Happy 4th Birthday to Our Sweet Willow ;o)

"What's Ahead?"

Welcome to your "Forever Home"

Willow meets pond!

Willow & sister Dazzle visit Anty!

All "OUR" Toys!!!

Pond view from the "Viewing Chair"
(gotta love those ears blowing in the breeze)

Sutter & Willow ;o)

Buddies!

Agility?

Out in the Rowboat ;o)

Pond Work!

...on going adventures ;o)

On the way to Agility class, we stopped at 2 Pet Stores, but Willow didn't choose any toy or chewie ... she just enjoyed snooping around and visiting ... guess 1:1 time was just enough ;o) 

What Willow found at 1st Pet Store!

Couldn't convince Willow that this
Birthday toy was just for her!

and next month she gets more 1:1 time at a "Games" seminar above  ;o)

HAPPY 15th WEEK BIRTHDAY Mya ;o)

... and what a day it was! The day started with 3" light fluffy snow that could be driven over to get to Church ... this week Mya graced the front page of the Church bulletin  (it was a "Kodak" moment for sure!) and after Church there were so many "cute/adorable" comments that proved that the love of a sweet pup can bring folks together!

Mya helping resourse
Pastor's sermon in "Proverbs"

;o)

It seemed like nothing would taste better on a cold windy day with snow being whipped all around, than a small "Ham & Pinapple" pizza to share ... in error a large pie was made at no extra cost and the girls were thrilled ... so we celebrated Mya's 15 week birthday enjoying pizza by the cozy wood fire, followed by Mya picking just where would be the coziest place for a "naptime" afternoon!!!

"Come on ... let's have another piece!!!"

"Yupppp ... we ate the whole thing!"
(truthfully, 4 pieces went into the freezer)

Mya napping with Willow!

 ... with Emma!

... with Sutter!

...or in "OUR" Recliner!!!

NOW on to the 4 month birthday...

Burrr ... Outside Play in Bitter Cold!!!

What to do on a sunny bitter cold zero degree day... indoor trick games and outdoor hiking ... tomorrow promises a "HEAT" wave in the 30's and we're off to Mya's 2nd Puppy Kindergarten class ;o)

Learn the "Box Trick"

"Is this it?"

"How 'bout this?" ... Good Girl Mya ;o)

Looking Adorable ;o)

Wrapping up Aunty Willow!!!

FLYING!!!

Sutter shares burried "Deerberries"!

Exploring the Falls!

"Sutter won't let me fall in!"

"There's home ... great hike!"

Play at 2nd week Puppy Kindergarten!
(Jackson, Mya, Bucky, Skyla)

Week 14 - Mya Starts Puppy Kindergarten

Sutter had her 3rd month session of her Vermont winter Agility league (MPAL) and during her first run on course, she suddenly made an unexpected detour to "visit" one of the ring crew on the sidelines (an old habit that she hasn't done in a couple of years) ... but we got back on course and finished in fine style ... Sutter, you always have an unexpected surprise!

"Mom needs a  CHILL PILL"
(Sutter)

Then we zoomed right off driving 30 minutes down the highway to Mya's first Puppy K class ... only 3 puppies on week one (Collie, Australian Shephard and Golden Retriever) ... some play, "name recognition" exercise, "sit" & "down" exercise and "leave-it" game
(Brag: Mya aced every exercise!!!)

Forgot the Canon camera but Cell phone photo
blurry of 3 pups in front of the wall mirror!

Mya starts Puppy K classes ;o)

On the way home Mya had some "shopping" and "socialization" at the One Stop Pet Store ;o)

Chris takes Mya to the "Cookie Jar"

"I'll take 6 of these!"

"Do we want a fish???"

"I can do my "Block" trick anywhere"

14th Week Present ;o)

Indoor Playtime!!!

Sutter, Emma, Mya, Willow

WAIT... READY ... OK!

Never too COLD for Mya!!!

Is Mya's coat going to be wavy??

Walking long flat "Tippy Board"

Let's Hike Before the Cold Snap Ahead ;o)

Rain from increased temperatures has left little snow and some ice in spots, so while the temps were above zero, we took the advantage for a wonderful hike ... Mya experienced her first water (Burrrr!) crossing on her own and without any coaxing ... Hurray, looks like we have another "water dog" ... bring on Spring and the pond's water sports ;o)

Looking & Questioning in her mind!

Testing the water with one foot in!

Committed and on her way across ;o)

Made it ... Yipeeeee!!!
(she drags a long leash on all walks)

Newest "Stand-on-the-Block" Trick

Emma not to be outdone
by the young sprout ;o)

STAY TUNED ... CAN'T HELP but be MORE EXCITING  ADVENTURES AHEAD ;o)