Sophie's growing up fast, so Jim and I wanted to capture another portrait of her before she grows into her ears. Thanks to a Christmas gift from my Irish friend, Mary McCullough, Sophie got to pose with a sheep. I'd love to see what she would do if she met a real one!
While the winter storm was raging yesterday, I looked out the door to our deck and saw Billy sitting quietly on the top step to the yard as if he were enjoying the snowscape before him. Turns out he was sitting guard over Sophie, who was digging snow tunnels at the base of the steps. He will NOT allow Sophie to go out in the snow without him.
Once he herded Sophie back indoors (without wiping her feet) . . .
. . . he settled down by a heater to dry off. What a good dog!
I received these humorous photos from a friend. Thought you might get a chuckle from these pets who appear to be "over their limit."
6 beers . . .
2 bottles of wine (shared) . . .
Too many margaritas . . .
3 kamikazes . . .
7 rum & cokes . . .
1 large purple haze . . .
3 martinis
1 bottle of tequila (Patrone)
Just like the story of the shoemaker's children, I always get around to finishing my own portraits last. Today I finally took the time to create Billy's Watch Me Grow panel. Billy is our first Australian shepherd, and he's been a joy to raise and train. I know it sounds corny, but it really does seem like just yesterday that he was the darling little puppy you see in the left-hand portrait. I'm so glad to have this wonderful memento of Billy as he has grown into a much-loved member of the family.
Here are some lighthearted photos I found on the Internet. Thought you might enjoy a chuckle as we start a brand new year.
Thanks to my photographer friends Kim and Peggy Warmolts, of Tarpon Springs, FL, for sharing this seasonal portrait of their kitty, Monty. What a handsome guy!
You don't have to be an animal lover to love this video of Surf dog Ricochet (Rip Curl Ricki's) and her inspirational journey from service dog training, to turning disappointment into a joyful new direction, to surfing with quadriplegic surfer, Patrick Ivison, to fundraising for charitable causes. She is currently leading a fundraiser for a six-year-old boy named Ian who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a horrific car accident that claimed the lives of his parents. If you'd like to help Ricochet help Ian, please go to http://www.ripcurlricki.com. To follow her on Facebook... search for "Surf Dog Ricochet." What a wonderful story to brighten your holiday or any day for that matter!
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