Gardening, Minis, and Newfies-Oh My!!!

There are some gorgeous flowers blooming this month and I want to share them with you!

Dutch Iris

I love the dutch iris.  So pretty.

Rose

A lovely rose, this one is yellow, but faces to an ivory white.

Honeysuckle

I’ve always loved honeysuckle, breaking one off and pulling the stamen out thru the flower to gather that ‘tiny drop’ of nectar that is so yummy!

Pink Rose

A lovely soft pink rose.  So Pretty!

DogWood

I’m not sure what this lovely flowering shrub is. It’s about 8′ tall and covered with these lovely blossoms.  A dogwood?  or something else?

Have a great week, and I’ll show you some more lovely pics soon!  Hugs.. Ellen

For Inez.

IF ROSES GROW IN HEAVEN, LORD PLEASE PICK A BUNCH FOR ME, place them in my GrandMothers arms and tell her they’re from me and tell her i love her and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile because remembering her is easy, I do it everyday but theres an ache in my heart …

I got this post from my cousin Charlotte’s facebook status when she posted it this morning for her ‘Angel’ Mother RuthAnn (gone way too soon).

Thinking back, I am so very blessed that my Grandmother shouldered the task of raising me when she didn’t have to. She did the absolute best she could for me and I still shudder when I think of the possible alternative paths my life could have followed. Thank you Grandmother! I miss you!

Love to all the Mothers and “Angel” Mothers out there.

HUGS.. Ellen

For those of you that know me, you will understand that I don’t have “A Favorite Song”. I have lots of songs that I love and enjoy. And often when I hear certain songs, I will remember and say “I just love that song.

A friend recently asked me what my favorite songs is. Hmm that’s tough… so to try to answer, here is a small list of some of my favorite songs. Some are a bit obscure and some may just be unfamiliar to you.. and that’s okay, because these are songs I really enjoy!.

All for Love – Bryan Adams
Angel Came Down – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Black Velvet – Alanna Myles
Cause I’m a Blonde – Julie Brown
Dancing on the Edge of Razor – Katie Trickett
Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves – Cher
How Do I – Trish Yearwood
I Want a Hippopamus for Christmas
I Will Always Love You – Dolly Parton
Johnny & June – Heidi Newfield
Lil’ Red Riding Hood – Sam the Sham & the Pharohs
Love Man – Otis Redding
Magic Man – Heart
Paradise by the Dashboard Light – Meatloaf
Pink Cadillac – Natalie Cole
Queen of the Night – Whitney Houston
Santa Baby – Madonna Version
She’s a Lady – Tom Jones
Slow Hand – Pointer Sisters
Soundtracks – Best Little Whorehouse, Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, Moulin Rouge, Rocky Horror Picture Show
Texas (When I Die) – Tanya Tucker
Toes – Zak Brown Band
Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn
Wizards in Winter – Trans-Siberian Orchestra

What is your FAVORITE song.. or songs? Share them with me!

HUGS – Ellen

Over the weekend I took a trip to San Antonio, to visit Pat, the Breeder of our wonderful Newfs.  Bill was gone to a show (when isn’t he?), so it was a great time for Pat and I to get in a good visit.  I usually take one of our Newfs along, both for company, and to let Bill & Pat see one of  ‘their kids’ and check on how they are doing.

Rebel/Rebecca

This time it was Rebel’s turn.  Rebel is a beautiful 3 year old brown Newf girl.  If you remember, we were lucky enough to have Rebecca come to live with us about a year and a half ago.  However, as much as we love her, she was definitely no Rebecca.  She has enough of her daddy Gus’ strong will in her to be a handfull at times.  So Rebecca very quickly became Rebel.

A long drive finally over, we made it to San Antonio and Rebel was definitely ready for a break after the long drive.  So was I.

We were thrilled to be greeted at the gate by none other than Momma Shannon herself.

11 year old Momma Shannon

Momma Shannon is the lovely foundation bitch of Bifrost.  She is also the grandmother/great-grandmother of all 4 of our babies.  She is such a sweet and loving dog and I love spending time with her.  She’s had some health problems lately, but she got up from her resting place and came over to greet us and to welcome Rebel back home.  I was thrilled to see her doing so well.  I spent a lot of time rubbing her back, scratching her ears and just talking to her about her ‘babies’ that live with us.

I got to visit with sweet little 10 week old River, who’s sisters and brother had just left her to go to their forever homes.  She was definitely missing them, but eager to play and be loved.  She is staying with Bill & Pat.. so I hope to get to see her again soon.  She had been out playing all morning, so she’s not perfectly groomed, but she was a lovebug!

River, 10 week old Newfie Girl

Overall the visit was way too short, but so much fun!  Thanks Pat for having me!  See you again soon I hope! 

I think the best part of the weekend was getting to play with the puppies.. but I think I’ll save that for another post.

The best part about going away is coming to be with my own dogs.  Little RuShou was very glad to see me come home.

 

RuShou... 7 month old Newfie

Thanks and have a great Spring day!.. Hugs – Ellen