Olympics and Zoomies

Happy Sunday everyone! This is the last Sunday of July...I keep asking myself where did this month go. Of course, we just spent the last three weeks with new puppies, that might be why time is going by so quickly!

This past week was good. I think it's safe to say that Merlot and Sherlock are now settled in. They have signed up for their new routine in no time and they seem to enjoy it. We have to laugh at how they now expect certain things to happen as certain times of day. We are always amazed at how quickly dogs get things. This is just one tiny example: when they come in from outside on a rainy day or wet from the morning dew, we always make them wait so that we can dry their paws with a towel. Now, they wait even if their paws don't need drying. Smart pooches!

We have also discovered that both Merlot and Sherlock are grass eaters. They love it! Myriam said they were little cows as puppies 😂 They also love, and now expect, their daily mini training sessions. We are currently practicing impulse control...this is especially important for Mr. Sherlock, a true food hound. They are officially registered for Obedience Training, starting September 10, for 7 weeks. It will be fun for them and us.

Our boys get the Zoomies multiple times a day. This morning, they went at it for about 5 minutes, non stop. We were dizzy watching them. Of course, the grass was dewy so they looked like wet rats after they were done. They also enjoy their walks at the park and are getting used to meeting other people. Needless to say, Merlot and Sherlock are giving us much joy and love. They are the sweetest boys and we are blessed to have them in our lives 💕

Now, to some other important news. Russell got called for his knee replacement pre-op, scheduled for August 15. He doesn't have a date for surgery yet but the pre-op will be good for six months. He was told it will likely be in 3-4 months. Very good news!

We watched the Olympics opening ceremony. It was quite spectacular. We are now following many of the events. We wish all athletes the very best of luck. They have worked so hard to get there!

That's my blog for today. Not much on the go this week other than our routine dental hygiene appointments on Tuesday. We are expecting another heat wave for the next five days. Have a great week everyone! I will write again in August.

Sherlock and Merlot on deck, watching
the smoke rising from the grill...
something smells good.

Sherlock trying to chase the squirrel up the tree....
he thinks he can catch that rascal.

Full on relaxation during the evening
TV time.

Merlot found some time to nap on 
the doggie cot.

Bird watching...

Is it time for our mini training session!?

A cardinal feeding its baby, so cute

Purple cone flowers in full bloom.

Cooper and Spicy chilling in this
moment captured July 17th, 2023.