Summer is digging pretty deep for indoor entertainment.
Her newest adventure is to take the ball to the top of the stairs so she can let it bounce back down. She waits until it is almost to the bottom and takes off like a rocket to get to it before it stops.
I think she has trained herself to play fetch with herself. Less wear and tear on grandma for sure.
She played until she was worn out enough for a late morning nap.
Summer is still my favorite dog.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
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Summer is keeping an eye on me just in case I am thinking about taking her to the vet again.
But instead, I am planning a pretty relaxed weekend.
This has been a stressful week for our little family. The weekend will be a welcome reset.
Summer can relax like a boss.
We should all be like Summer.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Summer says it is never too early for the first nap of the day.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
I was telling Summer how much I appreciate her help in the garden. I didn't want to call in the grandkids today because they could spend a sunny day like today doing young people fun stuff. Summer says she is a bundle of fun, but I kinda think getting out with their friends would be better.
We were able to weed and prep the strawberry patch and actually saved about fifteen of the old plants. I thought they were all gone.
It is funny that my husband and I are in sync on most things but not on how to grow strawberries. He has so little control over his life now that I pick my battles, and even though I don't agree, we will plant them his way. There are few things worthy of disagreement these days. He so wants to be involved even though he can't do most of the physical work. It's all good.
Summer is in total agreement, too.
She says we all deserve after dinner treats.
I agree with that, too.
#Summer
There was a brief break in the rain, so Summer got her outside time.
She wanted to show off her daffodils.
#Summer #Daffodils
Poor Summer is bored.
It is another wet drizzly day here, and her pal is busy studying for his DMV exam tomorrow morning.
I am throwing all of the vegetables that I need to use soon into a pot for some vegetable beef soup.
She is being a good girl, but giving me the "I wish someone would play with me" look.
Soon, we will have better weather and more outside fun.
I promise.
#Summer
Summer sat on my lap to watch the State of the Union address.
She said that she heard that people are saying that the other guy doesn't like dogs.
I confirmed that I had heard the same thing.
She said, "What more is there to know?"
I told her she had a point.
Now it's time for a late dinner.
#Summer
Beach summer
handmade watercolor painting
https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/beach-summer-karen-kaspar.html
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Beautiful memories from the summer holidays...
Cute dog relaxing at the beach - handmade acrylic painting - https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/cute-dog-relaxing-at-the-beach-karen-kaspar.html
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Summer says if we really want to have fun, let's start with the orange ball and the stairs. So she got her pal to sit at the bottom and toss the ball from there. He gave her lots of good girl praise and high fives.
After her pal was done, she kept right on playing. We could hear the ball thunking down the stairs over and over with a golden lab chasing close behind.
#Summer
Summer has the right idea. It has been a super long day.
Good, though.
We found out that my husband is on the wrong antibiotics, so we are starting over with new meds. His introduction to his new primary care provider was all positive, which is a relief.
Summer passed her physical exam at the vet with flying colors. There was a dog that was about three times her size in the waiting room, so poor Summer gave it a wide berth. She almost merged with the wall on our way by, and she was shaking like a leaf, but she kept walking and didn't bark. She has never seen a dog that large.
I picked up my husband's new meds and chucked a pot roast with those little round potatoes and carrots in the oven.
Now, we are all ready to kick back and relax.
#Summer
After hours spent taming our garden and the overgrown greenery too close to our rural road, Summer needs a break.
So we got all cozy and settled in for a chat. I was talking away when all of a sudden, I heard a soft snoring sound. Sure enough, she was asleep.
But before she crashed, I asked her how she felt about me taking her picture so often. I told her inquiring minds want to know. She says she is good with the camera but was curious why I want to take the pictures.
I had to think about why I take pictures. Most are scenery or flowers or whatever I see that registers beauty in my world. Mastodon has given me a venue for sharing, but truth be told, I have been taking pictures of what I love since I got my first camera.
I take so many photos of Summer simply because, to me, she is beautiful inside and out. She is an intelligent, kind, and gentle creature full of love. It's not about showing off her her physical beauty. She is photogenic, but that's just a bonus.
#Summer
Summer has a new skill.
My husband has a stick that he uses sometimes to reach things he wants to move closer to him.
Now, when he asks Summer to bring him his stick, she fetches it immediately.
She is the best good girl and a huge help to her pal.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Three red poppies are dancing in a summer breeze in a wildflower meadow - I just love poppies!
Summer meadow with poppies hand-painted watercolor painting:
https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/summer-meadow-with-poppies-karen-kaspar.html
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Summer is consistent and loves to keep our scheduled activities on track.
This morning, she asked me if I ever get tired of our bouncing the ball down the stairs to grandma to throw it back game.
I said I never get tired of seeing her happy.
She said that isn't the same, but I think it is.
Now that I am old, I have narrowed down my life goals to three. I want to enjoy doing the things that make me the people and dog I love happy and healthy. Finding the joy in doing that keeps me going every day.
She said me too.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Today, I am more comfortable than yesterday.
Summer decided we should curl up for a short nap after thirty minutes of speed walking on the treadmill, moving as fast as it would go.
This treadmill doesn't go as fast as a real one, thank goodness. Summer is a dedicated personal trainer and was encouraging me the whole time.
She is an expert at napping and making her humans feel loved, too. A lab of many talents
#Summer
Amidst the vibrant blooms of the Pride of Madeira, tall stalks host tiny purple flowers, where a honey bee finds joy in the nectar, a beautiful scene of nature's pride.
The ART: https://rebeccaherranen.com/featured/beautiful-pride-of-madeira-rebecca-herranen.html
#flowers #art #nature #bees #botanical #ayearforart #wallart #Photography #MastoArt #fediart #summer #photo #photos #California
On our last field trip with Summer, her pal hooked her leash, to her collar, on the wrong ring. Somehow, her name tag and license fell off.
We looked and looked and found the ring and the license but not the name tag.
Engraved on the tag is her name, our address, and my cell number.
This morning, I got a call, and a stranger was at our gate with her tag. It was so kind of them to return it. Summer came out to say thank you herself, and later, I sent a photo of her since I have a few, and said thank you again.
They messaged back that she is beautiful and she made their day.
I love a reminder that there are still some nice people out there.
#Summer
Summer needed a distraction so she could get a break from pining away for her pal, who won't be home until this evening.
After our housework was done, we skipped off to the refuge.
Today is extra warm for our neck of the woods, so Summer headed right for the water.
I threw the stick, and she worked on improving her diving score.
I gave her a 10 every time, but I'm biased.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
My daughter has always been inclined to ignore commercial holidays like Mother's Day.
Our biggest celebrations have been birthdays and solstice related. Occasionally, we celebrate just being together.
This year is different for some reason.
In a good way.
I'm just rolling with it. Who doesn't love getting unexpected gifts?
Summer says to enjoy your Mother's Day if you celebrate.
#Summer
I'm trying to figure out what Summer wants.
Any ideas?
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Summer is a helpful gardening buddy. As soon as I get out my trowel and gloves, off she races, to find some pots.
Today, we were planting vegetables in the big half barrels and don't need pots, but you have to appreciate her enthusiasm.
#Summer