Choosing Happy

I love my birthday! And it was perfect — because I planned it all out with things that make me so HAPPY.

Coffee. Journaling. And then I did a run on my Peloton Tread and that made me hot and sweaty — and feeling like a tiara was appropriate.

My birthday plan included making sure each dog had their own party with me. First up was Capella — we went tracking and then she had a nice romp.

Capella

Next was Pozy — she also tracked and then romped.

Harper B and her moose were next.

I took Sparkle to the field where Capella had tracked because I knew she would love to run around and smell things — and look for something dead to roll on.

Yep. She did. Even dogs get to plan their own party, I guess.

Sparkle

Last but not least — Claire.

For Claire, I picked the field that has the most water right now.

She had so much fun!

Claire

Then I took myself out to brunch — yum.

The afternoon included giving Capella a bath because I am showing her this weekend. Unfortunately, she is blowing coat and between the bath and the blow dry — well, that coat is now officially blown 🤷🏼‍♀️ It will still be fun!

And for dinner…

I am ridiculously happy these days — and it is so so wonderful.

❤️

Deck Week

With the work on the inside of the house done — and the weather relatively cooperative — attention has now shifted to the outside. Welcome to Deck Week, Part 1.

The reasons to replace the deck are both obvious and numerous.

Deconstruction started yesterday.

Remodel Dude and I managed to remove and relocate the tempered glass panes without breaking a single one! 😬

The new deck arrived — assembly required.

Can you believe that truck made it in and out of my driveway?! There was some very skillful maneuvering involved.

It is now slightly terrifying. No dog will be using the deck doors right now, I assure you.

I hope you are having a productive week doing transformative things, big or small ❤️

Contented

What a wonderful month we are having. Claire is well.

We are doing so many beautiful walks — this is Capella.

Tracking is going well — this is Pozy.

Harper B for Be Amazed keeps on trucking at 12 years and seven months.

Spring has sprung and it is beautiful.

🩷

I hope you are also finding so much joy.