Recovery and Sharing: Huge Happy Home Coming

Hi Darlah,

Two years ago today was when Fiona came to live with us. I have to thank you and Nathan so much. I feel so blessed to have her. She is the sweetest little dog ever. I can't remember when she wasn't here. She has brought myself and my family so much joy. Everyone who meets her falls in love with her. I'm sending you a photo of Fiona on our front verandah just after a visit to the spa. Hope you are both well. Happy Thanksgiving. Beverley Devlin😊

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Isn't she adorable?

Well the last 2 days was insane. I never realized how many things one must do to get ready for a family get together. It's actually insane as usually my day is full to begin with. Glad the china is back till when Thanksgiving? sigh

Dennis and I already had the Rowan and Emmy crew out. I am about to take out the Saffron crew. Saffron was combed out. Jeannie was combed out. We are done with 2 loads. I need to put motion detector lights ib the backyard that I got through airmiles. They sit on my desk and come on each time I move. heh Need to get them screwed in outdoors.

The cover is on and the dogs are having a blast on it though its still wet. Can't wait to see the pups on it.

I hope to get a printer up and going. Mine bit the dust. 

Got more dogs to brush out. Got Gracie to wash and one of mine. My PVR is chock full at 100% and can't record any longer. Gracie departs today. They are selling their house.

Jeannie and Adele are acting like they have morning sickness. 

So many plants to let die or bring in. Have to decide. Dennis had the windows open in my office and the room still didn't get cool. All pups are old enough now to have it cooler.

Well back to cleaning, laundry folding and waiting for Nathan to finish reading the paper so we can get the Saffron pups out. By the time he is done I swear they will be sleeping.

Very Late

Blogs will be very late as we have a family get together and well with cooking and setting tables, cleaning etc it's a tad crazy. Never mind taking dogs out to play too.

Plus they are closing our pool today. So maybe later I will get the adults running on the cover. We shall see. 

We had Saffron's pups out on the ground for the first time and they lasted about 20 or so minutes. wow - See her page as the video and gallery is already there.

We had Rowan's and Emmy's out at 730am, noon and again at 2pm. They are napping now. 

So blogs will not be updated till after guests depart and who knows what time that will be. But I am also feverishly trying to get the galleries and videos done when I can. 

Till later...

Holidays and Short Blogs

Due to family get togethers (gatherings) I am doing short blogs and no gallery today. Besides, it is raining.

Here is Cooper after his comb out. He was a tad dirty. Don't you love rain? Here he is after getting cleaned up. He was watching Tracy and her boyfriend depart. Cooper goes home tomorrow. Can the rain stop, please? We have a momentary repreive. Let's hope it stays.

Just got this photo of Charlie, Spice's brother. 

For those that celebrate we wish you a Sweet New Year! L'Shana Tova!

Another Rainy Day

Pippin came to see us and now...

You can see those eyes. :-) Pippin is Roxie's baby.

Well as you can see it's another long day. I have to laugh. This rain is simply awful. I washed Steven's three and well keeping them clean was a miracle. I have to laugh truly!

Here are just a few photos today. Sorry we will get back to more after today. I groomed everyone and clicked a few on the table. Nathan was doing nails. I was doing comb outs but if they got muddy and oh boy some did, they had to go to the grooming room to be semi bathed and dried. It could have been worse. It could have been all of them. 

Plus we had 2 puppies that departed. 

Cooper really loves Cinnamon. They roll around and she pounces on him. Someone took photos (we won't say who) and they were all blurry. Hoping I catch them tomorrow so I can click.

Two Updates Today

We have had a day and I think I may be going to bed at midnight. Judy's got printing issues so I am doing all the paperwork. Skylar went home tonight. Two go home tomorrow and I have yet to get the bags and apperwork situated. Got to love it.

Here is a gallery from today.

I got everyone brushed plus washed quite a few and tomorrow is busy too. Nathan was out at a meeting today and Dennis was sleeping so it was me, brushing, playing and then washing when he got back. He told me how tired he was. heh

So, now I am ready for bed.

Kona has departed and Steven's 3 depart tomorrow. Pippin comes for a visit. How exciting!

They Say It's Your Birthday: 1 Years Old

Happy birthday to the Adele and Newton litter. If I have this right this is Oliver in the photo above, River who is our grand daughter's dog, Keiki, Tessa and Charlie. 

