Emily's Meanderings

Monday, February 28, 2011

Doggie Play Group

We recently met some super friendly fellow dog owners in the complex who had found a place to let their furkids off leash to chase balls and sticks. Paisley was excited to join their little group and made fast friends. She's the only "little dog" in the group, but holds her own pretty well with Cayman the Viszla and Leeds the Lab. Ruby the Boxer has come once, but her owner is very busy, so she doesn't get to play as much as the others.

Here's the main "play yard" in the apartment complex:

Warner, Rhian, Cayman, Leeds, Louise (on table), Matt, Paisley, Emily

Leeds, Paisley, and Cayman

On Saturday, Rhian, Matt, Barry, and I took Cayman and Paisley to the neighborhood elementary school, where we threw balls and ran the dogs. They had a blast! It was unseasonably warm, so Paisley got pretty worn out and drank lots of water, leading to an unfortunate (and extremely rare) indoor urination incident when we returned home. But aside from that, a good time was had by all.

Cayman & Paisley, each with a ball (each others!)

Emily & Rhian, the doggie moms, look on

Funny girl!

Matt, Paisley, Emily, and Rhian

Much water needed today!

A tired but happy girl

Barry also took a few videos. It's his first attempt with the camera I got him for Christmas, so they're a bit jittery, but you can get the idea how much fun was had by all.

And back at the ranch...

Totally spent!

Barry took this last shot today, but it was so cute I had to include it. "Puppy" (her new favorite toy, from my mother at Christmas) had just gotten a much needed wash and dry (pee-eww!), and Paisley was making sure no one took him away again!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Belize blog updated with new photos!

I've added some more recent photos to our Belize blog. The link is over to the right of this page -- once you get there, click on "Construction" to see the latest. Yes, you could say we're a bit excited. But can you blame us?!

Belated Christmas Beach Photos

My brother Adam is definitely a better photographer than I am, having an artist's eye for composition and lighting. He finally got his Christmas photos posted on Facebook, so I am sharing my favorites in this entry. And for those who were waiting with baited breath, these will finally prove that yes, I actually was at the beach with my family!