Daddy's Girl

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. ~Roger Caras




Oh yeah! The hubby is GONE! Way Gone!! Scout has him wrapped around her little paw!


*We're headed to the cabin for a week - I will have periodic Internet access and will try to catch up with all of you! By the way, I get to meet a blogger friend on Wednesday - Heather of Heather of the Hills is stopping by. Can't wait!! Have a great week my friends!

Please excuse my mommy

Please excuse my mommy! I know she's been a bad blogger but I've been keeping her really busy!


I need lots of chest and belly rubs!





And I need to nibble on her fingers! (Please note her Christmas pajamas...I wasn't going to say anything but it is JULY!!)






How can you resist a face like this??

Nature's Beauty from a kayak

Greg and I spent the morning of 4th of July on our kayaks. It was such a memorable day - the weather was breezy and in the 70's, the lake a calm sheet of glass. The only sounds were the birds singing, the squirrels chattering, the chipmunks rustling in the woods and the soft sounds of our kayak paddles lapping the water.









I love to wonder what's lurking beneath the lily pads.







A sleepy turtle sunning himself on a fallen log in the lake.








2 baby racoons taking a little swim from shore.








Fresh air, blue skies dotted with fluffy white clouds and spending the day with my husband - I can't think of anything better than this.

Scout & Marvin's side of the story

Scout's version: I am a very good girl. I come when I'm called and I already sit. I'm very cuddly and follow my mom all over the house. My favorite toy is my rope bunny rabbit. I take lots of puppy naps. I have not nipped at Marvin the cat whatsoever and if he just gives me a chance we can play very nicely. Woof, woof!







Marvin's version: Oh please, I'm so OVER this puppy! Did you know she ate her poop yesterday? She's also peed in her crate twice. And about the toys, I've seen her go after mommy and daddy's shoes. As for playing nicely, if you call chasing me around the house wanting to play nice - then I have a cat condo I want to sell you in the middle east! I've had to slap this youngster on the nose twice - just so she knows - I'm the BOSS of the house. Cats rule. Meow.

Log Cabin Cooking

I'm really hooked right now on this easy chicken recipe I found using Kellogg Corn Flakes. It's so quick to prepare and I think it's so tasty - perfect for log cabin cooking cuz lord knows I don't like to spend hours in the kitchen! I'd rather be in my kayak.



Maybe some of you already know about this recipe? (And if you do, why didn't you tell me? LOL!) I like to use bone-in chicken thighs or breasts with this - very juicy! Do you have any favorite easy chicken recipes you like to make?





Ask Chip what he thinks!

Letter "Y"

Today I am participating in A thru Z Mondays, hosted by the fabulous Jen at Unglazed. Be sure to visit her blog if you would like to participate and visit other bloggers that are joining in the fun!

Today's letter is Y. My letter "Y" is for my YOUNGER sister - Stefanie! (If she were here, she would point out "much younger." In fact she made sure to tell everyone during her maid of honor speech at my wedding. When everyone found out we were 10 years apart - cuz people thought I looked young for my age - there was a collective gasp across the crowd. No - just kidding - I made that up. Only my hubby Greg gasped.




Here she is holding her niece Scout. (You really didn't think I was going to give up an opportunity to post a gratuitous photo of my dog Scout now did you?)

Anyways, I can't boss her around like I used to. (I had a straw doll I used to scare her with when we were kids to keep her out of my room. One time my brother hid it in her bed and she about had a heart attack at the age of 5 when she found it. My mom tossed it - and thereafter my brother and I lost leverage over her!)

Don't you wish you were my YOUNGER sister???

Quick Photos of Scout

Hi there! I know I promised you some photos of Scout! Here's a couple quick ones and I promise more are coming. She's keeping me busy today by exploring the house and sniffing Marvin the cat's butt - LOL! Marvin has been very curious about her and goes into every room that Scout goes into. I predict they'll be napping together by next week. I'll check in with all of you later - forgive me while I spend time LOVING this puppy to pieces today!!