Yep, it's snow!

Timber is enjoying the new snowfall this morning!

"Fun! Feels good!"

" Henri is sleeping and I have this all to myself."

" Yuck! That bite didn't taste so good."

" Peek! Are you watching me, Henri?"

zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

" Good! One more dip and I'll go in."

Yesterday was Calligraphy class in the afternoon. Then the overnight snow that continues this morning. Wondering if we will be able to have classes tomorrow. Today, I'm home! Working on ideas for making different papers for collage class and ATCs. Have to catch up with my blogger friends too! It's been a busy time. Timber continues to feel better. It's so good to see him play.

Another Monday

5:30 a.m. Out with the dogs this morning, and they just wanted to play with the ice. Timber on the deck and Henri in the yard. The teeniest sliver of a moon peeked at us, as they stirred things up. It peeked out from a hazy cloudy eyelid, that very slowly opened a little more and a little more as it heard the dogs scuffling around. Then the lid closed, almost all the way again, and it went back to sleep.

Yesterday, I spent most of the day sorting valentine papers and washing tablecloths. I took the paper, that was on the big rolls, off and cut it into big pieces so it's ready for next year. Then, after I washed the tablecloths, I rolled them on the big empty rolls that were from the paper. Now they won't get wrinkled. Think I once learned that from Martha Stewart. Anyway, I still have not packed everything away. It's calling me to make up a few more ideas for next time. I'm just not done with it yet.

Timber is doing well. Sleeping well, eating well, and is even playful at times. This makes me think he's feeling better. His hind legs are stiff and I am sure bothersome, so he has trouble with stairs and is very hesitant with using them unless he is absolutely sure he can do it. So for the most part, we walk him around the house from the front to the backyard.

Yesterday he had a spurt of energy out on the deck. Just loves those ice clumps!

You get 'em, Timber!

The party's over.....la-la-la

Yesterday was my Valentine party. After Brunch, everyone got busy thinking about creating some valentines.

Menu:
Ham and Asparagus Casserole
Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Mushrooms
Fruit Salad
Chocolate Madeleines
Pink Dainties
Seven-Layer Cookies
Hazelnut Creme Coffee
Assortment of Tea

Happy guests!

Busy guests!

Fun!

After everyone was gone, I sat down to peek into my valentine "mailbag".

Look at these beautiful valentines!

I know everyone worked very hard to make a valentine that everyone would love.

Everyone said that every year they get better and better!

It's a lot of work, but all the effort is so appreciated!

Every single one is a beloved treasure.

And this special valentine is absolutely yummy! Dark Chocolate/Cranberry/Pecan muffins!

Julie made "Grandma's" wonderful chocolate Madeleines. They are just meant to be at a Valentine party!

And I made Julie's favorite cookie, "Grandma's" Pink Dainties". They disappeared!

The doll's tea party went well too.

I think, next year, they will have to make some valentines!

"The Party's Over, it's time to call it a day.

They've burst your pretty balloon and taken the moon away.

It's time to wind up the masquerade.

Just make your mind up the piper must be paid.

The Party's Over. The candles ficker and dim.

You danced and dreamed through the night,

it seemed to be right just being with him.

Now you must wake up, all dreams must end.

Take off your make up, The Party's Over.

It's all over, my friend. "

And this morning, I have a wonderful bread, baked by Lois, to have with my breakfast! Isn't it pretty?

Thursday...Friday...

Timber doing somewhat better on his medication! Yesterday was art class and we worked on mandalas. Enchanting! Today cleaning up one mess, bringing up another from my artroom for the valentine gathering that is tomorrow! Walking in circles (goes with mandalas). Oh! And Marge's paste paper workshop this afternoon. Squeezing in what I can.

Foraging on...

Small hearts cut from magazine pages done and glued on heart "envelope" valentines.

Now to put in the "love" doves.

The closure of the four little hearts will open to reveal the doves. And then a little poem for the back.

"Timber" eating and seems to be feeling a little better. Sleeping a lot. Hoping we can get past this, whatever is bothering him, and get him some help for the weakness in his hips.

Timber

Timber is eating! Got up by himself to go outside. Walked around the side of the house to get to the backyard and even playfully grabbed the leash. A spark of hope.

today

Henri was off to the groomer. Timber got a ride in the animal ambulance (Ford Explorer) to the vet. Timber has another mass. Hoping it can be taken care of with antibiotics, we are giving that a try. We have a few considerations. His white count is high. He is 12-1/2. Back home, we don't want to put him through too much. Pray...