Our sweet baby Lily is teething so we are providing her many chew opportunities that don't involve shoes, furniture, carpet, etc.
She's doing a very good job, but we are well trained, too. If one of the three adults in the house can't have eyes on her, she takes a rest in her kennel where she is out of trouble. It works well for all of us. She is safe, the house is safe, and we all get a rest between play and cuddle periods..
Ah, yes, puppyhood....
Lois
The beautiful white iris have bloomed at the side of our front porch again this year. Lovely.
What is so nice is having the memories of all of these flowers. These iris were given to me by a friend of 50 years and has since passed. Seeing those flowers bloom every Spring brings back loving memories.
All the best,
Lois
Lily is certainly a family dog. She goes to work with Catherine most days where she gets socialization with clients and friends who want to meet her (who wouldn't?), loves to nap by Daddy on the patio, and plays tug a war with me. She also enjoys the dinners I make for all the pups. Food is a primary motivator with all of our dogs.
Precious!
We are enjoying the puppy days.
Lois
Our little Lily is growing by leaps and bounds. She has proclaimed she is Queen (lots of competition here!) and just loves the Deck Chair for Doggies.
We have had great weather for all of us to be outside lately so the pups are all getting lots and lots of exercise and play time.
Ah, yes, loving dogs. I hope you've had the privilege to love and be loved by dogs.
All the best,
Lois
When we introduced Lily to our other pups, Erik, Wendy, and Elsa, it was Elsa who was overcome with joy.
Our older pups, Wendy and Erik, are staying out of the way and mostly observing. Erik is very good with puppies and tolerates Elsa climbing on him. Wendy wants to know when we are taking that new kid back. ;)
The introduction of Lily to our pack has gone very well. We've been through this before and know they will all become best friends within a few days.
Enjoy!
Lois
I took this image of Catherine holding Lily last Wednesday when we picked Lily up to bring her home. What a sweet picture!
Lily is growing so fast. I swear she is an inch taller already!
I guarantee there will be more pictures of Lily here. I hope you don't get tired of seeing them.
Lois
Number One Son brought us this lovely plant last week, but I'm unable to put it outside until the possibility of frost has passed. Within the past seven days we've had temps in the 80s F and have had frost. Go figure.
Anyway, what a lovely gift. We'll enjoy the pretty colors on our patio this summer.
Happy Spring!
Lois
This is the time of the year when the new leaves on our neighbor's trees appear to be green lace.
So pretty!
Enjoy,
Lois
Lily is in Guard Dog Training watching the neighbor cut wood beyond our back wall.
Our friend Bill has been working this week splitting wood and clearing bushes and vines from the upper level of our back yard. We can see the stone wall again! He has taken much of the debris and will be back for more. Then Daddy will install lights along the wall and I'll plant new grass seed up on the top deck.
Another couple of weeks and the back concrete wall and fence will be covered by greenery, too.
Image by Daddy Kjell.
Happy Spring!
Lois
Here's a portrait of our newest bundle of love, Lily. Daddy took this image and it melts my heart every time I see it.
You just may see more images of Lily and her pack in the future. Maybe. Well, surely!
Oh, the fun ahead!
:),
Lois
I'd like to introduce our newest baby, Millstone Tiger Lily Evensen (call name Lily.)
Aunt (Lily's REAL aunt) Elsa is sharing toys and seems very happy to have a new puppy in the family. Wendy and Erik seem OK with the new addition, too. :)
This is a very sweet, smart, precious puppy who will surely find her way in front of my camera often!
What a sweetheart!
:),
Lois
This is one of the strangest frozen pizzas I've ever seen, but it was pretty good. It was advertised as "crust will rise when baked." Well, it sure did!
I can never make a frozen pizza without adding a couple of things. In this case I added a few slices of salami and a little cheese.
It looked strange, but sure tasted great.
Yum!
Lois
This is one of my favorites, both for it's beauty and it's marvelous aroma.
Lilacs remind me of my mom's beautiful lilacs.
Happy Spring!
Lois
Our blossoms of the day are Sir Winston Churchill Daffodils.
These are not only beautiful, they have an amazing fragrance that I wish I could share with you here.
Gorgeous!
Enjoy,
Lois
I captured these red tulips with the sun behind them shining through the translucent petals.
:),
Lois
The girls do a good job of sharing the deck chair. That's Wendy and Elsa enjoying the beautiful Spring weather.
And, now, the question is: will they share with their new little sister Lily when she comes home in a few days?
Stay tuned!
;),
Lois
Kjell took this image through the screen door on our patio. He texted it to me with the title "Jail House Rock."
It seems he and the pups were enjoying a gorgeous Spring day on the patio when the dogs felt it was necessary to bark at workers at the property behind ours. To keep the peace in the neighborhood, the pups got a time out (jail time?) inside for a little while. After paying their debt to society (the neighborhood), they were able to come back out and enjoy more of the beautiful day.
They are so precious. Kjell couldn't keep them inside very long.
Ah, yes, Spring....
;),
Lois
The Red Bud Trees in front of our home are blooming. Lovely!
I took the image from my front porch. That is part of Xavier University in the background.
So pretty!
Enjoy,
Lois
Even the smallest things bring me great joy. I'm so glad to see the blue lilies coming back in the flower pots I have on the front porch. I believe this is going to be the third year for them.
In a few weeks, I hope to show you pots full of beautiful blue flowers.
What's sprouting at your home?
Lois
Kjell sent me this image. He got up to go outside to grill some shrimp and do a few other things.
When he returned, Wendy was waiting for him at his chair.
So sweet!
Having dogs is knowing a special kind of love.
:),
Lois
It's patio time again! The doggie deck chair is out for enjoyment.
A note about that air fryer. It's fantastic! We've made quite a few things in it but the potatoes are the very best. I cut potatoes in slices, strips, or chunks, sprinkle with a little olive oil, then add a half a package of dried onion soup mix. I also add a little salt, then toss to be sure all pieces are covered. They go into the air fryer at 400F for 20 minutes and you have fantastic potatoes!
Happy Spring! Or, to our friends Down Under, Happy Fall!
Lois
Good morning,
Welcome to this month's Needlework and Wood Working Update. The items you see in this post are what we have completed during the past month.
Above is a Blue Sparkle lap blanket. The special blue yarn features an elegant silver thread. $75. More information and images here.
And, finally, this Mask and Ear Saver set was a custom order that has been delivered.
Kjell has several wood projects in process this month. Stay tuned next month to see what is finished from the wood workshop!
Come see what else we've made! EvensensProductions.com
Thanks, so very much, for your continued encouragement, likes, shares,
pins, favorites, and purchases, too. We appreciate you more than you
could possibly know!
Happy Spring!
Lois
Today's blossom is a gloriously beautiful tulip. The petals look like exquisite silk fabric.
Happy Spring!
Lois
