Katie and Charlie Go Golfing

Katie, don't you just love it here!

 
Humm ... I think this should be a little deeper.

Moving on down the road. The digging is great here!
What a day!

Strawberry Lane

Charlie Does Kitchen Duty

Shopping for a new dishwasher requires searching for the best deal and, of course, looking  for the all important 5 Star rating.  

Now, we realize we could have saved a lot of time and money.  You see, we've discovered that Charlie has a 6 Star rating.

Prior to the dishes arriving back in the kitchen, Charlie has already done a fair amount of work.  There are important details to the dining ritual in our house. While we're eating, Charlie patiently sits by us at the table. He never nudges or puts his paw on us. 

Charlie considers it his obligation to stay close by in case we are careless and drop any food on the floor.  After all, keeping the house neat and tidy is a dog's duty.

Another fine quality about our handy household helper is ... Charlie has advised Katie and any nearby felines that they don't need to help with the work.  He has it covered.

Charlie is just the most polite dog, ever. 

Besides putting his heart and soul into his job, he is a perfectionist. There is not a speck left on the dishes after he completes his pre-wash cycle.

Yep, that Charlie sure is a 6 Star dishwasher boy.

Counseling Session With Charlie

 Charlie  
Ok, now tell me all about it.

 I know you're new here.

What's that?  You don't care much for dogs?

What exactly would you like?
Another cat, you say? 
No problem, I can help you with that.

Charlie:
Don't you just love it when things work out.

Sunday Stills: Big Sky

Katie and Charlie enjoying an early morning romp
on their favorite beach.

Monarch Beach, Dana Point, Ca.

Be sure to visit Sunday Stills for inspiring photographs.

A "Charlie" Moment

It's official. Charlie is the greeter in this household. 

He doesn't jump on people, but given the chance he does make sure everyone is welcome here.

My friend (in the red sweater) was here to visit from North Carolina.  We were chatting by the fireplace when Charlie came to contribute to the conversation.

Have I mentioned how great this dog is?

He is so good with everyone and everything. He is always the perfect companion to whatever creature we add to the family.

He entertains us ... keeps us company, takes us for walks, helps around the barn, checks up on Royal, rules at Home Depot, likes the same TV programs that we like.  And he's handsome.

Have I mentioned how much we love this dog?

'Twas a lucky day when we checked the Golden Retriever Rescue website and found this perfect boy just waiting for us to discover him.  What a gift he is!

Just a minute, I'll be right back.  I've got to go hug that dog, again!

New Year's Eve ~ Gone Wild

 

Charlie

Wishing everyone a New Year
of good things to celebrate!

 

Strawberry Lane