Yea for longer days!

Sunrise from kitchen window Jan 01, 2014

Really, if you haven't noticed you soon will, Tuesday January 14, 2013, days will get longer on both ends. Since January 1st our days are longer by about 10 minutes. Most people go about their days not noticing. Watch at the 5 o'clock hour.

Setting Jan 01, 2014

Our deck lights have been adjusted to turn on a half hour later, 5:40pm. The last many years at time change, shorter days waiting for the return of more light has been a fascination that came from my Dad. Maybe the long days of harvest coming to a close.

Our day is coming to a close, both kids have made their beds comfortable to them from scratching to adjustments of blankets. Soft snores and typing of keys are the only sounds that fill our home and then dreaming begins.

Sweet dreams to your critters. Safe, sound and loved. Help those that cross your path that need a little extra, we continue to do our part too.
Take care friends. Watch the longer days appear.

First few days...2014

Dr. Laura at Bow Wow Meow

Can it be already? The new year snuck up on us and it's packed with things to do. Today we picked up Oglala Pet Project (OPP) Angel Tree donations at Bow Wow Meow Pet Clinic in Fort Pierre. Many dogs will have food to fill tummy's and blankets to nap and keep warm. Had it not been for the willingness of All Creatures Pet Clinic in Pierre, Bow Wow Meow and friends sharing on Facebook, this wouldn't have been possible. Many people opened their checkbooks, donated money and items to dogs they haven't met and most likely won't meet, but it's human nature to help those less fortunate. Since so many of us have dogs and cats in our care, it's only natural to comfort all. If you don't know much or anything of the Oglala Pet Project, please read about them. A handful of people do so much with little, but the attention grows stronger and people donate to help. A wonderful organization.

Jess with All Creatures (and
bags of food  behind the tree)

Blur of fur

We hope Christmas was good to you, it's not about the meal you place on the table or presents received, it's about celebration of the day. Reason for the season. Christmas Eve, each dog received treats in their stockings and a toy. St. Nick left a new pastry sheet to roll out our treats, he knew we needed a new one.

So, Happy New Year! We don't make resolutions, haven't in years. We try and do more for those less fortunate when we can and ask others to do the same. We help the strays that cross our path and thankful for each day. So, stay warm, take care and help where you can.
Enjoy your week friends.

December...

...arrives tomorrow, Sunday, December 1st, 2013. We were blessed to have my sister stay at our home the past few days. The dogs love her and she laughs at their antics. Today I heard her "awww", Buster had given Carlee a kiss and she reciprocated. Rare occurrence and glad she saw it.

Small dog Christmas shapes

When Bab's Bites 'n Bones was given the okay by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture in October 2007, my sister and I baked many hours a day together. Today she offered to help bake treats, I accepted and we baked medium size in our popular flavors of Hearty Beef and Savory Chicken. They will be available at our upcoming fair on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the 1st United Methodist Church, corner of Capital and Central, Pierre, SD from 9am to 4pm.

Quick finder of dropped treats

Claire bagged small treats in various sizes the night before, I stapled the label to the bags. Once in awhile a loose treat found its way to the floor. Our girl is quick as you see her licking her chops. We will be ready with small and big Christmas shapes, ornaments, our popular Barker's Dozen and various other size bags of treats. Great stocking stuffer's or just to purchase for treats when running low. Just a note, Bliss/Sweet Peas located in the St. Charles, Pierre, SD also carries our treats, both flavors, various size bags along with shapes and ornaments.

Our evening has been one of relaxing and napping, preparing for baking a few more batches tomorrow.  We hope to see you next Saturday, December 7th. Pick up a friend or two, walk through the warmth of friendly vendors. Have a great week and help those in need on the coming cooler temperature days.

A side note. We are helping Oglala Pet Project (OPP) with wish list trees. Thanks to Bow Wow Meow Animal Clinic in Fort Pierre, SD for decorating a tree. Stop in, choose a tag off the tree, choose an item or two to purchase, return the purchase under the tree and you can keep the decorative tag. Spread the word, another local vet clinic is in the works. Helping where we can, in hopes you will do the same. Thanks all!

Before Winter sets in...

Another beautiful day to wind up last minute Fall items in the yard. Today we retired the saw horses. They didn't see much action other than sitting behind the house looking at a different view. Wind was usually the culprit that put staining or painting on hold.

Weekends fly by more so with the shorter days, Buster likes to lay in a lap lately rather than the soft bed on the floor. When baking rolls around, the floor is warmer and quiet moments are captured. Soft beds that mold to their body's are great as bones age. As the temps have cooled outside, each is covered at night and sleep carry's into morning. They are the alarm clock with shaking of their tags hitting the metal ring on their collars. When one wakes, so does the other.

This weekend we took advantage of the weather, grabbed the leashes and headed out the door, piled into the car and zipped down the highway. Wind blowing his hair back made the noise of a playing card clothespinned to a spoke on a bike. You did that as a kid didn't you? Neat sound. We walked in the beauty of the Oahe Dam, walked the vast open prairie, rolled in things unknown and enjoying being out.


Before Winter sets in, we'll be out as often as we can. Take your kids for a walk in the warm sunshine, let them roll, run and jump. Then when another crosses your path and they need help, do what you can to help them home. In the season of hunting everything is on the move, in fear or lost. We're on the watch too.

Take care friends, enjoy your week!