Lily, our daughter's family dog came for an overnight yesterday. One thing we love is being able to exchange dog sitting; it is so much better than having the pups kenneled. Last evening the two played continually; they'd stop occasionally but tag and wrestling lasted for hours.  Today, they were much calmer because I think they were just plum tuckered out.  Lily is three years old now but she sure can give Hunter a run for his money.

I love how they snuggle together!  Lily is just about an inch taller than Hunter but you wouldn't know it.
Our breeder did tell us that her males  are always small; it also could be that Lily has poodle in her as well. 
Have a restful Sunday!
Noreen , Hunter and Lily

My friend Diana posted this photo this morning and it says it all. Please remember to pray for those impacted by the tragedy in Aurora. It is a loss that impacts so many.

I'm innocent I tell you!

Good morning friends~I just got a phone call telling me about the tragedy down near Denver, at a movie theater, where a gunman shot a group of people and killed ten. I usually do not have the t.v. on during the day and I had no idea this had happened last night, when I published today's post. As I watched the news, it took me right back to the Columbine massacre when my daughters were in high school. Such a tragedy! My prayers go out to everyone impacted by this horrid event.


 Hunter here today, as my mom eats some stuff this morning.  Me, I'm writing because there is just something I have to share.  The last couple of days I've been blamed for one innocent act and I want to set the record straight.  Firstly, I've been listening to mom read my friends messages-you know Bert, Goose, Murphy & Stanley, Betty and many others and it seems to me that they get a lot of time here; what gives, I only get to say hi occasionally? Secondly, the other day  I just reading my moms emotions; you should have seen the gleam in her eye when she gave dad that talking machine. After all, she leaves toys down for me all over the house and then expects me to know what not to play with.  I'm just a young thing, how was I to know it was something important.  I sure didn't like mom sitting at the puter, after I'd been home alone, reading what all of you were doing.  Now, all she does is put everything up high and tells everyone that they shouldn't leave things down.  What fun is that?  I love to hear her come running when I'm playing; I especially love to hear her say "what does my little guy have?".  She keeps buying me more chewy toys to have around but I just want to have fun!  Oops, here she comes now, I better close the lid on this thing.

Have a weekend filled with giggles my friends!
Hunter & Noreen

High Park Fire's Destruction

Happy Thankful Thursday friends. As hubby and I gazed upon what remains of the trees that fueled the fire, we are amazed that only one life was lost. It was interesting to see the "fingers" of the fire-there would be a green section of trees right next to burnt areas. I am so very thankful for the firefighters and volunteers that spent their days containing this fire and putting it out.

We know that forest fires are actually good for the earth, but somehow you wonder if there couldn't have been a little less destruction.  I'm wondering how long it will take all the ash to break down in the rivers so that the water will be crystal clear again and not black.

Today I am thankful that Hunter only chewed up my cellphone and not a pair or two of glasses-which are much more expensive to replace.  I am thankful that this phase will pass! I am thankful that he is a wonderful young pup, who is doing what puppies do.  I am thankful that a cellphone is really an insignificant loss compared to what so many others have lost this summer in the Colorado fires. 
I am thankful today that I have the security of knowing I am watched over constantly and that nothing can touch me without first being filtered through His hands.
Hoping you have a day filled with gratitude.
Noreen & Hunter

 What happens when you have a wonderful cellphone but forget you also have a puppy and leave it on a table where your puppy can see it and get it? 

It quickly becomes a chew toy and dies.  Thankfully, I was within arms length of him when I heard the crunching and was able to get it away from him, without his eating anything.  Unfortunately he totally destroyed this phone; they no longer make this model, so I can't even put my card into a new model.  I'm not sure what I'm eligible for and will wait and see. I do not like being without a cellphone, but it was my fault for leaving it down where he could see it and grab it.  Note to self-never leave anything of value within his range. 

Wordless Wednesday

Almost wordless Wednesday. These photos were taken at one of the local lakes near our home,by my man on Monday morning.

Blessings on your day! Noreen & Hunter

Happy, Happy Birthday Boys

Today is a very special day in our family's life; firstly it is my sweet hubby's 60th birthday and it is also our second grandson's birthday. Mr. B turn 9 today; it was a pretty great birthday present to be born on the same day as my man. We celebrated the birthdays on Saturday evening with a big family party; there is nothing we like more than to be with our entire group.  Mr. B is quite a young man, full of fun and laughter as well as a very tender heart.  He loves animals, especially dogs(like his nana)and I can easily see him being a rancher or farmer when he is an adult.  There aren't enough words for me to describe my man, but hunk of burning love comes to mind loving, loyal, faithful, patient, fun are all words that sum up his character. I am so incredibly blessed by both these guys; well for that matter all the men in our family.

When I pondered what to get my man, it was an easy choice.  His cell phone was 4 1/2 yrs old and so outdated.  Several of our friends and family have Apple's newest & greatest, iphone and although my hubby isn't drawn to the newest electronics, this one caught his eye.  He loved how big the numbers/digits were and of course SIRI didn't hurt.  For those of you not familiar with this, it is a voice activated "assistant" that can send texts, get info, set calendar dates and reminders, and dial for you.  Typically, my hubby doesn't like me spending money on him and will often say things like "you spent too much or you shouldn't have" but when he opened his present-which was a pair of new shorts with the phone in the pocket, he was so excited.  I never heard a word about it and since he's had it, he's used the phone more than I've ever seen him.  Texts are no big deal now, and for this wife, it is wonderful to see how happy he is with his present.
Tonight we are going to see Jersey Boys with some close friends and it should be such fun.  Of course, I'm sworn to secrecy that it is his birthday but I think one other person knows.  My dear man has given me 34 wonderful years together and I'm thrilled to be able to celebrate him as well as Mr. B.
May we have many, many more together!
Noreen & Hunter