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!  ;)

Peace has returned to the village - or not!

Happy Birthday Harlow!

Our little Princess turned three yesterday, and of course we couldn't let it slip by without having a little bit of a celebration for her.  Of course we started off with pictures...

Both pups....

...and a royal portrait in front of the castle.

There was also cake.  I tried an egg recipe in the oven, and while it didn't quite come out as promised, I think the pups were still quite happy with it.  I added a smear of sour cream to the top - something that Harlow is crazy for!

How cute are these crown and heart candles?

Both pups loved it!

Nom nom nom....

Nom nom nom....

...and of course, what birthday would be complete without toys?

I love their expressions!

The pups did some mad wrestling with their new toys, and later on, I caught the Princess taking a rest with hers...

Happy Birthday, sweet girl!

Heading Back to Arizona - with special guest blogger, Harlow!

Dear Da Nice Readers of dis Blog,

As you read dis, da Momma and da Princess is in da car heading back to da Arizona.  We has enjoyed our stay in da Wyoming, but as da Momma says, all good dings must end. 

We has had many adventures in da park, and seen many wild life, including da squirrels, da big buffaloes, and da moose.  Da Momma says da Harlow is not wildlife.  Much happy to hear dis.

 

 We also enjoyed spending time near da water.  Not much of dat in da Arizona.

We is hoping to return some day, with da Monty and da Dad.  Da Harlow is hoping all her new friends will be dere.

 

 

Dis has been good fourteen months for da Harlow, even doe da Momma says it is only two months.  Da people calendar is never right.  Da Harlow's only regret is dat she never caught da squirrel.

Hi up dere, squirrel.  Come down and talk to da Harlow?

Love,

Da Princess Harlow

Nearly Wordless Wednesday - It's Freezing!

It looks cold out dere, da Momma.  You'd better dress da Princess warmly!

A day at the fair....

Our normal Monty Monday post has been replaced today with a recap of our weekend at the Grand Teton County Fair.  Monty Monday will return next week!  :)

Saturday morning the fair hosted an agility event and I decided to take Harlow along.  It has been two months since we practiced and I felt she needed a break from squirrel hunting challenge.

Of course, I was easily distracted the moment we got there - the horse show was going on.

We knew we weren't in Arizona anymore the second we got to the ring - right outside of the exit gate was the cattle washing station for the petting zoo....

Mooooo....

 Thankfully the course was easy, a long S pattern, but I made sure to study it carefully.  So did Harlow.

After da tunnel is a sharp right.  I got dis, da Momma.

Unfortunately, I have no photos of Harlow doing her courses.  Let's just say the first one she decided a freestyle pattern was the optimal way to go.  Our second time through she did just fine!  We only messed up because I missed the last jump - a skinny little thing that blended in with the cattle washing pens.

How could you, da Momma?

Since this wasn't an actual trial, they only gave ribbons for clear rounds and participation.  I'm still pretty proud of our participation ribbon.  We can now say we performed at a county fair!

Of course, to Harlow?  The day was perfect - zoomies and lots of loving from strangers!

I iz awesome!

Tiny Puppy Blues

Those of you who have met Harlow might have noticed that she isn't a fully size Golden.  In fact, she's kind of pocket sized.  Most of the times this doesn't bother her, until she tries to get over obstacles in the forest...

Something not right here, da Momma.

I iz going to need a boost!

Of course, she wouldn't be having these problems if someone hadn't forgotten a step stool for her....