I'm Trying!

Lacey was putting a little more effort into ball catching yesterday....

Coulee on the other hand decided that every time she let go, Lacey stole it, so maybe she wasn't going to let go anymore....

The Girls

Here are some more of my favourites that Kristy took.  I love the way she captured both their serious sides and more playful sides.  Enjoy!

Us

I got our CD of pictures from Kristy the other day and I can't believe at how much I laughed.  We have to be the worst family ever to photograph.  No one was being very cooperative.

This was our first attempt at a family photo.  Coulee thought she'd show her good side.

This is what Marlin does when you ask him to give a real smile.

But aside from the funny ones, that I'll need to pull out on days when I'm feeling blue, Kristy got some great pictures of the family!  I think this one is my favourite.

Look Marlin.  A REAL smile!  See how much better it is?  ;)

When I interacted with the pups, all I got was sass!  (And while I know I could loose a few pounds, I feel compelled to tell all of you that I am wearing long underwear under these jeans so I may look a little less "slender" than I should.)  :)

Finally I get some love.

This one was taken right after Marlin was tricked into kissing me for a photo.  He does NOT seem impressed!

That's better!

Wow.  We are all together and looking in the same direction.  Now if only Marlin could SMILE!  (Don't worry, I bug him about smiling all the time.)

Thanks again Kristy!  I'll post some of just the girls tomorrow.

Attack!

She is the cutest attack dog EVER!

Lesson

Lacey has been practicing learning to catch.  She is able to catch treats if they drop straight down (still struggling if you throw them up first) and she has even caught the occasion frisbee for Marlin!  So I thought I'd try with the ball.

Ummm.  A little late opening your mouth.  Here try again.

Don't just close your eyes!  How are you going to catch it that way. Here Coulee will demonstrate the proper technique.  Are you watching?

Did you notice how she has opened her mouth?  Look her eyes are even open so she can see it come.  Lacey, try again.

Sigh.

Don't give me that look.  You can't get to play catch with treats every day.  Oh OK.

Short Dog Syndrome

I think Lacey has a bad case of "Short Dog Syndrome".

New Boots

I'm sure you were all wondering.... yes I got new boots.  :)  I've been working them in and after a few days of sore ankles (from rubbing and bruising) I think they are almost perfect.

Lacey has been helping with the finishing touches.

So you know that theory that if a dog is biting an inappropriate item that you should encourage them to bite a toy instead?  Hmm.

It doesn't really work.