Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 8:29AM Be sure to check out Spice's blog for a holiday greeting. It sorely needed a freshen up so I placed the last photo we received there.
I can't believe Maddie departs today and Caelen tomorrow. Gerda's trio also depart but Benji (the Katie look alike) just blasted in for a visit and a grooming today. I think he has Katie's personality.
Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 8:29AM 
The puppies and dogs want to say a huge thank you to those that gave them soft blankies, treats and toys for the holidays and throughout the year. Wow. Those that thought of us... wow! Not necessary but wow! There are some really extra special people in our lives. You know who you are. Thank you!
I am so very thankful for those that I have met via the dogs who have allowed me to be a part of your dog's lives. The dogs have given me so much and so have the humans that have said thank you in so many ways even just sharing their dogs with us. We do try. Words can't convey how special it is to be able to say thank you to you. The dawgs who visit do it throughout the year with snuggles and hugs. Some do it by coming in worried about the world and going home not so much. These are moments I treasure. Some do it by hanging back and watching and then one day they are playing. Some do it by saying . "I am here" with a bounce in their step. I must say I love them all!
I just want to say thank you everyone and I do hope your holidays are grand ones. We do not do much here. I am not even going to be able to find the time to make a holiday meal. It is just too crazy busy. Most of our kids are scattered all over plus the holidays is when we are working the most. What we try to do is do what we can so others can enjoy. It sounds silly but it gives us great pleasure to do so even if I am exhausted. Something satisfying about making life easier for others so they don't have to worry about their dawgs.
So, on that note, thank you all that have given yourself so freely, those that traveled far to share your dawgs with us. You and the dawgs are what makes this all worth it!
And Lori.... look for that photo on the wall. You will see it in tomorrow's going home photo. The rest... wow!
Val, Stella is still on the wall. I am just adding to my wall of memories.
Anne and Russell Inula thinks you are the reindeer antler Santa. She is working her way through all. Guess her jaw is a tad different than a havanese. Thank you for everything.
Thank you everyone... I mean that sincerely and I do hope your holiday creates memories that last a lifetime. Treasure them as I treasure my time with all of you and your dawgs!
Happy Holidays everyone!!
Friday, December 19, 2014 at 6:24PM Gerda's 3 do not mind me brushing them up but you can't tell here. They are snuggling and waiting for my tv time but no tv time till Pepper and Scruffy depart. Yes, Kizmet is snuggling. Oh and I think Tre remembers the place now. heh
Brewer also came for a visit. He had a blast but he usually does.
Just finished bathing Scruffy and Pepper. Will wait an hour and touch them up again before they go home. If I don't Lori won't think I even bathed them. Oh, they are having fun. Rather brush them up twice though and let them play.
Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 5:38PM 
Hi Darlah and Nathan,
I hope that you and your family (fur and human, alike) are all keeping well! We just received our engagement photos and I wanted to share them with you - Mia absolutely stole the show!! She was born to be photographed lol. I hope that we can make some time to come for a visit in the new year, but in the meantime, please enjoy the photos I have attached. Feel free to share!
How is everything going for you guys? How are the pups and your grandchildren?
Mia is doing so well. She has two new (human) baby cousins and one on the way, and she absolutely adores them. I can't get over how great she is with kids of all ages!! She is absolutely adored and loved by all of us, but by Mommy and Daddy especially. :-)
I hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful holiday season and an even better new year! I look forward to catching up soon.
Love,
Alyssa & Mia
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Got a bunch of photos with Mia and her human parents. I had to share this one above. She is a tiny beauty. She always makes me smile wide when I see her!
Thought I'd send a picture of Molly at work. She was relaxing the students at George Brown Waterfront Campus as they were preparing for their exams.
Lots of fun.
Fondly,
Susan and Molly
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We are so very proud of Molly!
I love this time of year as people think about sending photos and truly it brings me smiles to read how they are and see these photos. So, Happy Holidays all and thank you for sharing.
Gerda and her sister dropped in with talk of shopping at Yorkdale - holiday madness. I hope they survive or laugh hard about it instead of frustration.
Tre hasn't been here since he departed. He didn't appear to know the house though seemed to know me which made my day. Not sure if he totally knows Nathan - go figure even with his puppy, puppy puppy. But after the humans departed the dogs settled in as we suspected. I had all 3 on my lap while we watched the finale of the Voice. Okay, we were late but we fit in things where we can. Nathan's thoughts are they like females as we are the sensitive, insightful ones. hahahaha I am enjoying the extra attention and to add to the mix I had Scruffy and Pepper teleport to my lap so all 5 were cuddling in. Kismet wasn't so sure about this at first so she looked to get down and then went oh what the hey and settled in. I laughed.
