion. I just love it!

The house is emptying out. Humans, canines and the likes and again it is getting quiet. Come Thursday Cooper and Spicy will be visiting. So nice! Bria - Kai's sister is back for the day tomorrow. How fun is that?

Got everyone combed out. They don't look like it now but they are knot free.

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I am exhausted. The dogs still have lots of energy in them. It's 8pm and I haven't eaten yet. geez

Fun times are coming!

Cool Weather Play

Sorry blogs will be short tonight. Family just now left. 

Harper left today - Mazel Tov to Yael on her wedding! Two of the schnauzers departed. Shlomo was here for grooming. The Luna gal departed - sniff. Teddy - well Teddy is a grand dude!  Ozzie departs tomorrow. 

Here is today's gallery.

as you can see, i am late so short it is.

Before Bath

I just adore this photo. Aren't they cute? Yes, this was done before their baths and I just laugh as it means  they were having fun. When it is dark and we are in bed, I have a tough time telling Pepper and Saffron apart other than the length of their ear furnishings. So, I literally go down the ears with my hand and say oh Saffron - oh Pepper. I have to feel my way to knowing who. heh

Here is today's gallery.

Pepper and Scruffy had a great time and are departing tonight.

The schnauzers are here till Tuesday and as you can see Stormy is giving Ozzie love. It's endearing!

The dogs are having a great time. I am going a tad crazy but we are hoping Leti is okay for a couple of days and we play recovery from a very busy weekend. We shall see. 

Running and Fun Play

We had a lot of running play. Be gone elastics I heard some say. hahaha Why do I even bother?

Where else would you see a havanese and schnauzer dancing? They played. They are even adjusting to the wee fries that we are watching while Mom and Dad go out. They are cranky perhaps due to time change and it was driving the dogs crazy to listen to it but they seem to have adjusted. 

Tomorrow I have 7 dogs to wash and cut so Leti wait. heh

Here is today's gallery.

Harper's mom is getting married tomorrow. Huge Mazel Tov!!

We haven't had tv time since family arrived. You see they play video games on the tv and watch shows I am so out - who is that - with. It's a riot.  This is our new normal till Monday afternoon. 

nathan just came in - I need a diaper change. lol... That's it for this blog!

A Day

Gracie just departed but when we are making food, she is rather interested in everything that goes into the dishes. Can you blame her?

I had a full day today. Today our daughter was supposed to get off work and go downtown with our son, daughter-in-law, kids to go shopping. Well Tracy couldn't get off so we were babysitting while they went out. I had scheuled in a number of groomings knowing I had a free day. Well, it all changed. So....I have been going a tad crazy around here.

I was just a tad extra busy. 

Here is today's gallery.

Last night for some reason Scruffy decided he wanted to walk up and down my body plus Stone too. Kai just cuddled up to me much to Nathan's - Kai - come here. We had a full house but we still managed to have fun. 

We shall see what tonight and tomorrow brings. 

Grandkids and the Dawgs

Check out the gallery. Ignore the mop. We have it there as the dogs found mud in the cold. can you believe? I don't - geez! Our grand daughters and our son and daughter-in-law is here. They arrived this morning. They took a nap as they were up all night with the youngest. Now they are out and about while I try to get the blogs done and grandpa takes care of the babies till I am finished. Soon everyone will be here at 6ish. Our local grand daughters are on their way.  

It's a busy house but a fun house. The dogs are enjoying these little humans. The youngest one finds them overwhelming at times if they want to pounce on her lap. Wouldn't you? Stormy tends to be the pouncer. Did you have to guess?

Internet is still slow. The dawgs are running around like crazy in this cold. 

Jon finally got back to school after the strike. He went to university and now he is going to college so he can get a job, heh! Hopefully he is not working too late. Tonight, Nathan, I and the dogs will roll into bed and crash. Just watch - well you can't watch but take my word for it!

Very Busy Times

We have news about Leti. Check her blog. Kai went for her 2nd set of shots and already weighs 4.6lbs. We are feeding her extra well so she remains a keeper. lol We do want her to stay ever so much. She has such a grand personality and the big dogs - well she thinks she is a big dog too. 

Dennis took photos today. We had a very busy day that hasn't stopped.

Tomorrow we have our son from Las Vegas, our daughter-in-law and our 2 grandkids preschool years coming for a visit from early tomorrow morning. They are on a red eye tonight till Monday. Tag we are it for babysitting. 

Tomorrow night we pick up a puppy of Paulas's from the show in Missasauga. The puppy will be staying with us till it heads down to the states to be shown. I have to keep the coat in excellent condition. :-)

Tomorrow night we are having a pizza night cause with all this you think I could cook? Well Nathan did say why aren't you cooking turkey. Really? As many family members that are local will be here. It will be fun and crazy.

