Cavaliers of the Bluffs

One Of The Greatest Gifts Of 2009 Was My Mom.

After many years of estrangement my mom and I are now friends.  Best Friends and it feels really great to be able to say that.

2008-2009 were really tough for me personally.  My mom who is an artist and hates technology came through for me.  It started with phone calls, letters, artwork, and finally she got a computer so that we could communicate on a daily basis.  I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done. 

In September for my birthday I went to visit my mom at her home.  I was thrilled and so was she.  I was introduced to my little sister Lola who is my mom's constant companion.  My mom graciously shared her home, garden, food, artwork, friends and best of all the fairy princess bedroom with me. 

I am amazed at what she has accomplished as a person and as an artist. 

Here is one of her many glass gardens scattered on her property.  Her home "Free At Last Farm" is on several garden tours and has been written about in the newspaper.  While I was there people would just show up and ask if they could tour the garden.

Ahhh Miss Saccahrin, how I love this girl!  My mom did this piece after a not so nice experience with a local lawyer.

 

More from the garden where birdhouses abound!

 

Amber Is Still Absolutely Adorable.

 

Amber is very photogenic and when she was here with me I loved taking pictures with her, and so does her Mom Nicole.

Here is Nicole's reports on Amber:  Recently she developed a love for playing soccer! Its really cute, she uses her nose and paws to "kick" the ball. I need to get a picture of it so I can show you! Also her fur is getting much longer now. Each day she gets more and more beautiful :) 

Here is Amber in action . . .

We Had So Much Fun - We Decided To Go Over To Joanne's Again!

 

 

 

 It was a little warmer, so everyone found a nice cool spot to lay on. The adult girls decided that the granite table was just the place to be!  Nice and cool and they could watch everything that was going on.

The youngsters Weldon, Sapphire and Ruby laid on the cool tile. 

The most adventurous and playful of the group was Solo - who I have learned is the same age as Weldon, and his companion Ruby.  Ruby is a very sweet ruby girl who has a white blaze.  Although she is a true gem, her full name is Ruby Begonia.

And watching guard over the group is Asa and Duchess.  They come from a very illustrious family and are relatives of the real Carl of the Good Dog Carl books written by Alexandra Day.

~Celebrating Summer~

The best part about summer is getting to visit friends.  Yesterday we had a play date with Joanne and her wonderful canine companions.  With the heat wave that we have been having, we really enjoyed being able to enjoy the outdoors in Joanne's backyard.  Her backyard is a treasure, with lots of secret spots for the dogs and people to enjoy.

Since this is a busy weekend at Susan's (Sweet Moon Cavaliers - which I will tell you more about later)  we get the chance to babysit Weldon for the week.  This ruby boy is the most laid back and well mannered puppy!  I think he takes after his daddy, Joey, however I am sure that Susan would say he is more like his mom Annie.

Here is Weldon being welcomed by the patriarch of the family Asa, and Solo the newest member of the pack.  Solo earned his name by being the only puppy in his litter, and I believe he is only a week or so older than Weldon.

 

And for the first time on the blog is Sapphire, she is one of the Smokin Babes.  So her sisters are Amber and Trotter.  We are going to have to get all three of those girls together!  Sapphire just opens up running for a game of Come and Get Me!

And now the gracious hostess invites Trotter and Olivia to play Keep Away. It was a wonderful day and we cannot thank Joanne and her dogs for letting us come and play!

Happy New Year!!!!

Here is one of my favorite pictures from yesterday.  I think it shows the sheer joy of the day.  Which I am wishing all of you in the coming New Year.

Beach Day~

One of the best things about Cavaliers is the extended family that comes with them.  Today we were invited to spend the day in Laguna Beach with Mickey (CH Joey x CH Cricket) and his family.  We had a wonderful time and have lots of great pictures to show for it.  So many, that it is hard to pick a few favorites so you will be seeing them over the next few weeks.

 

 

Happy Birthday To An Amazing Girl, Elvenhome Galathea!

This wonderful girl is called Thea and she is going to be 14 tomorrow!  She is one of the lovely ladies that resides at Amuaray with Ros Grant and Natalie Winter, the breeders of my Princess Pickles. 

Thea is the foundation bitch of Amuaray.  And what a wonderful job she has done.  All of you that have Pickles puppies or grand puppies are very fortunate to have this wonderful girl in your pedigrees.

Ros put it best when she wrote "It is a grand old age and she is a beautiful old girl".

The lovely ladies of Amuaray, starting in the front with Thea are:  Australian Ch Amuaray Gemima,  Gemma is from Ros' first litter.  Amuaray Finnfann, Lucy who is Pickles litter sister.  Amuaray Fleu De Lis, Lilli.  And finally Pickles Mother Maggie, Australian Ch Amuaray Flora.

~ A Tribute To A Very Special Girl, Elvenhome Gardenia~

 

Many times we are asked why we do certain breedings and why some dogs are so important to us.  Gardenia explains it all.  We are fortunate to have her in descendants in our home.  Gardenia was bred and owned by Jeanie Montford.  And this beautiful tribute was created by Stephanie Hart.

Way To Go Remy~

Remy, formally known as Jonz Huzzah Scherzo had a great weekend.  He went to the United Kennel Club Show and came  home with a Group 1 and a Reserve Best In Show.  Remy was handled by his owner Michelle Alameda.  Remy is Ch Joey's nephew, his mother is Joey's litter sister.  Not only does Team Remy excel in the conformation ring (he has 8 AKC points), they also compete in agility.

Cloudy Celebrates Mothers Day By Going BOS At The Cabrillo Kennel Club on Sunday!

It will not be too long before Turnworth Touch A Cloud Huzzah, better known as Cloudy (owned by Pat & Don Ide) and Mother of Slick has her Championship Crown.  I think that she now needs just 1 or 2 points.  This was her first show back after having her  puppies with Joey, the puppies are right around 6 months.