Happy 4th Birthday Angel

Happy 4th birthday sweet Angel! We don't know anything about the day she was born or her first year or so of life, but the rest of her life will be beautiful! 

Here she is snuggled in her bed this morning as we watch TV together. She is cozy, comfy, happy, and safe. When I walk by or talk to her, she stretches a bit and looks at me with those sweet soulful eyes. 

What a treasure we have found in this little dog. We all love her so much. She sometimes has to escape our cuddles just to get some time to herself! What a problem for a former unwanted dog to have, right?

 In the last 2-1/2 years she has grown to accept strangers much better and even recognizes our extended family better. She's so much more adjusted and happy now!!

This sweet girl is going to get her birthday presents over the weekend-another bed, a new lambchop (her absolute favorite toy), and some treats. 

She's not much for wearing birthday hats and eating cakes from fancy dog bakeries. A long hike in the woods and a good bone will suit her just fine! 

Bath Protester

This was Angel, all tucked in her bath towel, feelings hurt after her bath. 

She still doesn't like her bath at all! She takes it very hard when it's bath time and no matter how gentle we are, she tries to escape! Poor thing... 

We tried to warn her about rolling in poo and wet leaves, but she didn't listen! When she's dry, she seems to shake off the bad mood and she's ready to re-join the family again. 

She has so many funny personality traits, one of them is stubbornness. It's kind of cute sometimes, but at bath time, not so much! 

Oh well, we now have a fluffy? Sweet-smelling sweet dog again. At least for awhile....;) 

Angel of the Leaves

I had a little help raking today! 

Silly girl ran outside with her squeaky chipmunk and kept losing it in the leaves I was raking into big piles. 

She gave up looking and just made herself comfortable as I worked. She's a great companion but a lousy helper! ;) 

Sweet Apple

Don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me! 

Don't look too close. She's getting a bath tonight. Yesterday she rolled in wet leaves and turned herself a lovely shade of harvest gold...sigh...;) 

Couch Tater

Angel tried to resist Natalie's incessant begging, but she finally gave in and jumped up on the couch to cuddle with her awhile...

See, Angel, cuddling is a good thing! Sometimes Angel can be a little stubborn about these things! ;) 

Best Buddies

Sunday afternoon. Angel and I are resting after harvesting the sunflowers...

It's a beautiful Sunday, and so nice to have Angel off leash! She no longer has the desire to run off, rather she sticks close, always wanting to know where I am. 

Heart Melter

Angel loves Fall as much as we do! 

Oh my, this girl just melts our hearts so much!!! 

Ghostie Girl

Serena thought it would be funny to put this ghost mask on Angel! It was pretty cute the way Angel walked around as if nothing was on her face! Funny dog! 

The girls love to dress her up. Poor girl. Who is going to break it to her that Halloween is coming soon? Hide Angel, hide!! :)

Angel of Autumn

Angel wants to be part of our scarecrow family! 

She's the cutest pumpkin in the bunch!