The Family

Need I say more?

Truffles

Neil and Joey

Beautiful Sunday

We went for our 4-km walk today. We met Newton, a 15-year-old rescue dog. I talked so much with the owner that I forgot to take a picture of him! He was a miniature black poodle.

Neil

Beautiful Tree Flowers

Scissor Sharpening

I heard that familiar “clanging” in the neighbourhood today and got so excited! The knife sharpener! I flagged him down. When he pulled up, I asked him if he was the ice cream truck. He said, no, it’s too cold for ice cream! I asked him if he would sharpen my scissors. He said he would. I got three pairs of scissors sharpened! I like the old-fashioned charm of a knife sharpener. We still also get the ice cream truck coming through our ’hood. Pretty cool, really. Do they still have knife sharpeners coming around your neighbourhood?

A New Friend

Neil and Riley

Green Apple

An apple a day...

Green Apple Magnet

Happy Friday!

Message for the Day: Eat Fruit!

Have a great weekend!

Flower Power

Orange and Black Moth

I managed to snap this picture before he (or she) flew away! I googled moth images, but I couldn't find out what kind of moth this is. I have since done some more research and I found it! It is a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta).
This photo was taken in our backyard.

Matryoshka Necklace

My daughter gave me this matryoshka necklace for Easter! So cute!

Dog Attack (Averted)

Neil and I were out walking yesterday. All was well. We were strolling along and then I heard a man yelling back behind us. I turned around and saw him across the street with two large black dogs, both on leashes. He must have accidently dropped one of the leashes and one of the dogs started running after us at full speed dragging his leash behind him! The dog paused for a moment (hearing his owner) and then kept after us. I froze! Was this dog friendly? Or would he attack my dog? Even from a distant I could see that the hair on his back was up and he didn’t look very friendly. I wasn’t going to take any chances. I quickly lifted Neil up as high as I could. The dog was right there beside me. He was very aggressive, trying to jump up and snapping. Fortunately, I am not afraid of dogs (good because they can smell fear). I said, “down, down, go home,” as forcefully and as confidently as I could, turning away from him. The dog finally turned and went home. Meanwhile the owner was still yelling for the dog to come, but the man never left his driveway. I kept walking while still holding Neil in my arms. My heart was pounding and my hands were shaking. Thank God Neil didn’t get hurt. I wasn’t even concerned about myself, only Neil. I can’t even imagine what could have happened if I hadn’t lifted him up. Maybe the other dog would have settled down and been fine. On the other hand, he could have bitten, or worse, even attacked Neil. I will never know, but I am glad I didn’t take that chance.

Neil

Yippee!

I finally reached 70! Items, that is. I have 70 items for sale in my Etsy shop. Please check it out! Here is my newest creation.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnneN

Ravine Walk

I would expect that most of you have heard of the San Antonio River Walk (which we did a few years ago and LOVED). Well, today I went on a Ravine Walk. It was such a beautiful day. The kind of day that makes you happy just to be alive!

More Matryoshkas

I can't get enough of these little ladies. I made these too!

Easter Tulips

Cross-Stitched Matryoshka

I designed and cross-stitched this sweetie for my daughter. Love you!

Another Beautiful Day

Rarely a day goes by without someone telling Neil how pretty he is. It's a wonder he can fit back into the house with that big head of his! I couldn't help taking this picture while we were out today. We walked about 4 or 5 km. I'll have to measure our new route.

Happy Easter!

Dennis the Cat

Meow!

This is Dennis. I bought him on Etsy. He is handmade and he lives in my office/studio. I like to be surrounded by beautiful things when I am working.