Fun in the Snow

It snowed only a bit yesterday, but it was enough to have a good romp. Both Cosi and Mike love to eat snow, so to get them focused on something else, I brought out the Frisbee and the Holey Roller, their two favorite fetching toys. I was surprised that Jenny came out to play, but not only did she come out, she participated in a good-hearted catch-me-if-you-can game with Brisco. Brisco was not showing his 10 years as he acted quite like a puppy, barking and prodding Jenny, asking her to play. Then Mike and Brisco got into a I'll-be-the-sheep-and-you-be-the-dog game. Mike make a dodge, then started running in circles. Brisco, too smart for such antics, cut off the corner and herded Mike into the garden. The Mexican Standoff around the yew bush was quite funny to watch. Brisco had him right where he wanted him. =:O)

Here are some photos of our time in the snow. Judging by the snow on the noses, I'd say the dogs had fun.

Cosi's favorite toy is the Holey Roller. As I threw it, snow gathered in the center and quickly made a ball. This baffled Cos and he tried to get at the ball in the center to eat it.

It looks like Jenny is minding the glare. She needs her diva sunglasses.

Brisco checks out the neighbor's yard in between chasing Jenny and Mike.

Mike brings the Frisbee back a few times, then lies down to have a good pup-sicle chew.

Happy New Year, everyone.

New Year's Barkin' Eve

New Year's Eve--anticipation is in the air. I can't believe it will be 2010! That sounds like the name of a science fiction movie, not the actual year.

The Shelties are ready to celebrate, and Jenny went to the groomer's yesterday so she is stylin'.

Here are our wishes for you in the New Year:

Cosi says, "May your agility courses be fun!"

Brisco says, "May your best sits be rewarded with excellent cookies!"

Mike says, "May your weaves be bouncy and fun!"

Jenny says, "May your stocking be Poodle-sized!"

Health and Happiness to all in the New Year.

Where's Waldo?

Here's the Christmas picture I promised you! Can you find Cosi's new friend, Gumby, in the photo?

Happy New Year from (left to right) Mike, Brisco, Cosi, and Jenny.

Shopping Overload!

My mother and sister and I are on shopping overload--if such a thing is possible. =:O)

Seriously, I'm very much enjoying the holidays with family and spending time with Jamie and Mom. We potter around stores, looking for bargains, then go to lunch, come home and nap and make dinner for everyone. It's a lovely schedule. Ah....

The dogs are doing very well. They get their breakfast, their favorite garlic biscuits, then back to bed with Jack until he gets up. Then it's off for a 45-minute walk with me, back for more biscuits from Grandma, a quick game of ball fetch with Grandpa, then a nap when I leave to go shopping.

One thing that has made this trip awesome for the dogs is our new crates. They're actually tents that pop up; they're so roomy that I can get two dogs in one tent. They're well ventilated, so the dogs don't get hot. I put a sleeping bag bed in each tent, and Jenny, especially, appreciates the soft, thick bed to rest.

It's snowing today, and we're supposed to get 3" of snow. Cosi will enjoy a good game of ball in the snow later today. Dummy me. I brought the digital camera, but forgot the USB cord for it, so I can't upload the photos. *sigh* I'll post them later. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, everyone!

Boxing Day

Happy Boxing Day, a day when roles are reversed. In England on Boxing Day the servant becomes the master.

What if that tradition applied to our dogs? Think about it...what training do you think your dog would have you go through? Would you have to sit pretty for a treat? Or stop talking to your friends so much? Or be more precise in how you drive (a 3 second stop at stop signs)?

Boxing Day is a day to remember the Golden Rule--Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Blessings to you and yours in this holiday season.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all and good will to all men.

Snow Day

There's nothing better than a fluffy, snowy Saturday when you have no plans. We're getting about 8" of snow today, and it's perfect for the dogs. I like the fluffy snows as opposed to the heavy, wet, almost rainy snows. This is a nor'easter so it will snow all day and into tonight. Just in time for Christmas!

Here's the yard BD (before dogs mess up the nice, white blanket).

It's only 9 a.m. and already the snow is up to Mike's elbows.

Cosi is always ready for any type of weather. Isn't the snow beautiful on his red/gold coat?

Anna sure is warm on this snowy day with all the dogs around her! You've heard of a 3 Dog Night? Well, this is a four-dog afternoon. =:O)

Mike is becoming quite the cuddle bunny! Here he's loving up Anna, putting his chin on her shoulder. What a dear boy.

After you come in from playing in the snow, grab your Gumby and have a nap...

or buddy up with a Sheltie in a nice warm crate.

That's our snowy day...hope you're feeling the Christmas spirit wherever you are.