The Tiny Paper: Happy Easter

The quintessential British Easter - giant chocolate eggs with Trademarked mugs

Happy Easter!

I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and had the chance to spend time with family and friends. With Mike spending Easter in America, we expected a rather dull weekend, but as you will see, our week has ended up being full of good times and entertainment.

Before I go further though, we received the unfortunate news that my Grandmother passed away on Easter day. My grandmother was the most independent woman I have ever met, and her influence on me was lifechanging. Having suffered quite a lot from anxiety and fears, it was her example of fearlessness and independence that rallied me to become the person I am today. The person who could move to another country--who will jump from the precipice--sometimes to my own detriment, but nevertheless, I WILL jump! I know that this example of strength was an influence on other women in her life, and I am very proud of her accomplishments.

My Grandma, Mary

We had a spring Basset Hound retreat when Bertie and Bella came to visit for a week. It was fun having four dogs, and while it is full on busy, it is worth it. Hounds are truly pack animals, so watching them in a 'pack' is interesting. They really get on well, and sometimes they can get cranky but moments later are the best of friends. Samson and Delilah did need some serious 'daddy time' though...which on a normal schedule they are completely unwilling to share with one another, but exceptional circumstances seem to change the rules.

Two bassets wanting individual attention

Left to Right: Bella, Delilah, Bertie and Samson all cuddled on the couch

"You have my attention"

We had a nice Easter at the Prestwood, having a picnic and Egg hunt. I usually don't run..but I do when I am hunting chocolate..which I guess says something about my weight issues....