We have visitors visiting to see the dogs. I am trying to keep the moms quiet as I do the blogs. Yes we still have speed issues with the internet so uploading is a chore.. 

Harper is visiting till sometime tonight. Brewski is having a total blast! Teddy arrives tomorrow. Katie is having fun and so is Frannie. The schnauzers - well they are ever so happy - I mean totally as Jon thinks they are an amazing amount of fun and well Katie he thinks is special. Dennis loves all the dogs. Jon has his faves. heh Leti usually sleeps with him but now she can't so he left tonight for work saying please can I have Katie tonight and what about the  schnauzers? I laughed. 

Here is today's gallery.

Nathan's Clicks

I washed Stormy today. See if you can see how clean she is today in the gallery. Oh and she used to have elastics in her hair. See the gallery.

I did manage to get everyone combed out - some washed. Then I started walking and my knee was screaming and I am not sure what I did but it best be gone soon. We have Nathan heading to the vets tomorrow morning. We have to finish up getting the guest room ready for our visitors 1st thing Thursday morning and they are staying till Monday. It will be a crazy busy house here. 

Dogs have been fun. They play and play and then nap. Nathan is back taking his naps.

Our internet is still bad. they finally showed up and said all over this area there is a problem and will be trying to figure out what it is in 24-48 hours. Good news its not our house but there issue but hey its making uploading a chore. Our son Jon got thrown out of a game he plays with others as they said his connection is too slow. lol

Harper and Luna are coming tomorrow - hooray!

Soon it will be tv time. Maybe more ice for the leg. want a laugh? Leggings do not roll up well. They get tighter and tighter. :-)

Slo Mo TODAY & BDAY Wishes

Here is a photo of Pepper that was sent! Happy 5th Birthday goes out to Pepper, Darcy, Rafi Nora, Lillian, Brewer and Koraline. 
Rogers never showed up so we are still slower than molasses so that means galleries will be late. I am so trying. I will add as they make it up. Here is the gallery.

Each dog has their own personalities. One has to realize you do not live with the colour of a dog - well you do but you don't. You live with the personality. You can have a gorgeous colour dog and have it just not fit with your lifesyle. It is why we strive to find the right dog for the right home.

Pictured here is Stormy. I combed her today. Yes, I actually combed her. She lives up to her name. She has not slowed down. I imagine she will eventually but she is that step over the line dawg. 

Raven I combed out YESTERDAY and here she is. I will comb her out after I am done the blogs but she has a completely different personality than Stormy. She is a loving, laid back dawg. She is not demanding. She's Raven. She is gentle with the pups where Stormy is boisterous. I love them both. I tell people did all your kids come with the same temperament? If you don't have kids do your friends kids have the same personality? Just as in humans dogs are unique but they also adapt. Havanese are puppy pleasers!

We had a full day. Cosmo departed. He so had a grand time and that pleases me. Margo also departed. What a spitfire ball of fun - and missed already. You will see her drinking out of the muttini bowl.

I had people say but will the dogs like you without Nathan? Really someone said that. I am not in front of the camera. I capture Nathan and the dogs. I have a great nuturing relationships with the dawgs. You just do not see it. lol

Nathan's fear is each time he goes away I will steal a dog from him. They will become mine. It is never intentional but it does happen. Oh they love us both but Kat was Nathan's dog through and through and he is mine now. So is Ella and a few more though Nathan will debate that. LOL. 

Nathan got home this morning and the dogs were out of their minds happy to see him. I was glad. I didn't steal Kai away and he has been making sure they still love him. heh The Schnauzers were also crazy excited though they love me and the games I played with them. I am the nut who can't run but attempts to and plays retrieve with them. We have a blast. 

The point is they love us both for different things - different memories that we create with them and that is what it is about.

ARGH: Gallery Just Added

It's a no gallery day as we are having problems uploading. Just for this gallery alone it says 1 hour 35 more minutes to upload. So, I will have to get the galleries up tomorrow. Hmm just made it and it took 2 hours. Here is the gallery.

Everyone had a blast. We had snow. It melted and got wet. Dogs got soaked. I did a lot of grooming. 

Tchibo departed. He is such a lovely boy. What a class act personality. Roxie, I love your babies!

Nathan is home tomorrow morning. I best not hear how tired he is. lol

He's going to love snuggling with Margo. He was sad he missed Tchibo. 

Our son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandkids are coming and visiting from Thursday till Monday. We are babysitting while they run errands. I am excited about seeing them but I will need recovery.

