Oh Henry! Oh the Puppy Joy!

The adorable Henry

It never fails to amaze me and how dog’s bring people together.

I’ve known of Sue for quite some time. She used to own a Yoga studio, but then sold it but still teaches yoga.

Then she took my workshop last fall on publishing a book and I got to know her a little better.

But today, well today, we were brought together because of our love of dachshunds and her recent adorable addition to her family.

Meet Henry.

Don’t you just want to squeeeeze him?

And does he not look like he could be Miss Gidget’s puppy?

And there you have it…. we just had to get the dog’s together for a photo shoot.

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Sue, Henry, Gidget and Nala

On top of the (can I say adorable again? well, I’m going to!) adorable Henry, we got to meet sweet Nala, her doxie sister.

Nala, who is doing her best to love that little stinker Henry who seems to get all the attention of the camera. But I was thrilled to have gotten this shot above with Nala wiggling her way in for some of the spotlight too.

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Pure joy holding these two loves in my arms

I’m floating on a cloud of doxie love right now after having the opportunity to meet Henry and Nala. I think the above photo surely does speak to the joy I was feeling.

And the fun eventually does come to an end when a dachshund is still yet a puppy and needs his sleep.  Nighty nite Mr. Henry. And till we meet again, sweet dreams. Sweet dreams.

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Sleepy Henry

Summer Sun and Fun and Trusting the Process

Summer Sun and Fun and Trusting the Process
Smart Gidget taking cover from the sun.

July. My favorite month of the year! And ah, yes, I must confess—it perhaps just might have something to do with the fact it is the month of my birthday, too.

But this month always seems to call out to my soul to kick back somewhat, let go of so many “to-dos” and savor the glory of being more.

As I walked into town the other morning, Gidget rolling along in the stroller, I felt like I was floating on clouds— and I found myself feeling so grateful for this small town I live in.

I thought about how we plan to leave here someday when we reach closer to our mid-60s – head for somewhere that is warmer all year long.

And my heart ached for just a moment at the thought. I don’t know if I can leave here. This place I’ve called home for almost 30-years.

But life has a way of working out I just as quickly reminded myself. No need to feel bittersweet or rush ahead in my mind to unknowns.

Time will move along and before I know it, everything will fall into place just as it is meant to be.

My job for now….to let life unfold and trust the process.