National Dog Day

Today is National Dog Day, and I have to take this time to say how much our dog, Harley, means to us. She is the best dog in the world!

Still Christmas and a visit from Grandparents

Wow, saying life has been busy this year is a major understatement. I have not had time to update at all. But I will catch up! So we're rewinding time to December 27th. Grandma and Pawpaw Gilbert came in town to celebrate Christmas, and we really enjoyed spending some quality time with them.

We had a slow day, and Danny got to play with his new scooter, racing Harley and having a lot of fun.

They were tired out by the end of play time, but Harley was still alert and ready to chase some squirrels. Have I mentioned how much I love this dog?

It was so much fun, that everyone wanted to join the fun...and the general silliness began. Piggy-back rides were the name of the game, and while these worked,

this one did not

and this one was just ridiculous.

In all, we had a great time, and a wonderful Christmas!

Finally, the Creamer Clan's Christmas Day

It came! It finally came! On the morning of the 26th, we celebrated our Christmas. The kids were so happy, and we all got something we wanted

or needed (yes, that is a car wash kit).

After a morning of presents and pinwheels (our traditional Christmas breakfast), we set out to the movies to watch the third installation of The Hobbit. Because we had enjoyed our traditional Christmas Chinese dinner on Christmas Eve, we went out for pizza after the movie. We relaxed, we had fun, and then we got some good family pictures that night.

It was fantastic! Merry Christmas, everyone.

Utter bliss

'Nuff said.

One Awesome Dog

This summer, our Harley turns 9. Our beautiful Great Dane/Treeing Walker Coonhound mix is the best dog that could have chosen us as her family. Harley's favorite pastimes are napping (especially during the day with her Daddy),

 

 

 

walking with her kids,

watching over her humans, especially when they're sick,

chewing up toys,

and monitoring the cooking process for and stray particles.

 

 

Always alert, she is an excellent watch dog. 

She is always happy to see us and she always exhibits a very obedient, mostly passive friendly personality.  She doesn't bark much, but she talks all the time. She is the sweetest dog on the planet. Except when she's threatened...

A few months ago, we decided to adopt Norm, a big English Mastiff.

Norm was a sweetheart to us, and walked into our house like he owned the place.

Unfortunately, Harley immediately disliked Norm, and while they eventually could be in the same room,

we experienced one too many scenes from Call of the Wild, and Harley ended up with a hole in her chin.  Sadly, we made the decision that Norm was a liability to Harley and to us, and we had to give him back. However, we learned one very important lesson in all of this. Harley is a bad-ass. She stood her grounnd and fought a dog that outweighs her by 3 times. My respect for this dog is boundless.

I thank God every day for bringing Harley to us. We love you Harley!