Okay Photos a Bust

I tell Dennis to take photos in auto. He takes them in sports mode. You can't do that in the house unless its rather steady but he likes that its fast. So the photos come out like this. So when I am telling you I don't have photos its cause they all look like this.

Okay so not that bad but...

Most looked like this. He had some of Scruffy playing with Inula and they are so bad it makes this one look good. argh

That's okay as he really tries but I have none that you can see of Scruffy and Pepper as they are just not - well okay they are a BLUR. I will take photos tomorrow instead unless Roxie has pups.

Bailey and Bella were over just while mom was at the hairdresser. It was great to see them.

As you can see someone isn't afraid of wet grass.

She even managed to get quite messy but was going ooh this is a bit too wet.

Brie was contemplating getting a ball that fell in but I retrieved it to squash her desire. Her bath wasn't going to happen extra early.

The rain does interesting things to Colby's hair. He gets a total comb out as tomorrow they go home with baths.

This duo doesn't mind the rain but Pepper and Scruffy was not happy with the length of our grass. Jon's not been doing well so the grass is a little high. When it dries out I am going to have to mow it as I can't stand it.

This duo was off looking for the rabbit. Inula may catch it and I am not sure what I will do then.

And Truffie he decides under the gazebo on a table is dry and the best!

Look who is saying really - rain?

Very Short Blog Today

Just have a few photos to share as we had the vets. Everyone is playing but I don't have everyone in these photos. I had the camera at the vets so Dennis didn't click but he told me what he experienced. He told me he had them all running up and down the walkways like crazy banshees. Since back we had the dogs running yet again. I had a missing stick in the camera. It happens.

Nathan gets frustrated with his request for me to click this and the camera is either in the house or missing a stick. When you are busy it happens. It's called LIFE! I am NOT superhuman.

So, I have Brie but not Colby even though he is playing. I have Pepper but not Scruffy even though the Scruffster is playing. With no vet, I vow to do better tomorrow.

Pepper LOVES Inula. Scruffy has not played with her yet. He has so far preferred Adele and Leti. Maybe he finds Inula too in your face? She can be as she is sewing her oats getting comfie but the adults are telling her what the rules are. They are not hard nosed about it. They just correct her as a mom would. She listens but tries things out. This is normal when you are new.

Last night when we watched a show - a comedian Nathan really likes - forget his name (he wasn't that funny but Nathan thought he was), Scruffy was snuggled up against Adele and her with him. Then he climbed up on my lap as I was in the recliner and Adele climbed up too then of course Pepper said me too and Scruffy looked at her to say go play. This is my space and she did. It wasn't in a negative way. He just wanted his time. I am finding the Scruffy more assertive and for such a laid back guy that is a good thing as he is never not nice about it. He just holds his ground these days when he wants  something and my lap and Adele was it. hahaha

But as you can see Pepper is running, playing and having fun! She is simply learning to respect Scruffy's wishes.

More tomorrow.

No Photo Day

The dogs are all hunkered down as it is pouring outside. Got notified by a friend that she just received bad news about her dog. It reminds me that we all need magic wands, puppy kisses to make life positive. She's going to have a stiff drink, I may have one too and maybe we will Skype and do it together - hahahaha Just teasing. Not making light of it. Just making a note that the dogs absolutely get you by if you allow. No matter what happens, a kiss a snuggle feels better but only if you allow. You must allow!

I also know someone that recently lost their dog and I know they read this blog. My heart goes out to her truly. Good people - crazy mountains we seem to have to climb.

It's raining and the dogs are all piled on Nathan soaked and when I am done I will be blow drying them one by one. Nathan says just brush and put the blowers on as they have to go out again and you get to blow dry them twice. Gee thanks...

Its okay. It keeps me busy.

He is literally drenched and is now changing and getting a ton of blankets so they can snuggle in.

I think tomorrow I am going to send Nathan to get a pumpkin muffin from Tim Hortons. Don't laugh but they are great and makes me feel good till I look at the weight.

The dogs really played their hearts out but Dennis did click some but really I need to teach him how to hold the camera steady as I am getting too many blurry. It happens when you start out. But there are techniques to steady the camera with a long lens on. Teaching is on my to do list.

