Happy Moment #48: Tracks in the Snow

A Friday ritual with Soulemama.  A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week.  A simple, special, extraordinary, happy moment.  A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.  If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments too.

 

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”

~Omar Khayyam

A Weekend Ramble

Oh Monday... I sat down to share a few words with you and have ended up writing tomrrow and Wednesday's stories.  Sigh.  But what to do about today's blank canvas?  Perhaps a little ramble about the weekend?

Our weekend followed a slow, quiet, easy pace that seemed to be so needed. 

There was lots of sunlight pouring through the windows and I admit that I have a hard time resisting my sewing area while there are streams of light to soak in!

The ground froze again, leaving lots of doggy evidence captured in frozen mud to be checked out.  Both Sammy and Katie took turns sniffing their own prints as I snapped a few pictures. 

That's Sammy's nose, ear, and paw sneaking in this snap.

Here's the print without a nosey dog in the shot.  Have I told you I'm a sucker for tracks?  They are a great reminder of how we are all connected through the same shared spaces. 

This particular track is from Katie.  Shown here with her serious face. 

I laughed a million and one times due to the antics of one nine month old white puppy.  She's fearless, always learning, and getting so big these days! 

And thankfully, she is still thinking of herself as a lap dog.  I'm not sure if I will find that cute as she grows beyond 60lbs, but I do relish the fact that she wants to snuggle in my arms!!

And this sums up the rest.  When we weren't outside in the sun, hiking or sewing, we were resting. 

Hope you feel refreshed and sparky as we head into a new week!!

10 Truths About Puppies {Part II}

So, as you may remember I have a puppy.  Her name is Sammy and at nearly nine months old she is the apple of my eye as they say.  But let's get real as I share ten more truths about puppies.

{Find Part I here}

10. Puppies follow you to the ladies room everywhere. And constantly demand to sit on your lap even if it's only for a second.

9. Puppies sneak nibbles of food straight from the counter or table.

8. Puppies can melt you in an instant with those fluttery eyes (and cute brown nose).

7. Every single thing is new/fun/or has to be learned for a puppy -- like falling off the bed or playing with ice on the lake.

6. Puppies think fabric scraps are a tasty snack.

5. Puppies never think they are tired, only their eyes don't always seem to stay open like they want.

4. Puppies get a tad grumpy when they are tired.

3. Did I mention they try to eat everything?

2. Puppies sleep in odd positions.

1. And today's number one truth is...

...don't overlook your puppies most adorable and soft little feet... and yes, they smell like Doritos.

"Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies."  

-- Gene Hill

Happy Moment #44: Curled Up for a Nap

A Friday ritual with Soulemama.  A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week.  A simple, special, extraordinary, happy moment.  A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.  If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments too.

 

 

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”

~Omar Khayyam

Happy Moment #31: Fans! Best Invention, ever!

A Friday ritual with Soulemama.  A single photo (broke the rules today) - no words - capturing a moment from the week.  A simple, special, extraordinary, happy moment.  A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. 

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments too!

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”

~Omar Khayyam

日本のための多くの愛
Much love for Japan

Katie Dog Days: Snow Princess!

I have a busy day ahead.  Let's take a few moments together to take in the serenity and peace at the lake...

...then laugh at the antics of a pup reminding me of all the marvelous things life and snow have to offer.  How could you not want to run right outside with the promise of this pup to make you smile!!  Katie rocks!!

Hope you are having a lovely day!

Katie Dog Days - numero duex

Little known fact.. when we were still talking about adding Katie to our family I was worrying -- about whether or not she would like me, would I be a good dog mom, what if she doesn't like to hike and spend time outdoors??!?!!

Mr. Happy laughed.  I worried -- more.

And in the end, like most things... it all worked out.  She fits our family like a warm snug glove and I always have a buddy to explore the outdoors with!  It shows very well in these photos!

And I think she looks rather smashing in her snow mustache!

And I don't think I will ever get tired of how cute her paws are!

Or, how she mimics what I am doing.  I was taking macros of this tree and Katie was doing her version of macros... getting her nose right up close to each leaf and then tasting the branches with tiny licks. 

Doesn't it look like she has a leaf mustache here?  Look really closely!

On our adventures we usually make a mess.  This time it was in the form of 'dingle-balls'.  What are dingle-balls you ask?  They are the catches of snow that form in the shape of snowballs around Katie's fur and then have to melt off.

You see she has a very fine, feathery-like fur that likes to pick up anything from leaves and moss, to snow, dirt, and sticks.  Yes, things tend to get messy.  The good part about Katie's coat is that it's meant to have a quick brush which then loosens those feathers and she looks as good as new afterward. 

It's a hunting dog thing!

Ready for a video?  I really like this one for the somber snow falling... the sniffing... and then Katie's serious looks.  She can be such a goofball one minute and then very peaceful and quiet the next. 

Hug your pup/cat/snake/bird/hamster/fish/horse/goat today!  I think it's often easy to take for granted how fantastic our lives are with these amazing creatures around!!

Happy Moment #10: Nose Under Toy

A Friday ritual with Soulemama.  A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week.  A simple, special, extraordinary, happy moment.  A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. 

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments too!

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”

~Omar Khayyam

Favorite Beginning

My favorite beginning to a new week.  

 Gimme five... we survived the weekend (snow).

The power was out for two days which meant camping. 
Camping that looked a little bit like this...

and this...
"Mom, are you sure we can't go back outside to play in the snow again?  I really would like to play some more!  Just a few more minutes?"

And I spent a lot of time watching this go from this...

to this...
I think it will bloom any day now!  It changed again even this morning as the front flower as now clearly divided into two flowers!!  I am still on pins and needles waiting to see what color/s the flowers will be. 

Hope your weekend was lovely and you are ready for an exciting week here in the Happy Kingdom!  Oh, and Happy 1st of March!