I had a greyt day!

I was still on Devin's day shift schedule this morning. After two days of getting up early how was I supposed to know that it was a sleep in day??

I started to stir shortly after 3am.  Devin checked the time, and told me it wasn't time yet. I went back to bed.  I got up and stirred again a little after 4am. Devin gave me the same response.

I tried one last time at 530am.  Devin got up this time and fixed my breakfast for me.   After breakfast I went right back to bed. I slept until about 7am.

At around 7am I did something new.  I stood in the doorway to the bedroom and let out a short quiet little cry.  I was trying to tell Devin I had to go outside.    The last time I did this was when I was "pickled" by the DentaStix's.  Normally I just get up pant or pace to let Devin know I need to go out, Otherwise Devin is the one asking me to go outside.   Another growing moment :)

Last night:

Tuckered out from having my teeth brushed before bed.

Annnnd - out cold

This morning - *post "whine" to go outside*

I woke Devin up so I could munch on some yummy sprouts!

Back in bed after my walk this morning

The Look

I'm so tired - please go away so I can sleep

Sleep with one eye open

So sleepy

Drippy nose

Drip

drop - squinty eyed look

Teef :)

Some people find bugs when they lift rocks -   When Devin lifts a pillow, You find a Milo :D

 After my nap this morning Devin decided to give me a piece of the Bull Pizzle to munch on. It was my way of helping to promote good dental hygiene. My "nest" door was closed on me so I wouldn't run in there with the pizzle.  Should Devin need to remove it from me in a hurry, it was safer i be outside my nest. I'm still a little protective over "good" things when I get them.  Although, Devin did give it to me, let me chomp a few times then asked for it back, slowly removed it from my possession. I didn't make a peep. I the pizzle go without a fight or snarl.   *More Progress*   Devin tried this a few other times, but I kinda body blocked and went to get up to move to another area.  Devin apologized and said it was enough "training" today.

I nomnomnomonom on.

pizzle!

working on cleaning my teeth

 Then Devin showered... I went into the bedroom leaving the pizzle on the ground.  I knew what was coming next, "alone" time.  I moved from my bed to my nest.

whoa is me...

Are you really leaving?

 Devin stepped out to visit with a friend.  A few hours later Devin returned with Erin. I was packed up into the truck and off we went to the dog park. We were to meet Melissa and the Twins for a play date.

When we arrived there were a few other dogs. 
Orson - pug/poodle something
Chewblacka - black retriever (unknown) she was adopted too.

I ran around after the ball, sniffed and grazed.  The grass was a bit on the long side, I WAS IN SPROUT HEAVEN!

I won!   Running with a ball in my mouth - ladies trying to keep up

Me and Chewie sniffing the tree

take me out coach! I'm hot (getting ready to go to the beach for a dip)

Spring loaded!  *eye on the prize*

found a quiet cooler spot to lay

What's going on over there?  Too much energy needed to join in

Chewie and the twins running by

Me and Chewie watching the twins

Bella decided she'd lay down with me.  Normally it's Elly who does that.

stole a quick lick of water.  Let's go to the beach already!

Oh yeahhhhh

Devin's finger (corner) and Me in the water - stealing a drink

back in the truck - heading home

Tuckered out.  Home Sweet Home - in my nest.

My foot has been bothering me today. More so than usual :(  The running on the grass at times got to me. Towards the end I had enough and was ready to come home.

Nana's on her way over to hangout with me while Devin runs to town to pick a few things up.

PeAcE


 PS - what started out as "give me 5" has turned into a full out "shake paw" when I'm laying down. :)

So many firsts!   NEVER too old to learn something new!
Time, Patience and Love teaches all.

PeAcE

Pre Season "Swimming" - Greyt Day At The Dog Park/Beaches

Devin called up Nana and asked her if she'd come to the dog park with us.  Nana said yes!
Devin packed up a mini park/beach bag for me, complete with:
*pitcher half filled with ice cubes
*my favorite baseball stuffie
*towel "in case" in decided to go for a dip

Nana and Devin took turns tossing my stuffie for me to chase after.  I haven't lost my "racing touch", 3 strides and i was full speed ahead! 

I met a new friend there, 10 month old chocolate lab. We chased a few balls together, but quickly branched off and did our own thing.

From all my running around I was toast!  My tongue was hanging out of my mouth, I could have almost tripped on it.  Er well, maybe not, but you get the point.
Nana and Devin brought me down to the beach area, where I did not hesitate for a second before walking right on into the water and plopping myself down in there.  Devin had to follow me out a little bit; Apparently it was cold - Devin said the water felt about as warm as Florida did last winter (50F).  I didn't mind one bit.

Good Ole' Devin was worried that the water was too cold for me, and thought I was having trouble getting out of it.  That wasn't the case at all, I was pulled up out of the water, only for me to look at Devin and Nana, turn my back to them both and plopped right down into the water. I wasn't ready to get out. 
There's a language barrier between us, what I wanted to say was "i'll get out when i'm ready to get out, thank you very much".

After the beach we packed up and drove home; Devin decided to take the parkway back; we popped out at my beach that I went to "off leash" in the winter.  We all went for a little stroll down on the sand.  It feels so good to have the sand between my toes.  Why can't the roads here be like this instead of having all those tiny little holes and bumps???

I didn't go into the water this time, I just dipped a few toes and walked right back out.
I'm feeling pretty exhausted from my eventful day.  I wasted no time slipping into my "nest" when I got home.

Devin said there should be park and beach video up shortly - We will try and attach it at the end of all these photos.

PeAcE

Park/Beach essentials :)  Pitcher of Ice Cubes, Baseball stuffie and towel :)

I'm ready, Lets go!

Working on my "not listening to you , Nana" skills

ompft - missed, over ran that one.

Weeeeee weeeeeee

Chomp!

taking a breather, my park friend in the background

*Pant* Hot *pant*

We were sniffing, then her mommy tossed a ball, off she went.

GRASS!!!!! NOM !

Time out for Grazing

Oh, Can i play too?

tra lala la

Got it!

Grazing - Love the little sprouts under this tree

Pardon Me, But Is there something on my tongue?

Yes! Heading off to the beach

The water was pretty rough

Leading the way, hitting the sand pile along the way

All done my dip - ready to go now

So uh, Where are we going??

What's that up there?

Nom nom nom * thank you for the ice cube Nana*

Feeling refreshed - Nap time

baseball stuffie cuddles

At the other beach, Good thing Nana had me to hold on to, it was the wind was strong, she could have flown away like a kite!

Love the sand :)

Dippin' the toes in

Checkin' out the seagulls down the beach

The Devin and Me

Heading back to the truck

Hmm.. I feel satisfied with my day :)

Ah, back in my "nest"

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