Hello! Are you ready for the weekend to begin? We’re supposed to have sun, so I’m looking forward to spending some time sprucing up the garden. We haven’t had much of a spring yet and any time spent outside is a pretty wet proposition. Wally and LuLu care not one bit, though. In fact, if there’s water to be found, they’ll find it.
I was out throwing the ball for the puppies the other day and when it got a little too slobbery and dirty I stepped over to this old wheelbarrow full of rainwater to wash it off. Well, LuLu couldn’t believe she’d never noticed this water wonderland before and she climbed right up in there and started splashing around like a baby in a bathtub. Wally then thought it was great fun to retrieve the ball and drop it in the wheelbarrow each time and watch Mom push up her sleeve to fish it out. I tell you, I can’t do anything with these guys without getting wet.
LuLu is officially back to unrestricted play as of today. As far as she’s concerned it’s none too soon. I’m afraid she hasn’t been very good about following doctor’s orders and she goes on a tear every now and then. Today she has my blessing. She’s all healed up and looking fine. I think a good run in the sand dunes is in order.
Till then she’ll have her fun wherever she can find it. You know how it is… you buy your kids all these expensive toys and what do they do? Splash around in an old wheelbarrow full of rainwater.
Have a great day!
LuLu is quite a prize! And Wally just looks on as though he is supervising LuLu. Can't imagine life without a dog and hope that I never have to live without one. You must have had a lot of rain to fill that wheelbarrow.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | 04/14/2012 at 03:58 AM
What fun! I think I'd be tempted just to fill the wheelbarrow with water every so often just so they could play in it. TFS! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Posted by: Margaret | 04/14/2012 at 04:38 AM
Leslie, your title and pictures made me laugh out loud this morning! I so enjoy seeing and hearing about the antics of these two. You made my Saturday.
Posted by: bensarmom | 04/14/2012 at 05:27 AM
Leslie, I'm smiling SO big at these two! You made me laugh out loud when you explained how Wally kept putting the ball back in the water. Isn't that just like kids? Thanks for getting another Saturday off to a great start! I love these two as much as you do!
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 04/14/2012 at 06:21 AM
So glad someone else treats their dogs like their kids....I sure do and mine get into so much trouble just like toddlers. Especially my Border Collie. It was nearly impossible to stop her after she was spayed. OMGGGGGGG....she had to have the collar on and that she broke so often she looked ridiculous with duct tape all over when it finally came off!!! Love the pictures of your dogs...please never stop them. evette k.
Posted by: Evette K. Ciampo | 04/14/2012 at 06:57 AM
LOL yep that is how kids work. hee hee She looks happy as a clam too. Glad Lulu is all healed up and doing great. Enjoy your sunshine today!
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 04/14/2012 at 07:44 AM
They are more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Even a wheel barrel of monkeys. It's great to see little LuLu bouncing around and Wally must be delighted to have his little sister back. So pleased all is back to normal. Normal is highly under-appreciated, isn't it.
Posted by: Francie (Montreal) | 04/14/2012 at 08:09 AM
How ADORABLE!!! I hope next Saturday will bring photos from the sand dunes.
Posted by: SueB | 04/14/2012 at 08:41 AM
These pictures are just adorable. you can tell LuLu is feeling spunky again just by looking at her sweet face. I laughed aa I pictured Wally dropping the ball in the water. My daughter's cat (who fetches a rubber ball) will drop it in her water bowl when it gets too slobbery & wait for someone to fish it out & dry it off! Kids!!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 04/14/2012 at 08:41 AM
OMGoodness how cute and funny to think of her playing in the wheelbarrow! Love the pictures.
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 04/14/2012 at 09:25 AM
That's just like a pup to find pleasure in the simple things! We can learn a lot from them.
