Home Decorating, Re-decorating

Two More Surprises Today!

The first one I noticed as soon as I could see my driveway!  A New tree was planted to replace our Ash tree that was cut down during the deforestation emerald ash borer maintenance program last fall.  You can see the stump.  But what a sweet beauty the village replaced it with... I can't wait… Continue reading Two More Surprises Today!

CCI Puppy Raising, Jamba II

The Trouble With A 10 Month Old Dog Is…

I'm not even going to say anything... Okay...maybe just a few words. This is from last Friday,  we left Jamba and Holly alone while we went out to eat, something we've done several times before without nearly an issue.  I didn't put them behind gates or in kennels because I figured they'd just go sleep… Continue reading The Trouble With A 10 Month Old Dog Is…

CCI Puppy Raising, Jamba II, Off the beaten trail

Early Sunday Morning – Photography Practice

I have to admit that I have been a slacker with my photography, which sometimes isn't the best thing when it comes to maintaining a blog!  I like to keep things simple you know? So this morning I decided to get up early with Jamba and drive into the city to see what would inspire me. … Continue reading Early Sunday Morning – Photography Practice

CCI Puppy Raising, Jamba II, Off the beaten trail

I los sum teef! — Jamba at 5 Months

Hi Everyone! I guess I have been slacking in my posts about our Canine Companions Dog Jamba! Yikes!  How quickly these dogs grow up! Jamba is 5 months old today and has been losing his baby teeth rapidly.  He has two more big ones to go (the upper canines) and then this phase of his development… Continue reading I los sum teef! — Jamba at 5 Months

Off the beaten trail

Twenty Years Together – Celebrating at the Chopping Block!

I’m going back in time here to September 12th.  That was our twentieth wedding anniversary!  I can hardly believe we have been married that long but it’s true. My husband decided to ‘surprise’ me with a little activity.  We’d talked about doing a lot of things to celebrate our 20th, Paris, Charleston, buying an RV,… Continue reading Twenty Years Together – Celebrating at the Chopping Block!

Off the beaten trail

A Walk In The Volo Bog!

I have been wanting to visit this Bog for a while now and finally had that opportunity this past weekend.I don’t think I have been to a Bog before. The first trail we ventured was the Boardwalk Interpretive Trail.  This is a boardwalk that actually takes you out ON TO the bog and it floats… Continue reading A Walk In The Volo Bog!