Category Archives: Lab Life

A Springtime Labra-rhyme

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

Spring’s at last sprung And the dogs are quite muddy He chases the toys While she chases her buddy! Leaping and lunging They’re off to the races With happy Lab tails And happy Lab faces Splashing and dashing Tugging on … Continue reading →

Posted in Lab Life | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

A Declaration of Dominance

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

This handsome (but “hangry”) Red-bellied Woodpecker landed on the Bark Butter Branch the other day. Immediately, he declared his dominance to the Red-winged Blackbirds that were waiting in the wings. He gave a warning to his right… …and a warning … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds, Lab Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

It’s a Labra-ful Life!

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

Who needs Jimmy Stewart movies when you have two labra-mutts in your life? And I must say, this duo is a constant source of entertainment! Tucker turned two in January (we think) and is fondly referred to as our Beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in Lab Life | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments

The Flavor of February: Not Just Birds But Blossoms

Posted on February 17, 2019 by

Birds aren’t the only things adding beauty to the backyard this month, Camellia blossoms are out in abundance and the Daffodils are beginning to bloom. Right in the center of our backyard, next to the fountain, we have a colossal … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms, Lab Life | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Backseat Birds

Posted on December 22, 2018 by

This past month I’ve been spending time with family… …celebrating my daughter’s recent engagement… …and enjoying (and adjusting to!) having two labra-mutts in the house. In the midst of that, birds have taken a bit of a backseat; but I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds, Lab Life | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

Helping “Hands”

Posted on December 11, 2018 by

I’ve heard it said that everyone could use a helping hand…but helping hounds? I’m thinking not so much! These two “helpers’ are having to learn that as much as Mommy loves her labs, she also wants time with her lens.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds, Lab Life | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Cold, Rainy, and Slightly Crazy

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

The weather this morning was cold, with a slight drizzle dropping from the sky, the perfect day (if you are slightly crazy – a category we readily admit to occupying!) for Chaco’s first trip to Red Top Mountain. We headed … Continue reading →

Posted in Lab Life | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments