Tuesday, February 11, 2014

My #RecipeForMoments (Awesome Moments) in the Snow With One's Dog (Hint: No Pajamas!)

It seems to hardly ever snow here in Central Virginia anymore. But this time it was coming--the weatherman said it was coming! A 100% chance, and based on his sage computer model predictions, all the local school systems had announced a snow day, even before the first flake had drifted from the sky.



But, while 80%* of my household's humans were ecstatic, 100% of the furry residents were oblivious, including Jon Farleigh and Dewi. (It hardly seems fair, does it? Being deprived of the anticipation leading up to the season's first major snow event?)


At first it (the dogs not knowing) made me sad, but then--as the green blot of frozen precipitation on the radar inched closer to my side of town--I'd decided that I could handle being excited enough for all three of us. And, so it was. Like on Christmas Eve with my kids--except in January, and with fur-children who'd never even heard of Santa Claus--I went to work, planning the best backyard snow adventure my dogs had ever seen.





Some of you might remember that last year--when I decided to photograph a big snow adventure with the dogs--it had been so impulsive, that I hadn't even thought to change out of my pajamas. And that despite having remembered to grab a coat and my camera, the lengths to which I went to get shots from the dogs' point of view (read: squatting so low that my flannel-covered backside hovered mere inches from a blanket of packed ice) left me hurried to get back inside, lest the numbness in my bottom half topple me over into a scantily clad heap in the snow. It wasn't pretty, nor was I proud for having squelched the dogs' unbridled wintry bliss.





Thank goodness for hindsight, though, because this time? I WAS READY! Not only would I dress in appropriate clothing for a romp in the snow at corgi level, but I would wear a waterproof barrier over my bum, so I could plant it directly in the white stuff: a GIANT TRASH BAG with arm and neck holes!

My #RecipeForMoments = snow, 1 Jon Farleigh, 1 Dewi, 1 appropriately dressed, doting human, 1 good camera, 1 giant trash bag, altered with arm and neck holes


And, friends, that is how I got all these beautiful shots of my furry babies--running around (almost) like they'd expired and gone to heaven (for it to have been fully heavenly, I'd have needed to make it rain bacon).

To whoever is viewing Dewi's gorgeous face on Wednesday, February 12 (publishing day):
IT'S HIS 4TH BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEET DEWI! ☺

Oh, what fun, indeed! (Jingle bells, optional.)

That'll do, mom. That'll do.
(25 points for wintertime human x animal bonding!)
*My poor husband doesn't get snow days from work, and was, therefore, not so ecstatic as the rest of the humans. 

Do you have a #RecipeForMoments with your dog(s)?

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Our story is part of the #RecipeForMoments blog hop hosted by BlogPaws. Link up below to share your story of the bond you and your pet share. What do you think your pet feels in your special moments? Five random U.S. winners who link up their blog post will win a Nature's Recipe® lightweight collar camera to capture special moments from their pet's point of view. See BlogPaws for official rules and details.


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20 comments:

  1. You doggies sure make the snow look like a lot of fun!
    >^.^<
    Katie, Waffles & Glogirly

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    1. Thanks, Glogirly. They love it and I love that they love it. On the other hand, I'm SO thankful my indoor kitties want nothing to do with the stuff! :)

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  2. Boys enjoy the white stuff and have snow much fun. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  3. Love it! What a wonderful photo story (and I well remember your pjs post - giggle) Rosie's just sorry JF and Dewi didn't have enough snow to really stick their heads in. Happy Birthday, Dewi!

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    1. I was wondering if anyone would remember, since I danced all around writing, "I froze my butt off and couldn't stand up." ;) Thanks, Sue! We're getting pounded with snow as I speak, so there may be head dunking in there future yet!

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  4. First, happy birthday to Dewi!! Second, I can so relate to your ill-prepared snow wear from last year. When we had snow a few weeks ago, I went outside to take pictures/video of Riley running around in the snow...I put on rain boots to keep my feet dry (but not warm), had on sweatpants and a long sleeve shirt, no jacket, no gloves, no hat, no scarf...I was just taking pictures, right? Umm, yeah, I only lasted a few minutes out there and my pictures were blurry because I was shivering so much. Good thing you had a wintry looking blue trash bag to put on, rather than a black one...then people would surely know you were wearing a trash bag! ;)

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    1. What WERE YOU THINKING, Elyse?! (kidding) Obviously, it's extreme devotion to our dogs that makes us act like kids who are too cool to wear a coat outside! (Also, I'm pretty sure they knew I was wearing a bag. Less embarrassing than getting caught in my Animal muppet PJs, though.)

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  5. That 6th photo has to be among my all-time faves. Love the expression. I’m sure you enjoy the snow a lot more than we do up north.

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    1. Cathy, what you don't know is that - as an amateur photog with a point-and-shoot - when I saw that photo (and the other frames around it) in my photo editor, I said a little prayer of gratitude. :) It is one of my faves, too, and mostly a complete accident! Also, we're getting pelted today (right now) with more snow. Not as much as up north, but folks, even here in Virginia, are starting to grow weary. (NEVER the dogs, though!)

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  6. Your dogs are having a blast playing in the snow! Such great pics! We have more coming here in NYC tomorrow. I am so done with it!

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    1. We're getting the brunt of the same system right now! I'm sure you are done with it; it seems to snow in NYC every week this winter.

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  7. Oh ha-ha! What a great Recipe for Moments! Glad you remembered to dress accordingly (so your tush didn't get soggy). It sure looks like everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed their moments in the snow!
    Oz

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  8. love your doggie snow pics! And Happy Birthday, DewI!!

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  9. Happy birthday Dewi! :)
    That looked like fun day!

    -Lilli-

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  10. OK snow might be a pain when you have to go to work but when you get a snow day with the doggies, it's all good times! Great pics!

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  11. Seeing Dewi and Jon Farleigh enjoying the snow makes it worthwhile. Now on the eastern shore of Maryland, we didn't have any snow at all, just rain. The doggies would have been very disappointed :( Lovely photos, Elizabeth!

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  12. Looks like they are having a blast!

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