Happy Birthday Nathan

Nathan's birthday is tomorrow (June 1st). The sun won't shine but I hope he so enjoys the day. Blogs may be sparse as I try to lighten his load.

Cold and Rain

Well, I promised photos and its raining. Dogs keep getting soaked. They are having a total blast but really rain and cold?

Where's the faces guys - hahahaha

Waiting for the food. 

Yeah they still play here but they play with everyone else too. 

I give up...

Oh what a wet rag you are Adele

A blur of crazy play.

So you see they are playing. It is cold. It is wet. They look like wet rags except Shannons 2 as they have such short hair but paws are getting cleaned and they are looking at me cross-eyed. Do you blame them?

We will try for better photos tomorrow. But at least you can see they are playing but due to so much wetness they are doing their business and running for the door - well everyone but Risa who could care less and Inula of course.

Lots of Rain But Pool

We tried to get pool time inbetween pups going home. No one and I mean no one wanted to go in but Daisy who jumped right off the stairs and Kat, Roxie, Ella and we got Saffron in. Saffron was a sinker the first try. What I mean is she really would have sunk as she had no clue and she did poorly. I went oh oh not a swimmer. Nathan tried her 2 more times and you will have to watch the video to see what happened. 

Sorry I just didn't get around to more photos but Shannon I will do so tomorrow. Your duo was really playing too. Coco and Lucy were really playing. Coco departs tomorrow and Lucy - well she went home with PJ.

Ella says, I think I can do that too!

Much to our delight she did too. Oh my gad we have another swimmer. Even Roxie jumped off the side first but not Ella who decided to jump off the diving board. When they are wet I can almost not tell Roxie and Ella apart.

More photos tomorrow. We have 3 pups departing tomorrow. So I had baths to do, photos etc so now you get it, I am sure. I wanted to go to the farmers market but maybe tomorrow after the pups depart. 

PS: Anyone have a good source for water plants? I have 2 water pots to fill.

Out of Time

Dogs are having a blast but no time to post photos. This was a duck Shoshi chased. She's the duck hunter.

Today Kat and Daisy walked up my back giving me a massage - well not sure it was. Canyou tell they are related?

We have Cha Cha and Lucy here to get to know their siblings and Coco is here for a cut and bath. 

Trigger and Levon was playing and playing and playing. They had a total blast! Life is great for the dogs despite the reality that they also got groomed. It's the treat you know. They stand in line for their turn!

Out Of Time

We are so out of time. I have class with Inula so I am cutting this short. Its been hot. We had the dogs wanting the cool floor though they had a fair time outdoors. Under the popups was the most desirable and on the cushions bonus.

Our air seems to be working now. The house isn't as cool as we want but it is working. Pool is not ready yet. 

I had many baths to do and blogs and grooming and the lit goes on. Its so busy that i don't wantto do class but its the last one so I must!

Where's the Storm?

We are waiting for the storm and trying feverishly to get the pool clean. We can see the bottom but its not there yet. We figure by Friday - well we hope.

Dear Penny gets a bath in the morning and then she will go home. She will be missed. Then we have a crazy day with washing Fitz and many adults. heh Oh this weekend is going to be very busy and it starts on Thursday but we will have fun and we are still hoping for pool time but we will let you know if the pool cooperates.

Will the storm truly hit tonight? We are hoping so here but for thosr that have dogs that do not like storms - hope not. 

Well back out with the dogs and to clean out the pump basket. At this poit we are emptying it every hour.

What Happened

Not a single photo did I click today if the adults. You see we were busy getting everything ready for the pool to open. It is open but green. It will take a couple of days. Heater is on and there is a tremendous amount of air in the line so after Maxine departs I will be figuring it out. Yes, I am the resident pool person here. Then the pool cleaner goes in.

Nathan is at handling class. Pups will go out after Maxine departs.

So, my apologies. We are having fun. They did find it rather hot today and loved the cold tile floor. Is the air on too high. Can't tell that by the dogs. Thy do indulge us by hanging outside when we are outside but really they want the cool air. They will adjust especially with the pool open. 

As soon as the sun goes down we wil be hanging outside again getting then acquainted to an open pool. Though it is green so we don't want anyone jumping in. 

Summer - is it here?

Rain and Dry and Sun

Maxine was here hanging out for the day. 

It rained, they played, it was sunny and then it rained. We couldn't figure out if we should uncover the cushions or not.

Daisy has been having a crazy, silly time.

Coco and Doozie depart tomorrow. They will be missed.

It was a lazy day, not for me but for them. Something about the weather.

Late tomorrow the pool cover comes off. Lets see how dirty the pool is. :-( Hoping we can swim by Friday. 

Yikes

Have to update tomorrow. the day got away from me as we were playing with the dogs!

Busy Day

We had a puppy go home, a bath for Tiger Lily, a bath for the pup going home tomorrow and Chase dropped in. Chase really has been enjoying Risa's company. Chase fits in real easily. She is having an amazing time.

Blog is photo-less today as I really want to spend time with the hubby and dogs. Hope you understand!

