Our princess has stepped over the Rainbow Bridge.  We are heartbroken. She was a fat little puppy whom we rescued from the Humane Society and it wasn't until years later that we found out that she was part-wolf when an expert told us specific characteristics she had. She was the gentlest of creatures and despite a painful, arthritic hip, she loved going on walks, and loved when our grand-niece, Cheyenne, cuddled her.  She is greatly missed and left a hole in our hearts where loving her will always be. 

 

Echo Avalon 

 

January 2003 - April 24, 2014 

 

"She was as constant in her love as the sun in its journey through the heavens."

 

 

Echo looking over the creek and lake

 

 

Echo with Buddy

 

 

The Animals Supervise Our Work...

Our animals are here in a strictly supervisory role.  I took pictures of the bosses doing their jobs.

Echo keeps a close eye on quality control while Richard rakes leaves.

Buddy maintains a micro-management position in the man-cave.

Dinah assures that all computer department personnel are ergonomically conforming to proper handling of feline snugglers and nap-takers. 

Emmy's management position requires her to oversee all aspects of the animal/human dynamic from the boss's chair.

Flint is in charge of sleeping arrangements, testing all furniture for potential nap adaptibility. 

Of course, there's a slacker...Christian sleeps.

And sleeps. 

Busy Months...

It's been so hectic that I've not had much time to post.  Between church business (we're remodeling), a funeral of a much-loved church member, our camping trip, and various other pursuits, we've been busy.  I'll just  post a bunch of random photos of life here at Echo Ridge.

A sunrise over the bridge.

An eensy-weensy snake - it was a ringneck, harmless to humans.

Christian doing his faceplant nap.

Christian warming his back (that is a heating pad under him, turned on).

Buddy and the couch quilt blankie.

"That is NOT how you spell antidisestablishmentarianism!"

Contemplating his nap.

Cat nap.  With Dog.

Buddy sitting with Dad.

Buddy keeping an ear open for a truck, while Echo sleeps.

Dinah swats at Chistian to keep him away from her already eaten mouse.

Dinah and Christian sleep on a blundle of sewing.

Buddy plays with his cat toy.

Walking back from the mail box.