welcome to this week's list of likes... starting with bird watching
The robins are back and pretty cheeky! They do not fear Alfie or me. Both of us like to watch them too
Alfie has discovered the ability to watch wild life from out back slider to the patio... bird watching has become one of his favorite hobbies, after eating, being petted, keeping watch on the Mama, playing keep away with his Kong ball in the back yard, and going for long walks.
We had a few firsts, since we've now been together 2 months! He sleeps on his bed by the mama's side of the bed, no kennel needed. He chased a bunny out of the yard, played in the sprinkler again as well as the big sprinkler in the sky.... it rained 8 drops and he snapped at one as it fell.
He also approached our across the street neighbor Mama, on his own, and nudged her hand. We were all happy he trusted her enough, so then her 6 year old daughter came up, she's been longing to pet him, and ever so gently she held out the treat I gave her in her little fingers, and Alfie ever so gently took it by the edge.
They were both so cute, sorry I didn't have a camera to capture the moment but it was happy.
They have a 4 lb yorkie but it was in the house
I didn't get as many walks in, (Pain intense all week) but did get an emergency appt with chiro.
some tulips bloomed yesterday, I love them but Alfie doesn't get why...
our lack of winter, and winter snows this year, have led to severe water restrictions, we have to pay triple if we use over some amount, but they won't tell us what that is... oy vey
Most of us decided not to turn out sprinklers so early, but we water our trees which barely make it anyway. I thought of some poem about the brown grass,
good grass, bad grass, too weak to show sass
I'm no poet. some lilac flowering bushes are highly scented this year, making my head hurt
My favorite husky puppies are about 10 months old, jaxson and Emma I MUST visit when I pass and they sing to me, and are SO CUTE! Alfie is jealous I talk to them in my singsong voice that belongs just to him. He isn't interested in dogs yet.
Couldn't resist this "puppy in repose" photo with my latest quilt, the sleeve is now sewn on so it's hanging and making me so happy to see it
I'm happy to be painting again too, learning from many fab artists at Sketchbook Revival
a free online 2 week course exploring many art forms
I tore off some copier paper, folded it, into a jumped up paint book... tiny!!!
good for some color tests, some small ideas, etc.
I love tiny things, do you?
so along with my regular large sketchbook I might dab a paint on one of my tiny book pages too
one lesson was on sketching as many imaginary trees as you could, and I did an extra one in my tiny book, using two colors I really like in the inktense ink/paint pan set that is also tiny
still playing with my photo software, a shot of tree branching and shadows converging.
Our cable just dropped a main tv channel, ABC, with no reduction in cost to us, and no shows now.
I am missing Bachelorette, High Potential, American Idol and more, because of either greed or politics.
Conversation starter for this week, do you have a fave song to sing yourself?
For years it's been Bossa nova Girl from Ipanema or show tunes from musicals I've been in, like:
"Its too damn hot" (Paqjama Game) or "So in Love" (Kiss me Kate) but I have never done karoke so if you hear me now, you're too close!
You are the best boy, Alfie, and we love you with your legs crossed in the second photo! The pink tulips are gorgeous and we love seeing your new quilt hanging on the wall!
Those huskies make me smile - they are cute! Sounds like Alfie is doing just great with your love and care. Loved the doggie daycare video, too. You found the perfect spot for your dragonfly quilt - it's gorgeous! Have a great Thursday!
I so enjoyed this post. Alfie, has such personality and is so darn cute. As are the other dogs. Good job on the poem.Ahhh Ella how can one not like her voice. Have a nice day today.
Your SAHRR and Alfie - perfection! I am glad the chiro could see you...and love how Alfie is jealous of you and other dogs...but not interested in them yet. It is fun to see your painting, too.
Sorry to hear you've been having pain, but Alfie looks happy and well settled in. Your new quilt looks lovely! Hope our weekend frost won't kill all the spring flowers but alos hope the mountains get a lot of snow. We dropped cable and just do streaming now--the cable cost kept going up and up--ugh.
Hello :) Your wall quilt is very attractive. I used to make clothes for me and my daughter, and her doll, but I can't see to thread a needle now. Your sweet pup is adorable. I like any of Michel Buble's love songs. All the best Sonjia
Alfie looks so happy, not one bit of fearful in those pretty eyes. I hope your pain goes away, that would be wonderful. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
No cable for us, as we do streaming. A better price than cable and more choices of channels! Alfie has settled in well and it sounds like he is a sweet boy. Thank you for linking up and I LOVE your hanging quilt!
"Lucy in the sky with blue eyes," when i sing that to our cat that walked in and adopted us 6 years ago, she flops over on the floor! she is also a cross over paw poser and a talky siamese. Your blue wall quilt is charming . one summer i saw a red dragon fly by looking for shade. .be well, Sonja
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Love Ella Fitzgerald - we used many of her songs as background music in a restaurant I cooked for years ago - it takes me back.
You are the best boy, Alfie, and we love you with your legs crossed in the second photo! The pink tulips are gorgeous and we love seeing your new quilt hanging on the wall!
Your dragonfly quilt hanging looks so great on the wall!
Those huskies make me smile - they are cute! Sounds like Alfie is doing just great with your love and care. Loved the doggie daycare video, too. You found the perfect spot for your dragonfly quilt - it's gorgeous! Have a great Thursday!
I so enjoyed this post. Alfie, has such personality and is so darn cute. As are the other dogs. Good job on the poem.Ahhh Ella how can one not like her voice. Have a nice day today.
Your SAHRR and Alfie - perfection! I am glad the chiro could see you...and love how Alfie is jealous of you and other dogs...but not interested in them yet. It is fun to see your painting, too.
Sorry to hear you've been having pain, but Alfie looks happy and well settled in. Your new quilt looks lovely! Hope our weekend frost won't kill all the spring flowers but alos hope the mountains get a lot of snow. We dropped cable and just do streaming now--the cable cost kept going up and up--ugh.
Hello :)
Your wall quilt is very attractive. I used to make clothes for me and my daughter, and her doll, but I can't see to thread a needle now. Your sweet pup is adorable. I like any of Michel Buble's love songs.
All the best Sonjia
I enjoyed that tree exercise. I want to do the same thing but with flowers now.
Alfie looks so happy, not one bit of fearful in those pretty eyes. I hope your pain goes away, that would be wonderful. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
No cable for us, as we do streaming. A better price than cable and more choices of channels! Alfie has settled in well and it sounds like he is a sweet boy. Thank you for linking up and I LOVE your hanging quilt!
Your SAHRR is larger than I thought it would be, and looks amazing hanging there. So beautiful. Hopefully the chiropractor can relieve some pain.
Our cable system pushed out an update today - and now 2 of our TVs can't reconnect. Grrr! We are supposed to see a technician tomorrow morning.
Pretty tulips! I love the dragonflies on the wall. Cute little sketchbook.
"Lucy in the sky with blue eyes," when i sing that to our cat that walked in and adopted us 6 years ago, she flops over on the floor! she is also a cross over paw poser and a talky siamese.
Your blue wall quilt is charming . one summer i saw a red dragon fly by looking for shade.
.be well, Sonja
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