You're probably thinking, "What in the world is Jade doing?!"

The answer is this: gnawing on a holistic beef knuckle, haha.

I love the blade of grass on Toby's tongue, here, haha.

Shake, shake, shake! My new camera is so fast and my prime lens is so accurate that it captures blades of grass flying up in the air. LOVE!

Gravel Beds

My mom and I took Jade and Toby for a walk in the woods and along the powerlines until we reached one of our favorites spots - the gravel beds! The air was chilly and the sun only peeked out a couple times, but it was a lovely little excursion. My legs were really sore yesterday evening! I felt like I had just gone horseback riding after not having gone in a long time, hah.

Last night was our second-to-last intermediate obedience class, and all of the dogs (and people - haha) did well. I'm sad that we have only one class left! The session passed so quickly! Every evening when class was over, I have said to Patrick, "Wow - That was a fast class!" Jade has learned so much in this class, and I am so anxious/excited to move on to the next level, as well as to our next level of agility! :)

Patrick and I don't have anything to do today. I am just working on a few paintings, so I think we might run to the farm store so I can buy a super long nylon training lead with the intentions of working with Jade in more public places. Fun, fun! I think I'll bundle up and take Jade for a nice long walk. My sister, Kat, is giving Toby a bath right now, so maybe once Toby's dry, we'll all go for a nice walk. Let's hope the rain stays away!

The photo above is of Jade and my butt, haha. Doesn't Jade look cute? Okay, maybe my butt does, too, haha.

On to the photos - compliments of Patrick, of course. <3

Kate with Pretty Miss Bella - the only girl in our group of three boys!

Liz and Blue

Jade heeling very nicely!

Blue and all of his handsomeness.

Bella is one of the most expressive dogs I've ever seen. She's so cute!

Cody and his momma bouncing through the ladder

Sorry this is such an unflattering photo of Bella, Kate, but it's so funny! :)

Cody on the wobble!

The Chair

I found this photo tonight. It's from a while ago... My mom hates when Jade gets on this chair or our couch. He has his own nice, comfy recliner next to the fireplace that belongs to him and only him, but sometimes he just wants to be closer to where we are. Understandable, I know! :)

I believe he was in the process of arranging the cushion here. Haha, look at that Doberbutt!

This was from another night when Jade snuck into the chair and buried himself. Maybe he thought we couldn't see him? Haha.

Playing in the Yard and a Walk in the Woods

Following are photos I have taken over the past couple of days while we were playing outside, and also from when we went for a walk in the woods. For more photos, check my blog. :)

Toby and her favorite thing in the world (beside pizza crusts) - BALL!

Jade following us into the woods! :)

My little black Thoroughbred running along the top of the creekbed.

Toby with my sister Kat and her best friend Ashley...