Life is grand when you have dawgs on your lap!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 4:38PM 
Its a mighty wet day out so the crew has spent a lot of time going out and coming in to chill in the tv room. We also have had some mad play sessions in the hallways of retrieve.
We have now finished getting everyone bathed, pads cleaned up and nails done all to have to do it in a few more weeks. We groom daily so baths more frequently is not needed unless they start matting. If they do that is an indicator that they need a bath more frequently. I am glad I got things done including the puppy bags in time for holiday visitors.
Be sure to check out Panda, Roxie's and Jeannie's blogs as all have updates.
Nathan is off to handling class with Inula tonight. Today we took Inula, Roxie and Ella to Petsmart just to expose them. Ella shook for a second and then forgot about it when she saw all the toys and treats. Inula had fun looking at the daycare dogs and riling them up. Really, Inula. In my opinion that is an awfully small room for that many dogs but not my business. Oh well. I do love the dogs.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 6:39PM 
No time for updates. I will tell you why. I am busy getting my dogs washed before the Christmas rush where I will be doing other dogs. Clean dogs maintain easily vs. dirty dogs. The only issue is Mother Nature is not cooperating but we persist. Tomorrow I have Truffie and Jeannie and baths other than pups are done and then I have time for those wanting them to look good for Christmas.
On Thursday I am beyond excited. I get to see Gerda, Tre and meet Kizmet and Cali (Gerda's crew). She is doing some holiday seasonal things with family. She is visiting from Alberta and I get to spend time with them till Saturday. Not long enough but I will take what I can get.
Sometimes fun things happen.
Dogs are having fun despite me bathing them. Its quiet - just our crew and tomorrow after Nathan picks up a few things I will get all the puppy bags finished. So, it all begins.
I also plan to play catchup with the Voice. We are so far behind.
Monday, December 15, 2014 at 5:51PM Its a wet and muddy day out. Here's a few photos I managed to click.
Leti soaked
Cora (male) and Ella
Chase that dawg!!
Brewer was also here but I kept catching his back end as he was flying around this place like a maniac having fun! Cora also was playing his heart out.
It was a fun but mighty messy day!
Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 6:26PM 
Thought you might enjoy a festive picture of Miss Laci, our favourite daughter. :-) (I didn't say that!)
Laci sends good wishes to all Talemakers, human and canine. And most importantly she wishes you all a Happy & Healthy 2015!
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Think I will leave this blog with just Laci so she can stand out and wish you all a grand holiday season.
I am rather tired. Holidays means highly busy for us so our blogs are thin so bear with us.
Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 6:49PM It was a great visit. Treasure was wonderful and it was great to spend time with her human Momma. Here are some photos of today. Most are of Treasure - sorry. Scruffy and Pepper and Magic are also here. Magic departs shortly. We are also experiencing the great melt.
When it was time to go, she was at the front door then out to teh car and a quick jump into the car. She is still as agile as ever and she loves her human Mommy. I am so blessed for that! Now off to brush Magic so she can go home after a full day of play.
We are also missing the Coops who thought Spice shot the moon but Ella was everything he desired. hahahaha
Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 8:42AM 
Woke up today to a long note on my computer from Dennis. He managed to get me up and going - he saves all old computer parts - thankfully. My software now works and the dust is gone from my computer which Dennis complained about profusely. My computer is saved for another day until I am forced to get a new one that Dennis can build. Got to save my tips but so many other things take priority. I used to build them but in my old age I have become lazy or less patient with troubleshooting. It is debatable which.
Today Treasure and her Mom is coming to visit. It is the first time she is coming here since she went to her forever home. We have gone downtown to see her. I sit here wondering how she will react. There are new faces for her and old faces that have departed. Nathan says Treasure was always his dog but in reality she was mine. Last time we saw her she 90% of the time focused on me. We will see how the day goes. I hope she spends 90% with Nathan so he can smile and brag about it. I do love him so!
Friday, December 12, 2014 at 8:31PM Sorry, I have a video card that is dead so I am posting this from the ipad. Dennsi is going to work on my machine tonight so these blogs won't be the greatest.
Eating by himself. Had a bath and was late at the dinner meal.
Spice and Cooper did everything together today including snuggling. First time tehy bonded like this. usually its Cooper and the Adele.
