Took a big bite out of fill .

Hole pretty fill , needs to settle some . A little more added & tamped to complete this project .

Hurry home Kate , your anniversary surprise has arrived & your favorite shovel is waiting ! If I wasn't cursed with delicate features , I'd help . Good thing you're returning with Daphne . She can spell you on breaks . Might hit 90 tomorrow ! At 3 minutes a wheelbarrow load , 160 loads . . . that should take ( where's the calculator ? ) . . . no time at all ! This way you won't have to look at that nasty hole in the yard any longer . It's the anniversary gift that keeps on giving !

June 1 Joanne's litter turns 8 weeks old & can be placed in new homes . Keeping Erin , a Black & White with tan points . Two Blue Merles have homes for sure . May have 2 Black & White girls & possibly one Blue Merle male left .

Rock , paper , Cardigan

"Ready for my close-up ""

" Hello down there ! "

Breaking in with a look out !

" 23 , 24 , 25 ready or not here I come ! "

In another week pups will be going to new homes , so there won't be many group photos like this !

 Will Big Boy Harry's ears stay up ?

 Trying to stay dry .

" What is that . . . a kangaroo ? "

 Trying out a new camera . Some ears are up , then down !

Joanne , that's mom in the back , & Belle keeping dry on the porch .

A rainny day in Glenville .

" One crawled over the Cuckoo's Nest ! "

Been getting encouraging feedback from people that have my pups .  Known for some time my Cardigan pups adapt to a variety of city & counrty homes . Even older Cardigans adjust well to new homes .  People ask me , " Do they swim ? " , " Can they go kayaking ? " ,  " Do they like cats ? " , " Are they good

with kids ? " , " Will they like my older dog ? " , " Do they hike well ? " , " Do they housebreak easy ? " & dozens of more questions .  Well the answer is yes to all these questions .  I know from the feedback of their new owners , who do these things with my Cardigan pups . Now I learn several of my pups careers have been published ! Hope the writers know they are Cardigans & not Pembrokes !

 Breeze the next mom .

 Erin , one of Joanne's Black & White pups with tan points .

Joanne's gang .

Zach now a Jersey Boy , rests between local fame . Seems Zach's striking appearance has drawn attention of passing motorists & a newspaper ran a story on him !

Playtime with the puppies & boys .

 Marigold in her new home .

" You got cats ? " Where do they sleep ? " Is it okay I take this , I don't think the cats are using it ? "

All the Blue Merles are placed but I have two cute Black & White girls .  Trouble is working with a new camera & always moving pups , the pictures don't do justice . This weekend they turn 6 weeks , get first shots , & wormed again .

Pups have a play fort . Working with a new camera . The old one broke , sensor gone .

Today three pups were slected for new homes !

Lucy has a new name ( Marigold ) & a new home today !

Still have a direct pipeline to Rosemont , another pup from Big Ears Kennel .

Hudson & his best friend . So many animals do better with another of their own species ; pigs , goats , birds , & humans . Why should Cardigans be any different ? Great shot !

The pups have a 10x12 area & have to wedge into a corner by the water dish ?

The pups turn 5 weeks old this weekend . Will be showing them to approved homes this weekend . Seems there are always 6 interested people for every Blue Merle pup . Feel like being at the Macy's wedding dress sale , there's only so many to go round .

The Post-KY Derby party ! Cardigans are party animals !

 This wild flower comes back every year , right in the dogs' traffic zone !

Mixed results ! One of Big Boy Harry's ears had to be retaped . Taping one ear is like clapping with one hand !

Lila , another pup that hails from Big Ears Kennel , out hiking .

Ken's Merlin is growing & heading for puppy school . Cardigans always do well once they settle in .

 Moved pups to roomy porch .

Joanne checking on pups .