I blog too much about my dog...

Don't I?

Before and After

We just re-tiled the kitchen backsplash, and I can't believe what an incredibly, massively, HUGE difference it made! Granted, in the first photo we don't have our stuff out, but even still, it looks so much better now...so happy with it!

Henry in his "Happy Place"

Steveston

These pictures were taken a couple of years ago out in Steveston, about 1/2 hour outside of Vancouver. You can ride your bike for ages along the dike, all through Delta into Richmond. The path takes you beside people's back yards, and at one point you come across an old (still existing) farm, with cows grazing in the field beside the delta.

Hibiscus

Our Hibiscus is finally starting to bud again. Almost all of its leaves fell off over the winter, and we had to bring it inside. We didn't know we'd have to bring it inside, but I guess it IS a tropical plant after all! It will redeem itself if it flowers like this again. If not, it may go to a new home...

The Meaning of Contentment

We were at the dog park today, and an elderly man said to me, "Wow, you can really see the joy on that dog's face." THAT DOG would be THIS dog. And it's true. I say that to Warren almost every time we're at the DP (we've had to start calling it that, "dog park" provokes much whining!)
That's what I love about dogs. they truly do live in the moment. We could all take a lesson from that!

The "Wet" Coast and one cute dog

This was last summer, camping up near Squamish. This is such a beautiful river, we saw some people river rafting down... looked pretty hairy. Never done that myself, maybe THIS summer!

Friendly Monsters

These are some new needle felted monsters. I'm truly addicted to this new craft... it is so much fun! Warren is a little concerned that we're going to be over run with these guys in our small apartment, but I'm sure they'll all eventually find new homes!

Mountain Boy

And people think little dogs can't do what big dogs do... This is Henry last summer on top of Hollyburn Mountain. He gets the funniest looks from the big dog people when we're hiking. He loves it, and he must go 3 times the distance we do, because he runs ahead, then runs back and looks at us like, "hurry up slowpokes!". I try to keep him fairly close though, becasue we are in bear (and cougar!) country, and he'd make a nice, light snack I'm sure.

A few good dogs...

Warren often takes photos of the dogs in the houses that he inspects. These are a few of my faves...

Our new end table...

Yes, I'm showing off our new additions to our living room... we've been looking for months for an end table and area rug to put the finishing touch on the space. I love them! They really tie the room together, and go quite nicely with our funky 70's wall sculpture.

Needle felted Henry

New stuff

Here are some new pieces I've been working on... I'm loving the tiny collage right now... and birds too... can't get enough of them!

Henry Strip

We are all alike

I saw something today that struck me... I was walking down the street, when I saw a homeless man with a bird in his hand. He approached a police car that was parked on the street and had him roll down his window. I couldn't quite hear what was being said, but I heard the homeless man say, "It's just a baby."
He obviously found it in the alley, and didn't know what to do with it. I think the cop just told him to put it back in the alley, so I'm not sure how the story ends, but it really choked me up that this person with nothing, saw a being in need, and went to get it help.
I (sort of) know many of the local street people, because of my dog. Dogs don't judge, they love you no matter what, so I always stop and let them have a pat. It's probably the most love most of them have had in a while.
Sigh...

Flower power

This is a beautiful flower from our patio garden last year. I can't remember what its called, but it made me so very happy.

It's Friday, it's Friday!

Friday is my favorite day of the week. It holds so much promise, so much hope. What will I do with my weekend? Or rather, what won't I do? What I mean by that is sometimes I love just doing N O T H I N G. Laying on the couch all day and alternately reading and napping, in no particular order. What usually rouses me is my dog, giving me "the look". When are we going to the dog park? WHEN? I swear, he can talk.

My morning view...

I'm lucky. I get to take a ferry to and from work every day. It's only a 12 minute trip, but you really can't beat that commute! And the view! City in the morning, snow capped mountains in the afternoon. I have a bag that Henry rides in, and he's really good most of the time, but every now and then he gets annoyed, and blows my cover... Dogs are allowed, so long as they're in a propor carrier, but I like to keep it on the down low...

Yes...

I occasionally dress my dog up. Never in goofy dog clothes. Only the very best for my mutt. Calvin Klein no less! Have I already posted one of these photos on this blog? I need some new material, I think. Anyways, here he is, looking like he's ready to go out on the town!

It's Sunday

and I'm trying to figure out what to do today! W is at the boat show, and I have a gloriously drizzly day to myself! I'm going between going to Ruby Dog's to shop for art supplies, or going to Lynn Headwaters for a walk with Henry... maybe I'll wait an hour and see if the rain gets worse...