Monday, March 9, 2015 at 8:41PM Yes, I am very late so no down time before bed. So just photos...
From this a couple of days ago to the start of the melt.
Dogs were getting soaked as snow was melting and even the humans were getting soaked feet.
Run like the wind Ms Abby
Caelen also visited, played and had a bath.
We had a lot of fun but as you can tell I am late doing the blogs. So much to do, so little time.
Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 7:21PM Here are some photos from yesterday and today. Dennis was clicking and I clicked some so some came out and some did not but everyone is having a blast. Jazmyn kisses me every morning. I wish I had a cvamera attached to me to catch her in the act with just her. I can't imagine you seeing me that early. hahaha
I actually had 42 photos to put up but I am out of steam. Forgive me. I am going to stop and play catchup tomorrow. The last one is Chinook and Breeze chilling in hot weather. hahaha
Today I had the daughter visit. I had another daughter call. I had brushes, a bath to do. If I put up all the photos I would be at it for another half hour and call me selfish but I want to spend time with Maddie who is just here till 8ish.
Everyone is having a blast but its the blog or Maddie time and Maddie is winning out - sorry!
Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 4:57PM 
Oh my Raylan you turned 5 years old - wow!
Darlah,
Happy Birthday to Raylan, Breeze and Coco's other litter mates.
Here is Miss Coco practicing her new routine "Putting O The Ritz" on her Birthday. It is hard to believe that it has been five years, it seem like only yesterday she was born.
Darlah and Nathan thank you so much for the joy that you have brought to us.
LOLTA
Carol
No updates tonight as I am going out but here's a few to get you through till tomorrow.
Chief tuckered out after all that play.
Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 8:25AM 
Happy birthday to Bailey, Tuffy and Griffen. May you have an amazing birthday filled with yum treats!
Friday, March 6, 2015 at 6:40PM 
Patches was here to play with mom and everyone else including the Abby. I created one gallery for pups and the adults and no time to edit so if you see yellow snow - well it is what it is. Black marks aren't what you think. We pick up on sight, It is leaves, sticks and a mess.
Mommas to be had baths today. Near the end we - well I wash weekly.
We have had a high energy day filled with fun.
I still have much to do to get ready for pups to come. Lynda and I are going out tomorrow to eat - fun! Got to get in out time before I can't go anywhere and boy I need it. The daughter is coming to visit Sunday. The granddaughter took a huge nose dive health wise. Back on the ride again. I am feeling better - hooray. Dogs are really enjoying the play.
Inula is really turning into a great big dig socializer. Check it out in the gallery.
Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 5:46PM 
Just a few photos of them waiting for the chef to feed them. I have to laugh as they truly know their spot and yum they eat well. We didn't have much play outdoors today as the temps dropped. But inside play was keeping us busy. Sliding into home base usually garners a bang against your legs. Ooops sorry I was running too fast.
Even indoors they tend to lose themselves.
Tomorrow Patches comes to play - such fun. We hope it warms up. Spice and Jeannie have xray dates and we have started setting up. You can see it on their blogs.
That's it for tonight. I am better. Still congested but pacing myself on purpose.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 5:17PM 
Who is coming now? Oh that human was out buying meat to add to our food. Oh, indulgent times we have.
Of course after he came in and Abby was brushed out he had his lovin session with the Abby.
You can even see Abby's eyes and guess what the hair tie - well it's staying in.
Jazmyn says can I get brushed out next? Treat please!
This was Pepper and Scruffy just before pickup. Of course the Scruffster hates to leave his face brushed. hahaha Are you sure he is not a Spice pup. They were so excited to see human mom and dad.
Well we just finished feeding. Logan and Panda are waiting. I am feeling better but still congested. Think I will snuggle with dogs and watch some tv. Every now and then we need a low key day and Nathan and Ella are out at class. That means I get all the snuggles and no shares.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5:12PM I have too many photos to post but today Toby and DJ departed. We miss them already. Jazmyn and Marlee came to visit. Jazmyn claimed her tv room spot. I find it a riot - yep, I am here. That is MY spot. Toby played his heart out this morning especially with Scruffy. I hope he slept on the way home. DJ had a bath and then went and got soaked again. hahahah
We have had a good day. Abby had a hair tie in her hair and it lasted what felt like 5 minutes. I will try another method tomorrow.
Here are some photos clicked today.
Then Kat said I think I will break up this party. Scruffy and Toby just looked at each other. He passed through them and then they continued to play. Notice Kat is smiling.
Yes, I was brushed but wild play is my middle name.
Shoshi's bangs are almost long enough to put up. Maybe in a month.
