Bee-ware!

Ever wonder why someone firmly encased in the dog world would venture out and play with bees? Me too! I have no good reason other then the bear inside me demands it.

Honey is yummy!

Here Katie and Bill suit up - I'm taking the photos and Darcy is taking the video of us.

Pulling our first hive apart - thank heavens for Bill, what a nice guy!

You can see everything here from pollen (the yellow/orange), the brood (where the bees are), and the white, which is honey!

It's like "Where's Waldo?" Can you find the Queen?

(hint: lower middle/left)

Here is Katie's first hive - they were unimpressed that their house is being disturbed.

Bill just installed 2 Queen cones (they are the upside down pylon looking things)

Bill says that on of the hives staying at our house can be split in about a week or two!

Happy Bees make HONEY! I'm so happy.

Goodbye Sweet Girl

Can Int'l Ch Lincoln's Tonka Toy, TT, TDI

aka: Velvet head, Tonka, lamb-face

crossed over to be with my Mom today.

Oct 13 1997 - Feb 25 2010

Not a day will go by that I won't think of you.

Poor Old Dog

Tonka is starting to go down hill. It really hit her last week and I have been having a heck of a time bringing her out of it. Don't know how the week will play out, but keep her in your thoughts, I was hoping to at least have the summer with her.

Fun Day at the shop

Lorek was such a good sport today as I tried some new product and a stencil I cut out of cardboard.

For a small fee Lorek will come to your house and drool on your loved ones for you - please pre-book for Valentine's Day as we suspect he will be busy!!

Cooking for a Party

Well, the photos loaded up in the wrong order but here was my day of baking for a party!

Phyllo pastries filled with Brie, red and yellow peppers, eggplant and homemade sauce - not baked yet of course!

Cupcakes for the birthday girl!

The start of the whole process.

Happy New Years!

Lorek wanted to say "Hi!" - I promised him would pass it along.

Tonka started celebrating way too early, I doubt that she'll make it to midnight.

Happy New Years!

Pictures from the day

This is Maggie, she's come back to us. Although there are a few bad habits that need to be addressed (like counter surfing all my baking!!! Bad Dog!) A new collar, nail trim, bath and a big cushie bed, and she's fit in with the pack.

Jethro at 8 months!