Goldens In the Snow

A storm like this is big news in NC.  Just when I was beginning to give up hope for a "real" snow, we've been dumped on!  I've been trying to enjoy every minute of it, because it's supposed to be in the 50's this weekend, and it will all melt.  Ahhh, winter in the south.  Before the snow had even stopped, I grabbed a flashlight, warm coat and two very eager dogs and headed out the door for a night walk.  What a peaceful experience.  I loved it!

The next morning, my deck looked like this.

After running out the door, barefoot and in my jammies, I stuck the ruler in the snow and ran back in the house to grab the camera.  Only then did I realize it would have been better to put it in the  other direction.  Oh well.  We can do the math.

I've been out three or four times since then, walking around the farm, snapping pictures, trying to catch the light at different times of the day.

My favorite thing by far has been watching my dogs play in the snow.  Oh. my. gosh.  I've never seen dogs that love the snow more than these two.  I've laughed my head off, watching them jump, dive, roll, and run, as I've tried my best to capture some of their excitement with my camera.  Moving targets are challenging.

And now it's time for some snow removal.  Thanks to my hubby and his little red tractor, I guess I'll be able to get off the mountain tomorrow.  I've sure enjoyed the slower pace of a couple of good snow days, though.

A Puppy's Life

These little guys have been with us for two weeks and already have stolen our hearts.  And our schedules.  Especially that nice "eight hours of sleep" night that I'm so fond of.   How happy I'll be when they get on my schedule!  Until then, we're trying to make the best of it, 'cause their so darn cute!

Meet Winston, the big brother.  He's a fan of the doggie treats and any leftover food from Parker's food bowl.  He listens well and comes when called.  Again, I think it has to do with those treats he gets when he's a good boy.  He also wants lots of attention and will whine if he can't see you.  He's our high maintenance guy!

This is Parker, our adventurer.  He wants to be outside all the time, chewing on sticks, digging at tree stumps and wandering all over the place.  Yep, we've gotta keep our eye on this one.  He has a tender heart though and pouts when he gets fussed at in the least little way.  He's our "emo" dog.  He loves to crawl up in your lap and fall asleep.  Ahhh...

Exploring the great outdoors is their favorite thing to do, but when it's 20 degrees, the excursions are short.  Training puppies in the summer would've been easier, but we didn't approach this very logically.  That's obvious by the fact that we bought new carpet and furniture in the same month as puppies.  I mean really, who does that?

They are so fun to watch as they romp and play together.  Chewing is their number one past time, so we've provided lots of toys and even a few stuffed ducks,

so they'll be ready when Dad takes them hunting.

That's pretty much a puppy's life.  Eating, chewing, playing, sleeping, going to the bathroom and then starting all over again.  Even though they've completely disrupted our lives, we love them and keep reminding each other, "it's going to be worth it, right?"