Monthly Archives: June 2016

Random snapshots from a Saturday afternoon

It’s so nice to have a restful day each week. Last Saturday the guys went searching for an old mine in the area and I stayed home. Well, I might have gone, but I laid down for a nap and … Continue reading

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More adventures with Marie

Today Marie and I went on some more puppy adventures. Well, it was an adventure if you’re a little puppy. I had to mail a package so  we made a run to our little local post office. Marie went in … Continue reading

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Introducing Bailey

Most of you know that about a month ago I lost my German Shepherd dog. She was one of two large dogs we keep on the farm. Living where we do, it’s imperative that we have at least two large … Continue reading

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Come with me

So my life is not always this crazy, but I thought I’d share what a “normal” day is like for me at the moment. 6:50 am  Get up because, well, because Allie wants out now! So let Allie, Reba, Flower, … Continue reading

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Meeting new fur friends

Today Marie and I went for a long walk (at least considering her size) 😉 down our driveway, part-way down our dirt road (not to worry, there’s almost zero traffic) and around the property. She did great!   And in … Continue reading

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Allie gives birth

*Warning~birth details included*😉 This has got to be one of the coolest videos I’ve ever taken and shared; the miracle of birth. And the amazing instinct God has put in these little creatures to survive. This was right after Allie had … Continue reading

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Marie’s first big trip

Since Marie is here in our Progressive Puppy Program we try to incorporate her into our activities. Last Saturday was the day our church group goes to town to sing  with the residents of a local nursing home. Guess who … Continue reading

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Puppy Sandwich

I usually keep a blanket over the puppy pen when the pups are young. It gives mom some privacy plus keeps the babies warm and cozy. So the other day, I lifted the blanket on Faith’s pen and found this. … Continue reading

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A lug box of apricots

When I was a kid my mom use to take my brother and I to a friend’s farm to pick apricots. We grew up in the Central Valley of California. It’s overpopulated now (if you ask me), but back then … Continue reading

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Play, puppies play!

Puppies always enjoy playtime. And I like to integrate  new toys, noises and surfaces for them to test out during playtime. You can see in these pictures we have some lightweight metal grates stacked up for a different and movable … Continue reading

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