Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend water and dogs’ eye view from Lake Norman. Lola is getting her sea legs and looking forward to pontoon rides. She’s learned from Gracie that crushed ice is a pontoon ritual and treat. She’s 4 months old with a lot of fur that she says is hot in our…
Happy Wednesday! Gracie and Lola are dog gone happy that the sun has returned to dry things out after Hurricane Florence. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and concerns for our safety. ♥ We had 5 inches of rain, unlike the eastern parts of North and South Carolina, that are still dealing with historic rainfall and…
Lola is 14 weeks old and in the wild and woolly stage of puppy hood! Thank you to everyone for the sweet comments you left welcoming her. She is smart and full of puppy energy and needs lots of chew toys to keep our fingers and ear lobes out of harm’s way! It’s been 13…
Happy Friday! Meet Lola, our new family member and 6 pounds of puppy love. ♥ When we said goodbye to Chloe in February, our hearts were broken. Thank you again for all your heartfelt comments and emails. I still get teary-eyed when I read them. Lola is a 13-week old Bichon Frise, like Chloe and…
Happy Weekend! I’m sharing a little weekend waterview for your Sunday. We’re enjoying a little early morning and evening pontoon time, avoiding the heat of the day. . . Oh the joy of a boat ride . . . With the wind in our ears and our tail! #DogsLoveBoating We always enjoy checking on the…
I’m on the porch in celebration of the sunflower . . . And joining my blogging friends for another edition of Floral Friday! You can find the links for their beautiful floral inspiration at the bottom of this post. Sunflowers were our common theme for this week’s Floral Friday edition. Sunflowers convey warmth and symbolize…
Happy Weekend! I often get comments and emails about the lake; What lake do you live on and how big is it? Lake Norman, was created between 1959 and 1964, as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Energy and is the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina.…
“For every moment of peace, liberty, & greatness our country enjoys, we have someone who has worn a uniform to thank.” United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Thank you. I hope you’re enjoying a little rest, relaxation and holiday fun as you celebrate…
It’s National Flag Week, with Flag Day on June 14th, commemorating the adoption of the U.S. flag and paying tribute to the banner that waves above us all. Americans are encouraged to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by displaying the flag, so I’m waving the flag from the archives! Old Glory’s official history dates…
Happy Sunday! We’re enjoying a break from the rain and some sunny skies! The pond is full after Subtropical Storm Alberto last week. The lake levels are starting to recede but there are high water cautions and warnings for debris and navigational hazards. With such a rainy spring, we haven’t had many boating days and…