Haze of Love

The chief difference between loving Emma and loving all my puppies is that when Terry comes home and I squish Emma's face up next to mine and ask Terry "do we look alike" he smiles and says yes. When I do this with a new puppy he looks mildly annoyed and says yes.

Another big difference is that no matter how much I kiss Emma, I do not get fur up my nose.

Other than that, it is the same wild plummet into love, the belly full of warm oatmeal feeling, the simple and exquisite joy. You might say "poor Emma has to share her mothers love with so many doggies..." but Emma says that she has a mommy who really has love down "pat".

New Strider photos!

Strider has grown into a seiously handsome boy!

Strider and his new family

Strider (Aragorn as a puppy) with his new pals.
He is such a wee Mudgeling!

Walks with firends

Jessica, Blanche and Emma. Typical 4 mile walk for us. Blanche frolics here and there, she is a fit healthy and happy 15 year old. Hurray for great genes and awesome food (Annamaet is our dog fo

lead girls

Twinkle and Tula in lead on the heavenly trail. Two amazing, strong and smart girls. Talk about power up front! And wow...good looks too! I love these girls.

CGC night at Corina's class

Ali with Darka at odedience graduation night. Darka is twice CGC'd so she was just there to cheer everyone on. Emma came along too of course.

winter reminiscing

Aaaaa winter memories...the "heavenly trail". Dog team full of adventure, sled bag full of snacks and gear, trail just firm enough to hold us above the deep snow, and my belly full of baby Emma.