11-11-11

Guinness turns 4 today!

His day started with his grandma singing happy birthday to him while he was still in bed.

Then his aunt Ellen sang him happy birthday later in the day.

He went on an invigorating doggie walk in the snow with his besties.

Then had a pig ear to top it all off!

And it ended with an e-mail from Daisy and Scout (little dogs rule).

Thanks to all of his besties (even his bestie grandma) for validating that he is the #1 chiweenie.

He thinks so.

One gone, one not quite here.....

These two black beauties gave me so much joy and pleasure. Maybe dogs give so much on a daily basis because they know they will be here such a short time. Django still gives me a happy wag when she sees me but I believe she misses Stella, too, and would give anything for one more sniff down a snowy trail with her. I know that I would.

The Three Amigos

Buckwheat and Buttercup got a special treat today!

Their friends Dakota (yellow boy) and Denali (brown girl) paid us a visit this afternoon.

Dakota is a football player!

He has such strength and yet is such a mellow guy.

And Denali won Buck's heart.

He fell in love this afternoon.

I don't know about Denali or Dakota, but after 3 FULL hours of play and affection Buck is going to sleep soundly tonight.
I am SURE!

Fitting In

Buck has been eating EVERY single drop of food.

Since he is a picky eater I have been scrutinizing his eating habits.

I can't imagine why he is eating it ALL.

An audience of eager eaters wait in the wings.

Guinness had to make sure he cleaned his bowl COMPLETELY.

Woke up yesterday morning to 22 above.

Jan reported 16 at her house.

BURRRRRRRR

We ended the day with a tail wagging game of Farkel.
Guinness let Buck win - since he is company.


Buck was a good sport.
He is starting to relax (could be the beer).
He is slowly starting to fit in.
(smile)

Buckwheat Goes On Vacation

A pig ear cocktail for all of the dogs that are of drinking age.

Yum.

After the cocktails, the play ensues.

It's just too bad they don't like each other isn't it?

Fall Walk

Recipe to share

5 lbs freshly dug potatoes and 2 springs rosemary from Amanda's garden
Fold in three gorgeous sun-shiny autumn days
Ice with chilly morning frosting (mother nature's recipe)
Season with spicy conversation from A & E
Toss in a couple of nutty mutts
Sprinkle with laughs, smiles, ohhs and ahhs, and woofs
Enjoy!

Surrounded by beauty

We camped on a beach near Homer. Each girl took a dog. We were surrounded by beauty...the day, the dogs, the beach, the friendship, the goodtimes. WOW!

Belated Birthday Hike

Took a hike up to Skilak Overlook for Amanda's birthday...beautiful weather, lovely company of the 4 and 2 legged variety plus champagne and cake...what a day!

Engineer Lake

Rowdy Scouty with his "cape" that has been ripped to shreads!

What a hansdsome boy!

Scouty and Daisy are attached at the hip - literally!

Buckwheat . . . what can I say?

This picture best described
his pupphood energy best.

And Buttercup.

What a lovely girl.

Goodbye, my friend

Strong

Tender

Energetic

Loving

Lovely

Always by my side.....

Goodbye my sweet friend. I will never forget you.....

Tourists already

We came across these guys yesterday. They couldn't decide which city to visit

6 Mile Family Walk

Duane, Ellen and Amanda (standing)

and Jan and Jadie (kneeling)

Ellen, Duane and Jadie

Beautiful sunny day for a walk with a lovely visiting sister!

You can come back any time and walk with us Jadie!

We really enjoyed your company!

Kids gone wild!

A beautiful hike in balmy 26 degrees at Carolyn's to end 2010. The "kids" got a little crazy. Thanks for a wonderful year, good friends.