Pebbles' night on the Town

Pebbles is going to usher in the New Year in style. After a trip to the groomer's today, she is clipped, bathed, and gorgeous! This haircut shows her perfect cocker head - just like mama and daddy. What a beautiful girl!!
Have fun, Pebbles - I know your family will keep you safe - and I wish you all a very safe evening!!

Willow - Always a Steeler Fan!

Yes, Willow is posing in this picture with a member of our rival team - Cleveland. I'm sure she had a chance to show him a picture of her "real team" - Winner of the 2009 Super Bowl - The Pittsburgh Steelers! Cooper is also a Pennsylvania native and a fan! - Sorry Doug & Renee!

Who can forget this picture -?- It says it all!

The Day After - Rest

I couldn't help sharing this photo - a picture tells a thousand words - joy and peace pop into my mind - both things I wish you!

Merry Christmas from Willow and Cooper!

This is our beautiful Willow. She is Mercedes' very first daughter. Charlie (owned by Connie Probst) is her dad. She is all decked out in her darling Santa outfit - how long does she keep the hat on?!?

Now meet Cooper - Cooper is a puppy from Stonebroke Gardens and is Willow's older adopted brother. We've been told they are being very good kids waiting for Santa.

They are the perfect cocker family and are well loved by Doug and Renee. We are truly blessed to have one of our puppies in their home. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from our Rain

This is our beautiful merle girl. Rain. Her personality is quite extraoirdinary! If your ever meet her, you will remember her. Our last trip to the vet for her checkup she sat in the middle of the floor and demanded everyone's attention. She is a striking dog with a striking personality. We hope she has her first litter of pups in 2010.

Santa's Helpers

This picture is a creation by Peggy Bang - she has a rare talent to be able to capture the American Cocker in American settings - Peggy Bang died in 2008, but her works are still available. This is the link if you would like to see more of her works. Enjoy ~

Three of Santa's Reindeer

Zoe Rose (Prancer)
Mercedes (Cupid)

Rain (Blitzen)

Here are some of our girls - ready to step up to the plate - If the Reindeer aren't ready to go with Santa this year, they have their antlers on and are ready to fly!

Rain definately has her serious face on !

Here's our Tree!

Our tree is up, decorated and beautiful! All our cocker kids have been given strict orders to leave the decorations alone. Only time will tell. Every year we lose more decorations - some of them have been treasured ornaments. I have learned from experience to keep our keepsakes up where they cannot reach them. This picture really shows the light reflecting off the wall.

Christmas Secrets

T'is the season for secrets! Here's our Zoe Rose telling Rain a special secret - just to be shared between the girls.
I walk closer to them, and the moment is over - they scramble, look up lovingly to me like the perfect girls that they are!

Pebbles in her first snow

What do you think Pebbles is thinking out in her first snow? It could be 'wow this is great" -or-it could be "hurry up and take my picture -- I want to go back inside!"

I can see why she wanted to get back inside -- safe and sound with dad!

See How Callie has Grown!

This is Callie's picture when she first arrived at her forever home - I am really glad they got her the "big" bed so there is room for all of these toys!
I love this photo taken in early November - every princess should have her own throne. Just a guess here, but I think she's been on this chair before!

Look what a beautiful girl she's growing into! This is her Thanksgiving picture with her cousin, Tucker. Thanks so much for sharing!

Merry Christmas Cheyenne

I was thrilled to check the e-mail this morning and find a wonderful message from Cheyenne and her family. Cheyenne is puppy from our Ivy and Spotts. Three smiling faces to usher in the joy of the Christmas season!

Message: Hi Lois, Hope this finds you all well and getting excited about the Christmas season. We all just wanted to wish you and your family Merry Christmas. We are all doing just fine. Cheyenne continues to make us laugh every day. She is so funny and has the best personality.We hope you all have a very blessed and Merry Christmas.Love,Kelly, Steve, Madysen, Matthew and Cheyenne

Cockers are too smart to shop!

Well, I was at Wal-Mart before 5:00 a.m. this morning - how about you?

The amazing thing was there was a million other nuts there before me! I did manage to find my bargains and made it back home safely. The cocker kids and I are staying home the rest of the day! I think they'll do their shopping online - lol!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Turkey is in the oven - the aroma has all of the 2 and 4 legged creatures in our home anxiously awaiting dinner. Our family wishes you all a blessed Thanksgiving - no blessing is too small to remember and to give thanks - Have a wonderful day -- Lois

Going to Work has it's perks!

Ah, yes -- working with the family everyday can wear a puppy out. There's the phone calls, the e-mail, the sales people coming and going. What is a puppy to do when he is just "dog tired" - well -- scroll down

Too tired??? - just take a power nap in my dad's arms. We both needed a break. Just one of my many perks!

