Puppy Exhaustion

Tom is traveling for work, and I've got full time puppy duty, and I've decided I don't like it much. I got up at 6:30 took the puppy out, and continued to take her every 4 hours. In between I tried to avoid her chewing on my feet, my pants, or trying to sit on my lap while I worked.

I took her to the park hoping to burn off some energy before the dog training class. She was wound up, and got to run off leash with some other dogs for a few minutes, but she was still full speed at the dog class. She didn't listen at all, and I now have rope burn from the leash on my hand.

Fun stuff. It makes me very glad to not be in this alone.

Tomorrow I need to go into the office, but we don't have someone lined up to take her out mid-day, so I'll be running home to let her out over lunch. Lucky puppy!

Update: As I typed this, she promptly piddled on the floor.

Some new pictures of Sadie

She's getting bigger and less timid. Still as cute as can be! We're almost through the puppy kindergarten class and she's learned some basics but has a very short attention span. We've got to watch her like a hawk.

Minnesota trip

Tom and I got back last week from a few days in Minnesota. It was a annual reunion of sorts with his brother back from Africa, and his sister and brother-in-law and their kids visiting from Montana. Friends of Al and Dianne's were very generous to take us out on their pontoon boat. It was very hot, but everyone enjoyed.

Here are some pictures:

Jen and Maya

Brian and Maya

Lincoln driving the boat

Maya and Erik

Dianne, Alan, and Brian

Dianne and Maya

Dianne, Maya, and Al

Noah working hard

Tom and Lincoln


Dianne, Andrea, and MayaA view of the lake

Beach with Sadie and Friends

Tom and I had rented a house at the beach for my birthday. We were lucky to have some friends and family join us. Sadie got introduced to the beach and we sent off Satchel's remains. Here are some of my favorite pictures!

Mom with the alligator

Sadie looking very captivated with her new friend Cydne

Us on the beach

Jen and Mom at Cannon Beach

Some scenery and sunsets

Hanging at the house

Sadie trying to compell Tom to get up and play with her. You'll notice she wasn't every effective on this one.