Mini Vacation Day 3

After a morning hike, Tory & Stella patiently hung out while Renee & I loaded the cars.

On the way home, we stopped off at the USS George Bancroft submarine exhibit. Renee didn't waste any time after reading a sign encouraging visitors to climb aboard.

 

 Stella was passed out for the whole ride home ...

... & stayed passed out for about another 8 hours once we got home. She was exhausted after her first real vacation.

Hiking with Friends

While I relaxed on the screened-in porch, finally getting to read my Steve Jobs book, Stella settled down & watched all of the squirrels outside.

Then Stella got some surprise visitors. Since Greg was out-of-town, Renee & Tory came up to hang out for the rest of our trip. Stella was so happy to see some familiar faces!

We all went for a hike on the trail that was right by our cabin.

Tory passed out on Renee's lap after dinner.

Stella's First Vacation

Since I needed some rest & relaxation, I rented a dog-friendly cabin at Crooked River State Park in Georgia for a little getaway.

While waiting until check-in time, we explored some areas in the park & found these sidewalk chalk drawings.

There was really nice light on our late afternoon hike. I love the texture of this trail marker.

Stella rested in the shade of a picnic table unsure of where we were & what we were doing.

I thought she was chewing on a stick, but it ended up being a lot crunchier. I pulled this shell out of her mouth.

Here's the view from our cabin.

 

It was a 2 bedroom cabin that sleeps 8. We're hardly roughing it since it had a full kitchen, fireplace, flat screen tv & screened porch but no cell/internet signal. It's just what I needed to get away, even though I went thru extreme internet withdrawal.

Stella was bonkers all night long. Since she didn't understand where we were, she wouldn't settle down. My pup was driving me crazy! I thought we'd have to go home in the morning.

Beach After Work

Stella got to go for a ride & a walk!

Waggin' Wagon Wheaties!

Today we went to take pictures of Rosie & Laddie's last litter before the 7 pups go to their forever homes. These are Stella's newest siblings.

Olivia & Tracie came along to lend a helping hand. Their job ... VERY important ... Chief Puppy Wranglers!

It was challenging! As soon as they let go, the pups would jump ship.

It was only a matter of seconds before the puppy would jump out of the mini-wagon & climb onto Rob.

One of the staging areas was Rob's truck.

Olivia carefully placed our subject in the wagon.

Awww! So cute!

This pup is identical to Stella at that age. So sweet! She's my fave!

This is the only Wheaten with an American coat in this litter. Her 6 siblings all have Irish coats. Usually the litters are split more evenly. Mom is Irish & Dad is American. They'll all be the same light wheaten color when they're mature.

Am I supposed to pull myself?!?

Is it nap time yet?!?

Me 'n the Stella look-a-like. How cute is that itty bitty Radio Flyer wagon?!?

Laura & her 7 puppies

Posing for Rob

Olivia had her eye on this pup! She tried, unsuccessfully, to smuggle her home.

Tracie & Olivia with their pick of the litter

Please take me home! Please!

Did somebody say nap?!?

Passed out pile 'o pups!

Revitalized after a short nap.

Laddie always remembers me when I come to visit ...

Me with Rosie, Laddie & their 7 new puppies (Stella's parents & siblings). Stella was not happy when I got home, smelling like 9 different dogs!

Thanks to Renee & Greg for letting me borrow the mini Radio Flyer and to Cynthia & TK for the all-terrain Radio Flyer limo!

Dog Day Afternoon

After her shower, Stella had to stop by the office to check something on the server.

Then she got dropped off at home so I could go see Rosie & Laddie with their 7 new Wheaten pups. They were born last week (Dec 14). I have to say Rosie looked pretty happy & very relaxed ...

but that's because the pups were taking a nap.

As soon as they woke up, Rosie passed out! One puppy is either A) confused, B) doesn't like crowds, C) the one male who just wanted to escape from his 6 sisters or D) all of the above.

Nice sunset in my backyard.

Me 'n Stella

Rob took some really nice pix of me 'n Stella in the backyard. The light was amazing!

Rob, the Dog Whisperer, literally ... it looks like he's whispering in her ear. For some reason Stella will do whatever Rob says. She wouldn't even think of lying on top of anyone else. He seems to put her in a trance.