Strolling Time

That's right, its time to take a stroll through mom's flower garden and sniff all the flowers in bloom.

First off are mom's new hydrangeas.  She fell in love with the new color and plans to winter them over in a greenhouse so she can enjoy them again next summer.

Here is a pretty clematis tucked up against the house for warmth.

Lilacs have scented the yard...

An oriental poppy about to pop!

This is grandma's shade garden.  Mama planted it outside her bedroom window so she would have something pretty to look at.

Here are some other assorted pretties...

So there you have it, a little taste of summer in Alaska.  We live our summers hard and fast as the snow can come as early as late September.  Summer is short but sweet!

On our next stroll we will take a look at the edibles growing in our yard.




I promised to pass this "Dear Sixteen Year Old Me" video for all my friends enjoying the summer sunshine.
http://youtu.be/_4jgUcxMezM  Please wear your sunscreen.









awesome...summer in Alaska!













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Post Bath time is Fun Time!

I don't like getting a bath...

But when the water goes off and the towels come out I go nuts and have a ball!

After a good rub down mom shouts "Toweley" and I run to my big towel and roll, wiggle and squirm like a little maniac!

I jump up, spin around, shake, and then throw myself back down on my towel and do it all again.  Mom and Dad laugh and laugh at me.  We all have a fun time!

The cats all run and hide. They just don't get it.

Now if we could just skip the soap and water stuff it would be fine with me.  Mom and Dad ohh and ahh over how good I smell and how fluffy my coat is.  I feel special  : )




Baths aren't all bad.
















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Award Thank You X2

Man am I a lucky dog!  I got not one but two Versatile Blogger Awards!  Ohh, and it is green, our favorite color!  Thank you!  Thank you!   Thank you!

The first came from my good friend Sophie...http://fromsophiesview.blogspot.com

She is one beautiful doddlebug and lives in one of the most scenic places in Nova Soctia.
Her dad does some amazing photography and gardening too!  If you haven't met her you are missing out.







Our second Versatile Blogger Award hails from the cutest little pair of Frenchies, Benny and Lilly.  They are just packed full of fun and surprises.  Good things come in little packages!


Be sure to visit them here...http://www.twofrenchbulldogs.com





Thank you both from the bottom of my heart!


Now to spill the beans about my peeps.

1.  My dad is a geek and proud of it.
2.  My mama has so many hobbies, she just loves to make things and grow things. She can't wait to retire so she can spend more time doing the things she loves most. And top of the list is me!
3.  Mom and dad don't have any children, me and the cats are their kids.
4.  Mama loves all animals and loves to scuba dive.  She has even dove in the cold waters here in Alaska.
5.  Mama was born in Anchorage, Territory of Alaska just before it became a State.
6.  Mama is a pediatric nurse and worked in hospital for 24 years and is now a nurse for the local School District.
7.  Mama watches my diet and feeds me raw, dad sneaks me junk food when she is not looking.





I am passing this award on to my new friends Mack and her big brother Murphy.

Mack just got spayed yesterday and I hope this makes her feel better.  Go visit them at...http://mackandmurph.blogspot.com/  and wish her well!















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Medical Alert !!!

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You all may already know this but my Vets did not.  There is a mutant gene called MDR1 found in some herding dogs. These dogs (and I am one of them), may experience toxicity after normals doses of certain drugs.  The Washington State University can do a free test for you with just a swab in the mail.  I am positive for this gene and mom always puts this on my tag and makes sure my Vet knows.

 
Here is a url to the WSU website   http://www.vetmed.wsu.eud/VCPL

Breeds affected by the MDR1 mutation (frequency %)
Breed	Approximate Frequency
Australian Shepherd	50%
Australian Shepherd, Mini	50%
Border Collie	< 5%
Collie	70 %
English Shepherd	15 %
German Shepherd	10 %
Herding Breed Cross	10 %
Long-haired Whippet	65 %
McNab	30 %
Mixed Breed	5 %
Old English Sheepdog	5 %
Shetland Sheepdog	15 %
Silken Windhound	30 %

awesome...being healthy!!!








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Open Water

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Aye there Matey!  We have been to the lake a few more times this past month.

Met some cool friends on shore.  This girl is Ruby and she is an Aussie like me!

 I can't believe I was a puppy once.

 OK, lets hit the water.  I'm ready to get wet!

Hey mom, what are you doing in the water!  You know I worry about you when you do that.

I have mixed feelings about this, I need to save you but this open water is kinda scarey.

Guess we can rescue each other, huh?




As usual, I slept on my mama all the way home...

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!












awesome...paying for something with exact change.







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