Roxie always so aware of where Ella is. It is endearing!
Snow Dive
I can fly!
Father and son....
Thats all I can muster with a computer down. Sorry folks!
Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 7:29PM 
We got that white stiff and boy did the dogs have a blast. We also have Gracie, Milo and Hugo here who will depart tomorrow. They are here for a wash and clip.
Inula was such a crazy dog along with Jeannie who wanted to go out non stop. Its as if it snowed for them. Oh the rest loved it too but they were over the top.
Also the new magazine is out and check out who is on the cover. Is your dog in the magazine? You will have to take a look and see.
Hugo says - what is that white stuff?
Fun was had by all and our last run will be at 930ish.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 3:46PM 
Look who is loving the brrr cold (Roxie). Snow supposedly coming tonight. Tomorrow I will add more photos but due to the impending snowstorm peoples plans have changed so we are dealing with that.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 8:06PM I am having issues updating so we shall see how this goes. We had bonham and Tuffie's parents over. We also have Ozzie here and although they sniffed and started to play a bit the brothers didn't go wild and crazy. We will have to do it again. Here are a few photos from today.
Yes, it was cold out but....
Just some play and we enjoyed our visit!
Monday, December 8, 2014 at 4:54PM We went out today as we always do and it didn't feel cold at first as there was so much fun going on and as the time went by the gloves went on and the pups were cold. It was time to come inside and play upstairs. Here are a few of the moments I captured.
Don't you just love this pose?
As you can see Ozzie is a play monkey.
The Daisy finds Ozzie awfully fun or is that he finds her fun?
Do you get the feeling Ozzie goes from one to the next to the next? He's going to be so exhausted tonight.
Ozzie and his mom!
This was yesterdays fun shot.
Oh Panda even messy you are beautiful!
Ella and Roxie remain tight!
I had to add this. This is Ozzie on top of Jeannie. There are really 3 dogs in this photo.
Roxie says... you want???
It's all MINE!
Just another very sedate day at our humble abode!
Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 3:11PM 
Jesse and Murphy is now home and I bet you they are sleeping up a storm due to all the play they already had here. We will miss them. But its quiet here at the moment.
Daisy runs to me each day to get her brush out. This is new. Its not the brush out but the treat. I just know it. Okay she also loves to lay in my lap and get snuggled at tv time.
The gals are running like the wind.
So, I hear tell this week I am going to have a brother visit me. I thought these crazy people hid them in the xpens but I can't find them. Here I am making sure they were not here.
Not many photos today.
Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 8:52PM These are all Dennis' and Nathan's photos. I was bathing pups and dogs. Plus dealing with a computer malware issue - still dealing with it.We had Bella and Bailey for a couple of hours but all the photos were blurry - sigh.
As you can see Ella is playing with the smaller and bigger guys.
Jesse takes over my recliner - well its Nathan's recliner. It used to be mine. I had it in my office but the xpens went up and the recliner went to the tv room never to come back. Funny how that happened. One day I will get my own and demand it remains. Jesse loves it - me too - love a big roomy recliner. Jesse and Murphy depart tomorrow. They will be missed.
Ozzie and Panda...
Ozzie and Inula played a ton. Daisy enjoyed Truffie today. Tomorrow we get to see Goldie. Going to be a full day tomorrow.
Friday, December 5, 2014 at 8:24PM Got all the dogs brushed and combed out before we went to the vet today but these are photos before I brushed out. Then we had visitors and then off to the vet.
Murphy and Jeannie are becoming great pals.
Ozzie is Panda's pup from her first litter.
It seems the Panda still recognizes him and he recognizes her. They are getting along quite well!
Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 7:15PM 
Dear Scruffy laid in my lap, watched tv and cuddled with me and now he needs a good brush out. Boy does he after the play we have done.
Howling for fun!
Just some fun... now got to groom.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 5:27PM 
He is back home chillin' and we already miss Mr. Teddy. We truly do. He was one that wasn't quite sure of Jesse and then adapted. It was good exposure in a positive way.
This was AFTER I brushed her. I am serious. Its not that I do a bad job but she can't help making sure she is a mess. I did brush her again but please.
It was a tad windy today and brr cold again.
Daisy plays this game where she nips in Spice's neck and then they play and play and play. Its an interesting way to attempt play. Spice doesn't seem to mind.
Jesse I believe is having the time of his life. He is always smiling.
Murphy has decided that Jeannie is his gal. All day long they played and played today! Brewer decided Adele is still his gal!