Don't you..

...just love this time of year? The brisk weather, the crunchy leaves, and the sweet aroma of baked goods. We enjoy being outside on cool autumn days when the breeze is flowing and the birds are singing. We wonder if they're as happy as we are about the season that's just around the corner. You know, the one where we see lots and lots of the white stuff? Boy oh boy...we can hardly wait!

Sierra's Scoop

Hi everyone, it's Sierra. Guess who came over for a visit today? Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Bey Bey. It's always so much fun when they visit. They even brought Chinese food for lunch. What a treat. We all spent a lot of time outside since it was a little cooler today.

Boys sure to love to sniff, sniff. I like to lay under the table and watch the birds.

How did you spend your day?

Sierra's Scoop

Hi everyone, it's Sierra. As you can tell it was nice and sunny today. After our walk I wanted to rest so I found this little spot in the rocks to lie down. Yes, I know there are plenty of softer places to lay in our backyard but I like this spot because I can watch the birds playing in the bushes and trees overhead. Do any of you prefer napping on a bed of rocks over some soft grass? I know sleeping on hard surfaces is pretty common but how about sleeping in the bumpiest area in our entire back yard!

Sierra's Scoop

Hi everyone it's Sierra. I was hanging out in the back yard today when two old friends flew in and landed on the fence. It was the pair of Doves from last year. I was so glad to see them that I didn't even bark. I told Daddy to put water in the bird bath just in case they get thirsty. Have you been getting any doves or other birds moving into your yard lately?

Sierra's scoop

Hi, everyone it's Sierra. There was a calm before the storm this morning so I took advantage while I could. With the sun out and the wind gone, I was able to do some bird watching before it started to rain. I love to see all the little birds that stop by our yard for a visit. What's your favorite kind of bird?

What the what?

Hey Sierra, do you smell what I smell? I think the feline from next door was here in these leaves and I bet he was up to no good. I wonder if Mr. Cat knows anything about all the little feathers strewn around? I wish we didn't have a fence that held us back. We would patrol our entire territory. Our front and back yards would be completely safe. Poor Mommy saw the remnants of a birdie today and she freaked out. Oh, Mr. Kitty...please stop scaring Mommy.

First time on a submarine...

This weekend we went to Monterey to have lunch and spend time with our Mommy's childhood friend, Lee and his wife, Becky. They haven't seen each other in almost 20 years. What a treat it was to visit the town where Mommy grew up. Although Mommy and Daddy have been to Monterey many, many times we have always had to stay behind (since they usually visit places where we are not allowed). First we went to a great little coffee house cafe for lunch.

In the bushes there were these little birds just hanging out watching everyone eat.

Then we walked through historic Monterey

and went down to the beach where I dug a hole in the sand while Sierra watched the the seagulls combing the beach for food.

Mommy let a stranger hold her camera to take this picture. Too bad Sierra is hiding behind everyone.

After our stroll along the sea we came across a submarine buried in the dirt. This was our first time on one even if it wasn't under water.

Week nineteen in the garden

Wow oh wow, it is August already? I can't believe how crazy of a year it has been. Weather has played a major role in delaying all of our crops this year. Thankfully until now the bugs haven't been too bad but recently something has been invading our garden and munching on our strawberries before I ever get to... Grrrrr. What's going on, Daddy? Put up that bird netting already. Sierra and I can't watch the garden all the time.
The cucumbers are finally getting big enough to harvest.

And the tomatoes are bearing plenty of cherry sun golds for all you can eat fresh garden salad.

I love the way corn grows so fast. It will be peaking over our really high fence any day now.

Our oranges still look like limes so Mommy says it looks like they will still be a while.
Kale, lettuce, basil and all of our other herbs are doing excellent in this wonderfully mild summer we're having in Northern California.

Wordless Wednesday: This is what was taunting me today

Week three in the garden

Happy 2nd day of Spring, everyone! The unpacking is going very well. Mommy got most of the kitchen unpacked while Daddy worked on unpacking the bedroom stuff. Sierra and I napped a lot since we didn't nap at all yesterday. We went for a great walk around the neighborhood. Daddy tried to play a trick on me during our walk. I was looking around our new neighborhood while Daddy was impatiently waiting for me so we could cross the street. As soon as he got my attention, he said, "Let's go!" I was in full sprint mode and took 2 steps before I realized that the sidewalk was ending. I stopped and sat like a good boy. Sneaky, sneaky, Daddy. I always sit before crossing the street. Our garden is doing well. I am so excited that there are strawberries growing. I hope the birds don't get to them before we do. All of our seedlings are sprouting like weeds. They'll be ready to go into the ground before we know it.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for the sun. I love playing outside when it's sunny. Atleast once during the day, I like to go into my backyard and sunbathe for a little while. I get to observe all the things around me. I can hear and see the birds flying by, people talking, and other pups barking. Mommy says my hair looks extra silvery in the sun. The sun makes everything look so pretty and green after the rain. I guess that's one good reason for the rain.