Katie here. I know, I know, you’re expecting more photos of mama and daddy’s latest trip. Trust me, there are definitely more in mama’s files.
But geeze! Have you all forgotten about me?
I’ve spent an awful lot of time at camp this summer. Don’t get me wrong, they treat me great there, but it’s not the same as being under mama’s feet. So since I’ve been home I’ve become something of a Velcro dog, never further than a foot or two from mama.
Today I asked her if we could please take a tour around my yard, so I could make sure that everything was still copacetic out there, given I haven’t been around much, and mama said “OK baby girl! Let’s go explore the yard!”
We stopped at my zinnia garden which replaced my tomato garden of years past. I have to say I like tomatoes much better than silly flowers. I may be a Princess, but flowers don’t do a thing for me. Give me a ripe cherry tomato any time. Especially one I can pick off the vine for myself.
I’ve put in an Executive Order for tomatoes next year.
Way in the back of the yard daddy has been trimming trees. Do you see me in there?
How about now?
Mama took so many pictures that I finally just laid down in the nice cool grass. No sense trying to rush her when she’s got that camera in her hand.
Mama also says to tell you her finger is healing. The bruising is all gone but the doctor says the bone hasn’t healed completely yet. It’s only been three weeks but mama says it feels like she’s been injured forever. She went to her first physical therapy session today.
She says it’s going to be a long fall.
Anyway, I enjoyed my wander around my yard. Things look OK, so I feel justified in taking a nap now. Never used to be that the backyard was equated with an adventure, but hey, I’m a senior, adventures can happen anywhere!
Talk later, mama says more travel photos are on deck next.
September 17, 2019 at 1:01 pm
We didn’t forget you Katie. You have a nice backyard and, yes, everything does look copacetic. That’s a word I haven’t heard in a while, we used it quite a bit in the military.
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September 18, 2019 at 5:51 pm
She enjoys her yard, as long as everything is where it should be. And as long as all squirrels stay away.
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September 17, 2019 at 1:57 pm
Katie thanks so much for this tour! You are looking gorgeous as ever! And…we would NEVER, EVER forget you! xoxo
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September 18, 2019 at 5:51 pm
She says thank you!
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September 17, 2019 at 2:08 pm
Princess Katie, the velcro dog, tells a good story. I like the photo of her in front of the not-tomatoes. She has a way of making everything look better, doesn’t she?
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September 18, 2019 at 5:52 pm
Yes, she does make everything look better. It’s one of her skills.
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September 17, 2019 at 8:54 pm
Hi, Katie – I agree with Ally, you are an excellent story-teller. I also agree with Dakota, you are one gorgeous dog! I’m glad that you and your family are back home together. Enjoy your nap!
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September 18, 2019 at 5:52 pm
She says that she likes telling stories and looking beautiful. And treats. She really likes treats.
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September 17, 2019 at 9:14 pm
I was missing you, Katie! Glad you are back in action and making sure your backyard is looking good. I must say those zinnias are a beautiful backdrop for you. All that color makes you sparkle. Take a rest. God knows being on watch can be so tiring.
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September 18, 2019 at 5:53 pm
She figured there was probably a Katie withdrawal going on for some people, so she bugged me until I let her blog. She’s very persistent.
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September 17, 2019 at 10:36 pm
Yep, more pawtographs of Katie were needed.
We noted our pals the Cowspot dogs haven”t posted in awhile. Have woo heard from them?
Sherman & Gemini
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September 17, 2019 at 11:18 pm
Yes, they are doing OK. Denny is on meds for kidney issues and Reilly’s arthritis is worse, but they are still getting along.
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September 18, 2019 at 1:37 pm
Katie, you sure don’t *look* like a senior!! It’s great hearing from you. I love the photo of those zinnias with you in front of them. Next year, I’ve got to plant zinnias. My tomato produced only about six tomatoes — they tasted okay, but they were tiny — here’s hoping the zinnias do better, even if they’re not-edible! Tell your mama I’m glad her finger is mending.
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September 18, 2019 at 5:54 pm
She says to tell you that she’s naturally beautiful, she hasn’t had any procedures, facelifts or Botox. Just good genes.
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September 18, 2019 at 6:49 pm
I believe that! Personally, I haven’t seen many Shelties that get gray in the face.
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September 25, 2019 at 12:32 am
Katie you are as pretty as ever! Sounds like you missed out on the trip around the big lake.
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