Marlin and I went up to Calgary today for a little bit of shopping and a little bit of photography. Marlin's sister Michelle had asked if I would take some family photos for them.
People are so much harder than dogs. Dried beef liver and squeaky toys don't seem to help.
What does help, is a gorgeous family!
We went to the dog park in Fort Macleod today for something a little different. I thought there would be so many different sights and sounds that Coulee wouldn't really need to play fetch, she'd be too busy sniffing.
About 30 seconds in, she found a log and decided that it would make the perfect throw toy.
I think she also liked it because she didn't think the other kids would be able to carry it very far. She was right.
We had quite the scare when a moose ran out of the bushes and took all the dogs on a merry chase. (Coulee was so startled she managed to loose her stick! They were instantly out of sight in the tall brush and trees and left me hoping and praying they would come back to me. They all did. But probably after the moose out ran them.
Apparently Lacey never grows tired of the Water Wubba, and I never tire of taking pictures of her shaking the crap out of it. I can't seem to help myself. She is not a dog that enjoys toys very often so when she does, it is a joy to watch.
Guess who is coming for the weekend?
He gets to have fun with the girls all weekend.
He loves Lacey but I think his favourite game is stealing Coulee's toys.
If he wasn't so cute, Coulee might not put up with him.
I've been thing about signing up for the Ride to Conquer Cancer for a few weeks now, and today I took the plunge. I must be crazy. I'll have to bike more than 200 km in two days through the foothills. I've signed myself up now so I can get training.
I've decided to let you all know about it now for a few reasons:
