The summer months are quickly fading into Fall splendour. I noticed travelling North over the weekend that the Sumac trees are turning red and some distant Maples are showing a hint of orange. I look forward to photographing our beautiful Clover in the midst of these glowing leaves.
Once again the housing hunt resumes. Our suburban neighbourhood is
lovely but it's not our ideal residence... Still searching for a larger property after years of coming up empty. Still determined to keep the dream of country living alive. I'm lured by wide open spaces; dogs love 'em and so do little boys! With Clover joining the family, it gives us additional purpose as our hearts are now filled with Vizzy love.
She certainly gets some good running exercise on the trails of local conservation parkland, and in the lush green soccer fields. Juggling a busy family and having an active dog has had it's interesting obstacles but we are carving out a flexible routine that keeps everyone in balance. I can often be heard saying that there are few breeds I'd be this happy to live with, because finding the right "fit" mattered so much to me. I'm daily thankful for bringing a pointer along the way. Frankly, every now and again she's the kick in the rear to get out for family adventure without excuse and the unrelenting comfort we all needed.
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| Dog days of summer are over but still enjoying a Zuke's bone...on the chaise of course! |
One night, I was up after midnight organizing for the new school year when the doorbell sounded. followed by a frantic double bang on the front door. Clover, asleep in the next room was immediately startled by all the commotion. She ran howling and barking at whomever dared to disturb the quiet slumber of our home. As it turns out - no one stuck around, so whether we were the subject of a random prank or otherwise part of a more sinister plan, I feel confident going to bed knowing the "alarm system" works.
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| Maximum comfort |