Tessa - Happy 1st Siblings!

Tessa wants to wish Oliver, Charlie, Keiki and River a very happy 1st birthday. 

May it be a grand one!

Very Short Update

We had the vet today. I had to wash Skylar to depart tomorrow. I brushed out Havoc. I brushed out Cooper and Kona so many times I give up. Rain, rain go away!

I also had to wash Mickey not once but twice as its a muddy mess outside. Our floor is constant footprints. 

Here is a short gallery that Dennis took. It has some of the pups in it as well as the older dogs. I especially like the one of Cooper smiling at the end of the gallery and he was smiling. He also had lovely black feet. Why does it have to rain?

Off to do the rest of the blogs.

Short Update

Just a short update. Had a really busy day. Cooper and Kona arrived. Havoc and Tobias arrived earlier while I was doing puppy wet and dry photos (Emmy pups). As you can see Havoc is already lost in the play 2 minutes after his mommies departed.

Levon and Trigger departed. We miss them already. Cooper already has taken over my recliner in the tv room. It's his!! Well maybe he is waiting for my lap but here I am blogging. 

Everyone is really having a great time. I just groomed too much today and now need to play catch-up on my own. Nathan took Risa out today and she looked like she rolled through a pigpen. Well, not that bad but she needs a brushing. She's also next on my bath list. She's going to love me. heh

Getting Proactive

I have a lot on my plate. Tomorrow I have 6 pups to wash. So, I need to be well.

Cooper is coming (so excited) and I am under the weather so I am going to lay down and get some rest so I can be all I can be tomorrow. Then we have Rowan pups going home starting on Friday and a vet visit on Thursday.

Everyone is having a blast. Steven and My's trio joined us today. It's truly a fun house! Mickey is playing his heart out!

I just have to get well.

Forgive me for such a non-blog today though Levon and Trugger are adorable and PS: Levon likes me best. heh

Raining Outdoors

Teddy loves the recliner in the tv room. If you are in it he will jump in your lap. If you aren't in it he asks to be put in it. It's his fave place. 

Here is a small gallery that includes Nathan playing with Teddy on the floor today. 

Levon and Trigger arrived and Trigger just LOVES, LOVES, LOVES the Ella. They were so excited to be here. 

Brewer who came for the day was not crazy about the rain but he wasn't the only one.

Going to make this blog short as I want to finish brushing the dogs out. They keep getting a mangy mess in this weather outdoors. I almost want to say will you snow instead but that wouldn't be nice. heh It would be less work for me though.

Wonder if the dogs will be amused or bored with the presidential debates tonight. We will find out.

Quiet Times

Oh Mabel what a beauty you are looking so regal looking and then when Mommy comes you roll all over to look your splendid self.

Moxie and Winston was playing up a storm today. They had a blast. Here's the gallery.

Everyone has departed except for Teddy who arrived today. It will be a quiet night when it is tv time.

Tomorrow I start washing my dogs. Everyone is out of heat (celebrating). I do believe Adele and Jeannie are pregnant. Time will tell.

I guess it is time to close the pool. For shame and bring in plants - oh my. 

Wash dogs - yeah wash dogs...

Nathan is loving laying ouside in a sweatshirt and playing a game on his ipad surrounded by dogs. Me, I am blogging it.

Till tomorrow!

Oh Velvet

Tomorrow Velvet and Mabel depart and they get to have a bath. Moxie also departs. Tomorrow will be extra busy as we have puppy potential people visiting. 

This slacker had fun at St. Jacobs. Now to play catch up of course!

Short Blog

Sparky after bathShort blog today. Just text tomorrow. What a slacker I am. I am not sure about putting my summer clothes away. It's yet another thing on the to do list. The pool has to be closed. I think the fridge and dryer is going. Plants have to come indoors or die a silent death. I haven't decided. We shall see.

Sparky and Mia is here for the day. Moxie, Murphy, Velvet and Mabel here till Sunday. On Sunday we will try the Saffron pups on food. I am hoping to get some yummy pastries for Nathan while in St. Jacobs. We are bringing a cooler just in case. I hope Nathan survives and I don't have a ton to do Sunday. We shall see. heh

Soon we will get to see the Cooper again. We are so excited and I bet he will be excited too. It's been awhile. 

