Last week we had the privilege of hosting a fun filled week with the youngsters in our family. There's nothing more exhilarating than interacting with kids and labs. Wherever the kids were, Belle and Shadow were right with them. They were even part of the club. (pic of week) I have to say between keeping up with meals, changing diapers, and keeping the labs from eating socks and toys, I had to rest a couple of days to get my stamina back after it was over. Wouldn't change it for anything in the world. My children and their children have raised awesome well behaved children. I'm proud of them and love them very much.
Dog Daze of Summer
Cool nights and hot days. Just the way the furry creatures like it. Get up in the morning, play while its cool, eat some breakfast and then take a nap. They then wake up in time to find a cool shady place to relax until lunch. After lunch, then another nap. When the afternoon brings on the heat, the pool is the place to play. Then its time for a shady place to relax until dinner. Once it cools off it is time to run and play some more before bedtime. Tough life... except for maybe the 4th of July. By the way Happy 4th... Whoever invented fireworks weren't thinking of our furry creatures. Have you ever tried to go the bathroom with 3 dogs crowding in. I thought that was bad until I talked to my sister and said she had 4 canine friends crowding with her in her bathroom. I really hope her bathroom is bigger than mine. Anyway we survived the day with panicked dogs and lots of noise. And since it is the dog daze of summer I also must get some rest while it is cool. Belle Starr and Shadow have one more lesson this week and then will have their Canine Good Citizen Awards. The picture in front of the rocks was after their last training session and they were exhausted Happy Labs.
Schools Out
School is out and I'm packed and out of my room as of today. It's bitter sweet and I am going to miss all of my students. I had a wonderful class and enjoyed my last year of teaching. My grandson spend the past week with me and exhaustion will hit me soon. I He went back home today. I miss him already. He is 2 and a half. Between him and the pups, there wasn't a dull moment. I've yet to tell mom and dad that he is missing a pair of socks. He got them wet and took them off. Belle Starr threw one up this morning and I'm not sure where the one Shadow ate is. They have a thing for socks and Parker's are small enough that they just swallow them. Yukkkk! Life with kids and labs. The moments where they are snuggled together and sleeping make up for the other. Now that schools out, it is time for me to focus on Shadow and Belle Starr. I'm showing Belle Starr in Missoula on Monday June 23rd. Shadow is sitting this one out for one of his legs got hit and is still healing. They are both doing well and I've added a page for picture of the week. I'm excited to have the time to work on my web site. After several days of rain, I'm ready for some sun and fun.
Busy Time
Very Busy Week...
With the dog shows over, life got very busy. Five blues, two reds and one yellow, we came out of the weekend of dog shows with experience and exhaustion. Shadow and Belle had a wonderful weekend. By the 4th day, they got the dog show routine down. One thing about labs is that they are usually first to show and it doesn't take long. That's because they are wash and wear. Gotta love that. Shadow loves the show ring and Belle could really care less. She's so cute and funny. She has the build of a championship, so my goal is for her to somehow fall in love with the show ring. My first task of retirement. I have one week to go and then it will be full time taking care and training the dual twosome. Belle is scheduled to show in Missoula, Montana the 23rd of June. Shadow is sitting this one out with a slight injury to his foot. I'm sure he will be devastated for he believes he is the king of the ring. I'm working on getting a page for photo of the week. First I need to recruit my web-designer Zen-Studios to aid me with the task. I really want to commend Zen Studios for getting my website up and running. Thank you Brad...
Finally
It's been a long time coming, but the website is finally ready. True it needs more work but I'm feeling confident that it will flourish. Just in time for a weekend of dog shows. That's another whole world. Bathing two labs in a kids swimming pool is a soaking experience. Then with shedding season, it turns into hair ball city. Fortunately they are labs, so they don't mind the bath. Now its time for me to pack the things for the dog show before I get some much needed rest. Let's see, packing a bag for the dogs is like packing a diaper bag. Put in treats, wash cloth, treats, comb, more treats, blanket, treats, show leads, treats... It's amazing how many treats they eat during one show. And of course you have to get the expensive quiet eating ones. Their favorite is the peanut butter Gooberlicous. I've not tasted them myself, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are healthier than some things humans eat. Wish us luck in our weekend shows. We are showing in Spokane tomorrow and Sunday, then in Couer d'Alene Monday and Tuesday.