LEAP YEAR DAY ~ 29TH!!

I decided to round up this month 

with a sampling of all my experiences.

~ this 29th day of February ~

I hadn't had a haircut in months so by the 23rd it was time

so the before picture was shot 

on the grassy dunes by Daddy Jim!

 The Valentine's bouquet was flourishing very well

courtesy a friend of Jim's.

Flowers like this erica, white heath were ready to bloom.

We have been experiencing a very mild February this year

compared to last year's snowmageddon!

On one super cold night 

Daddy Jim made an apple/berry crisp.

They said it was delightful!

I actually was able to run full out on the beach !

I felt like it was summer time

with a quick dip in the water 

grabbing Mr. Orangie

from a fate worse than death.

The winds would catch the spray drawing us down the beach.

Just a wee bit of snow to manoeuvre,

no chance of slipping this year!

Since there are many cousin dogs 

we decided to get together at Point Pleasant Park

which by the looks on all these faces 

was an all round hit.

Daddy Jim had his eye on many things this month like  ~~

this red flowered pitcher and glasses set 

 which had already been added to 

this tomato painted frosted glass set

already acquired a few years ago.

 Any snow that dared to show it's face

was annihilated by yours truly ~ 

besides it tastes good!

As I mentioned before the Valentines bouquet held up really well.

You can see me in the middle 

DOODLE DANCING

around Jim and his school mate Ilze (red dress)

at a pop up art show.

Slowness is not in my vocabulary

when blond ladies pay attention to me.

Really!

I needed an occasional zen walk

This rusted train trestle

caught Daddy Ron's eye

as he picked me up from my haircut.

and we have done a full 360 

finally showing you my haircut

and

this sweet baby Corgi, named Farley

who played nose's with me

just yesterday.

~~~

See you again in 4 years!

Doodle over and out here!!

IT'S IN THE AIR •*¨*•.¸¸¸¸.•*¨*•

It is definitely in the air.

Can you feel and see it the way I'm seeing it!

There may be remnants of ice on my trails along the grassy dunes ~~

counter-balanced with mist swathing across the fields 

with occasional treacherous ice 

 making me super careful

seeing MacDonald House on the horizon

where Daddy Jim works 

grounds me

then my nose goes on overload,

I assure you!

Quick diversions off the earthy trails

up onto the boardwalk steering me over to the beach view.

On a mission 

on this day which

feels like SPRING!

Besides the snowdrops are popping through in my garden.

Spring is early this year usually teasing us in March.

I won't jinx Mother Nature,

so I have zipped my lips tight!

POINT PLEASANT PARK WALK

It's Nova Scotia Heritage Day 

so since everyone was off work 

we decided to meet

Mary & Micheal with Maggie

Brynn & Colin with Ace & Tucker

at Point Pleasant Park.

As you can see the weather was perfect

blue skies, bright sunlight

with easy, well-trodden paths

to work our way around the park.

Mary at this point had young Tucker on leash
because he eats every stone in sight and
is still very young ~ learning the ropes.
Maggie however loves the aerial snow toss leap sessions!

The excitement for Tucker escalates him into a #2

while Colin leaps over the bench in the background with Ace.

I, on the other hand, try to encourage Ace to steal my Mr. Orangie in my mouth

which wasn't as successful as I had hoped it would be.

He's young too and dealing with an old dame like me

well, let's say I put him in his place ~ a learning moment ~ from time to time!

Heading up along the NorthWest Arm 

always is a signal for me

~~ fresh spring water is always available in the ditch ~~

a quick slurp

and

we proceeded along.

Mary & Jim obviously enjoyed this unexpected get-together

as they always do!

Colin & Brynn 

Michael & Mary

Mary & Brynn

Looks like someone by the name of Tucker is plum tuckered out.

This was a long walk for a wee one and ~~~

not to mention your's truly and the adults too.
Next time, Folks!!

TUCKER, MY NEW COUSIN!!

This view is why I enjoy spending a day at daycare.

Wouldn't you love to meander along this pasture 

heading down the hill to the beach below?!

If not, then just stand at the fence

inhale the fresh air and beauty

and 

imagine far off lands, beaches, mountains, oceans.

It's an instant feeling that I always get

when I visit for an afternoon ~

Plus I get a chance to run forever 

with all my new friends, Chloe 

 and 

the adults

Mary and Stephanie.

At the end of the visit 

Chloe says "arrivederci"as the guys return.

All of the sudden I hear about someone new in my extended family ~

"well my, my, my,"

 lookie here!

It's Brynn with her new addition

TUCKER.

I will surely meet him at the park soon.

(Word has it that he is the spitting image of my predecessor JESSIE

only he's a he!) 

WHIRLWIND VISIT

INHALE ~ EXHALE

INHALE ~ EXHALE

one more time

INHALE ~ EXHALE

aaaaahhhh!

now who lives here?

can't be CHICKY-WICKY

because she's hung up to dry

it would seem!

Let me check every ball

HUH!?!

MR.ORANGIE's family lives here. 

I know you believe me!

I feel like I've hit the JACKPOT

everywhere I look and sniff

I find MUNCHABLES,

absolutely everywhere.

even a bar with my picture 

DOODLE PLASTERED

all over it.

Alas after all that searching in vain

all I had to do was look up

and

there was 

HUGGY FROGGY 

who this time escaped my sniffing mania.

But guess what?

I have a great memory 

and

HUGGY FROGGY

had better keep an eye open

because I will return
singing this little ditty all way to the store ~~~

9TH ~ I'M HAVING MY NINTH BIRTHDAY!!

I try to be serious 

but when one of your Dads is just 

"over the top"

pretty much most of the time,

I have to be prepared

for anything

~ especially pictures.

The MOPFACE 

is/was captured

when I first understood what snow was all about

~~ one EATS snow whenever possible ~~

and 

I have maintained to this day

that by rolling and eating 

a wee bit of the white stuff

makes LIFE a little more sweeter.

My nine years have been so full

of JOY and LOVE 

for my guys.

NAMASTE

&

DOODLE ON 

my friends!