If it's April......

Two Aprils ago, Mr. Yesteryear Acres was getting his first of two hip surgeries scheduled.  Last April Mr. Yesteryear Acres had the first of two knee replacement surgeries. So it it is April.......

You guessed it!  Another surgery for Mr. Yesteryear Acres

No food or water after midnight and promptly ready for the first surgery of the afternoon to begin

Only to find out surgery has been postponed several hours

Some people will do anything to extend their special "date" day. LOL

We ended up being the very last 2 people left at the surgical center but thankfully made it home last night.

Mr. Yesteryear Acres is recovering nicely and glad to be home!

It's Colton Day!

 When Hazel woke up this morning she JUMPED out of bed and said, "Mommy!!!! It's Colton Day!" Today was indeed Colton day, a whole day where Colton and Hazel got to play together at Hazel's house. And boy oh boy has she been counting down the days! If you can think it, they did it! It was a most successful playdate. I do believe everyone will be sleeping soundly tonight. (Especially me HAHA)

First up, Hazel has been SO excited to show Colton her Frozen legos. They built Elsa's whole castle! Then Colton said, "Now what Mimi?"

So I showed him Hazel's Houdini lock box

Colton was a quick study! (You are welcome dear brother of mine)

"Now what Mimi?"

SO then we made homemade waffles and used our Winnie the Pooh waffle maker

Once all the waffles were eaten...

"Now what Mimi?"

So I took everyone outside while Thatcher went down for his nap.

Ahhh time for some fresh air!

"Now what Mimi?" 

~Are you sensing the theme of the day yet?~

So we collected some sticks, Hazel liked this one because its branches were like a little broom

"Now what Mimi?"

SOOO we sniffed some fresh dandelions like bunnies

"NOW WHAT MIMI"

How about you take your dump truck and wheel it ALLLL the way from the bottom to the top of the hill. I will help you collect flowers along the way....

"Okay... but now what Mimi?"

Let's play pretend fishing. Take these lonnnnng pieces of grass and let's see what we can catch!

Fresh Catch of the Day

"Now what Mimi?"

Uhhhhh.... Well Thatcher is awake. Let's use our imaginations inside 

QUICK! Get across the rock bridge! Don't fall into the rushing river!

"NOW WHAT MIMI"

*Knock Knock*

I think your Dad is here Colton!

Whew! Time goes by FAST when you never sit down...

"Mommy, I am going to lay down. That was a lot of fun!"

Until the next Colton Day!

Mimi will make sure she has a WHOLE list of things to do!

Thank you for coming over Colton!

Always,

Amelia (Mimi) 

When They Look Alike

 Some people say that owners tend to look like their dogs or maybe it is that dogs look like their owners.  I don't know if that is particularly true but I believe there may be some undeniable similarities between 

Colton and Apples .......

Best Buddies Colton and Apples

Running together with the same facial expressions 

Cutest Look-A-Likes I ever saw!!!!!

Do you have a look-a-like Doggie?

Maverick's 1st Birthday

 Time to celebrate at Maverick Doodle's house!!!!

This beautiful Goldendoodle is celebrating his first birthday today!!!!!

Happy 1st Birthday Maverick!!!!

We hope you have a PAWsome PAWty!!!!!

Those Eyes

 No matter what kind of chaos is happening or what kind of stress or hectic times or disruptions might be going on, one thing you can most definitely count on is the unconditional support and devotion of a doggie. They have a way of reaching deep into your soul while gently reassuring you that everything is going to be alright.  It is nothing but love in its purest form.

Look deep into my eyes.....

They are full of love for you

Hope Springs Sunday

 The calendar says it is Spring. The Spring Equinox has come and gone. The longing for real Spring weather is real. We remain forever hopeful that the real Spring is just around the corner!

Colton says if you wear Spring clothing... Spring will come!

Hazel and Thatcher say if you play outside .... Spring will come

Tree work always means it is Spring

As does hanging out with your best friend

COME ON SPRING!

I am practicing for Spring with my suncreen and my sunscreen swim outfit

The signs are all here!!!!

Let the temperature reflect the mood!

Hope Springs Eternal

Caturday Kitten Game

 Today the kittens and the older Devons played a fast paced 

"Capture the Wand" game

Taboo says, TOO SLOW!  I got it!

