Today... while the blossoms still cling to the vine...

Have I mentioned that Tilly loves eating flowers? Especially when they are on long stems that let the bright heads bob back and forth as she mouths at them. We went to town today and our little bundle of wiggles was thoroughly adored by everyone we came across and she basked in it. We've been meeting neighbors and the couple a few doors down who also have a dog assured us that in a year, we will know everyone in town - which is how they feel after moving up from California last year. Sure enough, we went out to lunch and another neighbor we had met was our server and recognized Tilly right away. A little puppy is a pretty good way to start meeting people.

Thank goodness she is growing up fast and won't be quite such a handful forever. A little less than three weeks until she gets her shots and can start playing with other dogs! Thank goodness. Tim did great working with her walking on the leash, though she would still rather run home to her toys, food, and naps, then go for a stroll. It seems singing to her while walking helps a little, and new places are much easier than our street. Unfortunately our street is just one long road with highway at either end, so taking a different path every time isn't an option like in a grid neighborhood - though she'd probably figure that out pretty quick too.

In other news, while taking Tilly down to the beach, I found we have a USGS marker on our property/beach. 

Also, while taking the chopped branches from the yard up the hill to the wood pile with a little dog chasing me back and forth and Tim busily fixing up our truck, I found this massive, strange bug. It was over two inches long and waving its large, sharp tail about.

Still no sign of the sheetrocker, electrician, or insulator getting the downstairs apartment finished, so until then we are cozy in our little room upstairs. Our friend Ray is coming for a visit tomorrow which I'm sure Tilly will be extra excited for. I've been trying to figure out the best schedule for the little beast. When she gets sleepy, she starts grumbling and nipping - I suppose like babies, puppies need a ton of sleep. Even full grown dogs are supposed to sleep an average of about 14 hours a day.