Snow has stopped. It's a far cry from what they suggested. Too bad. The dogs would have has a blast. Tomorrow Scruffster and Pepper departs. Tiny comes for a play and bath. It's going to be so quiet. heh
No more blogs tonight but this one. I am better but want to chill and do less today. Soon the other blogs will be updated daily and much work begins.
Monday, March 2, 2015 at 7:46AM 
Belated birthday goes out to Katie and Odin. If you want birthday greetings posted please send me a photo so we can celebrate. :-) Oh Katie we miss you so, you cutie. Odin... photos please!
Hi,
Just a couple of pictures of the Ripple Man enjoying the winter! Think I will have to plan a warm vacation somewhere so Ripley can come and play at Talemaker.
Hope your feeling better, Darlah.
Sue
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This is a Kat pup, Ripley. Oh my gad is he so cute. Love his pose and outfit. PS Yvonne saya Florida temps are 89F.
We have had a warmer day and I have looked around and went oh my spring will bring a lot of cleaning with all these sticks. Everywhere I look I see sticks. Havanese equals stick chewers. One wonders what they like about it.
Here are a few photos from today.
Birds - really?
Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 8:14PM Heard its a special birthday for Kathy.
Make some memories this year. Thank you for loving the Kona like you do. Huge happy birthday from the Talemaker Crew!
Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 5:05PM Dogs have been having fun. Harper came over for a bath and play. Lori's magic ideas are working on this virus I have. No hives and no benedryl today - hooray!
Dogs are having a blast but I want to really complete getting well so one blog update only. Tomorrow I will try to do better but I figure the photos Nathan took TODAY will make up for it. Wednesday its supposed to be 0c then a drop and then Saturday +1c. I think this is the March tease but anything is better than -40c.
Our pipes are no longer frozen. I am dreaming about pups and flowers and staining &*() patio furniture and new pads that are needed. So funny what you think of when the weather gets a tad warmer.
Girls are getting huge. Jeannie is pretty big but Spice is growing fast.
Can't wait till we can swim and groom outside. Oh I know I am ahead of myself but its healthy to dream. I am now on a mission to save any tips for a Go Pro so I can take underwater photos and sit pool side and just take it all in. Crazy dreams. I would love to take puppy legs in the water slow motion style.
Nathan is off to a show March 13-15 in Orangeville then to Sudbury at the end of the month. We hope pups come before the 13th and I hope Spices' come before the Sudbury show. If not we will do what we need to. :-) In about a week the room needs to change. Supplies to get ready is important too. Got to make an xray date for Jeannie. May be too early for Spice... hmmm So much to plan. I best get well.
Got to get back to exercise. Got to find time to learn (got videos to complete) and well can't wait till warmth so we can have friends and puppy people over.
Lots to look forward to - I hope!
Dogs are eating late tonight (in a few minutes). They are licking their lips at what Nathan is cooking. He likes to add things to the food and they don't lift their heads out of the dish. Yes, everyone is eating very well - well not canine moms unless you give them cooked food (not just cooked chicken) every meal. They already know Daddy will cook up everything they want to make sure pups are a good weight. To say they are extra spoiled at pregnancy time is an understatement.
Think I will lay down. Fever is back... sigh.
Till tomorrow!
Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 6:42PM We had a warmer day. That means we had a lot of play in and out. Dennis was on camera so many shots I would have liked to use were blurry but many were not. It is okay. Dennis had a whole series of blur with Scruffy and Inula. Wish those had come out. Here are the ones that did.
Scruffy and Pepper really loved Abby's energy.
Brewer who is now home now had a blast in his usual running form.
I believe the dogs celebrated the warmth.
We had Coco here (departs tonight) and she just played her heart out.
It is so obvious how much Scruffy and Pepper adore each other.
Even when they are apart they are aware of each other.
We had many lovefests with different players.
Pepper says what a large funny looking Havanese you are, Inula. Oh yeah you are a tibetan terrier.
ah warmth!
That's it. Everyone had a blast. I am still sick so Dennis was clicking . Not all photos came out. Wish they had but then I would still be posting photos. hahahaha
Hoping I am better tomorrow and I can click. We shall see.
Darlah
All blogs are updated except Spice's. She's doing well but no new photos of her.
Friday, February 27, 2015 at 9:16AM Just received this and figured you would enjoy.
Well, I am now socked in. Ears pluged, chest plugged so this will be short. Be sure to check out Jeannie's blog for photos of Patches today.
I was actually brushed and well its warmer so I rolled and rolled and now I finally look cute.
I call this shall I stay or shall I go?
Check out the other blogs. They will be updated shortly after you see this or already.
