Is it Thursday

We are messy dogs but we did end up getting combed out. It is why this blog is so late - just in time for a stiff drink and to watch the %$^& show called the debate tonight.Or maybe just the drink and read about it tomorrow. LOL Let's toss a coin.

Here is the gallery.

Dogs had fun today. Pablo is here for another week. His family is dealing with renos and we all know how that is.

Short blog but know the dogs did have fun today and now they are tv timing it with Nathan and I am doing pups and blogging.

Before the Great Brush Out

It's another wet and muddy day in paradise. Nami has turned into a sensational dog. She greets everyone. She is smart as they come and she's such a lovable being. Stormy is quite happy to have her around.

Here is today's gallery.

Nathan goes for more health tests this Friday for 5 hours. It means I am it for pups, adults and I cancelled grooming that day as who can groom and watch puppies and adults while Dennis sleeps. Dennis should actually be up about the time Nathan arrives home.

I was going to wash a few of my own dogs but with this rain then sun then mud - but why? So, I just comb out but eventually it will have to happen. I can do a marathon when the pups are 3 weeks old. We shall see.

Pablo jumped all over Stone today. He pulled his elastic out and well he looked like Stone by the end.

Rosie dropped in and took over Harlow's spot till Harlow asked her to move over. LOL

Daisy is in the thick of it and loving the pool cover. She's managed to put her scent all over it.

It's been a fun day. I was going to put aside 1 hour each day to learn but it is not happening but I keep trying. :-)

Eyes are opening in the pups. Play has begun in earnest with Spirit's and Cinnamons ones - their eyes are about to open. Sage's all opened their eyes.

Rain, Cloud and Now Sun

We have had it all today. Daisy has not been here for sometime but boy is she making up for it. LOL

Here is the gallery. I may have had a few photos taken yesterday. I do not know but enjoy them twice, if so.

Dogs have been having a ton of fun. I am taking a day off from grooming just for the time off factor. I could comb out every other day despite how hard they play.

It is almost time for dinner, which a couple are reminding us. I cooked up some bacon and we are adding a tiny but to each meal. Bet they eat it up quickly. It's one of their most fave treat in their food dish.

Got to get outside while the sun is shining brightly.

Wet and Muddy and Dirty

It's rainy and mucky. You should see Pablo. He's all boy - muddy as ever. I told Nathan to take a photo. He did not. Hopefully Dennis will.

Here is the gallery.

Rosey, Ellie, Brewer and Pablo with Murphy was playing up a storm outside. Murphy got wet and went, this is not for me - wet legs with mud. I laughed but she loves to play - just not in mud or rain.

Ellie departed. Soon Rosey will. Brewer is here till tonight and Pablo will remain to muck it up for a couple of days. Nathan is laughing so hard that maybe I should have him groom Pablo. Yeah that's an idea. LOL

This is about the time I say - where's the snow. Nah... that can wait!

A Sunday

I am so trying to get done early so I can either play a game or watch a tv program which has not been attainable for quite sometime. LOL

Here is the gallery.

Nathan was kind enough to take some photos after I did.

Harlow was in hot pursuit of a rabbit today and Misty cut it off at the pass. Teamwork but not quite good enough as the rabbit got away. Not sure if they caught it what they would do but they were fast today and they are conked out on the couch. They had fun.

The dogs LOVE the pool cover. You will see Stormy rubbing herself all over it today. Murphy took over her crate, We have a number of them without doors under the kitchen table. They so love them.

It's been a day and Nathan got me popcorn from the theater which he said was busy but everyone was masked and keeping their distance. It's the last day they can be open here for at least 28 days. Now I have popcorn to watch a tv show with and then I have to weigh pups.

What a Motley Crew

I had all the dogs combed out today and felt way guilty and stressed filled running back and forth to make sure pups were on. Oh boy so that is why I am late blogging. As you can see, I did cut some hair off of Misty. I can see her mother's face now, just larger version. Her ears look out of whack, one thin, one full but it is partially an optical illusion and partially someone chewed her ear. We won't discuss whom.

Here is the gallery.

The dogs had fun. Didn't click much. I was extremely busy but hey its 730pm and I am starting to blog while Nathan watches tv. What a life. LOL

Them Days

Here is the gallery.

Not many photos today. That's cause the guys didn't take them and I was way busy.

But I am about to try Dorothy's chicken soup. Yum! Thank you!

It's a busy week. Pups and moms are also keeping me busy plus 4 blogs - yes 4. LOL

We are trying to figure out the optimal grow light locations for the plants as Dennis feels we never reached the proper lighting.

Ollie is visiting - how nice and is here overnight and for a groom. Amy was here for a few hours while her parents had doctor visits. Brewer well he is here when he is here and Harlow is still singing for her breakfast and dinner. She has also decided that most of the couch in the tv room is hers - back, seat - what have you - it is HERS. No one tells her any different so why not!

