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Havoc and Sister TroubleIt's hot out there. Ways for you and your Havanese to stay cool here.

Havoc was visiting for the day and had a total blast with his sister Trouble and everyone else too. Did they know each other? YES! Check out the gallery.

Riser noticed I had my drawer partially open and he was saying yum with those oven gloves. As Nathan says, shut the drawer!

It's so very hot outside. We are yet again in a muggy heat wave. Dogs say no way to outdoors. Can you blame them? We take them out several times a day for 5 minutes or so and then they are at the door going - let me at that air conditioning - PLEASE!

How are you coping with this heat? 

Out of Steam

DexterEveryone is having a blast and I mean EVERYONE. I am just a bit out of steam. I had to take care of the pups and be sure they were fed, were clean and moms to pay attention to. I had a number of dogs to groom, wash, cut etc and a big dematting. People, please comb not just brush. Your dog will love you for it as dematting is not fun for me or them. Everyone gets some knots but a body full is not fun. I need some downtime so forgive me for a short blog. Here are a few quick clicks that I took.

Nathan has been very busy too so he is hanging out at the pool. I am glad he is taking a break.

Change of Arms

Harper says Food, please!They stand in line waiting for food and get this they know their spot. Meaning each visit they always have the same spot and Nathan remembers. How funny is that? If he doesn't they remember and go stand in position.

Here is today's clicks. 

Dogs are having fun. Someone came by to see Riser. We had a cable guy here half the day as our son in the basement didn't have working cable. Joy. It is now fixed but that meant no pool. Upstairs fun play - yes. 

We can't have the dogs jumping all over the cable guy. 

Maddie and Sadie departed. A few arrived. 

Little Ines fits through the gates. She is a pistol. She's made her way into my office to cgeck out the pups, She has made it out in the hallway. Oh to be small and mighty. heh

Everyone is having a blast but boy the dogs and I need a pool day!

Friends, Food and Busy-ness

Food Please...Here is today's gallery. I can't believe I am now doing the blog but I wouldn't do the day any other way - I think.

We had Steven and May come over with Panera sandwiches, chips and salad in hand. Thank you earnestly!! With a cool breeze outdoors we found ourselves surrounded by dogs. It was genuinely a pleasure to have them both come. We appreciate the lunch and the distraction. While they were here we had people over that wanted to see havanese.

Dogs were washed today. I had washed Ella and she jumped in the pool. tsk tsk She said but mom, I just had to. Really, Ella!

When you look at the gallery and see Scruffy - well Scruffy, he didn't go home that way. But you can clearly see he was having fun. Socks came and is fitting in as he always does. He is now watching tv on Nathan's head and well Cali is trying to edge him out of the way. 

Tomorrow Maddie and Sadie get bathed and groomed before they depart. Teddy - well Teddy says where are you lady. I am just finishing the blog and then you can have my lap till bedtime.

Judy comes to see the pups (didn't make it today) and she is going to be excited about how plump they are getting.

The dogs ate my only sandals. They were Taos sandals and I can't find the exact ones - of course. Nathan's remark was well don't leave them down. They were in the shoe rack. geez. Puppies - what can I say.  Good news sandals are on sale now so maybe I can find a pair I like as much. If anyone see them anywhere, let me know. Looking for size 8. With pups I can't get out to look but if in your normal shopping you see a pair in size 8, let me know. This way I can buy a replacement. Don't go out of your way. Only if you see a pair in the right size. Most appreciated! 

The saga continues tomorrow.

Oh Boy

I thought this was going to be the first day that I was unable to update the blogs but here I am. Here's the gallery.

Let's see how is the weekend going? I did 8 baths, grooms etc for others plus did the pups and watched them and stopped midstream if I had to put a puppy on. I was watching from my tablet. My dogs did not get brushed. :-( There is always tomorrow on my day off. heh

I met the daughter's new boyfriend. 

My hose broke and started spraying me all over soaking my clothes. As me if I cared. I didn't. It's been a hot summer. 

