Happy Birthday MAX...

About a month ago we became friends with Max and his mom. He's a wonderful dog that lives in South Africa. Today is his 10th birthday and it's a very special day because he is very sick. But, you wouldn't know it to look at him; you should go by and see his blog,

The Adventures of Maxdog in South Africa, and say Happy Birthday to him. We are celebrating each day of your special graces with you and especially today your birthday.


We hope you have a great day with Tammy and King Toffee. Maybe Mom will make you a cake!

Special love and birthday wishes from the holler to MAXDOG!!

Guess what Charlie and I found...

Today, Charlie and I did some basic obedience reinforcement. He's such a big guy and wants to please as GSD's do but, he's a goof and needs to remember how to behave. Anyway, we were walking up the hill, Charlie at my side really trying to pay attention, and we saw a few crocuses! I got so excited just seeing a real live bloom. We hurried (Charlie likes it when we hurry) back down the hill and I put him in the "dog yard" while I got the camera to go BACK up the hill to get pictures. Are we understanding that I got my cardio workout for the day? I needed it.
It's amazing how seeing a few little flowers in the yard can liven up an afternoon!


On my way back to the house Speedbump wanted me to take her picture and say hi from her.

The stick game goes ever on.


Scrappy looks like she's giving the stink eye but she's just focused on Spaceghost at my feet.

Spring time blessings from the holler.

Chubby Chicks 2nd edition...

I'm so excited for spring to be here I just about can't stand it!! I've put out my bunny in a cabbage bowl that my Aunt gave me. She made this little bowl when I was six and I remember her serving coleslaw in it at family gatherings. One day, a few years ago, I was at her house and started going on and on about it and she plucked it off of her shelf and said "here, you take this home." I just about fell over because in my mind it is an heirloom but I love it and I love her. She is the one who gave me the quilting bug. Now, on to my latest Chubby Chicks table topper. I finished it today and took it to my mom. These little cuties are so easy to do and I got the template thanks to Lea at Farmhouse Blessings. Thanks again, Lea.

This past weekend was beautiful. The sun was out and so were we. JP trimmed a red-bud tree that was getting a bit wild, pruned our peach trees and cut up a dead tree that fell during one of our windy winter storms.

Blessings to you all from the holler.

The latest...

This morning the dogs are all doing the same thing they always do. Eat, go outside, come back inside, out,,,in,,,,it's what I do. I'm the keeper of the door. I went by the back door a couple of times and I saw Daisy and Charlie looking at the cow pasture in the same direction (at least that's what I thought at the time.) I decided that was photo worthy, got the camera and took the picture. While I took the picture I realized they were looking up not out. They had Spaceghost up that tree. You can see him in the top of the photo; barely. So I called those two knuckle heads in and he got out of the tree and walked away. Spaceghost, our cat, is a good sport. He is friends with all the dogs except Daisy. She just doesn't know how to be friends with him and wants to chase him. He can usually avoid her but today she must've cornered him so he had to go UP!

Also, our herbs have sprouted and I am so pleased. Next week I'll be starting the tomato and pepper plants.
Basil and Thai Basil.
Cilantro and Oregano.
Blessings from the holler!

Now if I could only teach him to do dishes...

Well here's my first attempt to upload our own video. Please excuse the quality of the video. As I was telling Charlie to do his thing I was holding the other five dogs back with my leg, thus the shaky camera action! JP, as usual, was key in getting this video on the PC. Thanks honey.

"Bring me the bowl Charlie."


Ta Daaa! Blessings to you all.