Friday, Jr at Work

Friday, Jr goes to work everydaywith his family. He has made a new friend with the UPS driver.

He goes to great measures to make sure he doesn't miss the UPS pickup.

Look at me!

My first trip to the groomers - not too bad -- got my nails clipped, a bath, and a little trim! I feel good and look GREAT! I'm getting ready for "turkey day". Love Pebbles

Do you have an extra doggie treat?

This beautiful 5 month old buff girl needs a home -- fast. She's in New York now but could be here with you if you have an open heart -- Please click here to see more of her and her story - God Bless You, Sophie Ann . . .

R U Thirsty

Here is our litt Friday, Jr - This pup probably has atleast 100 toys, and yet - he loves an empty water bottle -- just like the kids who play with the package and forget their toy! LOL. Friday,Jr. and his family are back in Chicago this week. So many homes - but always with someone who loves him!

Murry and Nittany

Here's our little Murray - you might remember him as "Gene Kelly"! He found his perfect name and his perfect home. Murray lives with cats so I am really happy that Nittany stops to visit. Just so he doesn't lose his identity ~~ lol He's growing up to be such a handsome boy and doesn't lack for chew toys! Life is good ~~

Allie & Haley Checking in from Cape Cod

We were surprised with a nice note from Allie. This picture was taken on the day she and her family picked up Haley. She's a Storm/Spotts puppie from 2008. They are from Cape Cod. Here's what she had to say -

Note from Allie:
HI this is Allie Way. Haley is the best dog we have ever had! She is doing really well. Shes gotten so big now. My family loves her. Shes a snuggle bunny. Well we would love to here from you. Allie

Charlie's portrait

This is Charlie - He belongs to Connie Probst of Grumble Rock Cockers. Charlie is the father of both of Mercedes litters. That means they have 7 puppies together.

Mercedes supervisor for the day

Winter is coming - it's already November, and we've seen snow on the ground. Mercedes is helping us out split wood for winter. Here she is checking on the equipment. Safety first - check out the engine.

Now, this is the hard part. She has to make sure these two guys are working. No breaks allowed! She's tough but fair.

They couldn't have done such a good job without her constant supervision! (She's also on guard duty - you never know when you might see a squirrel!

Pebbles first Halloween

Here I am with my sister checking out the pumpkins - I want the biggest one ~ I am the baby, and I should get to pick first. Baby's first Halloween - you know . . . then it will be baby's first Thanksgiving, first Christmas -- you get the idea. I've got my plan, and I'm sticking to it.

As soon as she leaves, the big one is mine! Can you believe my family grew these just for me? What a great family I have.

Sorry - we haven't been in touch!

Computers are great - when they work. If you have been looking at our blog lately, you probably noticed - no new pictures!

The computer fairy has promised our computer is going to be okay.

Check back soon - new pictures to post!

Bathtime for Pebbles

If I don't make it out of here alive, remember I love you . . .
This isn't as bad as I thought - can someone hand me a towel?

Now, here is the best part - I am sparkling white, I smell good, and I get to sit on this beautiful blanket - handmade by someone special - I'm thinking naptime.

Pebbles has a new hobby ~

Of coure, you realize that I am not your average puppy. Most puppies play with a little plastic ball - not me! I found something even better.

I'm playing with a ball of yarn - tomorrow I starting my crocheting lessons. By Christmas my entire family will have new sweaters - homemade presents are the best - Love, Pebbles

Friday, Jr is still in the Windy City

Here's our little Friday, Jr. He's still in Chicago with his family. Wednesday they will head home to Arkansas to their home. This will be the first time Friday has seen it. Friday has made lots of friends in Chicago - now he has more to meet in Arkansas.

Red/white Boy Available from Connie Probst

These are some of Connie's girls living the good life ~ I think there moto must be "Don't worry - Be happy"!

Connie has a darling red/white boy - just visit Grumble Rock Farms to take a look. He's ready to go to his home today! What a cutie ~~

Callie is at Home!

We delivered little Callie safely into her new family's arms! She's at home in Harrisburg. I can only imagine what is going on there now - friends and relatives dropping by, Callie playing with all of her new toys - being as cute as a button without even trying ~ We'll love you forever, Callie! Please click here to see Callie's new family.

More pictures Pebbles - Yeah

I am adjusting so well to my new home - What's not to like -- look at this beautiful yard I have to play in!

My new sister and I are getting along great - She's telling me where to look for more toys - in the bushes --

Oh-- my mistake - she was telling me to stay out of the bushes -- you are a good sister, Love Pebbles!