Irene snowcone 1

We were fortunate to only get a few inches of snow during the monster storm that wreaked such havoc across the Northeast last weekend. It quickly began to melt, but then would freeze overnight again. Yesterday morning after we let the dogs out, I noticed little Irene madly chomping on the crunchy snow. She'd put her face down, grab a mouthful, go crunch-crunch-crunch — then run over to a new spot and do it all over again. A new taste and/or texture sensation, apparently. I finally got her to look at me with her now-dripping face:

Irene snowcone 2

A big 'thank you' to everyone who posted such kind thoughts and best wishes for Patti. Alayne and I really appreciate it.  Patti is doing fine this week — from watching her, you'd never know what was going on inside her. She's getting lots of extra love and attention, that you can be sure of! We're grateful for every extra minute we get with this lovely girl.

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13 responses to “Snowcones. Yum.”

  1. Laura, Levi & Timmy Avatar
    Laura, Levi & Timmy

    Isn’t she just the cutest thing ever!!

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  2. Marla from KC Avatar
    Marla from KC

    I think Irene is going to provide many smiles and chuckles in the future…….she seems like a real character for sure!

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  3. Chloe Avatar

    Looks like Irene knows how to amuse herself until she makes some good friends.
    Wonderful news about Patti. May it continue.

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  4. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    What a cutie Irene is! The second picture looks like she’s giving you the “evil eye” because you disturbed her during her munching! I can just hear her thinking “why don’t you just go away so I can finish what I was doing?”
    You can tell she’s quite the character and I’m sure she’ll keep you all on your toes!

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  5. Mary H. Avatar
    Mary H.

    I think Miss Irene just stole my heart! What a darling little one she is.

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  6. Barb Ribinski Avatar
    Barb Ribinski

    Irene sure is a cutie pie. What a face! I would be surprised if she doesn’t get adopted.

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  7. Lisa K. - San Diego Avatar
    Lisa K. – San Diego

    “Hurray!” to Irene from our senior-lab Lacy, who thinks snow is just wonderful and turns into a puppy whenever she is in it, which isn’t too often as you can guess. Have extra fun little Irene for our girl, too!

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  8. Kathleen Rivard Avatar
    Kathleen Rivard

    She reminds me so much of my Tui, I could just hug her to death! She is such a beautiful little girl and what an adorable personality to go along with that adorable little face! Feeding her shouldn’t cost too much! 🙂 🙂

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  9. Mircat Avatar
    Mircat

    The look on Irene’s face is priceless. She looks as if you’ve just interrupted some important snow play or snow investigation. Which ever it was she sounds and looks happy. And that’s what it’s all about.
    Continued good thoughts for Patti and all the extra loving days you can squeeze in. Give her a hug from us out here.

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  10. Anne in FL Avatar
    Anne in FL

    Irene, honey, just a reminder, If it is yellow, leave it to mellow” (it is not lemon flavor). S&A, What a cutie she is!!

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  11. Tonya Allen Avatar
    Tonya Allen

    What a cutie! I love to watch dogs play in the snow. They seem to find endless ways to enjoy it.

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  12. Leila - Washington Avatar
    Leila – Washington

    How cute is she!!!! 🙂

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  13. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    irene is just too cute in that picture:-)

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