Point for Taboo

Anyone's game on this round

Point for the Devon Seal Point Boy!

Here it comes again....

A sneaky capture by mom and then passed to the Seal Point Girl!

A tricky steal by the Mink Seal Point girl!

Last minute of the final round......

The Kittens Win!!!!!

Happy Caturday from our fun loving Devon crew!

Hiking Doodles

 We have received some PAWsome PUPdates from some of our favorite Doodle Hikers. Doodles definitely love to hit the hiking trails whether it be in the woods, in the mountains or anywhere out in nature.

Cinder says any day out hiking is a tail wagging day for me!

Do you have a Hiking Doodle lover?

Share your favorite hiking pictures!

Captain Love

 Captain's family is totally and completely in love with him.  They say he has the most beautiful way to connect with everyone in the family by surrounding them with unconditional love. 

He is their most faithful and loving companion.

Never a more devoted soul than Captain

Thank you for the PUPdate Captain.

Keep filling those hearts with love!!!!!

Ella Fur

 Ella Fur Rose emailed us to say she has a PAWsitively wonderful life.  Her family loves her and she loves her family.  They do everything together.

Ella Fur's favorite thing is her collection of loveys.  If you want to find Ella Fur....just look for one of her beloved toys!

This pint sized friend is my favorite

Wait.. this duck is definitely my favorite

Wait wait wait - Monkey is my absolute favorite!!!!!

Sigh...I could never choose just one favorite.

I love them ALL!!!!!

Thanks for the PUPdate Ella!  We love your toy collection too!

Oscar Watching

 We received an email from Mango who said she just LOVES the Oscars.  She looks forward to watching them every year with her PAWrents. This year she decided that there should be a category for "Best Doodle".  I mean that would make watching the Oscars SO much better.  Imagine the suspense.  Who will get the Best Doodle Oscar????

Mango says, "Choose Me!"

She even found the perfect "O" for the coveted Oscar award!!!

Mango for the win!

Congratulations Mango!  We hope you enjoy your Doodle Award!

Weather Whiplash

 Springtime in Ohio has always been on the crazy side -freezing cold one day and spring like the next- but now that I have two small kids, I would like to file an official complaint. Not only do I have to pack 987,765,540 layers to go anywhere, but the glimpses into the spring and summer are JUST NOT FAIR. DO you KNOW how hard it is to wrangle a crawling baby into a snowsuit?? AND then have him cry incessantly because he is IN a snowsuit while I hogtie my toddler into her snowsuit??? AND DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE MITTENS!!! Why is there not a better solution to warm baby and toddler hands!?!?!? WHY??? And now you are probably thinking, "What's the matter? You always say you love winter and snow".... Yes you'd be correct. When we had a routine and I knew it was going to take us an hour to get outside and then have to come right back in because Hazel needs to use the potty and Thatcher is falling asleep in the backpack carrier and then we have to start all over again. Fine fine fine. BUT DO NOT TEASE ME WITH SUNSHINE. Do not let us walk outside in light glorious easy to zip up sweaters and tennis shoes and TAKE IT AWAY FROM ME. And now I have to explain why I said winter was almost over and now we have snow. And it is not enough snow for a snowman, and No there is not enough snow to eat it off the ground, and Yes the flowers are still going to come... All while trying to shove shuffling feet with knees whacking me in the face into snow-boots for the millionth time when yesterday we opened the door let all the dogs out and walked into the backyard within 5 minutes. 

I went from grumpy awoken hibernating bear to a frolicking happy little deer and then basically was shoved back into my cave and told to layer back up. NO. I don't want to anymorrreeee. 

So please, stop with the weather whiplash, I can't take it! I am confused what to dress us all in the morning, the dogs are confused as I started spring haircuts and the next day they woke up to a winter wonderland when I opened the door, and my toddler is very confused about the seasons and keeps asking about Santa and also the Easter Bunny.

Why is this today's weather gear?

Snug as a bug!

Hello snowflakes

Winter preparedness

Look mama! It is snowing

Can someone please explain how this is today's reality

With a full winter scene

When yesterday THIS was our weather!

Flower picking in 80* sunshine

Dear Weather

Please decide how you would like to proceed

ps

It IS Spring now!

Thank you