Dogs have been barking today at screams outside. We thought something was terribly hurt but it was 2 squirrels fighting. Oh my. The dogs were not happy. 

Just another unevent filled day here - right... 

Just a Few Photos

Yes, that's Rafi appearing to laugh at Jeannie.

Blogs will be short tonight. Dogs had fun but now its raining. Rain equals mud. Got to love it - not!

It's a No Blog Day

Sorry with the vets not much clicking occurred except with pups. 

Ozzie departed. <sigh> Tomorrow Rafi gets a bath and departs. Monday I start in doing a marathon on my own - baths etc. Saffron's pups will be 4 weeks old. hoping to try them out next week. Saturday I go to St. Jacobs and get some rejuvenation but unfortunately I will miss the puppy get together Saturday. Judy will be here so hoping she takes photos.

Long Day, Short Blog

Not much to update except that Alvin departed. Ozzie, Rafi, Velvet and Mabel are happy to see Nathan. He's the nap guy in the afternoon and just like cats Nathan and the dogs love their afternoon nap after playing. 

Is this still summer? Weather is gorgeous. I had Emmy's pups in the pool. The moms rather enjoy the outdoor hang outs after Saffron has fed. The Emmy and Rowan pups try to sneak drinks but they are mostly done.

Orchids are only $20 at Loblaws and there are gorgeous ones. They will reflower in the winter so it's a perfect time to buy!

It's that time that we are thinking about closing the pool. Not me - Nathan of course. Last year we were closed in September. I am hoping we make it to October. We have the vets with Rowan's pups tomorrow so maybe I can sneak in a fast swim before we depart. I will so miss it! They say warm weather till Friday. That means Thursday a swim.

By the weekend they say fall weather will be here. I hope they are wrong!

It's been a busy but fun day. I so need to wash my own dogs. Next week I begin. :-)

Just a Few

Sorry, I am trying to play catch-up with the hubby so this blog will be short. I clicked a lot of photos and well I formatted the stick. When you are tired you do silly things. I am upset as I had some truly outstanding shots. Isn't this always the way? Oh well, there is always tomorrow.

Nathan is back. We are going to get tv time. He's playing mail catch up. I am doing blogs. 

Saturday I am going to have strictly text updates all across the board. Why? The daughter is taking me to St. Jacobs and I am going. So for a full day it's Nathan and Dennis holding down the fort and I get a break. I think I deserve it. heh

Till tomorrow!

Warmer Day

Yes, it was warmer. I woke up all congested, stuffed head and decided to go into the pool anyways. My excuse was I had to direct the pool cleaner as the lining needed cleaning. I actually didn't swim. I just pulled the cleaner here and there. 

I got almost everyone brushed out today despite being under the weather. We managed to get our gazebo light up but can't let it charge till we have 12 hours of light so tomorrow. 

Tomorrow the daughter is at work and Dennis is sleeping so its just me and the dogs till Nathan gets home early evening. I hope its before feeding the dogs so I can have a break. Come Tuesday I have a full grooming schedule including Rowan's pups and on Wednesday they go to the vets. It will be fun to compare vets as we are heading to Judy's vet. 

We played a mean game of retreive. I cooked a steak and every dog got a treat. Now every time I even remotely go to cut meat on the counter I have a close encountered audience. Bad me... but every now and then they deserve what the moms are getting. :-) Well, I think so. 

I am so late on the blogs again. 

Here's a small gallery.

2 Updates Today: 2 Years Old

We resume to our normal updates but it rained all day so I didn't click any photos. I have just been cleaning all day. But we have a great replacement. 

Rusty is waiting to get into his treats but is letting us take a picture to send to his siblings.  Wishing Roxie, Teddy, Tiny and the others a very Happy Second Birthday.

Love

Rusty and Ronnie

Here’s another, with his tongue hanging out.  Poor thing.  But he sends love to all and expecially to his mom Roxie.

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From Talemaker Gang, Happy 2nd birthday to Rusty, Tiny, Teddy, Holly, Hugo and Ella! Poor Ella is celebrating by being in heat. :-(

Congrats Tracy and Secret

This puppy is Cinnamon's sister who went up to Paula's house. Tracy showed her today and got Best Baby Puppy in Show. Bravo, little one and Bravo Tracy! Congrats to Paula!