Pile o' Puppies

Grateful for Geese

I had one of those eye-opening moments a few weeks ago while talking to my grandpa. I made some comment about the geese that graze in the field across from our house everyday. I don't remember what it was specifically, just some observation. He asked, sounding shocked, if I really had geese in my front yard everyday. I realized that I get to enjoy this natural beauty that others will never get to see in their neighborhood. How silly of me to take this for granted. This morning, I happened to have the camera ready when they all came in (sorry about the construction stuff in the way). I am fascinated with the way they spiral down in groups. It's like a goose tornado. Enjoy!

Puppy Pics

All six are fat and happy. Sunny is happy, definitely not fat. Before the puppies she normally ate one pound of meat a day. She's going through at least three pounds a day just to produce milk for the little guys. It doesn't look like any of it is being added to her frame. The poor girl looks like she's starved. She seems pretty content though.

I finally remembered to add the pictures of Buddy, the puppies' dad. Isn't he handsome? Sunny thinks so.

Cute Puppy Pic of the Day

If you don't like adorable puppies, you better just quit reading this blog for the next couple of months. I will not be able to control the urge to post pictures of all the cute things they do. Take this for instance:They are killing me! I can't stand the cuteness!

Puppies are Here!

Sunshine surprised us this morning and started having puppies early. The first, a yellow male, arrived at 9am with a black male following close behind at 9:20. Another yellow male arrived at 10:48. Finally, a girl! A little yellow one at 11:25. I don't think she's done yet. I'll update if we have any more.

UPDATE: While I was posting the pictures, she had another yellow male at 12:15 and appears to be getting ready to have another.

UPDATE #2: Another yellow male at 1:40. I think we're done.

Happy Birthday, Ty!

Ty turned 10 today. He got to celebrate with friends Noah, Ollie, Noah and Kathryn. We started at our house with cake and ice cream then the boys all headed over to the nickel arcade for hours of fun (or torture depending on who you ask). Once they were zombied out on games, they came back home for pizza and more cake. Sounds like a great day for a ten year old.

We're Not Just for the Birds

After posting the pregnant picture of Sunny, I realized that I had never posted a picture of her (or any of our non-chicken pets) on the blog. How rude of me not to introduce the whole clan! First we have our oldest pet, Gus. Gus is a nearly eleven year old Cocker Spaniel who has the most horrible breath ever, but he's cute. He has made it his purpose in life to protect my boys. He sleeps with them every night and barks at the window when they are playing outside without him. He is lost when they stay the night somewhere else. He's a good dog.

Our soon-to-be mama, Sunshine, is a three year old yellow lab. She is my pet soul mate. We were not even thinking about getting another dog.

Yet, here she is and we couldn't imagine life without her.

Finally, our cats,

Rosie

and Blackie