That Fri-YAY Feeling

It's FRIDAY Y'all! We did it! We made it to the end of the week! I don't know about you, but I felt like I had 4562174895064 Wednesdays in a row this week. How did it go on so long and yet I always ran out of hours to get everything done?? Not that our job ever has 'weekends' but it feels like a nice emotional and mental marker of "wohoo we are surviving!" and also I let myself wear sweatpants on the weekends - because 'casual' amiright!? Anywhoos, I feel extra excited for the weekend this Friday and Nellie was all too ready to celebrate the happiness with me!

Hi Amelia!!!

OHH we are so extra happy today, I can do that too!

It's Fri-YAY?

I don't know what that means, but I love it because you love it

It means more fetch?? COUNT ME IN

I AM READY

I see it! I have time to get that before my babies need me back inside... Hold on one sec

*ZOOM*

Okay Back! I love this game

And I love you and I love... What is it you called it??

Fri-YAY.. Ahh yes. I love Fri-Yay!

May you all have that extra happy Fri-Yay feeling today!

Always,

Amelia 

& Nellie of course! <3

Handful of Love

 I was taking care of our kittens and puppies when I heard "MOMMY MOMMY MOMMY!!! LOOK!"  And as a parent, you know that much 'Mommy' repeated with loud enthusiasm can go 1 of 2 ways... Super exciting awesome SOMETHING that we ALL agree IS exciting. OR Super exciting awesome SOMETHING that MOMMY does NOT agree on as exciting and wonderful. Case and point- the other day Hazel said exactly -"MOMMY MOMMY MOMMY LOOK!!!"- and proceeded to show me her hand with an "ant" that was most definitely not an ant but a stinkbug trying to escape with its life *barf smelling city for hours*. So with much trepidation I got up and turned around and was surprised by something indeed super exciting awesome AND definitely wonderful. 

"Look what Grandpa picked for me!"

Hazel's very first bouquet 

A handful of love <3 

One very happy Grandpa's Girl

And so we brought home Hazel's bouquet of wildflowers and set up a vase in the most prime location of the house, right in the kitchen where Hazel eats. 

Thankfully the flowers passed all inspections

And before bed, Hazel gave her flowers her most beloved lovie 'Hop Hop' so they wouldn't be lonely until she saw them again in the morning. 

*Sniff Sniff*

Thank you for being the most wonderful Grandpa ever Mr. Yesteryear Acres!! <3

We love you 

Always,

Amelia

PAWfect Day for the Giggles

Sometimes you just have to PAWs and soak in the day.

Let the sun warm your skin, the grass tickle your hands and...

Toss all the giggle balls into the yard for recess!

Grab the giggles Phoebe! 

"I'm on it!!!"

Would you like to make a wish upon a dandelion or the red giggle ball?

Kipper said his wish came true! A turn with the silliest sounding ball around!

Come on doggies! It's the PAWfect day for the giggles!

Nothing is funnier than a ball giggling in the mouth of a running doggie OR a running toddler.

It is chaos in all the best ways! 

Ready doggies?! *Toddler Toss* 

You have to keep your eye on the ball, you never know where it is going to go!

Happy Giggle Recess Day!

Always,

Amelia

Big Test at Camp with Clarence

Clarence has been at Camp Always Amelia for a full week (and a bit) and WOW has his skillset improved so much!!! I went from Clarence snorking himself out of his leash in order to not walk on said leash to this majestic boy walking like the prince that he is!

This is one double doodle boy dedicated to learning and being the best he can be!!

Look at that great slack in the leash with eye contact periodically as we walk. 1 million gold stars to you Clarence!!!

Now for the big Camp Challenge... Can I walk Clarence on his leash with a hot beverage, WITHOUT him pulling on me and spilling on my hand... 

Ladies, gents, furry friends and all... LOOK WHO IS PASSING WITH FLYING COLORS!!!

One lavender latte staying all the way in my cup!!

Now time to take a much well deserved break- while also working on "leave it" for not eating the grass. 

What a very very very good boy!!!

Smooches for youuuu!

Also thank you Clarence for helping me get over 20,000 fitbit steps a day since your arrival

We are crushing it!

One HUGE A++++++ for Clarence at Camp Always Amelia!!!

Always,

Amelia

THEY ARE HERE!!!

 They are here they are hereeeee!!!!!!!! 

Nellie's sweet standard double doodle puppies have made their arrival and are ready for their spring debut!

We have a beautiful rainbow of apricot to red puppies

With curly and wavy coats!

Ahhh sweet little snuggly puppies

We are so happy you are here!!!

Happy (FINALLY!!!) Puppy Picture Monday!

Always,

Amelia

Happy Mother's Day!

 Whether you are a Fur Mama, Human Mama, or both, Happy Mother's Day to you!!!

May you get accolades for...

 Never sitting down

Like ever

EVER

Thwarting danger left and right

Planning ... Well EVERYTHING

Wearing 98765467890 hats

Providing love and security

And most of all...

May you always be the place/arms/home/lap/heart where family gather and return time and time again <3

And for goodness sake may you take ONE hot bite of food before someone asks "Mom can I have some more red cabbage?" 

Happy Mother's Day to all the superhero Moms out there! Our kids rock! Yeah WE did THAT!!!! 

Let us continue to persevere with the support and love of all the Mamas out there!

Always,

Amelia

P.S. Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms in waiting and all the Mothers to be! I feel you, I see you, and I understand you. <3 

Playful Purring Caturday

 Happy Caturday from the silliest kittens around! 

I feel like our Devons had a big growth leap this past week in personality and size. These pint sized balls of purr pounce each other like Tigger all day long, and yet as soon as we pick them up they start closing their eyes in the most peaceful comfort and purr and purr and purr. Devon Rex kitten antics never fail to make me laugh!

Ahhhh if you keep scratching there, I WILL fall asleep

Hmm I think my brother is falling asleep in the hammock...

Should I... Pounce him?

Oh wait! The feather wand is back!

Get ready to be trounced!

The windup

And jump! 

I think I am ready to be picked up for snuggles now human!

Happy Caturday from our Playful Purring Pouncing Devon Rex kittens!

Always,

Amelia