Winter Is Back!

Winter came late and then it left early and summer showed up.  At least the heat dried everything out and gave us a kick start with dogyard chores.  Cold temperatures have since returned 'Yay' and we are back out on the trail.  Pups are now taking their turn in lead and soon the youngest of them all, Sofiel... will be in harness too.  She's a fire cracker that one so I just can't wait to get her onboard.  Cookqiz is still running as she is  in the early stages of pregnancy (we hope).  Such perfect timing as she will have the summer to tend to her babies and recover before we kick off the season again Sept 1st.    If temperatures allow, we will run through April and into May.  The semi-retired dogs will be out running this week too so that just leaves Diva who will be 15 years old this year and still in good shape. She enjoys her walks around the property and lots of snuggle time.  She looks great!!  Love my Diva girl.

Update!

As I sit here and post photos and write up memories from this past winter, I'm also very excited to announce that we just bred Cookqiz with Tumac. Puppies should be born around May 10th, 2012.  They should be awesome puppies as both adults are really quite spectacular.  From Tumac's deep Hedlund Heritage and old school Reddington and Mackey way back in the line to Cookqiz's Beargrease and Susan Butcher lines. Stay tuned for more updates!!

 

Awww, love this photo.  We all felt safe and snuggly running dogs late into the night at Waterville Valley NH.  Nestled deep in the White Mountains on National Forest land, a winter wonderland for sure and such perfect timing as winter didn't share much of its snow with us this season, but it did on this night.  Such a lovely night.  The smiles say it all!

What a view!  We all had such a great day together.  Really didn't want the day to end.

Wading through the water

An awesome day of sledding with my dear friends Kim and Kelly and 'our Bob', it was a moment and captured forever.