Millie the Water Dog

Summer! What better way to spend the day than cooling off at the pool?!

I bought this lovely kiddie pool for the K-9 kiddos, and while Banjo wanted nothing to do with it, Millie surprised me with her enthusiasm. She started off timid, but once she saw her Daddy get in with a tennis ball, she could no longer resist. So much for breed stereotypes!

 

 

A Great Escape!

Need a good laugh? Or course you do! Look no further (and make sure you watch the whole thing!!!):

 

Through My Dog's Eyes

It's been another year without my little Samantha girl. I know, each year I write about her on this day. It seems a bit morbid to commemorate the day she passed, but to me, it's more a tribute to the sweet little Sammy that I held so dear - and a chance to share my love for her with all of you! She was my best friend, for that matter, everyone's best friend. Her love knew no bounds. She could make you feel like the most important person in the world, the way only your dog can do. We so often take this unconditional love for granted. We expect it because we grow used to it, but I wanted to take time out to remember what a blessing it is to have a dog. Their love is a reminder of all that is good in the world, and they make us better people. I know my Samantha made me a better person, and I can't thank her enough for everything she taught me. She loved me no matter what. And I loved her, and always will.

So in Sammy's memory, I ask that we all consider too just how much our dogs love us, and how much they give unconditionally to us. And then let that serve as a daily reminder of how we too should see the world. Through our dogs' eyes.

Does Life Get Any Better?

I have to ask myself this question often. Because, I mean, really, does it? This past weekend, I got to take off to the Eastern shore of VA, back to my family roots, to a tiny town on the Chesapeake Bay called Onancock. The hubs and I piled the pups in the car and the bikes on top, and headed off across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge for a quiet weekend at my aunt's beautiful home. There we got to spend beautiful slow, quiet mornings sitting in rocking chairs on the front porch, cup of coffee in hand, pups by our side. We kayaked, we rode bikes, we ate ice cream, we sat with our feet dangling off the docks. And, vacation isn't complete without Banjo and Millie. Though it was a little too warm for them to appreciate it for the most part, I think they enjoyed themselves. What do you think?

All smiles!

Do we look alike?

She might be getting a little cabin fever. Or maybe she's just crazy.

Ok, a few more smiles!

Wordless Wednesday: The Patient Older Brother

Poor Banjo. You'd think being the older dog, he might have some authority over Millie. You would be wrong. She totally does what she wants around him, which usually means pushing him out of his own food bowl while he eats. But this morning, she chose to at least let him finish and move on to a sip of water before she forced her way in, or shall I say, UNDER him to reach the bowl for clean-up duty.

I tend to think it's because Millie has an alpha personality, while he is just so passive, but in reality, I think he is just such a wise, tolerant little man. My sweet, patient, gentle Banjo.

Apparently, it's bedtime.

At least, according to these guys.
 

Wordless Wednesday: Choices, choices.

And why would she choose just one, when she has entire bucket to choose from?

Grab Your Tissues...

This is by far one of the sweetest, most heartwarming ads I've seen on TV. Ever. What a beautiful tribute to man's best friend.

Wordless Wednesday: These are a few of my favorite things.

I've begun to notice a frightening pattern in my photos. If you were to follow my Facebook feed, you would see that my photos and posts consist of dogs, beer, and running-related content. Hmmm... This photo captures all 3 of my favorite things.

• Beer? Check!

• Dog? Check!

• Running? (you can't see it, but this is the shirt I'm wearing, runner girl tee) Check!

The Wild Child Turns 21 (or, 3)

They grow up so fast. The little one is already 3 years old. It feels like this was just yesterday. (Can you believe that also means this blog will be turning 3 in the not too distant future? Hmm. Two of my babies growing up). To celebrate (on Memorial Day, no less!), the little princess got her very own party hat and a Three Dog Bakery pupcake that she devoured before setting her sights on Daddy's beer. Hey, she's old enough now, right?!

Happy Birthday my little Mildred!