Messing About In The Water

Yesterday was so sunny, I had to rub my eyes to make sure I wasn't dreaming. 

 

 

All the snow and ice have thawed which meant the dogs got to do one of their favorite things . . .

 

 

. . . walk across the pool cover and play in the water that seeps through.

 

 

Joey normally goes out of his way to avoid puddles and large bodies of water so it always surprises me to see him getting his face and feet wet. Maybe he just likes clean water.

 

 

He was having fun fishing for leaves.

 

 

Ravyn is most definitely a water dog and I could see in her eyes that she's desperate for the cover to come off and go swimming.

 

 

During the summer months it's hard to keep her out of there.

 

 

I don't think that will be happening any time soon though.

 

 

It's been raining non-stop since last night and is supposed to turn to snow later today.

 

 

I don't mind the rain so much, it's a prelude to Spring . . . .

 

 

. . . but the snow, ah the snow . . .

 

 

. . . now that I could do without.

 

 

March sure knows how to put on a show!



Opossum

Our dogs were going nuts last night and when we ventured out to see what all the commotion was about we were faced with an opossum.  

 

 

I was hoping it might have got the message from all the dog barking last night and taken off but I returned home this afternoon to find it in our yard again!

 

Ravyn had no qualms about checking it out but Joey was a little more hesitant (and who can blame him).  The opossum ended up playing dead but had its eyes firmly fixed on me while I snapped some quick shots.

 

There is something about the mouth and feet that really creep me out.  I'm assuming they can do a fair bit of damage with those teeth and claws if they want to.  Really hoping it finds a new home sooner rather than later.

Got To Love Them

There are times when they drive me insane like . . . . .

 

. . . . . when they bark at everything that moves

 

. . . . . when they bring me dead mice and birds

 

. . . . . when they eat poop

. . . . . when I let them out before bedtime and they think its a game

. . . . . when they eat things they shouldn't, socks, toilet paper, kitchen roll, pens etc

 

 . . . . . when they know a command but chose to ignore it
 
 

. . . . . when they walk muddy paws all over our cream carpets

. . . . . when they smell of wet dog

. . . . . when they circle like vultures an hour before dinner time

. . . . . but the truth is, I wouldn't trade them in for anything.

Every Time

“If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand.”

Anon

Lazy Summer Days

I've been feeling pretty exhausted lately so I've been embracing with the whole 'lazy days of summer' concept.

I think the dogs are embracing it too.  Ravyn hasn't been loving the heat and humidity so when she's not swimming in the pool she likes to be inside in the cool.

It's taken months of talking about it but this past weekend we finally got our window boxes planted up.  I love petunia's, they always make me smile.

 

I have managed to get some painting time in but I find that I keep repainting pieces that I'm working on and starting over.  Not sure about the color direction this one is headed in, think it could be another for the redo pile.

I was happy with the way this one turned out though.  Proper photos of the finished piece to come soon.

Well I plan to spend the day curled up with a book (the housework can wait), what about you? 

Animal Antics

Chew toys litter the floor in our home much like Lego litters those of parents with young children.  I can attest that they are equally painful to step on too.

 

Despite this fact, Joey (the little scamp pictured below) seems to find other household items more appealing.  Last week he chewed a massive hole through our dining room rug and just yesterday I woke to find our front door mat in a million little pieces.  He also seems to have a fetish for slippers and flip-flops (visitors beware)!

 

Ravyn, on the other hand loves her chew toys but is partial to socks, underwear, paper and tissue.

It's kind of funny how they each have their preferences, although I have to say it's not laughter coming out of my mouth when I catch them in the act!

 

Despite their antics I can't help but love them.  They may be complete nightmares on occasion but they are my nightmares.

The Green Eyed Monster

It was hot this weekend and I was so jealous that Bryan and Ravyn got to take a swim in the pool while I sat melting on the sidelines.

 

I've ordered a protective cover to go over my foot dressing in the hope that I'll be able to take a swim but it hasn't arrived yet.





Ravyn lives up to her breed and is a true water dog.  Bryan has been trying to train her with some pool manners but sometimes in her excitement she just can't contain herself.

Joey on the other hand is still wary of the water.  He will run alongside and drink from the waters edge but has yet to venture in. 

He much prefers to sit in the shade and take in all the going's on.

I was supposed to have the stitches in my foot taken out this morning but unfortunately I have to wait another seven days.  One of my incisions gaped open after my fall last week so is taking slightly longer to heal.  I can't wait to get the bandages off and to be able to get my foot in a proper shoe again.

Hope you all had a lovely weekend, I'd love to hear what you got up to.