Hoekema Homestead Goldens

The energy of spring is certainly in the air, tucked into every nook and cranny. The air feels lighter- brighter- warmly inviting. The dogs prance, dance, sing and itch on their backs as if they are forcing the earths waking power into their bodies. Even the cat flips and rolls, soaking in the same rising energy as the earth wakes up. All of them burst from their slumber in the wee early mornings hours, twisting and tumbling belly-up into the morning not yet awake itself. Hap

A common question I get and has surfaced again recently from excited new families waiting on these upcoming pups - how does the matching process work? Do we get to let the pup fall in love with us.. do we get to choose? Will you help and guide us? Is love at first sight a real concept or simply a myth? Let me dive in to some thoughts on this for you all and explain why puppy matching is so important.   Choosing the Right Puppy for Your Family: It’s More Than Just Love at Firs

Whether you are raising a child or a puppy,  it takes a village.  Late nights,  challenging moments,  hard decisions ... it takes patience,  dedication,  passion but also moments that you allow yourself to pull support from every corner of your village that you have. A sister to lean on,  a friend to feed you confidence,  a 4 legged friend to sink your face into when things seem a bit much.  2 legged.. 4 legged.. family or friend,  we learn to use our village to smooth the fr

An 'almost' pregnancy confirmation is not what anyone wants to hear I know I know! I was trying to delay writing this to get a few more hours behind us so hopefully I could get better photos a bit later, but no such luck unfortunately. Isla is a doll and rolls right over for me so I can run my ultrasound over her as many times as I want/need to. These scans show very hopeful images though! but I am not going to say 100% confirmation at this time. Egg implantation only takes p

The dust from the thick air starts to float down with a heavy sigh, drifting down at last, settling into the welcoming earth with a deep grateful breath. The sand that once flew in every direction, every second of the last 3 weeks is now all slowly and happily adjusting back into place. All the tuffs and fluffs of fur get lovingly washed and brushed out to a sheen. A good boy pat or 2 or 143 to my sweet darling Tonka boy who knew exactly who, when and how often to do his job

I look back at my words from last week "I accept whatever the heavens grace us here with"  and know with full conviction that I need to live, breathe and trust my own words. I believe in perfect timing, certain things being out of my control and I trust my dogs whole heartedly. I go back and read my own words a few more times. As much as I do everything in my power to set them up for success, they—and Mother Nature—know, sense, and hold plans far beyond what I can comprehend.

‘Good things come in 3’s’ The 3 amigos, The three stooges, past present and future, ready set go, stop look and listen, mind body and soul and Blood Sweat and Tears. When something aligns 2 x’s, it may feel like chance or a coincidence, 3 x’s is Alignment, Confirmation, Kismet and perfect timing. I trust the heavens, the energy of this plan and the excitement that it all brings to so many. This is the moment of the perfect reflection of this truth. Three carefully planned pai

’Twas a few days before Xmas, and I’d like to announce,   That both Isla & Neema may soon bring new puppies into this house.   Every dog feels the magic, romping, skipping with glee,   As if they already know what’s soon to be.     Each pairing is planned with intention and care,   Health, heart, and generations thoughtfully there.   Hopefully soon tiny pink noses and paws soft as snow, Will fill every corner with warmth and a glow. Isla will bring 'HAY', Timothy, Orchard and

Family, friends, Christmas prep, reconnecting, soggy doggies,  rain, flooding and planning for puppies.  I strain my eyes trying not to blink to avoid missing a moment.     On a personal note, but intertwined on a business front as well,  my youngest daughter..my right hand girl, has returned home to me after 6 mths of traveling. Tanzania, Egypt, Uganda, Nepal & India gifted her growth, strength,  abundance and experiences far greater than any other life moment could have pre

The holiday season is definitely upon us! Everywhere I go now Christmas has sneezed in all its glory all over everything!  Elves peeking around corners, snowflakes dangle from every light pole, jingle bells and Santa Claus is coming to town plays in my head long after I leave every store.  Families make plans,  decorate their trees and stringing cranberries and popcorn on endless strings.  It's simply the best time of the year.. now bring on the snow!    My dogs dart out in t