Taku Lake Cool Off

Weather is warm again up here...good time to head to the closest lake and cool off.  Taku lake is a man made lake that was a gravel quarry many years ago.  It sits right beside Campbell Creek and is home to many birds, fish and beaver.  Mama likes to swim there and so do I.

There are many trails around the lake and along the creek.  But today mama and dad took me to the edge of the lake to swim...

Being a multi-tasker I like to swim and fetch!

Dad is the better thrower...I bring the frisbee back to him rather than mama.

Come on dad, throw a really good one!

Sweet!

Would you believe that some dogs don't go swimming???  What's up with that?

They are missing out big time!

We saw our beaver again... love this guy!

 He swims better than me but I have not seen him fetch yet.

I could do this all day long...

But the folks got tired and we had to leave after about an hour.

I gave a good shake,

toweled off

and headed off into the sunset !

Catch ya all later!

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More Summer Beauty...

Summer is so colorful after a long white winter...I love all the color!

This is my favorite watering hole.  I have a bowl around back but this one tastes best.  Cool and refreshing on my tongue!

 

Mama, you made the star attraction all blurry.  Silly mama!

The Lilacs make the front yard smell really nice.  I like to hang out here this time of year.

The Iris are also blooming.  Mama got these from her dads garden about 30 years ago!

Enjoy the colors and smells of summer!

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Happy 4th of July

Today is Independence Day!

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave."  ~Elmer Davis

 " I prefer liberty with danger to peace with slavery. "

"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." ~Abraham Lincoln

"Freedom is never free."
"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America." 

 And party we will!  Only thing I am not looking forward to is the fireworks.  Mama will get out the Rescue Remedy and snuggle with me tonight.  It doesn't get dark but people still like their loud noises. 

 Mama is making red-white-and-blue strawberry treats to take to the picnic.  Our friends have a HUGE picnic every 4th of July, but no dogs allowed.  I think she should just stay home with me and we can have our own picnic here.

I hope all my friends and family have a wonderful Holiday.

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Flowers, flowers, everywhere!

Mama likes flowers!

Iris and Nasturtiums

Can you guess what else she likes?

Yup, it's me!

Shooting stars

Little blue flowers

Columbines

It's a darn good thing I'm not allergic!!!

Our long daylight hours are good for our plants and flowers.

Orchids in the kitchen window

Waterlily Dahlias

I like flowers

I hope you do too!

Bingo!

You all may remember when we rescued a mini Aussie from Animal Control last summer.  We named him Bingo and found him a wonderful home.

He is a snow bird and travels to Nevada for the winters and spends summers up here in Alaska with his brother Adien.

Well, they are back and we all got together for some playtime yesterday!  It was really great to see my little buddy Bingo again.  He will always be Bingo to me even though his new name is Riley.

We had so much fun...

Hello again my friends!!!

I've missed you, little Bro!

We found some balls on the field to play with!

We played a lot of tag football...and just plain tag.

We stopped for a drink...

We played for hours and I didn't want it to end.  But the mamas said we will get together again soon!

Yipppeee!!!

When mama told me Bingo and Adien were back in town I got so excited and fussed all the way to the ballpark!  I love my little buddies!

Mama says she is so very happy for little Bingo/Riley.  He has toned up and is healthy, happy and in a loving home.  Warms the heart!

 

Oh, and as we were driving away this is what we saw crossing six lanes of traffic...

A young moose!

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On another note mama says she is feeling bad because she has been so busy this summer and slow to post and comment on her friends posts as well.  But we are having the best summer weather ever and we have to take advantage of it!  So please forgive us!!!

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