The Tree of Life

Happy Sunday everyone! What a gorgeous day we're having. Everything is looking so green and the trees are filling out nicely. As I'm writing this blog, my hubby is cutting the grass. Dethatching the lawn last week has really made a difference. Our grass is very green and already quite thick. Our pooches love plush grass, especially Spicy. She doesn't care much for dry blades of grass....she literally jumps over them, silly girl 😚

This past week was good. Our outdoor wall ornament came on Tuesday, the Tree of Life...our little reminder that just as the branches of a tree grow upwards and stronger, we should thrive to move through life the same way. It's not always easy though and the pandemic has made it even more challenging for all of us in some shape or form. Hopefully we will all come out of this somewhat stronger. 

Russell continues to enjoy playing his guitar. He is making good progress with his lessons. Cooper & Spicy seem to enjoy the sound of it too. 

Cooper had a good appointment with the specialist last Tuesday. Overall, the test results show that he is stable. We have increased his gallbladder medication and we will repeat the tests in six months. Until then, we continue what we're doing...strict low fat diet and healthy low fat treats in small quantities. Those treats are not necessarily "high value" but they work. As far as Cooper is concerned, a treat is a treat!

Tomorrow, I start week three of the Fuel your Fitness challenge. The workouts have been great and I'm learning a lot about Intuitive Eating. A fascinating topic actually, one that makes so much sense, to me anyway.

Those are my little news for today. I include some snapshots of our pooches that we took during the course of last week and a pic of our Tree of Life.  The ornament that is on the wall next to it was bought during our visit to San Gimignano years ago. A nice memory from a wonderful trip.

Have a great week everyone! Stay well and safe! 

Tree of Life, a 24 inch in diameter work of 
art in metal, from BC purchased on Etsy.

The Tree of Life shares a special place for us 
as does the metal ornament from San
Gimignano, Italy.

Cooper and Spicy perched on their favorite 
boulder in Edgewater Park, Pointe Claire.

Peek-a-boo I see you says Spicy!

Cooper keeping me motivated 
 during my workout.

Spicy ready to head downstairs for
some fun.

Cooper catching some sunshine
on the deck while having a chew.

Cooper taking a well deserved nap after his 
visit to the vet...it is a dog's life.