We have a pup departing tomorrow. A stone hit our window in our van so that has to be fixed tomorrow and well Jebi departs and Daisy arrives. It is going to be a blast as Daisy is a fun dog. Daisy is Kat's sister's daughter. Did you get that? :-)

Till tomorrow!

Early Blogging

We have an evening affair for our grand daughter so everything is getting ready early. Dennis wil remain home with the dogs and we are out celebrating an event for our oldest grand daughter. Her sister has an operation this summer and we are hoping that this gives her some quality time with friends and well just being a teenager. We shall see. 

Tomorrow pups start departing. I have been going crazy getting everything done. My knee hurts like well we won't talk about it but we are dealing. A dog chewed an outdoor cushion faster than you can blink and eye. We won't say any names but it means now I have to replace 3 pieces as they all 3 match (2 chair pads and 1 bench pad). Oh well, they were getting old, I suppose. Did think 1 more year but life has a way of changing plans. hahahaha

Dogs are doing really well. They are enjoying the cooler weather. Penny has fit in like she always has been here. Coco finds comfort up on the outdoor cushions. Nathan even placed stairs for them to get up and down with ease. It's a dawgs world around here, I tell you.

Coco thinks cushions, cool breeze and chillin is a bit like heaven. Me too!

The dogs play, they rest. Rest is important too.

Sometime next week the pool cover comes off!

Weekend is here.... sun is out - cold still... oh well....

Outside Craziness

This is Ella's brother!

Roxie and Ella remain close. Roxie still cleans her ears and treats her like her pup.

Brewer has moles in his yard in Richmond Hill and he can't find a soul that will help him. If you know of someone, please let us know.

Tag, you are it... well if I can catch you!

Logan wasn't sure what the squirrel hunting is about. 

It's been a day. Just heard Val won well at the TT specialty in the states and her Pemba just died from an accident. I am a bit shell shocked. Not sure what exactly happened but give your pups a kiss.

No Update Day

I came, I played and oh boy I need a brushout. heh Dogs had a blast today but I want to crawl on the couch. Instead I got brushing and bags to get ready for pups to go home. 

Is it Raining Yet?

Nathan is off to handling class with Ella and Inula. I washed 6 dogs today including Jazzy who will be going home. We had a getting acquainted with Lucy and I did walks. I am tired so blogs will be short. Nathan wanted me to go to class but with blogs and as tired as I am... well I am here. :-0

Down Time

Whenever it is hot or we have done a great deal of play we settle into the tv room for some down time. It is important to have rest - humans and canines when life has been busy. 

We have had a fun but hot and busy day!

Coco and Doozie was not impressed at me clicking and interfering with their naps. I get that!

2 Updates Today

Rabbit watching heh

Its a hot day and we are waiting till after the sun goes down before we do our walks. Dogs have been playing and as you can see finding a rabbit. I also found....

inside on the cool floor was mighty comfie. 

Still they went out and played but just like us they are adjusting to this heat but rain is coming tomorrow and a cooler week is ahead they say. No rain till tomorrow night they say.

Wonder what they will do when the cover is off. That will happen in a week. Hoping for one hot day before pups depart so we can get them in the pool. We shall see.

And Jazzy keeps digging cool beds in the garden. So much for staying clean. I love this dog!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday, Cooper. The sun is shining on your day and it will be a splendid one indeed! What a lucky boy you are to have that as your cake!

No Photo Day

We have way too much to do. We had - well I had a lot of dogs to do so no puppy baths and no photos. Its just a reality as the last time I checked I am not super human even when I want to be.

I know some of you are gardeners. I am looking for hanging baskets that aren't an arm and a leg. We went to a farmers market and they were $60 each. Are they really that high this year? So, please if you see some stunning hanging baskets or window boxes, please send me email and tell me where. 

My garden is a mess but we are working 5 minutes here and there. The pups love the twigs etc. They are fast becoming master gardeners and the adults say hey we know how to do this. Coco and Doozie lazed out on the cushions this afternoon with a look of - well this is the life. Jazzy dug a hole to laze in. The dogs are LOVING this weather and all the plants growing as it gives more areas to explore.

Next week I hope to paint the outdoor furniture. I would like to have it done before we start pool time and having people over. Nathan would like me to sand and stain but I said are you going to sand - he said no so its going to be a solid stain over the stain that is on it - no sanding year for me! What colour, I haven't decided. 

Pool will be opened sometime the week of the 24th. I am soooooooooooooo excited. Then we will have pups over to swim with their humans of course. We are also looking forward to going to Hunstville and to Grand Bend to visit friends. 

Hope everyone is having a splendid long weekend. 

Just Chillin'

The humans have a vet visit for the Spice pups so no real update today. We are expecting rain. Lets hope Sunday is gorgeous!

Coco and Doozie dropped in and so did Cha Cha. Life is rather fun. Dennis and Jon will be staying with the crew at home while we road trip. We expect to be home at 6ish - well we are hopeful.

Just Jazzy

Jazzy says where did everyone go? Do I get you all to myself, uncle Nathan? Jazzy is getting used to the gremlins - oops the pups and he finds he can move faster than them. hahahaha