We love our...

                                                           ...doggie door!

Here is Zoe coming in and Sophie making sure she's doing it right! 

Our new fenced in area...

                               
                        ...is going up! Love the French Gothic style. So much room to roam!

AND we have a 'River Rock' hill. Both were on top but by time I grabbed my phone only Zoe was at the top. Sunday the rock will be moved to its desisnated area. Thanks to the young worker in the orange jacket and his 'Bob Cat'! The front yard and sides are rock. We are going to add more rock to finish off the front of the deck.

That is one happy pup! Run Zoe, run! The fabric you see will be where the rock is going to be spread out on the side.

Better than a dog park...

Today is the beginning of the girls' new lifestyle~A fence will begin to go up today! The play area for them will be huge! At our last home we had a small yard plus a swimming pool in the middle with a sidewalk going all around. They did had some (grass) yard , but very little.

As you can see above they did have room to run, but it was on sidewalk. One advantage, it kept the nails sharp! lol No, I will not miss the pool, nor will DH miss maintaining it. Fun for almost 8 years, but we're done. But I have to say, I will miss the ducks...

This was taken last week as the snow was starting to melt.  See the deer? He will still have a place to walk, we bought the lot next door. And since we are the last house on a wooded cul de sac the deer will still have lots of area. Here is one in the pic. Yes, yes, yes I did hold my breath as he crossed the road. He was going to the golf course. Tee time?!??!  LOL Another was following close behind. *smile*

Another thing is we will NOT have a privacy fence as with the last house. Here we will be able to 'see' the world around us. And that my family and friends, is a good thing, :) 

All moved...

Even with the snow and ice...we made it safe and sound. Here is Zoe, trying to decided if she likes the cold or not. Or even her new home for that matter! Not use to these tematures. It was 13 degrees when this pic was taken. They both did so well. One night in the empty 'old' house, then a hotel and then empty 'new' house. All the while they had their own kennels and the toys they sleep with. They kept me calm, they still are with all the unpacking yet to do.

  Here is a side view...so pretty and yes, at night time they can smell and hear the 'wild'!

'Bout ready to rock their world!

Dh retired the last day of December. The 2nd week in January we took a trip to Bella Vista, Arkansas. We were pulling the RV and looking at 'houses'. 35 in 2 days! What a world wind! We did stay about 6 days, just to get a feel for the place.

The pups, as always did great. Yes, we found a lovely place in the wonderful retirement community! What's not to love with long and winding roads, trees, trees and more trees in what is called the Ozark Mountains. Not to mention 7 lakes and 8 golf courses! I believe 160 something holes. Now I don't fish nor golf but I find peace in this awesome location!

Here is the aftermath of a ice storm that had hit the area. The temps were above freezing so no ice on the roads! You can't see most of the mountains because of the fog, but oh so pretty!!

The girls will have a big backyard to roam. Here we have some yard but a pool takes up most...I know they will love it!

The front yard is rock. Wow...for us that is really different but I so love the 2 Magnolias trees.

Last Saturday, we made a turn around trip to drop off my car and a flatbed trailer. The girls did great with the drive. 5.5 hours each way. How they do love to travel. The day before we loaded the truck and trailer in 72 degree weather. Talk about perfect timing! Here is a pic the 'new neighbors' sent to us.

Wow...pretty good timing! My hope is that the snow will melt by Wednesday! Hey, a girl can HOPE! The girls are happy, just as long as they have a soft lap to sit in once in a while! 

On the road again...

Last week, when leaving Wichita, Kansas we had a bit of a mishap. Lost the 14 foot awing from the RV. Only 1 of the 3 cars it hit was damage. Gotta love Kansas wind! NOT! On to Branson, Mo. Lots of fun. The girls did great. The RV park we stayed at was awesome. Both the girls and I lost weight! LOL Lots of hills, a lot of up and down walking. We're in awesome shape! DH and I took in a few shows including the Dixie Stampede. Fantastic time.

All good things must come to an end...this was taken on our way home.
My 'view' in the rear view mirror. Nothing like a 30 plus foot RV on your 'tail end'...but

                             with both girls on my lap, they kept me calm! So worn out!

We love RVing...

...and bird watching!

Last pictures of bunnies....

Today ...all bunnies have left the yard. Tonight we will close the area where mommy bunny came in. I cleaned out the area real well. Bitter sweet. But what a week...lol

7 is a good number...

Yesterday there was a lot of movement under the mound of grown cover....Well this morning, this is what we saw:

How appropriate for the bunnies to lay next to the little plaque. 

Gotta love spring time....

Last week, the pups were making more noise then usual. No ducks in the pool so I had to wonder what was going on.

Here is what I found. Both on guard. Hummm. What now. After really, really looking I did find under the ground cover a nest. No, I didn't look but heard and saw the 'mound' moving. That was enough for me! I guess momma Bunny guessed it was a safe place.

Here it is! Their very own 'playpen'! LOL  I did read they get out of the nest and forge for food...(poor plants) and walk around. Did not want them to walk into the pool OR into the clutch of either pup. SO.....now we wait. There is an area behind under the privacy fence they may be able to leave on their own or I can take them to a rescue place for wildlife in our area. Time will tell.

It's been a while...

I love Fridays! NOT! Trash day and the pups go nuts. That's ok. Good exercise. This morning Miss Sophie was to busy looking up towards the tree in hopes of seeing a bird, slipped and backed into the pool! Did I mention its 37 degrees? Here she is all better. All this before by coffee! It's all good...All clean, dried and waiting for breakfast!

Now this one was taken back in December...DH thought he hid the empty candy wrapper...Not well enough. Found Zoe in the craft/sewing room...guilty as charged! LOL

Silly girl...Zoe and her 'treasures'...

...she loves to find a 'treasure' and carry it around all day! This time she found this little doily that I had washed but dropped in the laundry room. She found it and better to have it with her bone too!

                                          Here, she has a peach colored treasure...

Time out...

...this is what happens when their outdoor barking gets a little on my nerves! 

                                       Fine! We'll just do our time!!

You know how much they love their balls...

                                        but like my sister said, this takes the cake!

Nappy time....

This was taken early yesterday morning, I apologize for the grainy picture. Usually Zoe will lay on top of the other sofa, which is on the other side of the short wall. But today, since DH is not up yet, she takes advantage of being here, on his couch. 

Or could it be that small empty white dish has the scent of last night Candy Corns!?!?!??!


Couldn't resist showing this pic too. What a difference a year makes in a life of a puppy....!!!

                                                                    9-14-2012

I guess cats....

...aren't the only one that likes sitting in windows! An awesome cool morning. Taking advantage of the breeze! Ahhh ...all the sights and sounds, bring them both from one window to the other. Of course, DH put a chair in the kitchen window so they and really get a 'good view'! LOL

Lovin' our bones!

                         Oh My! Here is Sophie and little Zoe a year ago...so darn cute!!!

Here is Zoe....a year later.

Smart girl...Sophie is using her ball as a wedge to hold her bone.

Sophie....always on the look out

My little body guards watching as people walk by...or either waiting for squirrels to come play in the yard!

Almost a year ago....

                                      Look how cute!!! Oh my, Zoe was so small!

                             Well, here they are today. Loving the balls... Zoe
                          closest, sleeping on the ball while Sophie has hers in her
                                                        mouth, asleep!

Zoe loves her ball!

...and Sophie would like very much to HAVE that ball, even with one just like it only a few feet away! lol