Long weekend vibes

Happy Sunday everyone! We woke up to double digit temps, very nice! We are finally enjoying some warm weather, just in time for the first long weekend of the season. I suspect the garden centres are buzzing with activity. I went to Jasmin Nursery on Thursday. It was raining, not busy, perfect time to buy plants. 

This past week was good. We had some rain and it was rather cool. I had every intention of weeding but the weather gave me an easy way out. On my to do list for this week. 

Our boys are doing well. Sherlock's tooth extraction site is healing well. He has a follow up appointment on Tuesday. We're hopeful that, by then, the giraffe can come out of hiding. Both Merlot and Sherlock look for it every morning. It's too funny to watch. Meanwhile, Merlot has been playing with the rooster. Sherlock has no interest.

Hockey fever is still going strong. Once again, we will have a game 7 which will determine who will advance to the Eastern Conference final. Go Habs Go!

Yesterday, Russell smoked baby back ribs for dinner. A May long weekend tradition. They were the best ever! Tonight, we will have plank salmon and a salad...a lighter meal. It's all about balance LOL!

Today, we're thinking of our sweet Cooper who would have turned 15 on this day. The photos below are of his last birthday, three years ago. He still feels so present in our hearts and memories. At the same time, we are so grateful to be able to celebrate our Merlot's third birthday this coming Friday. A reminder that love continues in new ways. We love our boys so deeply 💕

That's my blog for today. Enjoy this long weekend and have a great week! 

Sherlock and Merlot...all quiet on 
this side of the yard.

Merlot enjoying a little nap with his
rooster.

Sherlock likes to bask in the morning
sun on the steps.

Merlot enjoying a quiet
moment on the patio.

Nap time for Russell and Merlot decides
it is time to wake up while Sherlock
measures his jump to get up.

Relaxing on the sofa with my leg 
warmer - Sherlock.

The boys enjoy hamming it up with

Russell.

Merlot is always ready to amuse himself even if

it means playing with the rooster - instead of

'his' giraffe.

Early morning zoomies and then some 

wrestling for good measure. Energy to burn.

A family birthday photo - celebrating Cooper's
12th birthday...this moment May 17th, 2023.

Cooper was truly unique and a precious soul,
he enjoyed his licking of the icing on the 
pup-cakes, May 17th, 2023.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Sunday! On this special day, we celebrate all mothers, including pet moms and those we carry in our hearts and memories. We are all extraordinary in our own way. Enjoy your day and cherish every moment 🌺

This past week was good and somewhat eventful. It all started last Sunday afternoon when I dropped off Merlot at Myriam's for his first shot at breeding. He spent four days being a good boy. Now we wait to see the fruits of his labour.

So, it was just the three of us that watched the Habs win game 7 a week ago today. It was such an exciting night. I spent a good part of the day Monday watching the post game interviews, replays. I couldn't get enough of it. 

Sherlock managed fairly well without his buddy. He was looking for him at first but then got used to this one on one attention. I carried on with our normal routine of training and fun games. Our home was definitely more quiet and lacked this puppy chaos that both boys bring together LOL! It's good to be a whole family again 💕

On Friday, Sherlock had his OFA x-rays and dental cleaning, which included an incisor extraction. All went well. Now, we have to put up with a couple of issues:  no chew toys allowed for 12 days or so. That means no giraffe and believe me, both boys are looking for it. We also have to soften the kibbles before eating, that takes about 15 minutes. The wait drives Sherlock bonkers LOL! We could feed him wet food but it's too messy.  Patience my boy!

Our weather last week wasn't the best. It was cool and rainy. We did manage some walks at the park and took a photo of the beautiful willow tree that has been standing for so many years. 

That's my blog for this week. Tonight is game 3, round 2, Go Habs Go! Our boys have been sporting Habs bandanas purchased at our vet clinic. They are perfect! Have a great week everyone!

Happy Mother's Day!

Who needs a comforter on a cool afternoon
when you have these two lap warmers.

Merlot always finds a new spot to rest
his head...here he found my Uggs to
be the perfect pillow.

Sherlock enjoyed the Habs 
victory in our company while his 
buddy Merlot was away.

The blissful look of a tired pup after
sowing his oats.

Sherlock decked out in his Habs
bandana ready for the game tonight.

Merlot is also ready to cheer the 
Habs to victory on home ice
tonight.

The solitary old willow gracefully
emerging from Winter's grip
with fresh foliage.

Sherlock's breakfast dance - is it ready yet?

Sherlock going through his paces - smart boy.

Memories of a Mother's day passed with 
Cooper and Spicy - May 12th, 2019.

Bleu, Blanc, Blood Pressure

Happy Sunday everyone! Happy Game 7 to those who will be watching! Tonight's game promises to be an epic finale to an exceptional series. Both teams have pushed each other to the limit, trading momentum and proving why they belong on this stage. Our Habs have shown relentless effort and have played their hearts out. No matter the outcome, Montreal and Tampa Bay will meet at center ice knowing they gave everything they had. For some fans, the anxiety level will be high, blood pressure might go through the roof. No matter what, it will be an exciting game. 

The four of us had a good week. It started quite warm and ended on the cool side.  The rain we had was much needed. We are noticing how green everything is now. The trees are also budding very quickly. We blocked off two areas of our backyard where we will seed today. 

Our boys are doing well. They are becoming quite good at figuring out the mazes. Today, I will buy another batch of pylons LOL! Merlot seems to have a sudden obsession with the giraffe. Yesterday, he carried it in his mouth everywhere he went.  Sherlock said "whatever"! The giraffe was their very first toy (thank you Valerie) and it's the one that is always within their reach no matter what. Funny boys 💕 

Our nephew and his wife Julie are in Italy at the moment for their belated honeymoon. It is giving us the itch to go back. We're thinking maybe for my 70th birthday in 2028...yikes, did I just write that?

Those are my little news for this first blog of May. It will be a quiet week until Friday when Sherlock gets his dental cleaning/OFA testing. No breakfast for him, it will be fun to manage 😆.

Have a great week everyone! GO HABS GO! 

GO HABS GO! 

Sherlock and Merlot, under the table
and waiting for the next event

Merlot and his giraffe...everyone
needs some fresh air and the 
giraffe seemed to enjoy the
outdoor experience.

On no...not another overtime game...when is 
bedtime?!

Sherlock found his spot on the 
couch for a nap while I read.

Merlot likes to sit on his human
Daddy's lap.

A new day, a simple maze this time... Merlot says 

easy as 1,2,3.

Sherlock ever the quick student...says easy peasy.

Even the local woodpecker enjoys the feeder!

April showers bring May flowers and here 
Spicy and Cooper took time to smell the 
tulips on May 20, 2021.