Sunset in Davis...I will never get tired of these colors

 

Dogs, dogs and dogs

One of the many things I love about living in the Country is letting the dogs be dogs.  From the moment Nalu and Tiago awake, they are off chasing wild rabbits, squirrels, and anything else that runs.  This last weekend Xan's dog, Lilah (Tiago's mom) gave birth to 6 beautiful puppies!!! It was magical. Opai and I were in the room when her first little girl  came out.  She was just about 1LB and had the silkiest black little coat.  We sat and continued to observe the birth of the following 5 puppies that all came out within an hour, which I am told is quite fast. Over the last couple days I have been popping over to the welping box for what I am calling "the puppy vortex."  I could sit observing Lilah and her pups for hours on end. It is amazing the way Lilah loves her kin, as she licks their pee, poop and is always making sure they stay warm.

As you can see from the photo, Tiago has discovered how fun swimming pools with floats can be.     He loves to "rescue" me as there is no way Mr. Tiago is going to let me rest and relax floating in the pool.

Then there are the other 7 dogs in the barn...Fire Truck, Layla, Minnow, Julep, Whisper, Jasper and Mayday.  They are the most fantastic pack of dogs.  Nalu and Tiago love running to the barn, riling up the pack and heading off to the slew for a splash and some water romping.  Needless to say, I too love just watching these dogs run and be dogs.  All in all, life on a farm with dogs is superb!

Friendly Country Neighbors

Not only are the neighborhood cats fantastic, like this fine fellow, but so are the people.  Of course Xan, our dear friend, lives just to the south of us. Last night we met Shelly and Dave who live at the end of our lane. They have been in their house for over 25 years and were able to tell us all about our house's history = fascinating!  It was a lovely evening, as we sat out on their patio drinking Wine, eating delicious cheeses, fresh garden tomatos and chatting about this incredible neighborhood!  I feel at home!

The trees, green and good morning

 

Many of you have been asking about the house.  We love the Willow Tree!!!