Posted by: Shonie | 04/14/2012 at 09:50 AM
Priceless Leslie!! Put a smile on my face too :)
Posted by: Velta | 04/14/2012 at 09:51 AM
OMG.......Aren't the kids having fun! Think sunshine :-)
Posted by: nancy littrell | 04/14/2012 at 10:19 AM
What a wonderful way to start my Saturday with photos of your pups' antics. They are certainly true water lovers. Lulu looks adorable standing in the water filled wheelbarrow. Thank you for sharing these photos and story about Wally and the tennis ball. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | 04/14/2012 at 10:43 AM
What a Great post today... LuLu all better and Wally right there ready for the FUN to start and never end!... I bet there a hand full to give a bath... I need your secret on bath time for sure!
Posted by: Dotty A | 04/14/2012 at 11:00 AM
It is good to see Wally and LuLu out having fun. Thanks for my weekend smile.
Posted by: Colleen | 04/14/2012 at 11:03 AM
How wonderful that LuLu is healed and all is well! Great fun to see her splashing around in the wheelbarrow full of water! I believe Wally is wondering if he will fit in there too! Beautiful photos of the puppies, they make my heart happy!
Hugs to all!
Posted by: Marilyn Valadez | 04/14/2012 at 11:53 AM
How cute are these two??? So happy, not a care in the world, having fun with the simplest of things. We can all learn so much from them! Great post!
Posted by: Carol B | 04/14/2012 at 12:37 PM
Thank you for my Saturday morning smile. I was hosting a pitty party for myself this morning but then I clicked here to check on LuLu's progress and I smiled all the way thorugh. Thanks kids you are a fun way to start the day
Karol
Posted by: karol Hall | 04/14/2012 at 01:05 PM
too cute, they are just like human kids aren't they :) Glad to hear Lulu is doing so well!
Posted by: conniecrafter | 04/14/2012 at 02:16 PM
OMGodness Miss Leslie! They are too Precious for words! 8-) And I am grinning from ear to ear! So glad Lulu is back to 100% an doing just fine! I'm sure Wally is happy to have her back to normal as well lol.. And isn't that they way of it, they find fun in and old wheel barrel full of rainwater, and leave the expensive toys to sit and gather dust! LOL..kids! I tell ya! lol Thanks so much for the smiles Miss Leslie! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 04/14/2012 at 03:37 PM
Thanks again, Leslie, for the pictures of Wally and Lulu. Always a Saturday treat.
Posted by: Lynette | 04/14/2012 at 05:37 PM
I'm so pleased Lulu is healed and very well. That's so cute of Wally to drop the ball in the water all the time. Funny. They are very intelligent dogs. I hope they enjoy the run on the sand dunes. Happy Sunday to you, Leslie and of course, the puppies. lol
Posted by: Leigh | 04/14/2012 at 05:47 PM
So happy LuLu is all healed up. What a great time you had with your kids! Your posts make me smile and be happy!! Thanks for sharing. I hope Saturdays with you and the dogs never stop!
Posted by: Paula | 04/14/2012 at 06:42 PM
Too cute for words! Yay Lulu's all better and more fun for Wally too.
Ter ;)
Posted by: Terri | 04/14/2012 at 07:38 PM
So true, so true! Kids would rather play with the box the toy comes in than the toy itself. HOw funny! Loved your story AND your pictures.
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 04/15/2012 at 09:17 AM
Yep, just like a little kid and a cardboard box huh? Looks like such a fun day!
Posted by: Sue Kment | 04/15/2012 at 03:43 PM
Oh to be a puppy! fun times!
Posted by: Linda Carson | 04/15/2012 at 07:54 PM
*laughing* Isn't that the truth Leslie! Great photo's and great fun! We're so glad Lulu's feeling better and back in saddle (I mean water {insert smile}).
Wishing you some springtime sunshine!
Hugs,
Susie ~
Posted by: Susie Lessard | 04/15/2012 at 10:46 PM
Oh my goodness how sweet. What fun they were having.
Posted by: Ida | 04/16/2012 at 10:47 AM