Oh and Dennis said mom, Leti has a tummy and her nipples are pronounced. I took the stethoscope out and went hmm do I really hear something? Shoot me now. May be wrong but time will tell. Timing would be right.

I am still doing laundry. Dennis is going to wash the floors after I go to bed tonight. 

Tomorrow Cosmo and Margo depart. sniff...

Look for today's gallery tomorrow. Maybe I will just combine today and tomorrows. We shall see but maybe not if thsi ever uploads.

It's a day - what can I say. 

Did I survive? Never any down time and I am ever so tired. Guess I did. Now where is my turn? heh

Wet and Tuckered Dawgs

Tchibo Tuckered OutGrey Tuckered OutDespite the rain the dogs have had a really full day so far. They are tired and taking a nap. 

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Tchibo is visiting and arrived this morning. Ozzie and Cinnamon thought it was great fun in pouring rain to bark at some squirrels. I got drenched getting them in. Everyone else came in and they just said nah - this is too much fun. I finally coaxed them inside but for them - who cares if it is raining!

Last night I was surrounded by dogs. It's a riot but I couldn't move then they thought an early rise was best. No, it's not time. Puppies cuddled up against me. Raven wouldn't leave me and everyone else smasjhed up against me. Got to laugh. Let's see what tonight brings.

Relax

Patt says: (about Sadie - a Safi pup)

And now if we could just get her to relax!😊

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I just had to share this with you. Also be sure to look at an update in Roxie's blog. 

We have had a busy day. Poor Dennis took an hour here and an hour there but that's it. He's not fully recovered but he's helping out. I had the pups and the adults myself and thank gad for cameras as I could watch the pups when they needed extra help. I played retrieve with the dogs. I ran around like a crazy person and spent a lot of time outdoors so it stayed quiet indoors. The dogs loved it and Dennis said but this is worse - interrupted sleep. I hope by tomorrow he is better. 

Here is the gallery.

We have a number of photos of Margo and Kai playing with Saffron. Only one video when Margo arrived. Saffron was so happy to have Tenshi, Margo, Murphy and Tenshi here. She recognized Margo immediately without hesitation.

We now have 3 schnauzers here , Ash, Grey and Ozzie.  I wasn't sure how the puppies would do but they are fine with them and visa versa. Inula was beside herself happy to see them - like out of her mind happy. 

Logan and Panda departed and I hope the wedding went well. Tomorrow we get to see Tchibo. 

Cosmo really really loves the pups and he plays with Katie a great deal. Tenshi was a crazy gal today - but that is usual. She sure loves to muck it up. I managed to get all the laundry done, feed all the dogs, play a ton with the dogs and comb out everyone. I may sleep well tonight unless Inula decides to pounce on me like she has been. 

Thank you goes to Tenshi's mom and dad for bringing shepherds pie. I am not sure how we could have fit in cooking but we would have tried. I have been cooking for moms all day. hahahahaha gad they eat a lot.

Thank you to Murphy's mom for bagels, egg and tuna salad. Both shepherd pie and tuna salad is Dennis fave. But I do not make shepherd pie so he has to get it from M and Ms Meat shop. 

From the bottom of our hearts - most appreciated!

Very Short Update

Short blog tonight. Dennis is having an asthma attack and no puffer. Wish I had a portable computer but don't. He is trying to relax. 

This is Shoshi looking out. She is 14 years old tomorrow.

We have Ozzie here, the schnauzer. I wasn't sure how Kai would do with him but she was more than fine. Last night she cuddled up to my neck and just cuddled in and slept. She was wonderful. I surely hope she works out as she is a lovely dog. she just seems to go with teh flow as we always have changes that she has to deal with. So far, so good.

No photos of Ozzie as we didn't take photos this afternoon - only this morning. Here are the few photos I took.  You will see Kai's creative drinking.

Logan and Panda are here overnight as their son is getting married. Woo hoo congrats to all! Cosmo is here having a great time but he just LOVES Dennis. Where Dennis is he wants to be.

Tomorrow is a busy house. Hoping Dennis is better!

Play and More Play

Dennis stayed up today and now he is crashed on the couch with the dogs. He is tired. Nathan departed at 5am and of course I tried to stay in bed but it was a joke. So, up early, playing hard and I am now doing the blog early so Dennis can sleep. I need to keep quiet. 

Here is today's gallery.

Dennis raked part of the yard but couldn't finish. He was not up to it especially since the dogs kept dive bombing the piles. Funny to watch but not when you are doing the raking. Tomorrow is a new day. 

