Wordy Wednesdays

"If you want the best seat in the house, move the dog."
-Anonymous
(We miss you Daddy)

Contentment

I'm so thankful for the comfort and security of "HE" who carries me when I'm weary.

Some Days Are Like That

Life is trial and error. And some days I feel it, more than others. You too?

Oh "Howl" We've Missed You!

It's been a Dog's Age since we spoke!
Mommy needed a little break and so she took one, but she missed you all terribly all the while.
This summer we ran and played with some new brothers and sisters.
It seems that we now have horses (part of our pack... herd?) and we have discovered how much we love trail rides. As the weather gets cooler though, Mom is looking forward to sitting down with ya'll and chatting about all our lovely adventures! Sound good? We hope so. Coffee for the people. Bones for the hounds. And whatever for the equine that the equine like... See ya'll soon!

Stacking Wood

Nothing in this family is ever done in quiet solitude... every minute of every day has, at the very least, some critter in it. My son, my husband, (yes sometimes they act like critters,) 3 dogs, 2 horses, 1 mini-mule... and anytime we start to stir outside... our neighbor's dog, are all a part of the happy chaos that is our household. So, would we be somberly stacking wood on this chilly October day? Quietly considering the role of humanity in nature or the space-time continuum...? No, not when you have 4 dogs and a 12 year old boy to help.

As you can see, Isabelle (the neighbor's dog) heard the wood delivery truck and naturally... came to lend a hand.

Our Weimaraner, Ruby, contemplates whether the recent delivery is the sole property of our family and thereby, should be protected.A pack discussion commences and...
After some hearty negotiations, and the ceremonial "sniffing of the rear"... a drink of water from the bird bath is offered! And in a gesture of unilateral friendship, Isabelle is invited to stay for the stacking of the wood.
Oliver, confounded, expresses his disdain and asks to go inside for a nap. But he should know... there's no rest for the weary here.

From Where I Sit

I spy with my little eye...

Pickles and peaches and jellies, oh my!

Hot Mix and Sauces and goodness galore.
Content, I ask for nothing more.

Nesting

Can anyone else feel it in the air?
It's definitely nesting time.
The crispness of the air, the crunch of leaves, the crackle of an outdoor fire...
Coffee tastes better, I have an excuse to wear boots everyday and in one word, pumpkin! Before too long we will be starting a fire in the fireplace and opting for wool. Best of all, we will be together... our family of 3 + Dogs + Horses... enjoying the closeness that Fall guarantees.