day 217 - old dog, new trick $

Long before the crazy kids showed up we had the crazy dog. The dog who had an appetite for birth control blister packs (that's a long story in itself) and twenty dollar bills. The dog who given the chance would bound out the door and make a run for it. Many a neighbour has helped us chase her down and bring her back home over the years.



Now at almost eight years old she's mellowed a bit. She doesn't run as far when she gets out and we've even gotten to the point where we can take her outside with us without a leash or tie out. Her favourite place to lie down? In the shade under the trampoline. She can stay out of the sun and keep close tabs on the kids.



I had no idea what I was going to take a picture of today and then Ava begged me to put on Marley & Me so she could watch it with her brothers. Needless to say a huge sob fest ensued and Scarlett became the subject of the day.