Murphy (Kat's brother) and Jessie departed. You will see in the last 2 days they have had a lot of fun. Jessie LOVES the puppies and Kai rather likes him. Bravo - great conditioning. Tomorrow we get the schnauzers and we will see how she does with other big dogs. 

Kai had some great add-ins to her food. She had bacon bits, cheese and chicken. Of course she ate 95% of it and left the kibble. heh Lunch seems to be the meals she eats the best. 

Murphy was bathed and trimmed and goes home after dinner tonight. Cosmo arrives tonight. 3 goes home 3 arrives. :-)

Looks like rain. 

Other than those going home, I will comb tomorrow. 

Dogs are loving the play but now they need their nap too. 

No video of dive bombing was taken today. Dennis is not impressed with photos of himself.

Out and In and About

This is Katie and Murphy playing their hearts out. I am doing short blogs across the board as Nathan leaves at 5am till Monday and if I don't have tv time with him, I will feel badly. So, short blogs means I get tv time with Nathan and the dogs.

Here is the gallery today.

I won't be updating Saffron's blog now till Margo comes or if something special happens. Otherwise I will just update you on Kai here. By the way, she is doing really well. Jessie is here and she didn't even blink an eye at how big he is. He is a collie. :-) He's just here till tomorrow along with Kat's brother Murphy in the photo above. 2 Murphy's will be departing tomorrow. 

In and Out

When I am by myself and try to take photos, I throw a treat to get them to turn around so I can click. This was Winston doing just that. 

I had an extremely busy day as Nathan departs at 5amish Wednesday and its just Dennis and I till Monday. He says its 5 days - I call it 6. 

Dennis will still be sleeping till noon or 1pm. That means from 7am till then I will be taking the dogs out, doing poo patrol, taking care of pups, combing dogs out, playing retrieve and cleaning and doing all the usual things., heh

So starting Wednesday this blog will be lean but I will be doing the puppies as usual. 

Due to him going I have been grooming like crazy as I have reduced or eliminated my usual while he is away. Some are still coming for a visit as it's a must. One's going to see Elton John - how cool, 2 going to Israel, the Margo pup - oh fun, Frannie and Logan and Panda as Lynda's son is getting married and they are doing wedding events with the son and daughter-in-law to be. I may have forgotten someone but its in teh calendar and apologies for those that asked for last minute stays where I had to say no, I am only human, after all.

I can't groom when Dennis is sleeping except comb outs till afternoon so I will be playing catch up then on mine and visitors. Come Monday and Tuesday I told Nathan I don't care how tired he is, I am on strike those days. hahahahaha

We will still have an immense amount of fun but I imagine I may have to research food delivery and I may fall dead asleep each night surrounded in dogs. It's going to be an adventure but I so wish Dennis was able to sleep at night. It is what it is.

Today the dogs had a LOT of fun. You wil see just a sliver in the gallery. We always manage to have a great time no matter what. If it's not fun for the dogs, it's not fun for me.

Here is today's gallery.

Oh Boy Cool

Nathan took a few videos. I had fun today - not. Read about it here. Got to laugh but oh boy my adreneline was in high gear.

Dogs had a ton of fun today. I am going to do another short video. I just need to today. 

Here is the gallery.

You will have to check Safi's blog to see how Kai did today.

I did get everyone brushed before I went out but not sure Nathan ever takes photos right after I brush. hahahaha

Such a Slacker

Sorry no gallery. I am slacking off but I have been busy today. Tomorrow we return to our normal clicks, I think. It's been a cold day but the dogs have had small bouts of outside exercise and then wanting to come right back in. Can you blame them?

Safi's in a bit of a funk but staying close to Kai and the adults are enjoying her. Nathan is having a blast with her as he gets her used to the changes. The xpen is down and Kai is out with the adults. Lots of changes. Follow safi's blog to see how she adjusts.

Brr Snow Well...

What a messy dog you are, Kat with that leaf stuck on your face but you are still handsome to me!

Here is a small gallery.

We actually got a dusting. It wasn't much but oh my gad the dogs think it is nuts to be out with that wind.

Murphy's mom came and she said its colder here than in the city proper. Fun....

She brought the pups a couch and I looked at the instructions and my eyes glazed over. Ikea... well they always make it more complicated than it is but I am going to have Dennis do it. The pups and I thank you profusely! Hope we can use it tomorrow before the next pup departs. Thank you again for picking up my order at Ikea. I would never get there. :-( 

Dogs are opting to go out today for minutes at a time many times vs long visits. Me, I wimped out and let Nathan go out each time. He gets the Florida sun next week so why not. Can it warm up so I can dig up teh rest of my bulbs please and wrap my trug up?

TV time and dogs are loving chilling.