My to do list grows.

Till tomorrow. Hmm why did I even wash anyone today?

Even Shorter Today

Besides not sure if anyone reads these but... got handling class tonight and as its the first time in eons since I went, I want to. So no time to blog.

Brie is wearing Inula out in a HUGE way. Everyone else is having fun too.

We have had the week of hey here so the dogs are our light. Let's see we had our car broke down - Mega money. We had a water bill and electric bill that came in 3 and 4 times more than usual - no lie. I think we had a leaking toilet that we didn't know about but the electric - was that from so many days of being cold? I can get air but we didn't use it all that much but they insist it is right.Nathan thinks it was the pool. <sigh>

We had 2 fans die this week, 2 humidifiers. I use our fans in the winter and I am not sure the stores have them any longer. Dennis' computer died.

The son came up, left in a blip. Danielle is on the last meds before surgery.

I realized when we went to get Inula I haven't been out in a long time. Sure I walk dogs in the neighborhood but I mean OUT. Nathan has been out a ton and he's out again today.

There is a building around the corner that is almost built. They broke ground the last time I noticed it. yikes.

I slept in my bed last night and all the dogs wanted ME much to Nathan's irritation. That's why they make me say no matter what happens the dogs bring smiles. Do not ever let them not allow you that. They are rather good at taking that frown and turning it upside down.

Till tomorrow...

Very Short Blog Today

I promise I will make up for it unless life gets crazy. Bewer was visiting for the day and the dogs were LOVING the sun. Me too!

Colby and Brie are here and I gave them a one day - get acquainted without this crazy dawg lady brushing them out. This afternoon - after these shots they got  a thorough brushing and combing.

But before then we did the usual running game - well Dennis ran, I clicked. We had a ton of fun and I can say the dogs are happy that Nathan is back. Not that they mind just me. They just missed him too.

But the Roxie still wanted the momma - me.

Having Fun

Interesting relationship between Pepper and Panda. They seemed to click this visit. Is it Panda and her mother role she is falling into?

In out, in out we went today. They adore the wonderful weather much like we do.

Mabel departed and trying to keep her brushed was  test of my abilities. She has now gone and so is Scruffy and Pepper - sniff!

Pepper was ant hunting. No lie. She put her face into the ground sniffing an ant and I am not sure if it tickled her nose but she jumped back and shook her face as if to say what was that? Then she was back at it again. It was such a sedate thing to watch and then suddenly the reaction. I wished I had the video camera.

Looks like Ms Mable is going the havana brown route. Can you see the colour?

Okay Truffie what are you thinking?

Can you brush me again so I can get a treat?

After I washed Mabel, brushed Cali and Adele they did this.

And you think I am fooling when I say its so hard to keep them looking brushed but they are having fun!

Heat to....???

Scruffy says so where are the cushions? I don't need no bloody cushions. He with ease jumped on me outside while I sat in a chair without cushions.

Pepper was mighty confused but boy her hair is coming in nicely. Now back to the quandary. They count on the cushions and well I placed them away last night before the downpour and never placed them back out today. But I realized this confused them. They like the cushions so tomorrow I will put them back out unless it is raining. Just like us they love to laze outside in comfort.

Mabel is a riot. She just loves Cali, Scruffy and Pepper. She says oh boy fun!

Can dogs see their own reflection? It appears Scruffy can. He was so fascinated. I didn't quite get it till he kept it up and I clicked. I wonder what was going through his mind.

Truffie says really she brushed me. But I think rolling is the best and Scruffy and I were having a grand time doing it.

Well Nathan is away till tomorrow night. The van died and is in the shop costing too much. I finished grooming.

Thoughts about Panda and Roxie can be found on their blogs.

I am about to crawl on the couch and snuggle with dogs. Pups have been fed so I get to do one of my fave things. CYA!

Busy Day

Got a very busy day. Mabel, Coach and Sassy dropped in. Our son, daughter family is dropping in. No blog today except to say we are well and we will be back to normal blogging tomorrow. Hope you understand.

Warm and More Warmth Tomorrow

It is hot. We have been busy grooming, playing and hoping tomorrow is hot too so we can actually swim and miss the grooming for a day. :-)

Ty was visiting. He's been having a blast. Nathan is off and I am finally finding time to blog.

