Mid September

We’ve had a full summer of daycare along with a few worrisome days due to wildfire activity. Both are currently ongoing, although our recent rainfall has diminished a few. Thank goodness! 
Please join us as we continue to send positive thoughts to those still struggling to get through this season safely. We’re thankful to everyone involved in assisting to fight the fires, from ground, to office, to the sky! You are all our heros. Thank You!

Our hearts go out to the friends and families of those who have tragically passed during this season. Thank you for your service! Your heroism will always be remembered. 
We're hopeful the near future will bring happier, safer days for us all! Paws crossed

The visitors who kept me smiling over the last weeks were, Sir Cash, and Countess River and Sage, Sir Henry, Matron Sadie, Bailey, and Ruby.

Sir Cash, Countess River, Bailey and Sage enjoy a cool, almost, smoke-free  morning

Bailey torments Sage with his toy possession.

Bailey happily shares the toys without exerting the least bit of energy.

Bailey- "Hey, Henry! Get up! We're not done yet"
Henry - "I'm done."

Bailey - "Come on Ruby, PULL!"
Ruby - "I am!"

Sadie and Ruby waiting for Bailey to arrive.

When Sadie visits lately, she really likes to take advantage of a few respite moments from the youngsters at home. She will saunter out and around the yard, or find a quiet spot to lay. She is content to stroll around but play is not foremost on her agenda these days.

Ruby tries her best to entice Sadie to play.

Ruby gives Sadie's owie a gentle sniff and kiss. So helpful

Ruby has a very gentle side and when ruff 'n tumble play is not on the menu that part of her personality really shines through. She really is a sweetheart. She doesn't interfere with Sadie's respite at all. She just happily tags along with her.

Sadie and Ruby enjoy the pool while it's still available. It soon will go away for the winter.

Bailey and Henry enjoy a few days of pool play while it lasts.

Last weekend we began the removal of the old hedge fence line. It's finally cool enough to work on it. The 'post hole driller machine' (I have no idea what it's really called) has been hired and will be here in two weeks. Yahoo!

Ruby and Sadie not at all phased by the absence of the hedge.

Until the new fence is in place, the dogs will have limited access to the back play yard. I've also been  limiting the intakes to keep a safe area.  So far no one seems to care. Such good dogs.
Thank you to my wonderful hubby and son for putting in long hard hours of cutting, pruning, ripping and tearing that sad old hedge down. Finally we're on the way to a more secure, less upkeep and much better looking fence! I can't wait! I'm hoping I can get crackin' and post a few more photos on Facebook. Be sure to check it out.
Bring on the Fall. I'm ready!