Hi Maryannie!!! This pup is DARLING!!! Sorry it's taken so long to reply. Our computer has been on the fritz. It needed a new hard drive, but to transfer everything from the old to the new, I needed the original CD that came with the computer...... ah well..... Guess what?? I thought it might be fun for Jake to do dock-dog with Shadow, so I signed them up for a class. Well, while we were there, Matty got really put out at me, for not including Rose in the class. When I tried to explain that she probably wouldn't like it, since she's getting kinda elderly. All that did was make it worst. So, tonight we went to dock-dog class, and I added Rose to the class. You won't believe.... she LOVES it!!! LOL!! She's always loved water. But, I really didn't think she'd be up for jumping off a dock after a ball or toy. She really doesn't care about toys at all. But, part of the class is teaching them to go over obstacles. She just trotted down the ramp, all along the dock, I said, "Over, Rose", and off she went!!! They kept asking, "How old is she???". The younger dogs go tearing down and off the dock, and do major KA_BOOOOOMMM belly-flops. Then, here comes Rose.... head held high, ever careful not to step outside her little ladylike self.... trot, trot, trot, gentle splash!!!! LOL!!!! We mustn't lose our dignity, while enjoying an evening swim. She was so AWESOME!!!! OMG!!! You should have heard the class!!! The instructors were thrilled, everyone exploded in cheers and applause!! They said, "She doesn't even care about a toy, she goes just because you ask her to!!!". Isnt' that the cutest thing, ever!!!???? Everyone was SO impressed with her!!! When she had to wait for the other dogs to go, she got SO excited waiting for her turn!!! She NEVER whines, but as her turn got closer, and closer, she'd actually wiggle and whine a little!!!! The boys thought I should tell her to quit, but I told them that we WANT her to get a little excited for the game!!! Oh boy..... I just couldn't wait to tell you!!! Holey moley... I sure love that little Rosita Bonita!!!! My sweet little velcro girl!!! :-) Chat soon! Sus

Well, it was a long trip, but the babies and I made it safely to Kansas.  As you can see they are thriving here on the farm.  School is going well, and I have not gotten adjusted too well to the long schedule.  TTL

hey mary how was your new year? i hope it peaceful ares was. it has been almost been 2 1/2 years sence we got saphira and she is doing better the ever. I found a good work out plan for her and it works like a charm. I just attach her to my bike trailer and walk her all over town and run her a bit in the prosses. If you are lookin for some more pics i got some on my laptop and i will see about sending them to you. And i got a new one of her playing in the snow to i just got to get it on my computer and i will try to send it to you. hope to hear from you soon