Splish Splash

Lola goes for a swim in our pond.

The View

I took these photos from my roof top early last evening.

Mommy and Her Boys

Sparkle really enjoys her babies. See the look of contentment in her face when she is nursing them.

Dust Devils

I was driving back from Colonsay late this afternoon when this dust devil whips up on the grid road we live on. I tried to capture it has it moved along the field. This field had been set on fire earlier today to burn off old stubble and wind rows of flax chaff.

Sunday Morning Pupdate

The Three Tenors
The boys are doing great. Their teeth have erupted, so they can bite now. They are scooting around the kitchen and exploring. They tug and shake toys and play with each other. They bark and growl and are starting to come to me when I call them, "Pup, pup, pup, pup!"

Red 4 weeks: 9 lbs 2 oz

Purple 4 weeks: 8 lbs 12 oz

Gold at 4 weeks: 8 lbs 10 oz

Weight Watchers

I weigh the pups every day and as you can see I have an ultra high tech system. I've used these same scales since I started breeding bernese, and while they may not be extremely accurate the only reason for weighing the pups is to make sure that they are gaining weight. So, by using the same scales my weights are consistent from litter to litter. Yes - that is a plastic salad bowl that the pups sit in. The only problem with these scales is that it only goes up to 10 pounds and then I have to switch to the bathroom scales. That means I have to get on the scales and hold a puppy. Talk about a reality check!

Here is Mr. Purple being weighed today and he tips the scales at 8 lbs 12 oz.

Floor Shots

On the floor with the pups.