Company is a coming!

Put down your dog dish!!

We have visitors coming to stay.

So much to do in the guest suite! There are pillows to be fluffed.

Toilets to be cleaned.

Yikes, there is a spider in the shower!

I have to make the bed.

Ruh Roh, I forgot to clean my paws first.

Gosh, I just love the smell of fabric softener...it does smell like a spring meadow!

We are almost ready for you, Ron and Emily!

We just have to wash the linens one more time...

Wyatt

P.S. Thank you for all your kind words and support for our involvement in the Parkinson's 'Paws for a Cause' walk this Saturday.

It means a lot to our family. We have 80% of our goal, counting the checks we have received, only a few more dollars to go! Thank you, so very much!  

Sue

Paws for a cause

This Saturday, I will be walking for a cure for Parkinson's Disease. I will be joining team Sammy and Tippy.

It's going to be a great event!

The entertainment is 'Blaze' the Portland Trailblazer Cat!

There is a look-a-like contest and a dog pie eating contest!

Did someone say pie?

I will be escorting my Westie cousin, 'Cassie'.

....And I have invited my BFF, Cuzin Cate.  Let the good times roll!

Hi, Wyatt's mom here. 

2 months ago, my mom, known on our blog as 'Christmas Tree Grandma', because she has a Christmas tree farm, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

We have several relatives on both sides with this disease.

Do you have any loved ones with this disease?

My mom is tough and taking it all in stride. 

Medication helps, but let's just find a cure!

If you live in the Portland, Oregon area, we would love it if you could join us this Saturday at 9am at the base of the OHSU tram. $20 gets you registered to walk with your dog, for a 1K or 4K and you get a really Pawesome T-shirt!

If you would like to contribute to our walk......no worries, we know there are so many good causes,

You can do so here, on our giving page.

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/susansorensen/paws-for-a-cause-2012

We have set Wyatt's goal at $200. He has $50 so far!

See you Saturday!

Wyatt and Family

Work and Play

My sister, Stanzie was the only one working around here this weekend.

She dug up a couple of moles and did some weeding.

Nice job, Sister!

The rest of us, just goofed off.

Look at me...I'm rafting on the open water, and I like it!

Wyatt

Working up an appetite

After a grueling day of lawn rafting,

a dog needs to refuel!

Fire up that Barbecue, Dad!

Um, we need a couple more chairs and plates for Stanzie and me.

I just licked the corn...don't tell anybody.

Wyatt

Water sports with Wyatt

Mom wonders why the plants are always smashed down....

those bad squirrels.

Hey, we have exciting news.

The pool just opened up for business!

I'm also learning how to raft!

We are practicing my doggy boating skills in our pond.

Mom has been using the raft to do some pond clearing.

It's getting a little too jungle like.

So far, I'm excelling at "white carpet rafting" and growling like a pirate!

Aye Matey, I be a swashbucklin' son of a biscuit eater!

Wyatt

Happy 4th of July!

I have my toy

..and my boat is ready to float!

(Don't forget the picnic basket)

Happy Fourth of July!!

Wyatt

Chef in My Garden...Year 10!!

For 10 years, a local non-profit, GROWING GARDENS has been hosting summer dinners in private gardens in the Portland metro area. This is our 3rd summer to attend and it has become one of the true highlights of the summer season!

Here are the top 10 things we loved about last Sunday's feast!

#10

Beautiful chickens living in 'Coupe de Ville'.

#9

The chickens had their very own KFC dart board!

#8

The table center pieces were edible.

#7 

The garden was spectacular!

#6

There was a dog in the garden.

#5

The food!

Jason French from Ned Ludd

#4

The wine from Apolloni Vineyards.

#3

The dessert, a brown butter biscuit with fresh berries and cream.

#2

The fun...blowing on the conch shell after dinner.

#1

The Cause

Growing Gardens works from the ground up, to promote urban, home scale food gardening where the need is greatest. Every time GROWING GARDENS installs a garden, they help bring individuals together by creating a space for interaction and conversation. By focusing their efforts in low income, urban neighborhoods and schools, they build a community where the need is greatest.

Thank you Growing Gardens!

Wyatt's Mom