Cali is visiting. She knew me right away but I hear not with Nathan. It's been a very long time since we seen her. She seems delighted to be visiting. Another one we do not get to see much is Sophi and boy has that been nice. I am spreading myself between groomings. 

Tomorrow Steven and My come and we will have lunch out back with them. Judy comes so I may get pool time but we have someone coming to see Riser. Maybe after that?

I give up on the weeding. Thought I would have the daughter to help me but that didn't work out. I am watering her garden daily. 

\Spice jumped up on me today and gave me a face bath. How do you know who a real dog person is? I not only welcomed it, I was excited about it. 

Crazy HEATED Day

Going to try to get a gallery up but do not have one done yet. It's been a busy day. Sophi dropped in (haven't seen her in a  long time). Winston went home. See him on the Roxie blog. We had class last night. See the gallery on the Spice blog. I am still in need of doing a video of the class. I will get to it and if I don't nag me. 

I am also supplementing Emmy's pups and doing cleanups, laundry and baths for others. 

Hoping I get to more later. If not, tomorrow.

Crazy Heat

Mac Sticking Tongue OutThe dogs find it oppressively hot outside. They want tv time and indoor play. I do believe this has been a hot summer - well at least when it finally got warm.

Wishing I had pool time. 

Tonight Tracy will watch the adults with Jonathon and the grandkids and Dennis will watch the moms and pups while we are away at class for a short bit.

Cinnamon already endured the bath process. Actually she was good. Tomorrow Winston gets his bath and departs tomorrow. We will miss him immensely. So many times Nathan looks at him and says I really like that dog. 

Hoping to get some swim in this weekend when Judy comes. It gives me a mind and body break. 

Dennis is back to adjusting to night duty. He is still sleeping. I feel like I miss my day when he is sleeping most of it. 

My garden still needs weeding and the bench is still not done. Oh my... Here's to fall???

Here's a small gallery.

Heat and Dawgs

Tiny on tableIt's truly a hot summer, don't you think? I hope it lasts into September as I want more pool time. 

Any photos that I have in this gallery is due to Dennis. I was sort of preoccupied. 

Good news is I may be able to come tomorrow night as Tracy will watch the dogs with our grand daughters while I am at class and Dennis will watch the moms and pups. This way I get to take videos and photos. i was hating that I was going to miss it.

We had a full day despite all the rest. I had tons of laundry but I did manage to groom everyone but my dogs. heh. i didn't eat well. I had a smoked meat sandwich and a ton of water. I got to snuggle with the dogs and Judy came by so I got a short stint in the pool and the dogs although they didn't go in they got to hang out with me and they love chiling ob the furniture with me. 

Tomorrow more of a day of normalcy. Now to stay awake for 3 more hours - oh boy. Can't wait for bed and dog snuggles and yes Nathan snuggles too.

Short Update

MagicWith dogs going home and a gal that is potentially in labor or will be, the blog is short. Here is a small gallery.

I had to wash Magic tonight (just finished her) in case Emmy starts having pups. She seems to be showing signs. If so, it will be another all nighter. Now how did I get so rewarded. :-)  I do hope she waits till tomorrow but that also means we check on her all night so you can't win. Let's start now, Emmy. :-)

Of course the daughter and grand kids needs to be picked up from Union station tonight. We may be having her cab it. Got to love it. The son is working so ....

The dogs had fun. We played a truly fun game with them today. I had treats all over the backyard and they were finding them. It was a riot. 

More tomorrow.... sorry.

So Cute

Rocky SmilingMabel and VelvetHad to put up these cute photos - Rocky smiling. Isn't he so cute and Mabel and Velvet. The story on this Mabel and Velvet photo was she was mauling Velvet and Velvet was loving it. Who cares if I just brushed her out. It's all in the game, don't you know!

Here's the gallery.

