Monday, March 23, 2009

Weekend Roundup

Playing outside with my new Boxer puppy Emmi, some shadows flew over the yard, so looking up, I see American White Pelicans circling just above my treetops. I couldn't believe they were so low. I ran into the house to grab the camera and caught these images. A cooling lake is less than a mile down the road which attracts 100's of them every migration.






And one of the many reasons that are keeping me from blogging is this little girl. I got a new puppy on Wednesday, just a month after losing my first baby Maggie after 12 and a half years. The house felt so empty without Mag, that filling that void was inevitable. Alas, I found the perfect puppy! Meet Emmi!







And this was my old girl Maggie, who was an amazing girl in every way, every single day of her short life.
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8 comments:

  1. ShelleyMarch 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Those pelican photos were awesome - looked like they were putting on an air show for you! And Emi is adorable! Her paws are quite big! I would be spending a lot of time w/ a pup too!

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  2. MarshaMarch 23, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    The pelican photos are amazing but Emmi is a cutie patootie! I see she has her share of toys already as well :-)

    RIP Maggie.

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  3. Ruth's Photo BlogMarch 23, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    The Pelican shots are great,and that puppy of your is adorable.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  4. jalynn01March 23, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Wow! You got those pelican shots so that it really feels like I'm looking up at them!!! Kinda made me a little dizzy... and the pup is just adorable. Lots of fun and work ahead for you!It's so hard to lose an old friend..

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  5. TinaMarch 23, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Gosh those puppy eyes kinda tore me away from the pelican shots even tho I would love to see those beautiful creatures flying over my house!!..but I'm a sucka for a dog and yours is adorable..but do I see a little gleam of the devil in those eyes?? ;-0

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  6. EveMarch 24, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Oh Hannibal...now you've got me cryin first thing in the morning!!!
    Hi Emmi! She is so sweet.

    I love the pelicans...I don't know if I've ever seen American Whites before. What luck!

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  7. Don and SherMarch 24, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Dogs are family, our oldest Cinny, is 14 years old and when she goes it will be a tough day around here.

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  8. Craig GlennMarch 24, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Very nice tribute Maggie. It's so hard to loose a treasured pet. The new pup looks eager to please and ready for adventure. I am sure she will be an asset in photographing your critters.... or maybe you should leave her at home, lol.

    Craig Glenn

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