Happy birthday.

Happy birthday to us.

My mother-in-law sent us a birthday card. I put it on the ground here just to take a picture and Winnie came and sat just there. 

She's always so photogenic.

Si

Haircut today.

Melbourne is starting to warm up for summer, so it's haircut day today for Winnie.
It's a long, hard job. Her hair is very thick and prickly but it's worth it in the end. Phew.

Does that feel better, Winnie ?

"Oh yes Dad. Lovely and cool. Is my fringe OK?"

Oh yes, Just gorgeous.

Si

Where are you?

Winnieeeeeee, where are you?
"Here Dad."

Where? I can't see you.
"Here on the balcony. I was having a snooze in the sun before you rudely woke me up."

Si

Wake up

"Wake up Dad, it's time to take me for a walk."

Groan, OK Winnie. Give me a minute.

Si

Winnie on the balcony.

Lovely Winnie. She likes to sit up on the balcony and bark at all the people walking by.

Si

Winnie snuggled on the couch.

My wife sent me this picture while I was at work.
She was snuggling up on the coach with our new rescued dog, Winnie.




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Carry me up the stairs, Dad.

I've just finished a late shift and Winnie has been sleeping by my feet downstairs.
Now it's time for bed.

"Carry me up the stairs Dad. I'm tired."

Yes of course. Poor girl.

Si

Waiting for cheese.

We're at Loafer Bread for breakfast again, sharing a ham and cheese baguette.

"More cheese please, Dad."
Yes my girl. Coming up.

Si

Good morning, Dad.

"Wake up, Dad. It's time for a walk."

Hello Winnie. Groan, OK. Give me a minute.

Si

End of another big day.

We've had a big day out.
Now it's time for a nap before dinner.

Si

Trying to put my shoes on.

This is my morning routine with my new rescued dog Winnie.
I'm trying to put my shoes on, but Winnie is nipping playfully at my fingers, pulling my socks out of my hands, and slithering like an eel around my feet.

It's very funny and it's something I look forward to because I know it will make me laugh.

Ow, don't bite my toes !

Si

Greeting dad after a late shift.

I've just come home from my late shift. Winnie has come down the stairs to greet me.
Hello girl.

"Hello Dad. Carry me back up to bed now."
OK. Come on then you big lump.

Si

Winnie's first trip to the beach.

It's a quiet and cold Saturday at Port Melbourne beach.

This is Winnie's first trip to the beach with us.

Darcy is showing her how it's done. He's been chasing sticks in the sea and rolling in stinky things.

Poor Winnie is afraid to get her toes wet.

Si

End of another day.

It's the end of another big day. Time for bed for tired dogs.

Winnie is a funny thing, she often sleeps on her back like this.

Si

Not bored while I'm at work

Laura and I are both on late shift and we were worried the kiddies might be bored while we're at work.

By the look of the toys scattered around the house, I think they kept themselves entertained.

Winnie, put your toys away ! It's time for bed now.

"No way Dad. I'm having such fun playing with all Darcy's toys."

Hello Mr Darcy. It's good of you to share your toys with Winnie.

"No problemo, Dad."

"Come on Winnie, let's race around the house again !"

No ! My floorboards !

Si

Day seven with Winnie

Here we are at the park on day seven with Winnie, our new rescue mutt.
She's such a good girl and she loves attention.

"Hello Dad."

Lovely girl, come her and I'll scratch your belly.

Si

Day four with Winnie.

Lucky girl to be rescued by us.
She's having a walk every morning with Laura and a walk every afternoon with me.

Roast chicken for dinner.
It's a good life.
Lucky, lucky girl.

Si

Winnie with a full belly.

Our new girl Winnie has just had her dinner. Now she's resting near her dad. 

She's such a happy girl.

Si

Day three with Winnie.

Day three and Winnie is settling in nicely. 

She enjoys long walks in the park... and a kiss on the nose.

Si

Waiting for our roast chicken.

We're having roast chicken for dinner. They can smell it.... they know.

"Come on Dad, hurry up. We're hungry."

Not bad for a rescued dog, eh Winnie?! Roast chicken for supper.

"Lovely thanks, Dad."

Si