Midnight Snack Run

 Good morning,

Last night the "kids" borrowed Dad's keys to make a Midnight snack run.

They selected steak and whipped cream for themselves and picked up some Pop Tarts for us.  We don't eat Pop Tarts, but it's the thought that counts.  

;),

Lois

Doggie Deck Chairs

 Good morning,

For some time we've had one "doggie deck chair" (left) on our patio.  The pups share, but sometimes it gets a bit crowded.

Catherine ordered a second deck chair (right) and the pups are quite happy now.  If we had room for a third deck chair (we don't!) we would get one.  In the meantime, two pups fit on the chair on the left, but now it's rare that all three want to stretch out at the same time.

It's a dog's life here....

;),

Lois

Fried Shrimp on My Bread - A Norwegian Style Treat

 Good morning,

This was another joint venture dinner. 

Kjell made the pan fried (in butter and herbs!) shrimp and I made the bread.  Kroger made the real mayonnaise.

It was a tasty, light Spring dinner.

Yum!

Lois

Kjell's Herb Garden

 Good morning,

Kjell's herb garden is growing like crazy this year!  He has planted all sorts of herbs in the center shelves and flowers on top.  What will be really fun will be the sunflower growing on that top shelf!

The container on the bottom holds water for his auto watering system. The system is powered by a solar panel - see top left.  Tubes run behind the plant stand into each of the containers so water is delivered on a regular basis.  It works, that's for sure!

I took this image just before our friend Bill arrived and cleared away all of the weeds, but it's still a neat picture.  ;)

Lois

Grilled Lamb Dinner

 Good morning,

Catherine is our grilling expert.  She prepared lamb leg, buttered cabbage, potatoes, mushrooms, and spinach salad.  This meal would rival one in a gourmet restaurant. 

I was a member of the clean plate club!

Thank you, Catherine,

Mom & Dad

Plotting Their Next Adventure

 Good morning,

That's (clockwise from left) Elsa, Lily, Teddy, and Tuey plotting their next adventure.  

They certainly do keep us busy with their antics!

Dogs are special, aren't they....

Lois

Winnie the Pooh Tree

 Good morning,

Our house guest, four month old Tuey, has found our Winnie the Pooh tree.

Our pups have dug out a hole under our old oak tree and think it is all kinds of fun to play in there.  

Tuey has definitely made himself at home!

:),

Lois

Waffle Cakes - Norwegian Style

 Good morning,

Catherine made a favorite dessert for us:  Norwegian Waffle Cakes with strawberries and whipped cream.

The waffle cakes are made with sour cream and are sooooo delicious!  She also uses a traditional waffle iron that makes heart shaped waffles.

So good!

Thank you, Catherine!

Love you,

Mom & Dad

Tuey on the Deck Chair

 Good morning,

That sweet ball of fur is Tuey, only four months old.  He's visiting us and has moved in quickly to the spots he enjoys most.

 Tuey is on the patio "doggie deck chair" where Lily has assembled her collection of toys, wood, and towels she has stolen from the house.

 Tuey moved right in, didn't he!

More to come....

Lois

Brunch ala Kjell

 Good morning,

My Sweetie made brunch.  

I'm a lucky lady.

:),

Lois

Fishies!

 Good morning,

Each Spring Catherine cleans out the gold fish pond in our back yard.  It's part of my Mother's Day present and I truly appreciate it.  I used to do this every Spring myself, but my back has refused to cooperate with such tasks for the past few years.

Catherine purchased a new "school" of fish that will grow up to be fat and sassy on all the bugs and plant material in the pond IF our resident sushi catcher doesn't stop them. 

 Our Lily (see right side of image) thinks the pond is her personal sushi tank so...

 ...we put a milk carton in the pond with paving stones on top to hold it in place.

Now the fish have a place to hide and survive!

I love these images Kjell took of Lily looking at the new "fish house" in the pond. 

This will be a fun Summer.

All the best,

Lois

Sharing the Deck Chair

 Good morning,

I cleared the deck chair of all of the wood, toys, and towels that Lily had collected there.  

There has been so much rain that it was all soaking wet.  It doesn't pay to clear the patio because it has rained every day with only a couple of hours here and there for things to dry just a little.  Then the wind and rain covers the patio with all kinds of leaves and sticks....

As soon as the pup's deck chair was cleared, both Elsa and Lily claimed it.  

We need more deck chairs.  We're going to need a bigger patio.... 

 :),

Lois

New Explorer!

 Good morning,

We were busy last weekend.  We've added a new vehicle to our "Used Car Lot" of blue cars in our back yard.    

The new Explorer on the right will soon have the Chiefen license tag in a few days when we receive the title to the new car.   

Our resident Chiefen and I are very happy with the new addition.  We are amazed at how many computers are in that car!  

Happy Spring!

Lois

Happy Mothers Day!

 Good morning and Happy Mothers Day!

 We hope all mothers enjoy a beautiful day.

 These beautiful peonies grace our yard every year at this time.

They bring back wonderful memories of my Mom.

All the very best,

Lois

Lily's Qualifying Run

 Good morning,

Look who brought home a blue ribbon yesterday! 

Our baby Lily with her trainer/our daughter Catherine performed a qualifying run at the AKC Trials yesterday!  We are so proud of them both!

Photo credit goes to Catherine. 

Love you,

Mom & Dad

Steak and Fries

 Good morning,

Steak prepared perfectly by Kjell. I made the fries that were pretty good, too.

Ah, yes, Steak and Fries for dinner.

I had a big salad for lunch so I had a balanced day.

 How do you like your steak? 

;),

Lois

Deck Chair and Patio Cleaning

 Good morning,

Kjell sent me these pictures yesterday morning while I was working at my computer on deck 2.  He was outside pressure washing the patio and cleaning off the pups' "deck chair" where Lily collects toys and logs.

The older dogs are thrilled to have the cleaned chair, but notice Lily is already bringing sticks and chunks of potting soil back to chew there as soon as the space is vacated by Elsa. 

 Wendy got her turn on the chair before Lily was able to take over.

If only we had more room for more deck chairs.  We purchased this one years ago for Penny who is now in doggie heaven.  The other pups love to use it. too.

More fun to come!  The weather is warm.

All the best,

Lois

Winnifer The Pooh

 Good morning,

Kjell sent me this image and it took awhile for me to figure it out.

It's Elsa channeling Winnie the Pooh.  I'm sure she'd like to be Winnifer the Pooh.  

She's under the old oak tree where the dogs have dug out a hideaway.  

Cute.  Messy, but cute.

;),

Lois

Always Read Directions

 

Always Read Directions Before Assembling Your
Labrador Retriever 

 

 

 

Lab Dad

 Good morning,

Kjell was wearing this shirt yesterday.  

I know who bought it for him.  Her name is Lily.

;),

Lois