The bored dog of Summer....

Summer in Arizona is no fun if you are an adventure loving pup.  We've reached the stage where the only way we can have fun is to drive north.  ...and we will admit - it's too hot to do even that.

While Monty is content to laze around the house during the day, Harlow lets us know repeatedly that she is bored.

It starts with a sad stare...

So bored...

 Which eventually she adds little sighs too....

Sigh...

...and insanely uncomfortable poses...

Ouch!

....and the teeth!  Have I mentioned she knows how to use the teeth?

My heart is breaking!!!

...followed by a full out "Da-Momma-I-iz-suffering" gaze...

...and yes, I'm looking up real estate in Alaska as we speak!  ;)

Dog Days of Summer #31 - Traveling

Unfortunately, I think I manage to do more traveling without the boys (for work) then we do with, but when we get a chance we like to take them camping...

They made us sleep in the dirt!

BOL - we do manage to take them with us locally, but I don't think a trip to Home Depot counts for traveling?  What do you think?

Dog Days of Summer #30 - Icecream/popsicles

Monty is the king of eating Frosty Paws.  Our boy seriously enjoys his frozen treats!

...although, he does need some help holding the cup!

Dog Days of Summer #29 - Favorite Photo

This was tough - I have so many pictures that are my favorites!

I thought I'd start off with this one.  This is a photo of Sam and my beloved girl, Cisco, who passed away a few years ago.

Cisco and Sam - a lady and a gentleman

 Of course, I came across this one too...

Sam and Mom

Of course, since then Monty has joined our family!

Enjoying the view at the Grand Canyon

All Smiles!

I could have easily posted a couple dozen more!

Dog Days of Summer #28 - Running/Jumping

For today's topic, we decided to try a horse of a different color!

This is Baron, our Friesian stallion, showing off his best moves!

Look at me!

He's a high stepper!

...and of course:

Jumping!

Dog Days of Summer #27 - Eyes

We happen to think both of our boys have beautiful eyes, but Monty manages to be very expressive with his.  We dug through our archives and found this photo that makes us smile every time we see it...

Please can I has my toy?

Do you know how hard it is to resist those eyes?

Dog Days of Summer #17 - Flashback/baby photo

Are you ready to see the absolute cutest thing you have ever seen in your life?  Are you sitting down?  I'm not kidding, this is cuteness overload....

May I present...   Puppy Sam!

Of course, we still think he is that cute!

Dog Days of Summer #15 - Close Up!

Monty is ready for his close up, Mr Demille!  When the camera comes out Monty makes sure he is front and center...

Working the camera....

Even Sam get's into the action, although he was asleep and didn't know it at the time...

...but, our favorite shot of all?  Monty letting us know it is time to wake up and get him some kibble!

I'm hungry!

Dog Days of Summer #14 - In Costume

Sam is our costume man.  Simply stated.  Monty absolutely refuses to wear more than a bandanna, Sam will put up with all sorts of silliness.  Needless to say, we came across these gems in our archives...

Sam makes a very convincing Frankenstein...

How many pups would put up with this?

Sam in his customized bee suit - notice how he is rocking the leg warmers...

Don't you just want to hug the little bee?

Dog Days of Summer #13 - Hiding Spots and Abstract Art...

Well, hiding spots first I think!  Oddly enough, all our funny photos of Sam have to do with Bath Day!  Sam tries desperately to hide when he sees the shampoo come out.

Sam isn't in this picture...  You can't see him....

Monty, on the other hand, doesn't want you to know the location of his secret Monty Cave.  However, we did manage to sneak a picture...

Oh noes - you found my Monty Cave!

The boys and I decided to try something different on Sunday, and took a stab at creating a little (I mean miniature!) abstract art...

I think these miniatures are the start of Monty's art career!

Dog Days of Summer #12 - Hot Dog

Oh, we have plenty of hot dogs in Arizona!  BOL!

I had to dig back through the archives for a special photo that always make me smile...

There's a hot dog in here somewhere!

Here is Sam braving water to rescue a hot dog during AZGRC's annual Gotcha Day celebration! 

P.S. - Don't tell Sam, but today is bath day! 

Norwood's Dog Days of Summer - Day 10

I know we are running a bit late on this, but I figure starting on Day 10 is better than Day 20, right? BOL!

As you know, the concept of being wet is traumatizing to Sam, but he still gets his bath's right on time.  I found a few of these gems in our archives...

Get it off, get it off!

For the love of Dog, someone save me!

Of course, if you really want to see some wet fur action, take a look at this post starring Monty and Sam!