We have visitors tomorrow and I am excited - the son, daughter-in-law and grand daughter from Florida. It's his birthday and maybe we will get pool time in with them and the dogs. We shall see.

Just a Few

Didn't get photos of Coops but he had a bath and I managed to keep him dry and mud-less. Funny his parents say he doesn't like the mud at their place. The issue here is when it really rains they run through the grass and kick up the mud so its not a true mud bath but it looks that way.

I have started to think if I put cushions out it will rain so no cushions today but I had baths all day. Can't win.

Lila decided she was going to practice flying before her bath. I wonder if she does that at home.

This trio played quite a bit but the gals missed Coops.

Nathan is off on his fishing trip first thing tomorrow. We will see him Sunday night. I hope the guys have a ton of fun. Our son, daughter-in-law come to visit Friday night so I may be doing a short blog. I only get to see them Friday.

I am still doing all night pup stuff so while Nathan is away Dennis is sleeping with the dogs.

Ah and maybe we will get swimming in on Friday with the grandbaby. Here is hoping!

Its Raining

So what is new? It's raining seems to be the theme for alll summer and now fall? So I got a few photos before it started pouring and won't have any others, I am afraid. These are all pre-grooming photos. 

Cooper went running after Jeannie. He LOVES the smell of her. hehe I mean he LOVES the smell of her. Has to bring back those milk bar memories. :-)

He watched, he chased - he kissed her neck all over. What a Romeo.

Brewer dropped in to play for the day. We haven't seen him for a bit so it is rather nice!

So, it's a day - a rainy day at that. They got wet. They got blow dried. They got wet again and snuggled into blankets, pillows all in the tv room on the couches and recliner and watched tv with Nathan. I have a feeling I will be blow drying yet again before the day is out. Thus the lack of photos.

It's okay. We still have fun and they like the treat at the end.

Fall is Here?

Well you wouldn't know it here that Labor day has concluded and Fall is coming as Nathan and Roxie got their groove on in the pool. Check out Roxie's blog to see more photos. Plus Cha Cha and Harper have now departed. We will miss their fun. Here's a few photos of today.

Harper and the Cha Cha got their groove on. This is just a sliver of them playing.

Now it is a quiet house till baths this week for others. Still exhausted but I am smiling when I see the guys have fun!

Busy Day

Sorry - its a busy day as Nathan is in Ottawa at a wedding and its just Dennis and I. I also had a number of baths to do and we still managed to run with the dogs next door, get everyone groomed and pups taken care of. Nathan also has his camera and Dennis finds Nathan's camera easier to take photos with. So, this is what we have.

Molly and Zoe before their bath hanging out. They have since gone home to be the play monkeys they are.

Darcy has also departed and Cha Cha is mauling Adele in play - Adele is enjoying it. But when Darcy was here Cha Cha was playing with her nonstop.

Harper is a play with anyone kind of a dog as you can see here. He is Adele's sister and he likes her the best. Funny but he must remember her.

Harper has such striking greys, blacks throughout his coat. He would have been a stunning show dog.

Tia is playing her heart out as she does normally. She's here for a bath and trim.

Cha Cha is a happy, happy dog and has been having an amazing amount of play.

Hey where is the cushie cushions?

Harper and Goldie in mad play!

Hey sis can I join you?

Darn that Cali got in the way - imagine that!

Its starting to get quiet around here as the Labor Day comes to an end tomorrow. People's holidays end. Kids head back to school. Weather gets cooler - please no.

We had a ton of fun but many of the photos I would have liked were way too blurry but hey Dennis tried and that's how we learn. :-)

Oh Boy

Well these photos were taken this morning. That means I do not have any of Molly and Zoe or anyone else as it seems the camera was put in the van to go to Ottawa. (He's since taken it out as he said Darlah do you want the camera stolen?) You see Nathan was thinking of me missing the wedding and thought it would be nice if he took photos so I felt I was a part of it in some small way. Well, I have a camera too but I was using it for the pups and I assumed Dennis was taking photos so none were taken.

