The Crew "barks up" some festive Cheer

The Crew and I decided it was time to spark up the homestead for the merry month of December. 

We recently had an extreme propane leak, so the wood stove is our only heat source for a few days as we wait  for the tank to be full again. The crew  and I are no strangers to living a rural life, especially during our long cold winters, and as I  heat up the home, they remind me to take a breath,  put on some "frosty",  sparkle up the home, and keep the fire a glowing  24/7 for the festive season .

A few rambling pics of  some cozy indoor cheer with the Crew getting their "Festive On".  

Miss  festive Ash poses with her Christmas Tree

Cybelle strikes a classic festive Diva pose while helping with the decorations

Young Master Rook gets ready to watch his favourite holiday movie "Frosty The Snowman". "Hey Boss, can we have popcorn tonight?"

Rook gets a special treat  - his own private bowl of popcorn

Rook says "quiet everyone, Frosty is on!"

Ash says "I love Frosty too!, but Rook can have the popcorn. I prefer the homemade  biscuit you made for me."

Cybelle says " look how long I can hold my festive Diva pose - I think I should try out for a Christmas theatre production since I can maintain a dramatic look no matter what season."

Miss Ash says "I can also hold a "diva festive theatrical pose" too - bring it on miss Cybelle!" Can you tell I have competitive girls in the house:-)

And as the girls work on their "diva festive pose-off" contest the Rookie of the crew is more concerned if there is more popcorn coming his way:-) 

Rook says "Ah Ha! I knew if I waited patiently I might get some more popcorn for a festive treat!"

And of course, Rook is no stranger to festive pics and meeting up with the abominable snowman. A  few favourite pics of the Rookie as a pup during the merry month of  December

Rook investigating his very first Christmas Tree

December Ranch Ramblings With The Crew

Some Rambling pics of the Winter Crew - Indoors & outdoors

Miss "easy, breezy winter cover girl" Ash

Master Rook with a tasty winter snack

Miss Ash says" this is a real treat from Michelle since she has a strict policy about the crew on furniture." 

The bone collector

Miss Ash keeping an eye on the boys

The boys at sunset

Miss Ash says "ok one more pose"

Time out for a snack

Rook says "time for my winter laps around the pasture"

"OK, I have worked up an appetite  - back to my raw bone snack time!"

Ash says "it's time to do my laps!"

Miss Cybelle in my new studio room - she decided she needed some time out to do some yoga exercises. She has mastered the "downward dog" pose .

Ash says " It is time to check on the boys again....ok all is well"

Rook in silhouette

A Cozy Canaan

Happy Hour 

Ash says "ok, back to business - my Canaan senses detect coyotes on the land, better get back to work!"

Rook  says "this is my favourite  tooth brush"

Meanwhile, back in the studio..........The "Bibs" says "Hey, look how long I can hold my "downward dog" yoga pose - impressive, eh?"

Ash says "time to go rodent hunting"

Master Rook on a scent

Baby it's Cold Outside!

Some early morning pics of  Jack Frost 's beautiful handiwork on our cold and frosty Raven ranch.

The door was shut, as doors should be,

Before you went to bed last night;

Yet Jack Frost has got in, you see,

And left your window silver white.

He must have waited till you slept; 

And not a single word he spoke, 

But pencilled o'er the panes and crept 

Away again before you woke. 

For, creeping softly underneath 

The door when all the lights are out, 

Jack Frost takes every breath you breathe, 

And knows the things you think about. 

He paints them on the window-pane 

In fairy lines with frozen steam; 

And when you wake you see again 

The lovely things you saw in dream. 

Jack Frost

by Gabriel Setoun

And a few favourite frosty pics from the memory vault of the Crew - Since winter lasts for a very long time out here!

Snow bunnies Cybelle & Ash

Rook as a pup peeking out from his igloo

Winter Crew  2011

Snow pups - Rook & Bro Creed

Canaan Ice Capades

The Trio was happy to see a bit of sunshine today. Our hoar frost is melting and the snow is crisp and icy on the home front. The crew was busy chasing off coyotes and hunting for mice . But, they did stop by to allow for a few "pack" photos of their ice capades:-)

My Canaan Trio - I was thinking I could convince them to pull a sled full of firewood. They declined. Not in our contract, boss:-)

Everyone has their own agendas

Master Rook and the Diva "Bibs" catching some icy rays while pondering the universe. They were quick to remind me that their breed is a "problem-solver and a very deep thinker." Ok, but while you guys are discussing your views on the string theory and plotting your plans for world domination, could you fetch me some more firewood?

Cybelle AKA "Bibs" performing her ice capades - I need to buy this girl some skates!

Master Rook doing his rendition of "the lone wolf"

Master Rook and Miss Ash engaging in a discourse about quantum physics - A Canaan Dog is always ready and alert for stimulating conversation

A spectacular icicle hanging around our home -outside, of course:-)

The girls get ready for a game of hide and seek and "pounce"

Rook says "hey can I play too!"

And the Crew says "any one interested in ice sports should CLICK HERE to check out their favourite figure skating pair of all time Maia Usova & Alexander Zhulin. The crew says " their emotion and passion to Vivaldi's four seasons is breathtaking!"