Hugs goes out to Lynda as she was so kind to say it had to be from school but I think she got whatever I have from me or maybe she gave it to me - hahahaha - just teasing. If I don't come close at the door I hope you understand.
After blogging I am laying down.
Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 3:12PM 
I think Pepper is saying, "See, I am as big as you, Scruffy"
Dogs are playing outside for a bit. DJ has arrived. I am pacing myself. Photos are now here below. We don't have a ton but we do have some.
I am updating the rest of the blogs including updated preggie photos of the 2.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 4:48PM 
Happy birthday shout out to Lila, Buddy, Chase, Milly, Meika and Suki. I am not sure how I missed it on the 21st.
I am still not well so short blogs or photos on each blog. I did get a nap in and woke up to hives. Oh well it will pass with benedryl.
Promise I will click tomorrow. Scruffy and Pepper are wonderful. Its cold here. It's getting old.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 6:44PM Well I am indeed fading so I am only doing this blog. I also tried to fit in a few baths so very few photos. Sorry about that. It's my 2 week mark so I like to get everyone done. I am not done so I need to crawl on the couch with dogs and rest.
Who was brushed ? One of them, 2 of them? What do you think?
What about this photo?
Can you tell? I am not sure I could and I do the brushing. :-) Lets put it this way. They played after brushing. Does that give you a hint?
Jon was caught in the tv room snuggling with the dogs. Its cold today so we had more indoor play than outdoor play.
I have a fever so as I said I am crawling on the couch and not doing any other blogs. I will return to updating the rest when I feel better. Moms to be are eating up a storm and growing daily. heh
Hooray Roxie comes to bed with me tonight so that will make me feel better. She just finished her heat and has not been bred. She's going to just play with the pups without any responsibility.
Oh and oh my gad the human pralines Shannon brought me - wow yum. Haven't tried the rum balls but maybe they will kill this bug - well thats my excuse!
Monday, February 23, 2015 at 7:14PM 
Oh the Ella thinks she is starving but she is now eating twice vs. 3 times a day but the moms to be are eating 3 times and well she will try to nibble here and there. We do not allow it but as you can see she tries.
I am a tad under the weather. I am crawling on to the couch so blogs are VERY short.
Everyone is well. Kona and Socks went home. Roxie should be over her heat but Kat is still bothering her. Perhaps tomorrow she can come back to bed with me vs. Dennis. She does make me feel better. :-)
Off to get that dawg loving and wait for Scruffster and Pepper to arrive.
This is the only blog I am doing so that should tell you I need to be on the couch.
Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 6:53PM The dogs had a BLAST today. Tomorrow Socks and Kona depart and Scruffy and Pepper come to visit. Here's some photos from today. All the blogs were updated today. Be sure to see Levon, Socks and Trigger with Roxie and Kona with Clarity. Plus Spice and Jeannie's blogs are updated too.
We had great fun. Brace yourself for colder weather they say. :-(
Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 7:54AM 
Just sharing a photo of Charlie that we received this morning. Isn't he rather handsome! As they live so far away we don't get to see him unless we go to a show in Quebec. Hoping to do so this year.
We decided not to go to the show today. Its rather silly. The place is all the Westminster pros and that's who is getting the look and they aren't even hiding it. I watched all the rings and they didn't pay attention to anyone that wasn't a pro. We got what was to be had in that atmosphere so we are staying warm, getting Zack and Coco ready to go home. Last day with Kona and Socks - they depart tomorrow.
Spice and Jeannie's tummies are already getting large. More about that on their blogs with maybe a tummy shot. I have to shave their tummies but in this weather...
We have a bit of an issue with frozen pipes - now leaking pipes so we are getting that rectified.
I leave you with a taste of the fun they are having seeing it is warmer but tonight a deep freeze again. Levon is chasing Socks and Clarity is saying what are YOU doing? Levon is having the time of his life - Trigger too but Levon is usually less adventurous than Trigger but not this trip. He's like a kid in a candy store when it comes to play. He plays and plays and plays and then naps then plays again.
Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:26AM 
Dogs are LOVING this warmer weather. They say frigid is coming back Tuesday so we will enjoy this while it lasts. I have more photos to post after the show. I depart shortly. The boys will be with the crew. No show Sunday.
As you can see Trigger and Levon rather enjoy the craziness of the Inula and wow when she comes back from shows she is a crazy gal and they love it. But this was taken today when the dogs realize wow its warm and hey our feet aren't hurting. Of course if you are Dennis you walk out on the snow with bare feet.
Rusty and Tiny's mom I have your brushes - newly bought from the show.
