Then and now

So much has gone on since I last blogged... when I'm actually able to sit and type some things on my mind... should be interesting if I receive any responses... for what time I have right now... just going to share some before and current pictures of Kai-son and Maxx.....
Kai-son is growing into a really great dog so far... I just am blown away by his size though.... When he first came home with us he never really seemed "puppy" size.... well, looking back through the photo's... Wow, I realize he really was "puppy" size considering how fast he's growing...
He will be 5 months old on November 1st... His weight as of October 11th was 82lbs.. Dr. Little says he is doing awesome!!...
I've been slacking in the photo department lately... so, forgive how plain the pictures seem... I just wanted a memory of the growing
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some you've seen before, I just wanted an at a glance comparison
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At 2 weeks.. taken by the breeder

My favorite by the front bench at 2 months old

Same bench at 4 months old--he wanted to play instead of pose... :)

Giving kisses to Maxx at 2 months old

Singing with Maxx at 4 months old

In Training

I'm so frustrated that I haven't taken the proper time to photograph Kai-son... None of these pictures seem to really show the bloodhound look that his face is developing... one day I'll capture it...
Here are a few attempts... but if you look through all the posts... he just changes so much... so many different sides to capture


And an updated one of Maxx

Fall

I have a few blogs I follow... One of my more inspirational ones had one of her topics about Fall.... so, as a result, I was "inspired" ;) to write about my feelings of fall.............

I can find something positive about every season... However my list for fall out numbers them all... Fall is a time that makes me relax, reflect, observe.
I love how the air is so crisp, I love to breathe it in deeply

I love the smells that I associate with fall: fireplaces, hay, the damp grass, spiced Apple sprays, pumpkin, bonfires, soups, stews... coffeeeeeeee... yummy :)
I love how the crisp cool air makes one snuggle closer and longer with their loved one or pet... the warmth and safe feeling of home...
The air is just cool and crisp enough for a fleece shirt... or to snuggle into my favorite comforter with a glass of nice smooth woodsy tasting red wine... or an Irish Coffee... or any caffeinated hot coffee... mmmmmm...even a creamy raspberry hot chocolate.... SUPER YUMMISLISH....
I love the closeness that develops... the group gatherings... my peaceful solitude... Dinners.... Many comforts (Mac and Cheese, Warm drink, favorite comforter, fleece, light scarves... )
I prepare
I contemplate about where I am... Evaluate my environment make sure to try and rid as much negative as possible.....
I am at peace right now... at a wonderful place within... I can't seem to put it into words....
I count so many blessings every day....
I have made myself accountable for my actions and accepted responsibility for my choices
Yes, sometimes I write weird like this... Why? Because I can :)
Today I do feel good... What an enjoyable feeling
Good Night and Blessed Be
Gail

Surf's up

Saturday was kind of rainy and we couldn't get any yard work done... So, Nate decided to take his reels to a surf shop in Indian River Inlet to have some service done on them. They'll be back in time for the tournament; if he decided to enter. Naturally we couldn't go all the way there and not go to the water.... Well, lucky us; there was a surfing competition going on!!!! Well, we got to stay for one heat and then we were told no pets allowed :( So we had to go...
Some of the contrast is off on these, sorry about that and I know a few are blurry...
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Many people walk on the rocks and fish.... It was still cloudy and misty from the storm....


There were many many surfers out there, all ages...

I know he is blurry but I reallllly like this shot!!!

There is a series of this guy... he was closest to us LOL





and YES, he saved it... !!!!

This poor guy did not... but those kids out there were AWESOME... I think this was the only time he had fallen..

Wish I could have had a different angel

Hailey

Wow.... I haven't played with portrait taking in awhile... When Hailey's Mom asked me to take some updated pictures of her daughter I was more than happy too. Rachelle already knew what she wanted so it was easy to get things rolling...
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Hailey is a part of many activities... Competitive cheer-leading, gymnastic, dance, and beauty pageants... She has been Jr. Miss; Little Miss... etc....
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I apologize that they are uploading grainy(however, if you click on each individual it will enlarge and looks much clearer... I'll have to figure out what I did.. hmmmmm... if anyone knows... PLEASE leave comments... Thanks a ton... :)
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So, here are a few from our session... Some silly some serious of my beautiful niece Hailey.. Thanks Hailey for allowing me to practice... you were a ton of fun :)









Peace Out !!

Hip update

Great news... It wasn't Kai-Son's hip that was a problem... he stopped walking funny after 2 days of anti-inflammatory it appears it was a sprained muscle possibly from wrestling with Maxx :( (sad for that but glad it's not his hip)
Large breed dogs do have a tendency for hip problems so we do have to monitor this regularly... we also have to watch how we play with him because of joint concerns and bloating issues while he's still a growing pup... and I believe he's truly going to live up to "large breed"... I won't be surprised if he hits 200lbs...
The vet says he's doing really well and is at a perfect weight for how he is growing
Such a proud little pup...

He's getting that bloodhound face... MY FAVORITE PART!!!! such a cutie