THE ROOST

Honey I'm Home

I hate to admit it but my dog has taught me something!

It's not like I didn't know it already but she has reminded me of what  I should do and I am not practicing so well......

When my hubby comes home from work she can hear the garage door go up.  She looks out the window and sees that it is him and she flies to the door.

She stands there whining and wagging her tail excited to greet him.....pacing back and forth until he enters! 

 I on the other hand usually call out.....I am in here.....and barely look up from my lap-top or book I am into.

She does the same thing when our youngest daughter Emily pops in for a visit.

She is thrilled to see her even if she did see her the day before.  It never gets old greeting the people she loves with excitement and "kisses"!

I have gotten lazy in that area and that is not a good thing.  

A warm greeting is a nice thing to come home to & I am determined to do better in that area.  

Cause I'll be darn if I am going to let a dog.... out do me!

A Whole New Level

Every once in a while you come across a chick who takes her gifts and talents and hits the road with them.

You know, one of those creative chicks who doesn't do her job the old fashion way but puts a unique spin to it instead.

I have met just that kind of a chick......Actually we have met her......Hazel, Ellie and I....

She is responsible for the two of them looking so fabulous!

NO, she is not any ole dog groomer she is a traveling dog groomer.

She has a traveling motor home and she brings her services to your house!

Your dog is groomed in her motor home while parked in your driveway.

Isn't that a unique way to groom dogs?

On the morning of their grooming I tell them that Mrs. Cec is coming today.......

They watch out the window very anxiously!

And when they see her coming around the corner......

they hide & ......

play dead!

See they really like Mrs. Cec but they do not like being cleaned and clipped and snipped. They had rather roll and tumble and fight.

Or read a good book...

But she is a professional & knows just how to handle the two of them & keeps them looking just great.....

After each grooming she awards them with a treat and a signature bow....

It almost makes it worth the whole ordeal.

So for another month we are clean again......

and praying that we will stay that way!

Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal.....

Ever Been There?

Have you ever had to do something that you were really dreading?

You SO wish you could hide and just forget about it?

Then you surrendered and faced it head on....or tail on, whichever works.

You even decided if you must do it you might as well enjoy it and try to see the good in it all.

And when it was all said and done you paused and thanked the Lord for helping you through!!

Just wondering if we were the only ones! Have a wonderful weekend!

Hazel The Hound

Something that has become a big part of my life in the past few years is my little dog Hazel Mae.

I know, I know.....she is cute, right?

Wouldn't you die for those eye lashes?

Hazel is a wired hair mini dachshund.

My hubby and I bought her when the nest started emptying a few years ago.

We have never really been "little dog people" so we were a little nervous about getting a dog that weighed 10lbs full grown!

Also we already had a german shepherd, Hannah and we didn't know how they would do together.

As you see it hasn't been a problem at all!

I know, I know......... they are quite the odd couple!

Hazel has many talents & understands much more than I can share in this one post......So

I will continue to give you weekly updates to what she is nosing around in these days.

Until then she is going to finish reading the book she just started!

I know, I know.....One smart pup, right?