Spring is Here!

There's still snow on the ground and the possibility of snow or rain tomorrow. Where there isn't snow, the ground is mucky.

BUT

The weather has warmed up, the roads are free of ice and you see large number of people walking their dogs, including us. While Sage prances and smile, Kobe is nervous and wary. I'm not worried about Kobe, he such a tenderoni! I'm setting up a doggie "walking" playdate.

Here's a video of Kobe and Sage in the yard (taken this weekend.)

Spring is coming

I can't wait for the warm weather; I'm tired of all the wintery weather that made me want to stay in from the brutal cold to the foggy days with moisture that froze in thin sheets of ice. This time of year we get high winds and a little hint of spring, which lasts about two or three weeks, then we'll be reminded it's still winter in Alaska. Right now, my deck is empty of snow and the dogs want to hang out on the back deck.

Here's Kobe on the back deck playing with his tug toy. I'm the heavy breather holding the tug toy and camera. I really need to learn how to add music to the video. Enjoy!

Summer, Fall, Winter

The last time that I wrote was the end of summer. Since then we've celebrated several holidays including Halloween. To get the dogs in the mood, we dressed them up. I don't think Kobe appreciated his costume. I thought he looked handsome as a California poppy.


You can see snowflakes in the pictures. Winter wasn't far behind so like bears, we hibernated! A lot of family time spent on the couch. During the peak cold season, we had our boiler and water heater replaced. The four of us cuddled under blankets--keeping warm--for the two days the heat was turned off. Speaking of blankets, Kobe has chewed a hole in almost every blanket we own.

Christmas was another occasion to dress up the dogs. Kobe's just not into head gear. Hanging above them is our stockings and to the left but not seen in the picture is their stockings, stuffed with toys and treats. Kobe and Sage both got new collars and leashes.

I will write soon again and add more pictures and video. The dogs are well. Sage is recuperating from surgery. Kobe is jealous of all the attention she is getting.

Alaska Dock Dog

Saturday was another day of sun so we took the dogs to my parent's cabin on Big Lake. I don't know how many more wonderful days will have since this summer has been more rain than shine.

I wanted to see if Kobe would progress in his dog jumping skills. He loves getting in the water, but he wasn't ready to jump off the dock.

Kobe made the leap of faith and jumped off the jet ski ramp and later jumped off the dock. I don't know how many times I threw the frisbee, but I know it was never enough for him.

Jungle Fever

After weeks of rain, we've had two consecutive days of sun. The dogs and I went out and played in the yard at lunch.






Sage hunting in the backyard jungle or hiding from Kobe . . . when she's not luxuriating in the grass.

Where's Kobe hiding?

Keeping an eye out for Kobe. . .


















. . . and time for a break! Now Sage can keep an eye on Kobe.

Humidity Sucks

For the last six weeks or more it has been raining almost everyday. So there's been a little less activity outside of the house and little more couch potato events inside the house.


Sage and Kobe have their moments. It isn't unusual to hear them playing, but sometimes Sage wants nothing to do with Kobe. I can't blame her; one day I saw Kobe hunt her down and pounce on her when she's peeing.


We've had brief glimpses of sun. Jere takes Kobe running on those days and I stay home and play with Sage.

I celebrated my birthday this month. Here's Kobe with a bow on him. He's not happy. The moment I took it off him, he destroyed it. Fortunately, he doesn't understand cameras; otherwise, he would have destroyed that too.

Six Months Together

Here's a picture of Kobe in his life preserver. We're at my parent's cabin and this is his first time getting in the Big Lake. He goes mad with excitement when he sees water. He hasn't gotten to the point that he'll run and jump off the deck, but I think he just needs to see another dog do it. The life preservers are for boat safety, but I wanted to see how he'd react with it on in the water.

It was just me and my parents at the cabin so I wasn't able to get a picture of Kobe in the water. Kobe prefers to stay in shallow water so you have to follow him, because you never know where he'll get out. He's fast and loves to wander!









Here's a picture of Sage and Kobe in Palmer at the flyball tournament. Sage isn't used to being in a cage so she wasn't too happy.