Life in the Dog Yard

Miriam and Thani sharing a quiet moment

Life in the dog yard remains much the same as it has all summer except that our snow has come and made everything wonderfully white!!

Saying it has come early seems silly since technically its not early but rather, on time. Its only been in the past few years that our snow has come late and been so limited. At times I feel like an old sourdough reminiscing on past normal winter seasons, wondering where our snow has gone. This year and the one before might be good signs that our weather is getting back to normal. Only time will tell... meanwhile mother nature reminds us to live in the moment and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!

And normally with this much snow on the ground (a total a few inches since our last snow fall) we would be out on sleds already but responsibilities and summer construction has held us back all year. Now, with things wrapping up we are chomping at the bit to get out there and have some FUN!!

Just a few more things are left to do now... wrapping up two more dog houses to make sure everyone is comfortable and warm this winter and a few more bolts to put into the dog truck to secure it to the new Ford. I am very excited to be driving a gas rig this year and to have so much room for storage of our personal gear. It seems the dogs always had enough room (since we often think of their needs first) while we put ourselves on the back burner. It is no major discomfort but it is nice to see everything catch up to levels where we are all comfortable and content.

If all goes well we will be heading out on the runners Wednesday with new pups in tow. I am anxious, not for the adults, but for these youngsters who will get their first taste of this sport. It is always exciting and a bit nerve wracking for me as the 'mom'.

They wont be running in harness just yet but will be learning the all important skill of following. With James L there helping as always this should be a piece of cake but the butterflies are still very active in my stomach. They will be fine, just fine... but I don't think I will be relaxed until I can see for myself that broad grin and lolling tongue of their happy faces as they follow their peers and discover the great big world around them.

And they thought the dog yard was a big place to run and play!