Gratitude

Yesterday when I checked the mail, instead of a yucky bill,  I found a nice squishy parcel instead.
I was a recent winner over at dear Cheryll's blog.  She said her hubby chose me LOL.

 

My goodies were wrapped in pretty paper and signed with hugs from Cheryll.

 

 

Cheryll  sent me two fat quarters. They are in lovely neutral light browns, making them easy to add to a new project.  Thank you so much Cheryll for sending me some nice *fun* mail.  Smiling here.

 

Today, dear De and her nice hubby came over.  Nice hubby fixed a door for me that wouldn't close due to the lovely salty air I live in.  This morning it was 14C in my house, so I can tell you I will be very happy to be able to close that door tonight!  I think the new girl was cold last night too LOL.

 

 

Here is the new girl just awhile ago.  She wakes me up at first light by nudging me in the head until I get up and feed her.  Of course, I am awake and then she sleeps most of the day.  She is all worn out from the visitors who just left  and now she is sound asleep. Me,......wide awake.

 

My thoughts are in North Texas the past two days.  The recent tornadoes were only a 1/2 hour drive from my old house and where the rest of my family still lives.  This is the closest to home they have ever been and I am sad for those who were lost. I used to love to go to Granbury for lunch and to explore the antique shops.  So sad to see the damage there.   I guess we just never know who will be next...

xx debbie

She Dances!!!

Last Tuesday, my first girl left to go to her new forever home.  She is doing great with her new kids and her new family is happy to have her.   It's been quiet here for 9 days...until Thursday morning.  This  girl came to stay with me for awhile and she is lovely.

It's not a perfect picture, but I still think it is pretty cool!  I took this from a distance with zoom.  Sometimes less than perfect pictures are interesting too.....

Interesting position she is in.  Her family is off for a lovely holiday.  They gave me a detailed letter about her when they brought her to me yesterday.   One of the things they mentioned was that she often does a happy dance at feeding time.  So, last night, I watched her carefully as SHE  watched me carefully preparing her meal.  Nothing happened other than she watched my every move.

Isn't she gorgeous? Such a pretty, shiny coat.   She is so different from the first girl in many ways.  I've never seen a pup relax in that position though. 

This is her this afternoon.  I took several pictures and she didn't move.  She is very calm.

I think she might be a little shy too.  She doesn't pose for the camera or move with the flash like the first girl did.  Anyway,  last night was our first night and it was chilly.  I fell asleep on the couch cuddled under my favourite pips quilt while watching tv.  I woke up around 3 something and let the girl outside too  while I was awake.  I was cold then and went back to sleep.

 

Kinda like this, but I was back under my  quilt :)   Around 6:30,  I woke up to some gentle nudges to the back of my head.  This was a bit disconcerting as I am normally the only one here besides the geckos and ants.  I remember groaning a bit and pulling the quilt up more, but the nudges continued.

They were gentle nudges, but insistent. When I didn't respond right away, the nudges moved from the back of my head to my face.  OK then. Time to wake up.....

 

As I became coherent and started to get up, I saw her.  She was doing "THE DANCE".  She launched herself and did a complete spin mid air. She did it several times until I was on my feet. 

 How can a dog do that? Launch, complete spin, repeat.  

Lucky me, I woke up smiling this morning.  It was so cool to watch her be so  happy to wake me up.

I think she is going to be fun to have around.  It's all good.

xx debbie