The Lucky Charms say "We Love Kids!"

 
It was a very busy weekend on the ranch for the five Lucky Charms who turned six weeks old on Saturday. Mother nature graced us with an abundance of "spring" weather with temps in the double digits (we "topped" 20 degrees C!) so outdoor frolic time for the "Pot of Gold" litter was rich and plentiful.

All of the pups were eager to experience their first interaction with kids this weekend. My sister-in-law Karen, niece Audrey and nephew Tom from Calgary, were just as eager to "meet and greet" the little crew in our country haven in Raven. We were all able to spend the entire morning and afternoon outside "tiring" out the wild western bunch.
 
Tom and Audrey are a savvy duo around my big and little Canaan crews. Their interactions with the entire litter and each individual pup was beautiful to capture and watch. I was especially proud of Tom who took pride in showing the correct way to handle a pup - always supporting the rear and legs when lifting and being calm, patient and gentle so each pup has a chance to gravitate to you on its own accord.

A big special thank you to Karen, Audrey and Tom who were more than willing to "tire out" the lucky charms so I could get some chores done. Between Karen and I we took loads of pics, and there were so many good ones that I had a tough time deciding which ones to post.

So without further Ado, here are some rambling pics of the pups with the kids, some collar training, and play time with mom. And we took some vids too which I will post mid-week.

Audrey & "Penny"

Tom & "Frankie"

Audrey & "Bou"

Audrey and Olive

Tom and Paddy

Tom and pups

Tom shows how to correctly hold Miss Penny

hanging out with the lucky charms

pretty Miss Bou

Tom gets some Canaan kisses from Miss Olive

Tired pups

Miss Bou shows the kids one of her outdoor toys

Hike time with Mommy Ash

 

Paddy says "look at my big boy collar!"

Olive shows off her "big girl collar"

Frankie says "hey check out my big boy collar!"

Mommy Ash says" hey Bou I have to go and chase off the geese of our land!"

Paddy shows us his conformation pose

Daddy Rook and his kids

Daddy Rook says "Hey, I think if I just hang out with Janessa and Shawn these rug rats will calm down!"

And Janessa and Shawn stopped by today to hang out with the lucky charms. Stay Tuned mid-week for pics of their visit!

Mid-week frolic with the 5-week old "Lucky Charms"

The Lucky Charms are a busy bunch! All are fast and furious on their feet and getting harder to keep up with as they continue to explore the universe.

Some rambling mid-week pics of the "Pot of Gold" Litter !

A neighbour of mine gifted the little crew with some of her recyling. Olive & Penny discover that boxes are loads of fun!

Miss Frisky-pants "Olive"

Pretty Miss "Bou" loves all the toys

Brothers "Paddy" & "Frankie" hanging out

Time out for some outdoor frolic for Miss Penny

Frankie "come!" "Good Boy!"

Sisters Bou & Penny love the great outdoors!

Olive says Ok, it's time for me to check out the boss's quad!

Bou says "look what I caught!"

This is what Miss Olive thinks of our resident talking frog!

Time out for the Trio - Paddy, Frankie and Penny

Olive says "don't worry I will find a way to silence this green thing!"

Olive says "Hey Bou maybe if we stare at it long enough it will quiet down"

mom checks in on the wild bunch

Paddy says look how my ears go up when the wind blows!

Sister Bou says "Hey Frankie do you want to play?"

Penny says it is time for a bit of grooming

Frankie says " I can hear my daddy but I can't see him? He must be out chasing off coyotes of his kingdom."

Snacks for the busy little crew - Carrots, apple slices and cheese! The plate is for display purposes only:-)

Miss Penny sits nicely for a slice of apple

Miss Bou says "I can sit nicely even without a treat!"

Paddy and Olive  say"check out our nice sits!"

Miss Penny says "I will practise my stacking pose for another apple slice!" 

Frankie says "see how I can share my toys"

A little rest break for the busy little crew

Sisters "Bou", "Olive" & "Penny" enjoy some quiet time by the fireside

Stay Tuned for weekend pics of the Lucky Charms when they turn six weeks old and prepare for more visitors on the ranch!



And, as we move into Spring Just a few favourite pics of daddy Rook from last year surveying his kingdom and admiring all the "greenery"

And a pic of mommy Ash last Spring after checking out the pasture and saying "yep spring is here! She was happy to do a roll in our sloughs and catch some rodents, and is looking forward to doing lots of cattle chores with her crew again soon!

 

and Ash and Rook"team work'  looking forward to working their next herd together