It's A Good Life

Happy Monday to you. Here in northern Colorado, we can tell Autumn is really here~the nights are really cool and there is a dusting of snow up in the Rockies. Please no more snow-I'm not ready for it yet. Hubby and I went on another drive on Saturday, looking for more colors up in the Canyon but we didn't see any. I'm still wanting to see more and that may mean a longer drive with a night away-we'll see.
 For the last week, Petrol was with us. She is such a sweet dog and was a great playmate for Hunter. Our neighbors even brought their dog Odie over to play; all three got along perfectly.

Yesterday afternoon I went by our oldest daughter's home to pick up some fresh veggies and a special treat. I haven't seen Copper and Lily in a couple of weeks, so it was fun to see everyone briefly. Copper had recently been groomed and she looked so gorgeous. I don't think she's gotten any bigger, she is now almost 9 months old.

I'm off to walk this morning and then not sure what hubby and I will do this afternoon-except all my windows need to be washed and the screens hosed down, so maybe that is what I'll accomplish. I'm ready to put the binding on one quilt and I found a Christmas wall hanging on Friday that I will want to start this week-it is a simple panel, but I loved the fabric. My blue quilt, from Oregon will probably wait until after the holidays because I've got too many other projects to work on.
I hope whatever you have planned for today, that you find some time to spend outside.
Blessings~
Noreen and Hunter

Hunter and Petrol

 

This week our daughter and her gang are going to the mountains; we volunteered to take their Miniature Schnauzer for their getaway. Petrol and Hunter get along but haven't been together this much, so it will be interesting. Petrol has the temperament of a typical terrier-meaning she has a bit of attitude and Moxie. Hunter isn't a scrapper, as I've shared before, and it will be interesting to see how they adjust. Petrol is very small for a mini-Schnauzer, which makes it nice for Hunter. Getting photos on their level was nearly impossible, in fact it was difficult to get pictures period.  Here are some pictures of their first hour together.

 

 

 

I hope this is the fun that they'll have the entire week; one thing I know for sure is that both dogs will be tired. Last night we had neighbors over and Bentley came too; so by the end of the evening Hunter was bushed. Our weekend was good~we went on a 13 mile bike ride and this morning I walked 4 miles with another friend.
I've got the pattern for quilting drawn out on the quilt top and hope to get it pinned today-maybe if I put the dogs outside.  My hubby leaves on Wednesday for another golf trip which means I get to do whatever my heart desires-this will include having friends over, reading, quilting and a relaxed time.
I hope you had a wonderful weekend and that your day and week is starting off on a positive note.
Blessings to you~
Noreen & Hunter

Happy Friday

Good morning to you!  Can you believe it is already Friday?  I well remember my parents saying that the older you get the fast time flies, I would definitely agree.  I decided to show you a couple of photos that are pretty random. The first is my early September decorations; I always decorate my treadle with seasonal decorations.  At this point, I wasn't ready for my harvest items to be out; but now I've always switched this out.  

 Here is our newest grandpup,Petrol.  I spent part of the morning with Kim and her girls yesterday-can you guess what I spent my time doing?  If you guessed petting this cutie you are right, but then I also helped the girls with her as well.

This weekend, may your days be filled with love and laughter.
Blessings, Noreen

                                                      

Happy Happy Thursday dear friends,  I hope you are all well and enjoying each day as it is given.  Today I am so very thankful for love of family; I know I sound like a broken record but it's true-nothing brings me more joy than our gang.  I am thankful that my brother and sweet sil made it safely to Ireland, after departing JFK on Sunday.  I am thankful that his little episode with food poisoning was truly nothing more serious and although scared the pants off my sil and ended him in the hospital, he is hopefully now enjoying their tour.

I am very thankful for our daughters and their families.  This photo was taken at a wedding this summer and we had a great time attending.  From L-R, hubby with granddaughter D in his lap, Miss S with her daddy, me, daughter Kim  with baby A and our Little Peanut.

  Last night they got a new, little 9 week old miniature Schnauzer; she is adorable and very calm & submissive.  They've named her Petrol(as in oil)and I know she'll be a wonderful addition to the family. Her is a photo of our little Peanut holding her this morning. O.k. so I'm smitten-she is just the cutest little puppy. She hasn't met Samson yet-it was dark and raining out last night and he is so big that they didn't want to scare her.  I'm heading over there is a bit to help out-mainly to hold that little bundle. 
Have a great Thursday.
Hugs, Noreen