After a few days of scorching hot weather,  followed by several days of rain, our Bandit girl   is soaking up some sun in the cool breeze out on the deck!  A little sun, a little music...Enjoy! ☼  ☼  ☼ Soaking Up the Sun sung by Alyssa Bernal "...We'll be soaking up the sun I'm in it for the long run, you and me together Whispering in my ear,  saying that you'll be right here  Tell me again and again cause I'll never get tired of hearing it's forever!" Shadow Shot Sunday 2

Harley with two of her balls. Summer, Winter, Spring, or Fall. Every season is a great time for playing ball! And here at the FiveSibes™, we all love our balls! Especially our alpha queen, Harley, is our resident Queen of Balls. She has a whole collection of them - including her new favorite a hot pink glow-in-the-dark one! (Yes, it really glows and makes for some fun games when the lights are out!) While all our Sibes enjoy the squeak or toss of a ball, it's Harley who is addicted to them! Whenever she sees one or hears one squeak in our hands, she lights up and animatedly waits for a vigorous game of Fetch! or I Have the Ball, So Catch Me If You Can . That later game is pretty self-explanatory and results in everyone running back and forth across the yard chasing Harley as she flies with one of her beloved balls in her mouth. One time, she managed to get three - yes, three - tennis balls in her little mouth all at one time. She had us running pretty good for that one as we al...

"Today is a very special day! I'm off  the to the dairy for a special treat!" "I'll keep watch!" woos Gibson. "Gib, is that him???" asks Harley.  "Not yet," says Gibson.  "Wooo...are you on your way???"  asks Bandit over the phone. "I'm not done wrapping yet!" exclaims Chloe. "Woooo...is the coast clear?" asks Wolf.  "I have the cake!" "Done! Shhhhh....I think he's home!!!" "Wooooooo! We are so excited!!!" "Here we go!!! Here he comes! Shhh...." "Surprise!!!"  "Happy Birthday to wooo... Happy Birthday to woo... Happy Birthday dear Hu-Dad... Happy Birthday to wooooooooo!  We love woo!" Here's a little video just for our Hu-Dad!

Wolf Salutes Our Veterans Memorial Day Weekend. You can feel the excitement in the air as the summer is unofficially kicked off...in some areas the balmy weather is just arriving and pre-season to-do lists include opening up the family swimming pools, cranking up the BBQ grilles and filling the air with delectable smells, hearing the hum of lawn mowers trimming the grass, and packing the family car for the first long weekend jaunt of the season. Please keep in mind that in all of the fun of having backyard parties, folks visiting, and road trips, please be sure to keep the furkids safe. Some tips to remember to have a fun and safe holiday: Keep pets in a separate room or kennel while guest are arriving and leaving to avoid any escapes and to help quell any anxieties. Keep collar and tags on in case they get spooked or sneak off. Keep a leash nearby for emergency roundups. Keep lit candles and lighters out of their reach. Keep them away from hot/flaming BBQ grilles. Do not use p...

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  Paws gently touching Through dancing shadows of love Souls entwined forever. ~by Dorothy Wills-Raftery  Shadow Shot Sunday 2

A well-anticipated parcel arrived and I have been so excited to share it with you all! When the delivery man dropped it off, I ran up the stairs, tore off the wrappings, and was so moved by what greeted me, that I ran right out and purchased a frame. But I am getting ahead of myself. First...let me back up a bit (just like they do in movies)! Gibson's Portrait by JM, the DrawingMom While visiting one of our Blogger pal's great blog, Bailey Be Good , I was so thrilled to see a post where my boy Gibson's handsome face was staring back at me via a gorgeous, lifelike portrait created by Bailey and Nala's hu-mom, JM ! I absolutely love this portrait. I am so happy she chose Gibson as one of her subjects and I now have purchased it to have and hold forever! JM is a very talented artist who creates very lifelike works of animal art! Check out this video as she creates my still life of Gibson: "Woooo....that is me!" "Wolf, look at this beautiful dr...