Time to weigh pups shortly and catch my breath. But soup is calling. :-)

We are now in 28 day modified stage 2 again starting on Monday. Another ride, I suppose. Best go get my popcorn from the movie theaters. I guess they will be closing yet again. I so love movie popcorn so a treat before its no more for quite sometime.

Wet Day

We had a wet day from the start of the day till even now with only minor breaks. My cedars need them as my neighbour thinks he can cut them. Oh the joy of frustrations. On to better things. This cutie, who is a Raven puppy came to visit. He had a full grooming and played his heart out. Nathan took 2 videos early on and he transferred them to me to upload and I said I can't share those unless someone is fascinated with your fingers. One day, that man will become an expert in videos. I did take one just recently (uploading it after I weigh pups) after his bath but they were not playing like they did early on.

Here is the gallery.

Dennis put some extra scrap linoleum down in the tv room thinking it would protect the floor. I think it needs to go. We are having a war about it. He does the floors so his idea is it will save the floor and it doesn't matter what it looks like. So far, I am losing the argument.

The dogs played outside only when it wasn't raining but they truly had water and mud and all sorts of stuff tracking through the house. They look a wreck so any comb-outs done today was futile. Still, we try. I am so laughing as that is what makes life interesting. Unpredictable moments and battles over nonsense. All things leads back to the dogs and that is what gives us happiness. As they say, the dogs get me by!

Happy 1st: More Added

Dear Darlah and Nathan,
Time is flying by quickly. We can’t believe Benny is already 1. He is an amazing dog who makes us all happy.

Happy birthday to all of Benny’s siblings - Tempest, Bailey, Benji, Coco and Abby. Big hugs to mom Leti and dad Stone.

Best regards,
Nesh, Georgia and Marko

Today Bailey got a new chew toy, a crab stuffie, and a homemade pumpkin peanut butter blueberry birthday cake made in her honour ❤️

Happy Birthday Bailey! You are awesome!!!

Where does the time go? Can't believe this little angel is 1! My heart is full of gratitude and love for having this divine creature in my life. I don't know what I would do without her. Sending lots of love to her siblings Tempie, Benny, Benji, Abby, and Coco!

Love Pippa & Bailey

Happy 1st birthday to all of Abby’s brothers and sisters. She is a joy and a wonderful sister to Zoey.

Hi Nathan and Darlah,

Where has the time gone?  Can’t believe Benji is already 1.  Happy birthday hugs to all of his siblings Tempest, Bailey, Coco, Benny and Abby.  He is such an amazing friend and companion.  We are lucky to have him in our lives.

 Best regards,

Vivien, Glenn, Stephen, Amanda and Brandon

Covers On

I think it is time to play catch-up on grooming the dogs starting tomorrow. I do not think Nathan is going to help me. LOL I have just been doing visitors and well mine can stand to be caught up on. I have only me to blame if it takes a bit of time. I get them all washed before delivery to buy myself some days. I may shave Misty down if she keeps playing like she does as she plays hard and tears up her hair. With no dog shows, why not. It will grow.

Here is the gallery.

The pool cover went on and the fun began. Ellie and Nami was not sure of it but eventually went on. Hallie embraced it like it was a welcomed new world. You never know. But all the dogs are loving the extra play area.

Harlow thinks everyone is in the pool as she runs around barking at the craziness. It's a riot!

The weather - the cover - it all spells fun for humans and the dogs!

Happy 6th Birthday

From: Christine: 

Clarity and I just want to say hi on this special day of hers.  I can’t believe she is turning 6!  

From us: Happy birthday Clarity, Maddie, Tosca, Charlie, Rocco and Reggie

How did 6 years happen?

From Rocco's parents:

Dear Nathan and Darlah,

Rocco’s 6th birthday is today!  Everyday we love him more and more.  He is the centre of it all and has been such a joy specifically through these uncertain times.

We hope you are doing well, and on this weekend of thanksgiving, wanted to thank you for bringing such a wonderful creature as Rocco, and others like him, into this world.

Best wishes from the three of us,

Rocco, Michael and Cecily

Thanksgiving Weekend

Dogs are having fun. They ate most of our leftovers added into their meals. I love turkey leftovers but as long as we were whelping they too needed something extra special. I so look forward to sleeping with the dogs tonight.

Here is the gallery.

Ms Bria departed tonight. Thank you for the strawberry/raspberry pie. Never had that combo. We will cook it tomorrow.

Short blog but Happy Holiday weekend. I hope it is enjoyable or you manage to make some of it enjoyable.

Ms Murphy likes Nami very much. We manage to get a few photos of her playing with her.

Now I need to start doing cleanup before Dennis wakes up. the day just went by so fast - maybe good.

