The tradition continues

Happy Sunday everyone! The skies were clear when we took our pooches out this morning and we could see Mars, way up there and so bright. 

We had another good and busy week. Just when we thought our yard work was done, we ended up filling up two more bags with the last of our back door neighbour's leaves. 

On Monday morning, I had my physical and all is good. I spent a good hour with my doctor and we covered a lot of ground. That afternoon, I had my bone density and knees x-rayed. Still waiting on the bone density results but my knees show a mild progression of osteoarthritis.  There is not much that can be done at this point other than managing the discomfort when it gets bad. I have a number of options depending on the severity of the pain so I'm good for now. If need be, I will get a cortisone injection before our trip to Italy in May.

Our pooches are doing well. They enjoy their daily trips to the basement for either a little training or some fun chasing a treat ball. I use the trampoline as their "waiting station". They know what it's for and get on it as soon as they go downstairs. It's too funny. 

Tuesday brought a lot of sadness as we learned of the passing of Sparky, another Havanese friend. He was 14. Sparky was Spicy's cousin. Both shared the same dad and were born three days apart. We had the pleasure of taking care of Sparky back in 2018. He was a wonderful dog and faithful companion to Mary and Terry. He will be greatly missed. Run free little one and enjoy frolicking around with your pals Cooper & Spicy 💞

As the holiday season approaches, we are continuing our tradition with our personalized doggy ornaments. They will have a special place in our home. It's hard to believe that Christmas is a little over four weeks away. By then, Russell should be well into recovery mode from TKR surgery. A little over one week for that to happen. While we're on the countdown mode, our trip to Italy is less than six months away. Yay!

That's my blog for today. I have a few things to do in the kitchen then I will decorate our Christmas tree. I brought it up yesterday. Merlot & Sherlock sniffed it and walked away. Let's see how they like it once it's all decorated!

Have a great week everyone! 

The Duncan Family traditional
Christmas ornaments 2024 edition.

Three amigos on a walk at Edgewater Park 
August 18, 2018...Sparky, Spicy and Cooper.

Sherlock and 'his' hedgehog...a 
special stuffed toy only available at
specific times of the day. He knows 
when!

Merlot and Sherlock waiting on the
trampoline before treat ball play.
Such patience and self control.

Rolling balls of treat fun.

It is a good tired...Merlot napping in the living
room on his favorite chair post training.

The Boys basking in the afternoon sunshine 
on the sofa in the living room...such a life!