Finally Back in the Woods

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

I took my baby boy into the woods after 18 months.  Yes, 18 months!!  He got a tick bite last spring and then quickly became lame followed by the ACL rupture.  Then came the surgery and long road of recovery.  The woods WAS a place of happiness, joy and togetherness.  It became a place of fear and regret.  But, I took him back during the winter when the ticks are low and he became his old self.  He ran to the river and swam in the strong current, enjoying each moment. Out he splashed in time to get me wet, then back to the water for another swim.  Up and down the hills he ran, returning to the place we both love so much.  You can see from the pictures that he is happy and alive in the woods.  


He was very sore when we got home, after months of winter laziness.  I think he over did the swim, walk, run event -- but he sure was a happy boy in the process.  I hope that we can keep him out there, without any tick fears, tick issues and tick BITES.

My sweet, sweet baby boy.  I sure hope he continues to be able to enjoy his romps in the woods!!

Holiday time is here

Sunday, December 6, 2009

It seems that life has been terribly busy and posting has been lacking. Last night snow finally came to our house - I forgot how fun a first snow can be. The pups loved to eat the snow, play in the snow, throw the snow on their heads and just be happy with the snow. I can't wait for a bigger snow to play again with them. I hope that each of you are enjoying the excitement, rush, laughter and craziness of the approaching Christmas time. The dogs and I are happily waiting for our chance to get back home to see family and friends.

Halloween Party

Monday, November 2, 2009

This weekend we had a Halloween party. It was VERY fun! Honestly, we worked on the decorations for weeks - not to mention the costumes. All in all it was a real success. Here are a couple of pictures to show the highlights.

My pal Dean from Canada had his 50th birthday, so we also had a cake for him...it was a yellow lab ghost. It took a long time to make, but was really worth all the effort. Only 363 more days til we can do it all again!!!