Doodle Babysitting

Amelia's birthday is tomorrow so her Grandma took her out for the day to celebrate. I had Doodle Babysitting duty while she was gone. The doggies wanted to play all day but I had work to do.  Birthday preparations take time!

How much longer do you have to work in the kitchen?????? 

It feels like HOURS

The things we have to do to pass the time 

I might not make it!

HOORAY!!!!!!!  

It is finally play time! 

Hickory come see this stick I found! 

The more the merrier! 

This is so much better than baking 

Let's stay out until dark! 

Hey we gotta go in!

The birthday cake is done! 

Sneak Peek

Your doggies are the best helpers ever

Happy Birthday Eve Amelia!

Blue and Hank Adventure

Right before we were inundated with our arctic snowy weather, Blue and Hank went on a fun adventure together to celebrate Bri's Birthday.

Bri's Birthday wish granted! 

An outdoor hiking adventure 

Yes Blue! You get to come too! 

Oh Boy! Oh Boy! Let's go! 

We love hiking!

So much to do and so much to see! 

Hurry up guys!

Birthday Picture Time!

Let's keep going! 

Don't forget the Birthday Picnic! 

Enjoying the day until the very end

That was the best birthday party ever!

No Matter the Weather

We are in the midst of some serious winter weather.  It is not likely to warm up for a few weeks.  Most nights we come up with something deliciously warm for dinner to take off the winter's chill.  Tonight - we decided that no matter the weather - There is never a wrong time to have a big salad for dinner!

No matter how cold....

or tired 

Salad makes a great dinner!

Especially with fresh squeezed orange vinaigrette!!!! 

And don't forget the caramelized pecans & pumpkin seeds!!!

 DELICIOUS!

Officially a Big Boy- An Ernie McDoodle Story

Ernie McDoodle is officially a BIG BOY! He has broken the 50lb mark and is weighing in at 51.5lbs. Not only did he grow out of all his puppy collars and is now wearing one of Maverick's collars, but he also needed the big dog nail trimmers today too! How did my fur child get so big!?! We had an epic week together filled with sledding and snow fun.

My snow puppy loved his first sledding experience! 

Maverick and Ernie liked to run as fast as they could next to me while I went down the hill

He is a very attentive puppy. Ernie McDoodle gives me excellent eye contact and is always right by my side

Most nights Ernie prefers to sleep on the cool floors, but he is always right where I can see him

I love my sweet growing boy so much!!

Always,

Amelia 

Before the Rain

Yesterday we took some time out to enjoy our beautiful snowfall.  Thank goodness we did before the rain came!

Bear LOVES sledding!!!! 

Time to teach Ernie to sled 

Gotta start on the bunny hill  

He did it! 

What a good job Ernie Doodle!

Time for the bigger hill

Bear says, "Hurry up with the sled!" 

I can't wait for my turn again!

Happy Snow Day!

Wolf Moon Fun

The month's "Super Blood Wolf Moon" has lit up our nights for lots of winter fun.

No need for a flashlight!

We all love Moon Rise time 

Mr. Yesteryear Acres took some neat pictures 

I love this one 

Right before the lunar eclipse

Red Moon!!!

Everyone loves a little midnight sledding! 

Moon Shadows!

Can't wait for more fun tonight!