“An animal will always look for a person's intentions by looking them right in the eyes.” ~H. Powers Shadow Shot Sunday 2

I've Been Waiting for Christmas I've been waiting for Christmas, And it's almost here. I've been waiting for Christmas, Santa's getting near. Can't you hear the sleigh bells ringing? Reindeer up so high. Can't you hear the children singing, As they watch the sky?   ~Author Unknown Many thanks to our new hosts of the newly revamped Shadow Shot Sunday 2!

Gibson loves the Christmas tree! O' Christmas Tree A German Christmas Carol O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure dost thou bring me! For ev’ry year the Christmas tree, Brings to us all both joy and glee. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure dost thou bring me!

Our Harley waiting for Christmastime to come...

  "Adopt the pace of nature:  her secret is patience." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Thank you to our Shadow Shot Sunday host, Hey Harriet !

Our Chloe loved the few inches of snow that we had in October and here she is sitting in the shadows of our front window on attentive snow watch...alas, the forecast only calls for sunny Autumn days for the next week. Sorry, Chloe...but, in the meantime, a Sibe can dream! Snow by Irving Berlin Snow It won't be long before we'll all be there with snow Snow I want to wash my hands, my face and hair with snow Snow I long to clear a path and lift a spade of snow Snow Oh, to see a great big man entirely made of snow Where it's snowing All winter through That's where I want to be... Those glist'ning houses that seem to be built of snow Snow Oh, to see a mountain covered with a quilt of snow... Go to sleep And dream Of snow Thanks to Hey Harriet for hosting the Shadow Shot Sundays! Be sure to stop over and visit her photography blog!

Gibson patiently waits for The Great Siberian Pumpkin Harley doing her best smiling pumpkin imitation! Gibson and Harley are all aglow by the jack-o-lantern's light as they wait for the arrival of the Great Siberian Pumpkin who will bring them all treats at the bewitching stroke of midnight! Five Little Pumpkins by Unknown Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate; The first one said, "Oh my it's getting late." The second one said, "There are witches in the air." The third one said, "But I don't care." The fourth one said, "I'm ready for some fun!" The fifth one said, "Let's run and run and run." "Woooo" went the wind, And out went the lights And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight. * * * * * * * * Special Invite : Please come check back here at 6:30 PM EST tonight to join in a very special Halloween blog hop hosted by the Two Little Cavaliers - it's kick-off to the holiday season and...

  AUTUMN WOODS by James S. Tippett I like the woods In autumn When dry leaves hide the ground, When the trees are bare And the wind sweeps by With a lonesome rushing sound. I can rustle the leaves In autumn And I can make a bed In the thick dry leaves That have fallen From the bare trees Overhead. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please vote for Wolf! I have entered this photo I shot of Wolf standing in the shadow-tinged blanket of colorful leaves that filled our yard from the maple trees in the Dogs Rock Autumn Photo Contest...please visit their Facebook page, click on Wolf's photo in the album, and click "Like" on his actual photo in the Dogs Rock Contest Album to vote.  Wolf says, "Thank Wooooos!"

With Indian Summer upon us, the bees are once again buzzing and squirrels busy hiding nuts as the warm rays of the sun chase away the (wonderfully) chilly night air. Here are four of the FiveSibes™ stealing some sunshine as they snoozed in tandem on the deck. "Dozing in a patch of hot sun, the first yellow  leaf falls" by Mary Lupin, Tailfeather

“If you're alone, I'll be your shadow.  If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder.  If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow.  If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile.  But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me.” ~Edu This week's Shadow Shot is compliments of my daughter who captured this photograph  of our girl, Bandit. To see more great Shadow Shots or join in the photographic fun, please visit the host Hey Harriet's website by clicking on the camera graphic above. Happy Sunday!

I Can See Clearly Now ~Johnny Nash I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. I think I can make it now, the pain is gone All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin' for It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. Look all around, there’s nothin' but blue skies Look straight ahead, nothin' but blue skies I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. 

"Alone with myself The trees bend to caress me The shade hugs my heart." ~ Candy Polgar    

My daughter captured this amazing moment of Chloe framed by the morning sun after she stepped out of the house and into the sunshine the day after Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene blew through.    Sunshine by Will Munter "Sunshine hue sunshine grew Shines its rays on me and you Sunshine light sunshine bright Not a dark cloud close in sight Sunshine thrive sunshine imbibe Sweet healing rays on all your tribe Sunshine healing sunshine feeling Its the essence of our being Sunshine parade sunshine displayed In its fractualized brocade Sunshine tranced sunshine danced Gives our souls such sweet romance Sunshine dove sunshine above Thanks for your sweet rays o love so sunkissed and pure sun -blissed Sunshine blocks out all the mist So sunshine mellow sunshine yellow You've made me a lucky fellow." Happy Sunday, Everyone! ...

As our Chloe keeps an eye on the storm here, we sincerely hope all of our furpals and their  hu-families in the path of Hurricane Irene, as well as all the emergency responders and volunteers, are safe and sound.

A very cozy Wolf. Sleepy-Eyed ~ Edwina Reizer  Sleepy-eyed and tire your head is nodding now You've played so hard all day long. I caress your brow. The vigor of youth shows me the truth that your dreams will probably bring songs to sing and happy things... 

"May flowers always line your path  and sunshine light your day.  May songbirds serenade you  every step along the way.  May a rainbow run beside you  in a sky that's always blue.  And may happiness fill your heart  each day your whole life through."  ~Irish Blessing   

Day Dream by Cassie McNair Whenever I day dream, and day dream I do, in my secret garden, I day dream of you. I day dream of you, In my magical land; embracing me tight and holding my hand. Holding my hand, and touching my face. Just you and me, in this peaceful place. In this peaceful place a pristine river flows. Where the unicorns run, a breeze always blows. A breeze always blows and sings of a song; Our love in a place where you're never gone. Where you're never gone is as it would seem, from dusk until dawn, whenever I day dream. And whenever I day dream, and day dream I do, in my secret garden, I day dream of you. Please visit Shadow Shot Sunday's blog host, Hey Harriet !

Lone White Wolf by Jim Sauer Lone white wolf Limps through the woodland snow. Behind his trail The last lingering threads of twilight fade. Across the frozen lake The rising moon is a majestic mandarin dome. In his ears The silver velvet of the river... In his eyes And in his soul The moon.  

This is Gibson's method of enjoying the weekend!

Our "Bandit" a/k/a "BandaBear" intently bug watching one night under  the light on our back deck. Sky Blue Eyes by JoJo You made my world blue Its as if you made my dreams come true It all changed when I saw your eyes Your passion, your strength and your light All in those beautiful sky blue eyes... It’s a memory that I will never forget Giving you my love is something I will never regret I believe in you because I can read it in your eyes Those precious eyes that never lie My life was in the shadows but you came and made everything shine Because of you I look more up to the sky It reminds me of your blue eyes...