Three more sleeps

Happy Sunday everyone! It is the first holiday of the warm season called National Patriots' Day if you live in Quebec...or Victoria Day in all other provinces. We like to be different LOL! It is not the warmest and sunniest weekend though. Yesterday, we had a very strong thunderstorm and lots of rain. Our grass is super green!

This past week was good and very busy. I got all my planters done, front and back. They will be taken care of by the nice man who will look after our house during our absence. Russell cut the grass, twice in one week. He also seeded everywhere. Thankful for the rain!

Our apple trees were cut down, as well as two ugly shrubs that we had by the garage door. Yesterday, the trunks were grinded. We were very impressed by the crew that did the job. We now have more sun in the backyard. It makes such a huge difference. It's a good job done.

Our weather last week was beautiful and so warm. We enjoyed every second of it and spent some good time on the deck. Our boys also enjoyed running around in the yard. They have resumed their favorite pastime....eating grass. Both have perfected their retrieve game in the basement. Now to do it outside with all the distractions. 

Three more sleeps and we will be off to Italy. We aren't packed yet, haven't even quite figured out what we will bring other than shoes! But everything will come together in due time. 

Sherlock and Merlot got a bath yesterday. We will drop them off at Myriam's on Wednesday morning. We will miss them a whole lot but we know they will be in good hands. It will be a vacation for them also. 

Yesterday, we remembered our Cooper, who would have turned 14. He was truly a special boy 💝 

That's my blog for today. My brother is coming over for coffee then I have to go to Fairview to look for a crossbody handbag....last minute shopping, no time for online ordering LOL! Have a great week everyone! I will write from Sorrento next Sunday!

Merlot and Sherlock love to shower
us with love and affection...

Merlot thinks he might like a sip
of Perrier!

Sherlock is a little soggy but enjoying
his favorite chair.

Merlot must have found something that tasted
good...as he licks his chops!

The Boys holding their "stay" 
position at the top of the stairs
before the play session. Huge 
impulse control by these fellows!

Sherlock taking a break on the cool grass
after the game of chase with Merlot.

Merlot catching some morning sun in the 
kitchen after breakfast.

The crabapple tree in full blossom.

A birthday celebration for Cooper with his BFF
Spicy...it was his last birthday with us -
May 17, 2023.