A Good Snow Day

True to form, our weather here in the South has been bizarre and unpredictable. Not even 2 weeks ago we had temperatures in the 60's and now we are in the 20's, with snow and sleet. However, we are very used to these kinds of changes, since we have grown up here in the South; I have to say, I love it! My body doesn't love it as much though. :)
The Beard took off work a little early yesterday so he could come home and play in the sleet and snow with the kids and me. We had a great time! Some might call us rednecks, but I must say.....Don't knock it, until to you try it! :)

by His Grace,
Sh

First Spring Outing

While much of the Northeast has been experiencing the worst winter weather they have seen in years and, here in Arkansas, we have been experiencing unseasonably warm weather. Therefore, we took advantage of this beautiful weather this past Saturday and got the dogs out of the house and out of the backyard!!
We live 4.9 miles from the Saline River. There is a "park" and boat ramp smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood {welcome to AR} where the water is shallow and clear. Last summer the Beard and I took Delta and Silver out on the boat and found a sand bar/island not far from the boat ramp. It was perfect!! This year, we took all 4 dogs and Nikole! Titus and Maya were so excited they were threatening to jump off the boat while it was moving! :)  Here are some pictures from our day. Enjoy!!

Titus and Delta surveying their new playground! 

Nikole attempting to keep Silver warm on the boat ride

The ever dramatic, Delta!!

Sweet Titus...look at that smile! 

I still think Maya, is the most photogenic of my pups. She'll be 9 yrs old on the 14th.  

 Delta making a splash! 

 Maya's still got it {at 63 yrs old}! ;)

By His Grace,
SH

Our Couches

I have recently become a temporary stay at home step-mother and wife. The dogs are loving this! We have crate-trained our 3 labs ever since they were puppies. Maya for 9 years, Titus for 8 years, and Delta for 5 years (in March). They still sleep in their kennels at night and they stay in their kennels when we leave the house, but during the day now they are free. And boy are they happy about it. I think as they are all getting older and settling down (mainly Delta), they are wanting more cushion to lay their weary bones upon throughout the day. Plus, it doesn't hurt that they get to follow me around the house as I do whatever chores I have planned for the day.

However, I feel like at times we have created little monsters.....they think they own the place now!

There are so many captions that could be put with this picture below. Sweet Silver over on the right has the best look on her face! When I look at this picture I think of puppy paws and dog ears. :)