Weekend rambles and random photos...

Several weeks ago, we welcomed Scout into the family fold and this past weekend, a new member joined us.  Jayne lost her beloved Molly dog just before Christmas and had a space in her heart for a new puppy.  She came to my place on Saturday with her youngest son, Declan and then first thing yesterday morning, we took the ferry to Vancouver to meet up with Sandy from 1atatime Rescue to pick up Libby, only 14 weeks old.  Libby came from the same high-kill facility in Louisiana that my Casper was rescued from and she was the only one of her siblings to make it out alive.  What a precious little thing...funny, clever, loving and from the first few seconds, she found a place in our hearts.  We stopped off in North Vancouver for a quick visit with Gwen and little big Scout...he's growing at a tremendous rate and looks like a young colt.  Casper, Libby and Scout raced about the garden for almost an hour and then it was time to take the ferry back to the Sunshine Coast.  This morning, before Jayne left for home, we introduced Libby to the beach and she took to it like a sailor.  Here's she is with her new momma, Jayne...

There was another surprise for me in the mail from my good friend, Deb...an amazing woman who showed up every morning in my classroom for years to help my Spec. Ed. kids with their reading and was my right hand woman...I couldn't have managed without her.  We latched onto the symbol of the heart in the hand...I told her that she started out lending a hand and then we became heartfelt friends.  Whenever we find something that has this favourite symbol on it, we send it along...cards, charms, drawings, you name it and now this...a lovely little pillow that looks as though it was custom made for my wicker chair and green cushion...

And just to let you see that spring has arrived at long last to the Sunshine Coast, I have this show of camellia blooms at the front of my tiny porch...

...and this to watch right outside the kitchen window...

 

Comments

[Marie]

Oh how I miss Hummingbirds....we don't get them over here sadly. What a beautiful puppy! I strongly believe in rescue animals. Our Jess is a rescue animal and she is the nicest dog we could ever have. We love her to bits and did from day one. Beautiful cushion too! I have a heart in the hand cookie cutter that is a favourite of mine! I do love that symbol ...hands to work, hearts to God. Just wonderful. Happy Spring!

[gwensmom]

Looks like Libby and Jayne are off to a great start.

I didn't realize you were a special ed teacher! I looooove special ed teachers for obvious reasons.

[cara]

lovely potporri post!
did you know i tagged you?... go see, it's a good one, there is a prize!

[cara]

oh yes, and the dae lilies are peeking out...

[Mirre]

A hummingbird...wow!!

[Kim Sherrod]

Lovely..I am happy about the dog, glad for both of them. Flowers, spring, hummingbirds- beautiful!

[carolyn]

So pleased to hear that one of tnem made it out alive, it's heartbreaking to think of those poor creatures. But wow what fun you must have had, humming birds and all! Love that cushion and it looks so good in that chair.

[Veronica TM]

welcome spring! i love all the photos you show and the name of your town, beautiful!

[gwendolen]

I've always loved your camillia (?) outside your window. Great photo of the hummingbird! Oh, and Scout is missing Casper and Libby!

Again, so lucky with the mail...

[Regina]

Thanks for the well wishes! I feel SO much better today and I love the dog stories! I have begun to look for a replacement for my beloved pet and so far we have passed on a Jack Russell, golden retriever and a black lab...hope i will find my new friend, too! The poem about the plates was so funny!

[Becky]

I simply cannot wait for the hummers to return to my garden too.