snowshoeing with the dogs

Junior took the time to show Boomer the basics of snowshoeing with us. Boomer caught on quickly and really enjoyed being free to run. Without a leash he didn't go too far ahead before turing to make sure that we were coming. By the time we got back to the house Boomer's fur was full of small snowballs. He slept well that night!

Update on our new addition to the family

Boomer has quickly become a loved addition to our family (although Smokie may diagree with that statement). Boomer has been to the vets and has a clear bill of health. He had his puppy vasectomy (we don't use the "N" word with Boomer) about 2 weeks after we got him and has healed well from that little procedure.

Smokie prefers to be far away from Boomer. That is because Boomer thinks Smokie is a chew toy. We put a baby gate up so Smokie has a choice as to if he hangs out with Boomer or not. He was here first, ya' know? Smokie has totally blamed me for this new addition to our family. It has now been about 3 1/2 weeks and Smokie is now letting me pet him again- talk about CATTITUDE. He is not a very forgiving kitty!

Junior has been more forgiving though and usually plays with Boomer. When Boomer first got her Junior made sure that it was clear who the boss was. Why wasn't my name on that list anyway? Whenever Junior is tired of playing with Boomer he lays down just outside of his reach. Smart dog! I think Junior actually enjoys when Boomer is outside with him though. They have fun playing together.

Boomer is a moppy looking dog but he really is....

Sorry- I forgot to tell all of you that Boomer is an Old English Sheepdog that is about 5 months old. He's going to the vets tomorrow so I'll let you know more then.

New addition to our home

Nick and I have been thinking of adopting a dog that was in need of a good home. I was thinking we would get a small dog- like a Jack Russell because I wanted an inside dog (sound familar Tara?) Anyway last Saturday Mom and I took Maxwell in for grooming. There was another dog there and I commented on how cute he was. Kathy at K-9 Clippers said that the dog was up for adpotion and asked if I'd like him. Long story short I played with him, called Nick from Mom's house to see what he thought (he said do whatever you want), and called Kathy back about the dog. We decided to take him for a week trial and he quickly became a member of our family- although Junior and Smokie don't think so. Sooooooooo here's Boomer before a haircut and after!! The best part is that I took Boomer home and Nick fell in love with him!!

Boomer is 5 months old and loves to play

Now the big question is: Who's in the dog house?

Finally snowshoeing

Even though the temperatures have been very cold here (this morning it was 2 degrees when we got up) Nick and I decided to go snowshoeing. This was the first time we got out this season because it really just started snowing here. That is it started snowing Jan 1 and just recently stopped. Notice that even though it was so cold today Nick and I really didn't dress for it. That's because snowshoeing is WORK, but it is fun too!! I asked Nick to describe today's snowshoeing adventure and he said one word- "Soothing". And it's true- we love using them and just being outside with nature around us. Junior loves going with us too but he is scared of crossing the creek and requiries a lot of encouragement before he will finally go across. We had a great time today and continue to enjoy our snowshoes. Thanks again for my graduation present Tracy and Brian. We love them!