Mischief around the abode

Goodness... where have I been? I am doing okay... thank you for the emails checking on me. It is a great feeling to know that you care. Me, myself and I are getting back to normal... or close to it anyway.  Still no creative hands but I have been planning a few projects. Christmas is catching up to me as I am not ready. Still need to get a few gifts organized and my mailing has not been done yet. The decorations are all up around the place and the front porch has it's tree. This is the first year in awhile that I did not put up the tree in my bedroom.... might get to it this weekend. I am missing it and all my Ana Lee decorations from Lu (back in Rhode Island).
I want to introduce you to someone new in my life.... Murphy!

He is a 4 month old mini Schnauzer. All his fluffy puppy fur at the moment is black with a brindle patch on the back of his neck. He could have been named "piccolo diavolo" which is Italian for little devil... he can find more things to get into! Murphy loves to play in the garden. Specifically he enjoys playing in the fountain garden.... collecting rocks. Sometimes they have made it into the house...

Most of the time they are small rocks from the area but he thought he could save this large one. Sticks are great to chew on and bring into the living room too. If something seems missing it is a sure thing it is on his blanket. I have missed my dear Sherlock so very much. On Tuesday, Alan's day off, I asked if we could go to rescue a pooch. There were none at the shelter that were quit right. Off to a breeder supplied pet shop we went. There were a couple there that were a possibility...then this guy caught my eye. He had to come home with me.

A face to love! Yes, that is a leaf stuck to his nose and yes he is resting in the fountain garden on the crushed stone. Good thing the pond is gone! My heart is full when I look at this boy. House training is coming along. As usual, schnauzers have a mind of their own. So expect frequent updates on Murphy and maybe he will get my creative hands to work!
Thank you for caring and for your kind words. Thank you for your friendship.