Watchful Eyes

I do believe that Lily picked this spot out, to watch out over the yard before we ever got Hunter. There must be some innate ability for dogs to figure out the best place to watch over their turf.  Hunter had never seen Lily sitting on this chair before, looking out front, when he first tried it.  He doesn't do it often, usually when hubby is expected home or if their are neighbors out in front.

I think Hunter has had such a fun time but Lily shows that she is the boss of him.  Of course, it may be due to the fact that he is always biting her tail, her legs, her ears and anything else he can grab. I've never seen a dog as mouthy as he is, despite the chew toys I provide.  I'm hoping it is because he is still somewhat of a puppy at almost 9 mos old.  They are well suited to each other and Lily is very tolerant but every now and again she gives him a scolding.  I love that we can trade dog sitting; it is so much better than kenneling them and Lily never liked to be kenneled, so I think she is much happier here.
I had planned to quilt all afternoon but after running to our youngest girl's home, my plans have changed. Her garden is overflowing and she is just too tired, at 35 weeks pregnant with four young children, to do more canning so we came home with two large bags of basil; after Lily goes home, I'll be off to the market for fresh garlic, Parmesan Cheese, olive oil and begin making many batches of pesto to freeze.  It is so easy but is time consuming.  I love basil and hers has done so well this summer; we also came home with more tomatoes and cucumbers. 
I hope you have a wonderful afternoon.
Blessings, Noreen