I will tell you that Oreo is almost human - I swear. He just left. I watch him on the lounge chairs letting the cool breeze go through his hair and he has this look as if this is heaven.

Molly, Zoe and Cali have been TROUBLE in a good way. They have been running off and on, in and out of rooms. This I wanted captured. Oh well. It's been fun listening, watching and laughing at their antics. Maybe I will get something in the morning with MY camera.

But this morning the trio was playing like crazy dogs too. Here is a bunch of them in action. Dennis did capture that. Grace, Molly, Zoe and Darcy depart tomorrow so I best get clicking between baths and feedings first thing. Here is hoping I managed to do it. Plus Harper has just arrived - fun - fun - fun - Adele's brother!

Just a Few Photos

Darcy and Adele play so well together as if its a dance.

Flying Cha Cha is having a blast!

Goldie and Cha Cha play and play all day and then they each want to win. I call them the opinionated gals. No, I win, no I win! You can see the competition - all in fun but interesting how they compete.

Everyone is doing well but I am on pup feedings vs. Dennis at night so I will get what I can up. :-)

Stella Home: 2 Updates Today

Hi Darlah,and Nathan:

Again, another huge thank you. Three years ago today this angel CAME HOME with me. My dad will often ask do you think Stella knew she would be so loved when she came home with us'? We have started our tricks are for dogs classes at whos walking who - so much fun. Bye for now Valerie and stella.

Just a Few Photos: More Added

Darcy, Darcy, Darcy - :-)

Spice's hair is coming in nicely. I will wait one more bath and will trim her up. Hair rarely grows even. hehe Show dog people just tell you it does. :-)

Nathan is out laying with all the dogs enjoying the breeze. I took the dogs next door, watered plants and now I am back for another feeding. Dennis is in bed sleeping. He is not feeling well so if he wakes up not well I will be the one up all night. If that is so, I may have to take a nap. We shall see. The pups are too young to fend for themselves. That is why 4 weeks apart for each will be an ongoing - no sleep till the last are 4 weeks. It means about November 12th we will actually have a full night sleep. Crazy us! Remember pups don't go upstairs till 4-5 weeks old without us but with a camera and in hearing distance. Just when Jeannie is about to, Roxie's will arrive.

We had a blast today. Look later tonight for belly shots of Roxie and a puppy gallery in their respective blogs.

No Rest for the Weary

But the black and whites looked like they have resting to an art. Panda seems to be showing early signs of pregnancy getting morning sickness already. Looks like it will be 4 weeks, 4 weeks and 4 weeks - yikes. It will be fun.

Odin just had a bath and haircut. He is a master wriggle worm on the table. I had to laugh. You have to be creative with him. Then he rolls and messes himself up. You sure he's not a Spice pup. hahahaha

Lucy was also over to play and get a trim and bath.

She decided to pose for me. :-)

Odin and Lucy got along famously.

No one swam today. We had things to do and dogs to play and wash and groom. :-)

The gals were happy to see Odin!

Now that I am back to being messy Mommy and Daddy will come and get me and that human will have to brush me up again. I have her figured out. That's how to get an extra treat, don't ya know?

Oh My So Very Hot

Just a few photos - not many after yesterday. I ran out of steam. Its mighty hot and I had several baths to do. The dogs didn't even want to hang outside so we did a lot of playing indoors with the air conditioning. I tend to take less photos indoors.

We are still waiting for the rain. I did manage to get in the pool between puppy feedings. Nathan is at handling class.

Just a short blog today. Other than playing, grooming, chillin' and lots of snuggles we are just chillin'.

Sunny Skies & Some Swimming

Roxie is back at it with her Daddy!

Marco Polo

Wet Dog Play

Soaking Up the Cushions, Are We?

Mabel had a bath and is on her way home. Her human brought me the most beautiful roses - wow thank you!

Teddy departed and his parents gave me a huge compliment. They didn't recognize him at first and kept telling us how wonderful he looked. That also made my day - nice day and finally feeling like I am recovering from Nathan at shows etc.

We miss you already, Teddy!

Oreo settled in for a comfortable nap.

I think he thought if he played asleep we wouldn't take him in the pool. :-) That's okay. You were i good company as the others didn't want to do either besides the ones that did.