Saturday, January 10, 2009

Things We Can Learn from a Dog


Photography by Julie-Anne, a friend who lives in the land DownUnder, and used w/ permission. The two Cavaliers belong to "Jules" and her husband Michael and are called Joey and Renae. Aren't they lovely! The message from Joey and Renae reads:

Things We Can Learn From A Dog

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.
Allow the experience of fresh air &
the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps & stretch before rising.
Run, romp & play daily.
Eat with gusto & enthusiasm.
Be Loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent,
sit close by & nuzzle them gently.
Thrive on attention & let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water & lay under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around & wag your entire body.
No matter how often you're scolded,
don't buy into the guilt thing & pout...
run right back & make friends.
Bond with your pack.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

-Author Unknown
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Thursday, January 1, 2009

Monday, December 29, 2008

 
 
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Sunday, December 7, 2008

Collages for Calendar 2009

 
I've been playing with collages to add to our 2009 Calendar. Jake always makes a good model. The next creation will be of his two favorite kids, those redheads we call Sugar and Spice.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

December!

 
 
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Friday, November 28, 2008

Thanksgiving, USA

 
We hope all of Jake's "adoring fans" had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Family and friends and certainly the food on our table are just some of the many things we celebrate. Each day is a gift, may we make the most of it as we look forward to the future and reflect on such a rich past.
Here's Jake in my lap on my yellow blanket. Usually a very busy, active little guy, he sometimes takes it to heart that his breed is notoriously a lapdog and goes about this seriously, particularly on cold, damp Pacific NW winter days.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Celebrating Jake's Third Birthday







We're celebrating Jake's 3rd birthday in November, so it seems fitting to enjoy a slideshow of these last 12 months!