Well, we had mugginess. We had heat. We had rain. Judy who owns Emmy and Rowan was unable to come over so I had a very fast dip in the pool. I am hoping I get more time tomorrow. Plus I hate swimming all by my lonesome. Oh, I will do it but... I much prefer company. 

It seems Emmy is really not due (if my calculations are right) till the 2nd to the 8th. So, may be missing Thursday's class unless she has the pups before and our daughter can do puppy watch while I am in class. <oh sigh> No photos etc. Am sad about it but life!

Almost Over

RiserTomorrow the weekend will come to a close. Today I groomed up dogs departing tomorrow in case Emmy goes into whelping. This way I can just freshen them up. The juggling that occurs due to a whelping is something else. I still have my dogs to do. Rowan's breeder may be coming over tomorrow and if she does I will either swim or wash dogs. We shall see. Today was not warm enough to swim. I sat down in one of the chairs outside and almost fell asleep sitting up. I actually may have.

Here is today's gallery.

We have Moxie visiting for the day and a spruce up. That means we have 4 pups playing. It's such fun.

Magic is usually a picky eater. She no longer is and hasn't been since the 2nd day of being here. If anything she goes crazy for the food. It's a riot to watch. 

Last night in bed Murphy snuggled into me extra close. It was great. I was literally surrounded on all sides with dogs so getting up at 4am for a bathroom break is something else. 

It's memories like these that remain with you and make you smile!

Long Weekend, Long Day

LetiIt's been a long day to a long weekend. As Emmy is due any day now. I did 8 dogs today plus a dematting. I am surprised I am even awake. Plus I plated with the dogs many times and took photos. Here is the gallery. It's an extra busy long weekend. It gets quieter on Tuesday so I am hoping Emmy holds off till Tuesday. I have to take her temp soon.  I have been taking it twice a day as she loves it so - NOT!

The Running GamesWe didn't even get pool time and Nathan forgot to turn on the pool so brr it would have been cold. That's okay as we had running sessions, retrieve and hide and go seek. 

I hate it when it is this busy as I just go where did the day go. I didn't count on dematting today. It is what it is.

Brulee is going to be Winston. He won't be heading out till Friday. I have paperwork and a bag to get ready etc. Bonus he will live very close to us so we will get to see him. We had that extra bonus of bonding with him even more.

Now we look for a new owner for Riser. 

Maybe next week will be quieter. We shall see. 

I had plans to clean out the fridge as the grandkids are in Montreal till Tuesday. Maybe someone else can do the job. heh. Still no bench stool repaired. Weeding isn't happening. Oh boy....

The visitors look great. haha

Short Update

Had a lot of grooming today for others. Dogs that came and departed today. So, no photo gallery. We also have a dog older puppy fully trained that didn't turn out to be a show dog. Remember that puppy we went to get at the airport? So, he's coming here as no one wants to go to Sudbury so he can find a forever home. More details tomorrow. He arrives shortly. 

Coco, Doozie and Rocky arrived today. Goldie departed. Oh my all are having a blast. Coco has already decided my recliner is hers. hahahahha

Well, Coco can have it as after Riser (the puppy) arrives, I still have 1 more dog to bath and cut. Maybe no tv time with the dogs for me. No pool today either.

Here's to a fabulous holiday weekend for all of you. We are hoping Emmy waits till Tuesday. Well, her temps are still up but she is due tomorrow. It's never a dull moment around here.

Almost the Long Weekend

MagicDustyLunaThis is just a few of the photos clicked today. See the gallery to see the rest.

We have a busy weekend but I am sure a fun one. We were excited to see Odin who just came to visit for the day. We had a blast with Moxie. The name suits her. She's coming back for a visit and we look forward to it. We have Murphy for a visit most days during the week just for the day and he is a blast. He also gets a comb out and he is getting used to it. 

We can't believe Goldie is departing tomorrow. Bath for her and boy she needs it. She will be missed. She thinks she is top dog around here now. hehe

Well it was hot out today but it kept threatening rain so our cushions stayed undr wraps much to the disdain of the dogs. They love the comfort. I get that but running around to cover them all up when we keep having back clouds isn't smart.

