Good Morning!

This was the first thing I saw when I woke up this morning, Cinnamon's beautiful face looking over at me.

Drinking water by her baby

mmmmm

You can't see them, but Cinnamon is looking at a handful of tortilla chips that we were eating with dinner last night.

She was so cute we had to give her one.

Shoving her nose under her blanket

One of her favorite things.

Slumber Party

This week we've tried to stay together as much as possible, so instead of being high up in our bed while Cinnamon sleeps on the floor in her bed, we decided we would spend the week sleeping on the floor with her.

I think she really enjoys us being down there with her.

Lessons from a Lady

Many of the lessons we have learned from Cinnamon over the years can be very well translated into a human life. Some of them…well…some of them are just for dogs. We will let you decide which is which.

1. Always let your tail show what your heart is feeling – or if you don’t have a tail – just show those around you what is in your heart.

2. Take a moment to stop and smell the flowers, sniff the grass and enjoy the breeze.

3. A good bark in the right direction can be a great thing.

4. Looking longingly with big sad eyes isn’t begging, it is simply being adorable and it cannot be helped.

5. Take sleep seriously! Do it. Lots. Tell me that doesn’t feel good.

6. Don’t let your breed determine your actions. Just because Golden Retrievers are supposed to like water doesn’t mean all of them will want to swim.

7. Don’t poop on the carpet – if you can help it.

8. Always be excited to see the ones you love. You will never know how much your excitement means to them.

9. You are never too old to enjoy a nice cuddle with your favorite squeaky toy. NEVER!

10. Make every walk an adventure, because you never know what is around the next corner.

11. Be sure to eat all of your dinner so you can get to the good stuff…Desert!

12. Snoring is sexy. Okay, maybe cute is a better word, but it is wonderful.

13. Be thankful for the parents you have. They have helped get you this far.

14. A yellow ball is ALWAYS a great gift idea.

15. Celebrate life. Love Unconditionally. Because life is richer with you in it.

With all my love,

-L

Ice Cream Monday

Today was a pretty hard day for the Corley house. We needed something to lighten our hearts. Nothing like a lovely dog eating an ice cream cone to brighten ones spirits.

-L

Pillow Dog

How come no one ever told me that sleeping with a pillow was so wonderful?? After 15 years of sleeping on the floor - Cinnamon has now discovered the joys of the pillow!

LC

Hold My Calls

We are trying to spend a lot more time together as a family in the evenings. Mike and I lay on the floor with Cinnamon and we tell her about our day, give her lots of kisses, and maybe a treat or two.
Cinnamon knows how important our time together is so she "asks" us to turn our phones off so we are not distracted! SO cute!

LC

Sleeping with Mommy

Cinnamon sleeps a lot these days and I feel like it is my responsibility to support her in this pastime!
LC

Sleeping with all her babies.

Sleepin on the bed.

One of her favorite spots after a long day.

Elbows Out!

Sheets

We needed to change the sheets, and look what we did! We made a beautiful dress for Cinnamon.
Or maybe its an elegant cape? It's something great, whatever you call it.
-M

Vet

Cinnamon had to go to the vet early this morning for her shot, plus she got some xrays done.
Boy is she tired now. She plopped down in front of our french door as soon as we got home and is now snoring away.