2 Updates Today

Bella is here for play and a bath and haircut. Logan and Panda also depart tonight. Bella departs tonight. Frannie, Bria, Harlow and Tenshi are visiting. Everyone is having a grand time but it is raining now so only indoors. It was a wonderfully warm day.

Let's see if the pool get closed next week.

It's a relatively quiet holiday weekend. Sounds like it may be that way for all of 2020 and part of 2021. Let's hope its a short one.

Cinnamon kept me up last night and Nathan thinks she is progressing but I am not sure. She is due in a few days and that's okay with me. We need recovery around here. Let's see if we get it.

Be sure to see the birthday celebrations below. 1 years old - wow and Cinnamon send lots of love to you!

Happy 1st

Happy Birthday to our precious Mandy 💖

We love you so much 💕

You are my sunshine ☀️ 

Mandy wishes Happy Birthday to her sisters Ellie, Hallie, Nava and Otto and to her brothers Finn and Marli 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

Sending her 💗to her mommy Cinnamon and her daddy Stone 

Big hugs and kisses to you both Nathan and Darlah... and Denis ❤️Ellie says Happy 1st to all her siblings!!

5 Years Old: 2 Updates Today

Instead of a traditional birthday pic, mommy thought you might like to see how much I like getting my teeth brushed ❤️

Happy birthday also to the siblings which includes Mickey, Alvin and Stone.

Not Much Today

It's a no gallery day as Sage is whining and digging. Glad I rescheduled all grooming as she is taking up much of my focus.

The photo above is Spirit as a puppy. She's actually got darker as time went on.

We have Harlow, Tenshi and Brie with us today. Brewer is a day visitor. It's a truly fun house but Nathan is napping. I need one as I was up all last night and Dennis is playing with the dogs but I told him not to worry about taking photos as I probably won't be able to make a gallery. :-)

Till tomorrow!

A Busy Wet Day

Pigtail mess after just a short time of brushing out the Sage. I laugh as that is what makes them mighty interesting.

Here is today's gallery.

We got word that the pool is delayed in closing till next week. <sigh> So no running cover fun for a bit.

Today we have to move couches to get ready for Cinnamon, get a couch in from outside and throw a couch out. So, Dennis is telling me what I have to clean to get ready. Yes, I am laughing.

I am crazy grooming due to impending pups. It always happens.

This is a long weekend and all we have visiting is Tenshi. It's a quiet house.

Still hoping the next 2 deliveries start at 7am. :-) I am dreaming - I know.

Wet Wednesday

Is it wet or what? Teddy and Rusty are here. They are truly enjoying each other.

We are starting to take temps on Sage.

Here is today's gallery.

The cover is not on the pool yet but even with rain, it is relatively mild.I can tell the dogs that know are in waiting for the cover.

It is tv night with a VP debate thing going on so popcorn and a big old drink. Nathan is napping but he enjoys reading and seeing the snippets after.

Maybe I should take a nap too. :-)

What a Day and So

The dogs are always playing in the kitchen from the moment we get up till bed time off and on. They play outdoors or in the halls upstairs too doing the run game if the weather is not good.

Here is the gallery. Sage is the top photo and you can see her belly but I placed a gallery in Sage and Cinnamon's blog. Cinnamon is huge. Sage will have 4 pups.

The dogs had fun today. I made turkey today so they went yum - that means extra treats for us and it did. They kept smelling the air as the smell permeated the entire house. They all ate with gusto.

Nice to see them so looking forward to dinner.

I am feverishly grooming everyone's dogs before more pups arrive so I skipped mine today.

Crazy times...

Running and Play

Here is the gallery.

They run, they play, they have a grand time. They say this week the cover will go on and then the bouncing fun begins. It ought to be fun as some have not been on it. Time wil be telling. Will have to take a video of that.

It's the start of a busy week. Nathan stress test tomorrow then the next day results of all his tests.

Class tonight for Nathan. I will do tv time with the dogs. LOL

Harlow departed last night. No one singing for their breakfast

Thursday another xray for Cinnamon to get a better idea of how many. Sometime the end of the week for Sage. Then days after that Cinnamon.

Tomorrow we have to move couches inside and out, lawn furniture and all that stuff. We will leave two chairs and a table out. It is waterproof so it can stay out all winter, if desired.

Oh the season is changing and I already miss summer. Six more months till melt and warmth. But if we get snow, it means paths and fun snow shots and well lots of clothes. Not for the dogs as we do not do that. We used to but by the time I get the last dressed, the 1st is coming inside. I find they just stay out a shorter period and appreciate being able to have free movement.

We are cooking turkey tomorrow to tie us over. We love turkey and stuffing sandwiches with or without gravy. Nathan never gets a large turkey. He always says this is the biggest. But it is just the 3 of us. makes sense to do it early as moms and all have their own timing. We shall see.