Besides, it's almost tv time. I am getting yelled at. Time to get draped in dogs.

Special shout out to Kona's mom who is moving. Safe and easy move!

Special shout out to Cooper who we miss madly too. Hoping everyone is having a great holiday weekend.

Enjoy. Eat well. Snuggle with your dogs and if they are here, we will snuggle them many times over!

Steamy Hot

Okay today was BEYOND hot. It was stifling. But we managed to get the dogs out in the early morning and tonight but really it's too hot tonight still. We have been doing small dosages. We still manage to have a great time.

Their past time is see how many shoes they can run off with from the shoe rack. No, we do not think of this as a game but they do. We are staying on top of it.

Be sure to check out Spice's blog tonight.

It's tv time so Dennis is going to sit in with the pups, Em and Rowan. Time to get draped in dogs. My fave part of the day next to bedtime as then I get the most hugs then too!

Here are a few photos.

Messy Dawgs

I just love the Mabel. Both Mabel and Velvet was here visiting and it was fun to watch just how attentive Mabel is to her Velvet. 

Everyone got mighty dirty today. 

Cinnamon thinks getting dirty is delightful. She adores having the siblings and pals visiting. It's the very best and the adults enjoy it too.

Here is today's gallery.

I am missing the pool as I am watching pups. The daughter is off to Montreal tomorrow with the grandkids to see Osheaga concert in Montreal. Dennis went to bed late as he said the dogs kept him up as we had lots of ins and outs. That means no time for the pool as he should be up just before bed. He is adjusting to the bedtime change.

Moxie, a Spice pup comes tomorrow (so exciting) and I vow to get in the pool at least for 15 minutes. Hopefully Dennis will go to bed on time tomorrow. hahahaha

Dogs have been having a great time. They get brushed out and messy by the time I get to the last one. I have to laugh as it is funny.

So Very Tired

I am so very tired. It's playing catch-up on me. That thing they call exhausted is something that comes up and bites you in the ahem. 

Here is today's gallery. It was oppressive humidity today so play indoors was the theme of the day with quick ins and outs. We hope tomorrow is better. 

I did get everyone combed out, many loads of laundry done. Dennis got the floors washed. 

Waiting for 10pm to snuggle with dogs in bed. How decadent!

Rowan is doing well and had her human visiting today. 

PS: Velvet and Mabel are here. What fun!

Too Busy and Too Tired

I just took a quick photo of a few of the dogs waiting for dinner. They can smell it but its not in their dish yet. We always add ground beef, or chicken or turkey etc at the night meal. We add roast chicken in the morning meal and sometimes they get leftover fish or steak. So the dogs REALLY look forward to eating. heh. Besides they expel so much energy that they are hungry.

To Magic's parents - she is eating and doing so with gusto. 

Tomorrow if I am alive I will try to do a better update. 

I will be updating the Spice blog with Farley's update and of course Rowan. Rowan's human mom will be coming to spend time with the dogs tomorrow so I may get in a swim, groom dogs and do normal things like that. We will see how the day unfolds.

viviendo la vida

Too hot but still we manage to have cool wet towels to lay on in the shade. Life is grand but yes, way too hot. The dogs hate the heat but we still managed to catch some moments. No one is going swimming except Inula and Ella. Why? They literally do not want to. 

Video of Ella jumping in. Be sure to check out Roxie's blog for an update on the pups.

Everyone is truly having a blast. We play inside and we do take them out but we have a blast throwing and retreving and we even played hide and seek today. 

Way Too Hot

It's been a VERY hot day today and it looks like we won't get any relief till close to bedtime. Dogs are loving the air but we did have a long play session this morning and we had short ones throughout the day. When the sun goes down we will have another long one. Here's the gallery.

No one went in the pool. Sometimes it's even too hot for that and today - it was TOO HOT!

Check out Roxie's blog to see the antics of the fabulous 5.