Spring is Here...{See Beautiful}

It's been a busy week around the farm. Since poppy left, momma has a lot more chores to do and less time to hang out in Blogville :(   Hard to believe a week ago we had snow on the ground and mom was wearing her winter coat. It seems that spring has finally arrived and we are enjoying the beauty that is all around us.

Here are a few photos of spring in the Heartland...

Hmm...wonder who lives in this high rise condo??

Found this little critter some 30+ feet up in this cottonwood tree
Just before this photo was taken he was just a snoozing away on the limb.

The finch feeder is a hopping place.
Love their yellow plumage.

The orioles have just returned. The feeder went up on monday a.m. and we
 had guests  devouring the grape jelly that afternoon.

Finally, a heartland sunset through the peach blossoms.

Have a wonderful weekend --
be sure to look around, there's beautiful EVERYWHERE!!

Postcard from Poppy and a package...

 If you recall from yesterday's post I told you my poppy was leaving me for a short time. 

 Poppy packed his 2 large suitcases and headed down the road. 

You see, Poppy is headed  to his new job. With today's technology he sent us this postcard.

This is from somewhere in New Mexico.  He is going to visit my grandpeeps before putting the car on the "car cruise ship" in California.

On the road in New Mexico

Now I'm going to change things up just a bit, but believe me it will make sense in the end

Schatzie and I received this package a few days ago from our friends at Go Pet Friendly.com .In the package we found this really cool calendar featuring Ty and Buster. They are famous for all their travels and have this awesome website helping peeps traveling with pets. This is going to be very helpful when we make our move in July. The website will help you determine the best places to stay, visit and routes to take when traveling with you special four legged friends. It also lists great places for TREATS--I love treats!

(So go check out this website...your pet will love you for it.)

 Look here's a photo of Ty and Buster...

 So how did we win this wonderful calendar??? Some of you know our friend SUGAR. She used to live on Maui and Go Pet Friendly had a contest. The contest wanted us to identify the place where SUGAR was hanging loose.We knew it was a beach near Black Rock on the west end of Maui---and we won!!

Now back to our move....

Have you guessed where we're going to move??

Here's a hint....

 Yes, we're  moving back to Hawaii....Mom's been working on all the necessary paperwork and vet visits. Schatzie and I are now half way through our 120 day at home quarantine. Last time we went to Hawaii we flew from Denver and it took FOREVER.  Mom and Poppy decided instead of us all flying from the middle of the country, we are going to drive to the coast and get on the big flying machine there. By doing that we won't have such a long time in our traveling kennels--plus we'll get to see more of the country  and you can bet we're going to be using the GO Pet Friendly.com website.

 Guess what island we're going to be living on????

Schatzie and I are thinking of becoming  island tour guides like SUGAR was for MAUI!!

hmmm....there's another hint (it's NOT Maui)

Do you think we'd make good tour guides??

***Special Note***

I'm guessing our friend Ron at Shutterbugs capturing the world just fell on the floor.

 Yes Ron, you're welcome to visit and don't forget your camera :)

Happy May Day and Lei Day

Happy May Day

Happy Lei Day 

Sad Day...

as we say Aloha to poppy until July

More about that tomorrow.

Gracie :)

Our Hike, Our Park...

Today we are joining all of Blogville for Hike in the Park Day!! Many thanks to GIZMO and FINN and Charley for hosting this special event. We are excited to share our amazing  park with you.



It doesn't take long to get to our park...mom or poppy just  open the back door and we're there!! Our park is open from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It's all ours.....3 years ago when we moved here mom had 2 requests--#1 she wanted a swing. Poppy was kind and gave her 3 (located at various spots in the park so the peeps can rest)  #2 mom wanted a groomed walking trail for walking in the park--she got it. Approx. 2 miles of trails.

Let's get started...

 We always have to stop and check out the woodpile for furry friends and 

to make sure there's enough wood to heat park headquarters!!

What do we have here???

Schatzie trying out the tree balance beam.

 Schatzie enjoys a dip in the creek

 the park is really just starting to green up...you can see our 

park ranger/grounds keeper has mowed the path.

 Sometimes we like to walk on opposite sides of the creek :)

Park Headquarter and snack shop

 There's even an archeological dig in the park

It's really a badger hole...we can smell him!!

One of 4 swimming ponds

Hey Mom, say CHEESE!!!

we have a trail cam to spy  monitor the wildlife in the park

 Schatzie trying her paw at fishing---yes, there's fish in our ponds and 1000's of frogs

A breath of fresh air

 Near park headquarters you will find another swing calling your name.

You can enjoy the beautiful flowers and birds while the park staff fixes your breakfast or dinner.

 or you can just kick up your heels and let out a big WOOF!!

Hope you enjoyed your visit to our park. If you're ever in the area stop by and we'll give you a royal tour.

Remember at our park

collars and leashes are 

optional!!

Gracie :)
P.s. Where's Sasha, I'm hungry!!

Happy Earth Day 2013

Gracie says....Be sure to Malama your Mama!!!

translation--take care of Mother Earth

Black and White Sunday....

Sunday at the Park.

CHEETOS....I smell Cheetos!!

Hey Mom, I smell Cheetos!!

Are you eating Cheetos?? 

Mom--I don't know what you are talking about Gracie!!

Don't play games with me Mom!!! I'm talking about those cheetos right there on the table...you know the ones sitting right next to my other favorite...PIZZA 

I knew I smelled Cheetos.

A nose knows!! 

 Mom....please!!! 

Footnote: Don't worry Gracie did manage to get a few Cheetos