Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Lazy 5 Ranch

Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 was our family trip to Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, NC We couldn't have asked for better weather! Sunshine blue skies and 60's!  All the family including Sharon and Don met at 10 AM for our excursion.  First time around, we had Randy, Kevin, Angie & myself in the back our chauffeur, Don.  I couldn't start to name all the animals but, here goes, Lama's (which spit on me first time around by the way.  We saw lots of deer in all shapes and sizes. Potbellied pigs - one little teensy baby that we all wanted to take home; cows, long horn steers, etc. (lots more)

After our first round (3.5 miles) we had our picnic spread which was simple but, good and enjoyed by all.  Of course see below, Holden enjoyed a bit of the playground equipment including the slide and swing.  He is the cutest ever!  Like Angie kept saying; "I'd like to squeeze him" :) 

Second time around G-ma, G-pa & Holden was at the helm with Kev, Angie, Brandon & Meredith enjoying the view from the back.  Sharon & Don took some great photos.  Some with Holden hanging out the window which were awesome.  Love those days with the family and seeing smiles all around!  Life IS Good! We are very blessed!

 

 

 

2011 NC Corgi Picnic

Herding test for Harley -

Saturday, Oct 15th Harley attended her 1st Corgi picnic and what a beautiful day it was! She was able to see her littermates, Levi (her favorite brother, Brandy (cuddle bug) and her other brother Brian.  They are all 15 weeks old now.  Harley wanted to play and play and play so, at times I did have to take her out of the xpen to let the other siblings get a bit of rest.




Harley was fantastic with her 1st herding test as did her other littermate, Levi."poor ducks" :)

This was one tired puppy on our way home & The rest of the evening!  What a wonderful Day!  By the way, Murphy was home getting some much needed rest w/o Harley!

This is the 1st place winner of the "Musical Mats" - See her beautiful smile!  So proud of her sitting on the mats, too.  Our weeks of Puppy School has helped alot!

Our new family member, Harley

Welcome Harley!  This is a picture of her very first trip to see Dr King at Town & Country in Burlington for a quick checkup before meeting her new brother - Murphy.  Harley is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi born 7/7/2011.  She weighed 8.5 lbs at her apt on 9/15 but, she is growing quickly!  She started puppy school last week and so far so good!  We have mastered sit, watch and down.  Leash training seems to be our biggest obstacle as she thinks it should be a tug of war game instead.  So, stay tuned with more progress as I we are trying to be the "Pack Leader" this time!  Wish me luck!

Tribute to Barney and Andy

A little bundle of joy

Brought home so long ago

We fell for him right from the start

The love was real, we know

At first it seemed he was ours to keep

So safe and sound…but, no

For looking back we realize

He came to help us grow

To teach of love unconditional

And friendship with no end

To make you feel a special way

He had broken hearts to mend

Always making welcome

Whoever would drop by

And help you through the sad times

With comfort when you cried

It’s true that living in our hearts

Even when they’re gone

Will keep alive the memories

That helps us to go on

But still we shed so many tears

The pain is real and deep

We think of all that we have lost

And dream of him in sleep

But now he runs and plays all day

Corki and Christi at his heel

The aches and pains will be no more

Only good things will he feel

And now he watches over us

To see that we’re okay

And we will keep on missing him

Until we meet again one day

We miss you, 
Barney – 4/19/1999 – 3/29/2011

Andy –    4/16/1999 – 7/31/2011

OBX 2011 Holden playing at the beach!