Weekend in Seattle

It's rare, but we had a weekend in Seattle.

And actually had a fun, relaxing time.

Lots of weather: lightening, thunder, hail, rain, sun, wind...

Ran into friends.  Had great food.  Watched sports.  Worked around the house.

Sometimes being home is nice.

Murphy's Day.

Coming Home

The girls are always tired, but never happy to come back to the city.

Can't blame them.

Murphy's Day.

Does It Get Any Better?

It's just so beautiful in North Central Washington.

Murphy's Day.

Play

I continue to maintain that Willa is Annie's live wind-up toy.  Willa has given Annie a puppyhood.

It's good for her.

Murphy's Day.

Early Spring

One of the great things about spring in North Central Washington, are the fantastic hikes.

The girls love it!

Murphy's Day.

Sage

She hasn't been feeling well recently.  I think we're on the road to recovery.  Thank you Dr. Amy Rossi.  But she is such a sweet girl, seeing her not feeling very good is hard on my heart.

Sage!

Murphy's Day.

When The Snow Melts

The girls find things like this.

Murphy's Day.

Always Ready

Around 4:30, I get a nudge from Willa.  At 4:45 I get a whimper.  At 5:00 a full scale riot breaks out in my office.

Time to get going.

They fortunately don't allow overtime except when it comes to making sure they're having fun.

Murphy's Day.

Can I Have Your Attention?

Labs.  Food driven.  It's all it takes...

Unless there is a bunny in the field.

Murphy's Day.

Irish Luck

My brother described a birthday present he received from his wife this year.  A family tree.  Indeed, it shows McDonalds came from Ireland.

And today, I feel pretty darn lucky.

Great family, fantastic friends.

And did I mention my three poodles?  Oops, I mean labs?

Murphy's Day.

Ancient Lakes

There is a very special spot in eastern Washington, the Ancient Lakes.

And there is no better hike in early early spring than down to the lakes.

It's absolutely magical.

Murphy's Day.

Dignity

One of the things I love about labs is they can express so well.

This picture?

I'm thinking Annie is happy and Willa is trying to figure out if she has any dignity left!

Murphy's Day.

As The Weather Changes

As we begin to get slightly warmer, the girls want more time outside.

Can't blame them.

Murphy's Day.

Pile O' Labs

Well, they certainly like each other!

Murphy's Day.

Office Manager

Sage is my office manager.

This look says: "is that all you did today?"

Murphy's Day.

Going Somewhere?

Ever tried getting out the door without a lab?

I'm convinced their favorite words, after "dinner?" are "Wanna' go for a ride?"

Murphy's Day.

Willa

I really love this picture.

Murphy's Day.

Age

"How old is that one?"

"Ten."

"Wow, she looks good."

Murphy's Day.

Naughty One

Last week, Annie, in a fit of exuberance, ran out of the back yard and danced in the front yard.  I called.  She didn't come, but rather saw a dog across the street...now I live on a busy street, so you can only imagine my fear as she darted out, car coming...

Needless to say, she is beginning to wonder if I have forgiveness in my heart!

Murphy's Day.

Scenes of Winter

Hard to believe spring is around the corner, isn't it?

Murphy's Day.

Loving on Mom

Last week I came home from a meeting, driving by Willa's sister, Murphy.  So I stopped, and Murphy scampered over to the car, leapt up, and gave me a huge kiss.

Willa is the same way.  Full of love.

Hopefully I give as much in return.

Murphy's Day.