New Years Eve

We are staying in as usual. It was very cold today. Buckets and hoses frozen. We even broke a pipe. It is going to be 13 tonight. The dogs are staying inside last night and tonight. There were even a few snow flakes mid day. The trash man didn't show up yesterday or today. Thinking of canceling them or putting trash out front as it is such a hastle with the dogs being put up, etc. Hope to have a good new years; this one is almost history.

Rain

We are having some rain this evening; sure do need it. Supposed to be snow tomorrow night. Sarah and Rob came by; also her sis and boyfriend. They got to see the pups; no touch though. Pretty boring day except for the weather; should be exciting this week!

Mexico

We went to Mexico today to get Hank's diabetes medicine. Too bad our government can't provide this for seniors. Too expensive to buy them here. The Mexican people are so friendly and polite; some even speak English quite well. Came home and finished making the pup box bigger. Beautiful day; the calm before the storm!

Camera

Hank ordered a Kodak Z981 camera today. Should take 2 weeks to arrive. It is coolish and cloudy today. We are expecting a big, big (did I say big) storm tomorrow or Wednesday? We'll see if it gets to us.

New Puppy Box

Today we made a new puppy box. It is quite a bit smaller but higher so they don't get out. Had a nice dinner of flounder. John called later in the day. Nice beautiful coolish Christmas but very quiet.

Friday in Safford

We went to Safford today to do some shopping. Also ate at our favorite Mexican place. It was a beautiful afternoon after a cool morning with heavy frost.

Welding

Hank spent most of the day with Mark teaching him to weld. They did over 100 tee posts putting the flag on them. Then he cooked steak dinner and we visited with Mark. Nice day and evening.

Rototilling

Today Hank used the disc on the fields. We had lots of weeds and needed to clear them out. We are expecting some nice rain tomorrow or Thursday. We sure do need it. Pups had their nails trimmed today. They did well. They are starting to climb out of the box.

Today

Today is definitely a day of rest. Grace walked my legs off this a.m. before she left. Going to take it easy and catch up today. Reading my new book from my friend Cheryl. It is nice to get those unexpected gifts. Puppies are two weeks old today. Looking forward to their eyes opening and taking some new photos. We might have found a home for the white girl with a nice couple in Tucson. I took some pictures yesterday before the batteries died. Thanks again Laura for a wonderful day.

Fabulous!

Yesterday was our party. We had such a great turnout and oh, the food! Laura worked so many of our dogs and did just great. Chula even worked some ducks. I'll post some photos. A great time was had by all. Can't thank everyone enough; thank you; thank you. We hope to do more of them and maybe a clinic.

Busy Friday

Today we went to the store early to get the burgers and hot dogs for the party. Came home and had burgers; then went to work on cleaning up the porch and getting ready for our guests on Saturday. It should be a fun day. We had a nice rain last night (.2") to settle the dust.

Party

Today Hank helped me clean up the agility equipment. It hasn't seen the light of day for a year or more. We are getting ready for Saturday. Tomorrow we'll shop and finalize things. Should be fun getting to see everyone and meeting new people. At least we'll have plenty of food to eat. Looks like rain or snow tonight; should be gone by Saturday.

No Water

Today we woke up to no water. There was a overload on the electrical. Frank Flanders discovered it. If it happens again he said to call the coop. Hank spent the day removing glass from the doors. I did some weeding again. Lovely days.

Weeding

Today I weeded some of the fruit trees. Beautiful day after a cool a.m. DH is working on the new doors and removing the old glass. We are going to double pane the doors in the future. Beautiful AZ day.

Friday

Puppies tail docking went well. They are doing good. Growing like little weeds. The weather has been really nice lately. Looking forward to the party on the 18th. It will be fun to see all our dog friends; do some stockwork with Laura; agility; and hanging out with friends.

Awesome Puppies

Chula had a unexpected litter yesterday. She ended up with 9 puppies, of which 2 are mismarks. They get their tails and dewclaws removed tomorrow afternoon by the vet. Chula is such a great mom and loves licking them.

Puppies

Today Chula is having puppies. They were totally unexpected til about 3 weeks ago. They are the most beautiful puppies in the world even though we have a mismark or two. She is such a good mom and enjoying being with her babies.

Warm day

Today it was warm enough to give Chula a bath. She sleeps inside in the laundry room with Misty at night. Hope she doesn't wake me up too early tomorrow. It is such a lovely day. Should hit 80 or above in Tucson. DH is making oatmeal cookies; such a good guy.

Nice day

Today it is a lot warmer outside. Still had frost and broke up ice on all buckets. Hank fixed the water leak. Found out we might be able to register Keesha with AKC. Josh is going to show someone our property this week (maybe). Keeping fingers crossed.