Summer Solstice

We took a portion of last week off to attend some dog events in the Valley. Or at least that's what we planned. Alaska Dogs Gone Wild had their flyball tournament at the Palmer fairgrounds. While Kobe was not participating in the event, we thought it would be fun to camp out and let the dogs enjoy themselves. We had fun practicing and watching the races, and the after party had the best food. At 4 in the morning I decided I don't like camping so we drove back to Anchorage for some rest. Here is a picture of Kobe, at one of the flyball practices, taken by Jim Haga.

Cmon now, you know I look good! The ladies love an athlete.

On the weekend, we headed back out to Big Lake where my parents own a cabin. We were planning to attend the Alaska Dock Dogs' dock jumping event, which we missed. It rained on Sunday and I was in a crabby mood from sleeping on a roll-out sofa bed. I really need to buy an air mattress!!!!

While we didn't get to all the activities planned, I still think the dogs had fun. They got to socialize with other dogs, spend time with my nieces and nephew, get some exercise and enjoy some rib bones from a barbecue. Plus, Kobe got to play in Mirror Lake and Big Lake.

Kobe would not be able to enjoy these events if it wasn't for his foster mom, Tammie, and the Animal Rescue & Kare (ARK) of McCurtain County. You can read about Kobe's rescue and Click to Give to help fund food for shelters on the following page: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/ps/3/gazyebfq1vs3j9nr914kl. While you're there vote for your favorite shelter (hint, hint - the ARK).

Here's some more pictures of Kobe taken this summer.

I know I said I'm from Oklahoma, but it's soo hot here.

I can fit two balls in my mouth, really! I've done it before.

My little bad boy

I'm a bad boy!!!

Kobe has a lot activities--- from training, dog socials, flyball, to water events. This might seem generous. Kobe is a puppy full of energy so these things are done to wear him out. When he's not worn out, he gets himself in a lot of trouble. Recently, he ate my Steve Madden kitten heels, such a bad dog! I sprayed apple bitters on the shoes and gave them back to him. He thought that was a perfect waste of shoes.

At the end of the day, Kobe lays next to me while I read a book and all is good in the world.