A Tale

Looking for more parts to hide.

As always we had a nice weekend, but I have to say that Colin and I could care less if we ever paint again. It seems as though that is all we do anymore. We still have to finish the trim in the livingroom, but once that is finished........ I don't think we will be doing a whole lot of painting. Jason helped like he usually does, telling stories, getting paint all over himself and the carpet and topping it off by losing pieced of the door hardware. After searching and listening to Jason's explanations.......... we did find the parts (not with any help from Jason).

Telling his dad how things really work......... notice the paint on his arm.

We took a break from the ongoing painting to have some cheese fondue and watch some football (the boys watched while I ate). It is a bummer about UW, but I guess there is always another week. We are just waiting for Cody to post about the Penn State game and the amazing catch..............

Fondue time......... Moe thinks she will get lucky.

Now for the tale................. This morning I was mowing the yard when a squirrel made the mistake of coming into our lawn. Mae and Moe hate those rodents more then I do and it showed. The hunt was on. First there was a little flash that went by chattering, followed by the dogs in pursuit. They were so focused that they didn't even bark. As the squirrel attempted to jump onto the privacy fence Mae lunged and snagged it................................................... Well, that is how Mae would like me to tell the story, but it isn't exactly how it went down. Yes the dogs were on a hot trail and were very focused, but when the squirrel made it's leap for life........ Mae showed her real side. Most blue healers are quite coordinated, but Mae is a whole different story. She is the most clumsy dog I have ever been around. Here is how this tale really ended. When the squirrel jumped, Mae lunged and Moe followed. There was a huge crash followed by another. Mae hadn't seen the fence (even though she spends most of her time in the back yard) and smashed face first into it. Moe was airborne by the time Mae hit the fence so she smashed in to a falling Mae. There was a lot of crying on the dogs part.............. they are both fine though even if they would like me to believe different. Once the squirrel was out of reach it stopped and chattered at the dogs. It isn't a glamorous story, but that is our dogs............................................. Hope all of you had a good one. Take care and we look forward to hearing your tales.