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

Sourdough School Sunday

 Everyone should learn how to make and manage sourdough bread at home before they go to preschool right? I mean this is an absolutely normal learning trajectory... Learn colors, shapes, learn how to spell and read your name, how to rhyme, learn how and bake sourdough, learn how to draw a picture with "people", and go to preschool. Yes? WHEW! I'm so glad you agree with me! My sweet Hazel Bea is ALMOST 3 (next month!!!!) and she LOVES doing sourdough with me.

From feeding and managing our starter(s)

To making our dough "babies"

Hazel is with me every step of the way! "Oh I like that picture Mommy!"

Every loaf is baked with love guaranteed! 

And to think, we can keep this starter going and she can take some with her wherever she goes

Sniff Sniff.... It is always more than just 'bread' it is happiness, security, time spent together, and love!

Happy Sourdough School Sunday!

Always,

Amelia

Little Lion Tamers Caturday

Sweet Sheba's kittens are almost ready to head to their FURever homes. I swear time is flying by faster and faster every day!! My little lion tamers have been busy helping me get everything ready for their departure and getting every last second of play in that they can.

Time to practice your pouncing kitten!

Do you see the feather?

Oh Mommy, I think she just wanted a hug!

Thatcher's turn!

Wiggle the feather just like Hazel! Here kitty kitties!

You got one!!

Watch your feather Thatcher! 

Here comes your little lion!

Cat tree check... Strings are still interesting for both Devons and babies

Do you want to play?

You can do it!

Wait kitty! The feather is already right behind you!

What a good kitty *Muuuahh*

Thank you Hazel and Thatcher! We will be ready for anything when our families come to pick us up!

What brave little lions and little lion tamers <3

Happy Caturday!

Always,

Amelia