Wrestle - Mania Every Single Morning

Every morning when I let the dogs out, the crazy one insists on a wrestling match.  I feel bad for Jasmine, but then again, I am not sure she minds it actually.

Fuzzy iPhone zoomed in photos.

And proof that one time this summer at least I went for a walk.  I really, really, have a strong aversion to heat!

One and Only Boat Trip... So Far

We've only been out in the row boat once so far this summer.  We couldn't even get to the river until the first part of July.  Then, I had to convince my husband to install the new oar locks he got me for Christmas.  Not to mention that this is has been the hottest summer on record and rowing a boat with the sun beating off the water isn't my idea of a good time.

Hopefully, September manages to cool off at some point and I will be more motivated to get on the water.

The one and only time we went was the second time ever for Laddie.  Jasmine is a pro at it, she loves the canoe or the row boat.  Whichever one, just as long as she isn't left behind.

Laddie REFUSED to cooperate when we tried the canoe.  He would only hop in if he could jump straight on my lap.  If I tried to coax him to sit in the canoe with Jasmine, he just hopped right back out.

The boat was different.  This he was willing to climb in and stay in. The only problem was both dogs would stand on the same side, shifting the balance of the boat.  I found myself sliding along the bench opposite of them to keep things stable.  I suppose that just gave me more exercise which is why I do it anyway.

 I would have more pictures of Jasmine, but she likes to ride up front which is at my back.

Batons and Horses

Roger had asked me to take some photos with his family on horseback for quite some time.  We never managed to get it organized until a couple of nights before Taylor left for the Philippines.  I did a few edit versions of the same image, so there will be a photo overload.

 Lisa didn't love this trick and I had to hurry to get the shot at all.  I wish I could have managed to get all the girls and horses in the frame.

 And,  a unicorn horse to delight the youngest girl.

 It was getting way too dark for these last photos and so they are blurry beyond repair, but it is what it is.