Savouring Summer before it slips away

Happy Sunday everyone! Another gorgeous morning in Beaconsfield. The forecast for this upcoming week is looking spectacular. We are making the most of these beautiful Summer days...spending time on the deck, eating outside, simply soaking it all in before July quietly slips into August. 

This past week was good. Russell kicked off the week on a cleaning spree...washing all windows, deck glass panels and even our kitchen light globes. He was on a roll and there was no stopping him. And before anyone asks, he's not for hire LOL!

I had my second physio treatment and it went well. My daily stretching program is now firmly part of my day. It feels good in the moment, although some of the exercises are a little challenging. It's all about making steady progress, listening to my body and celebrating the small improvements along the way. As my physiotherapist said, it's a marathon not a sprint. One day at a time. 

Our boys are doing well. Their daily schedule is full. Between walks, fun games and the endless excitement of chasing birds and squirrels, there's never a dull moment. They sleep well at night. On Wednesday, we celebrated their two year Gotcha Day. Russell and I were remembering, with a smile, what our house looked like for the first six months or so...gates everywhere, watching them like a hawk to minimize/avoid any marking. Having two intact boys comes with its challenges but we navigated through it. Merlot & Sherlock have grown into young adults, each with their own unique personality, quirks and special ways of keeping us entertained. They have completely taken over our hearts...and our home 💕

That's my blog for today. I leave you with a few photos from last week, some short videos and our weekly memory photo of Cooper & Spicy. Have a great week everyone!

With the giraffe in tow, Sherlock 
and Merlot maintain backyard
vigilance.

In the dappled shade of the crabapple, these two
seem to be shouting, can you see me now?

Sherlock and Merlot were intrigued by the 
sound coming from the wall mounted 
speaker.

Everyone has a place reserved at the 
table for our morning rituals.

Daisies in bloom and the Daylilies
emerging behind a lovely scene.

Merlot thought better than to jump 

through the cones to get to the bowl LOL!

Sherlock says come on mom, this is 

too easy.

Merlot and his sofa antics.

And, the chase in on....squirrel alert at the far 

end of the yard - yet another escapee.

Spicy and Cooper constant
companions and always in our hearts,
this moment July 31st, 2020.