Hans the Groomed Dog

HANS

This is the sweetest little guy. He has such a cute personality, plays w/toys, cuddles, eats w/o barking (unlike the guy sitting behind him in this pic---the barking/eating thing.)

Still doing lots of yard work, volunteering at rectory, going to daily Mass. Expecting another turn in the weather--supposed to be cooler (32 degrees) and snow. Is it May???

Stay safe, healthy, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Hans the Dog

HANS

Hans before his haircut. He now looks and acts like Rowdy--sans the dance. He is the sweetest little guy, loves to play, run, torment Spencer...Get excited!!!!--Will take more pics of the Hans and send his after grooming picture(s).

Went to friends grandson's BD party then Mass yesterday evening, ate supper w/friends. Was overcast, misty, rainy, cool most of yesterday. Today the sun is up, no breeze, absolutely beautiful day.  Plan to do some yard work and go to Holy Hour at 4:00pm this afternoon.

Stay healthy, safe, and keep in touch.

Thanks to all family members who visited last week. Such a great crew--really miss the laughter and fun.

Love, Mom

Daffodils and Dear Ones

 (Daffodils: 2001 BD gift from Kelli---still blooms every year)

Snow melting, sun peeking in and out of the clouds, no breeze----nice. Can hardly wait for the ground to dry enough to be out and about in the garden.

Mass this AM for the intentions of our family. Attending monthly meeting this evening, Triduum services the rest of the week, maybe Shocker TV basketball tomorrow evening...

Really getting excited about April company---kind of feeling like a little kid----are they here yet!!!!????

Stay safe, healthy, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Snow/Sleet/Fog/Rain/Overcast...

Rumor has it---even the snow leopards do not like Snow/Sleet/Fog/Rain/Overcast days.

So we do winter again---just days after celebrating the first day of Spring. Know we set our clocks ahead but do we also set the seasons backwards? Please give the answer to this strange phenomena. Oh, I forgot we live in KS and are considered somewhat backwards.

Mass this AM. Plan to do a little housework (sweep, dust, laundry, etc). Of course, there is always time for Spencer in between chores. He loves (demands)  the solitary attention but has a sense of sadness about him. At times I think he is in need a of a furry companion---then I come to my senses and silently scream "NO, NO, NO you silly old fool---don't give in to this pathetic dog's sad demeanor."

Looking forward to spending a quiet weekend. May have dinner w/a friend later today and. Catch up on some reading and some recorded TV shows.

Have a safe, healthy weekend and keep in touch. Looking forward to April---expecting some special house guests and fun times.

Love, Mom

Mass this AM, volunteered at rectory, then home to eat breakfast and luv on Spencer. Most of the snow is melting, 35 degrees, sun shining, slight breeze----could turn out to be a nice day.

 
Worked out in the yard most of yesterday afternoon pruning and cutting down native grasses. Plan on cleaning vines off the fence in the next week. Really excited for Spring.

Have some special BD's this week---check your calendars. Mass for the special intentions of our family offered tomorrow at St. Patrick's at 8:00am. A special time to keep all of us and others in thoughts and prayers.

Stay healthy, safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Just for Pop

 

 Thinking about how quickly the years have passed.  Just want to say thanks to our family for being part of our lives and sharing that time w/us.

Stay healthy, safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

And then...

Rowdy

Before humans die, they write their last will and testament, 

give their home and all they have to those they leave behind.  

If with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I'd ask . . .

TO A POOR AND LONELY STRAY, I'd give my happy home, my bowl and cozy bed, soft pillow and all my toys; the lap, which I loved so much; the hand that stroked my fur; and the sweet voice that spoke my name.

TO THE SAD, SCARED SHELTER DOG, I'd give the place I had in my human's loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds.

NOW THAT I AM GONE, PLEASE DO NOT SAY, "I will never have a pet again, for the loss and pain is more than I can stand."

INSTEAD, PLEASE GO FIND AN UNLOVED DOG, one whose life has held no joy or hope, and give my place to him.

This is the only thing I can give . . . the love I left behind.

But most of all, because someone has to keep Spencer in line.

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Snowed in---beautiful snow---lots of drifts---snow removal crew should be here this afternoon. Planning on walking down to my neighbors this evening for our monthly neighborhood dinner.

Stay healthy, safe, and in touch.

Love, Mom