Saturday, September 23, 2017

Monday, September 11, 2017

Saturday, September 09, 2017

celebrating baby Kelsey....

It won't be much longer before we get to meet baby Kelsey for real. In the meantime, its time to celebrate and get ready for her arrival in November. Since it's been so long that Sadie has had a little one, she was in need of some "supplies" and the family was asking what she might need. So, we decided to have a little family baby shower (which is just one of many that Sadie is planned to have) but I thought it would be nice to  have a small one just from us. 
The table is set once again for a party and fun... I love it when it looks like this!!!!
Everyone arrives... the deck is put into good use (and Cal can now handle the step from the house to the deck.) It's going to be so much fun to have a baby around again.. the boys are getting so big!!!
The guests of honor... Abi is very excited about having a little sister and of course wants to be included in all the things yet to come........
cousins Julie and Cal... Aunt Doreen and Meme.....
Friends Belinda.. Kathleen and Denise.....
Kelsey and Julie....
and all the wonderful gifts... I think everyone is very excited because there is so much here......


It took a little time to get threw it all... Abi was a great helper and had fun telling her Mom what each gift was used for..... (she's going to be a little Mother for sure!!!)


Time for cake and goodies........

visiting together and enjoying everyone's company. Special times like these are cherished for sure......


And my little old Trevor dog..... just because he's here and I love him...


but looking forward to Miss Kelsey!!!!!!! it will be fast and slow all at the same time.......

Tuesday, September 05, 2017

Back to school









Sweet 16

Well, he did it!!!  Happy happy birthday to our Trevor dog... officially Sweet 16!!! I haven't been too sure how long he would "go" without Hunter (his brother).. but it's been over a year. I'd say, Trev is doing very well. He doesn't hear anymore, can't see all that well... he does have accidents in the house if I don't watch closely... but over all, he's in good shape and seems to enjoy life. He does sleep a lot, but once he's outside, he pokes around the yard and gets a feel for what's going on. I suppose if I live as long as he has, and can manage this well.. then life will be good. 


Cole dog made it to his 17th birthday and there's a good chance this sweet boy will too... but, I just enjoy each day that he is here with us, and take care of him like the old guy that he is...

Happy birthday Trevor .... we love you!!!!

















Sunday, September 03, 2017

a walk in the park.

This wonderful boy is Oberon.. a 16 month old Irish Wolfhound, and most happily, one of my clients. What a great puppy he is, and aside from his size, one of the most gentle beasts one would ever want to meet. I have been helping his people with "walk polite".. because this big boy, without even knowing, does pull.. and goodness is he strong. With a bit of "equipment change" , things have been going well. Today, Obie was going to be in a charitable walk, but his people were a little concerned as to how he might behave.. so they asked if I might come along and help out if needed. I thought the walk sounded fun, and I was happy to help them out, so the little brown dog and I joined the fun. 
Oh, this little brown dog of mine... she certainly knows who she is, and there is very little that she is intimidated by.. including very large puppies. Obie knows this well, and he is very respectful anytime he is around her .... They are really pretty funny together, and many people on the walk made a comment about that...
"don't even look at me".. she tells him

and he doesn't......
I would like his people to bring him to the farm sometime.... I know that he's bigger than Mocha and more times than not, when I work with him... I treat him much like Mocha. It was a beautiful fall day.. the walk was fun and there was a pretty good turn out. The donations all went to the local food pantry, which made it even better.....
I still have some up coming lessons with this big boy, but as you can tell from the smile...

I am looking forward to it...

not so sure what the little brown dog thinks......