Followilng Mamma Daisy Around

Honey, Pear, Fruitcake and TJ!

Oh, pups had so much fun in the garden... can they come out to play again?

2010 Santa Run

Okay, so I'm late in posting my Santa Run, but well, at the same time as the Santa Run, we were birthing babies. It was hectic to say the least but thank goodness for a nurturing husband who stayed home with Daisy as she started to give birth and of course huge thanks to Kim and Kelly for staying with Richard and for staying overnight so that we could safely deliver 7 little babies. The birthing went on for a very long time and without their caring help, we might have lost one pup who was not thriving the way she should have been. Anyway, the good news is, she is thriving now and is a huge, happy puppy!!!

Peg and family came to the rescue and helped me once we arrived in Waterville. We dressed the dogs in their traditional red scarves and despite the blizzard that blew through just moments before hooking up, we made a safe run to the center of town and promptly delivered Santa. The roads had iced up and so, it was a little scary to be pulled by dogs on an ATV with next to no traction until we turned onto the dirt path. The local Police Force were once again fantastic and kept the parade moving at a slow pace of no more than 8 mph so that we could travel slowly on the road until our turn-off. Everything went so smoothly with a crowd of about 9oo people!!! Lots of attention and photos of the dogs. Each dog handled the crowd, the kids, the cuddling and photographs so very well including my two yearlings Tumac and Hana. We helped raise a grand total of $844.00 for the Whole Village in Plymouth. Thanks to everyone who helped us deliver Santa to Waterville.

... Wait For Santa!

We had a full escourt into town!

Dressing Up The ATV ...

...as the blizzard blows in.

Following The Parade

With lots of ice on the road, I was quite relieved when we were able to take a turn off the road leaving the Parade to continue into the town square as we then headed off on a snow covered dirt path.

Love, Love This Photo!

Peg getting suitably squished by Cookqiz and snuggled by Tumac who adores her and quite obviously, Peg adores them both. What a happy and loving photo.

Cookqiz's Favorite Friend

Peg and family have been invaluable at our annual Santa Run and the dogs think so too!

"Old Man River"

I've been seriously thinking of changing his name from Turkey Jim aka TJ Max, to "Old Man River". Several friends have commented how he looks like a little old man. He is a cute boy, he was the biggest but not any longer. He has a beautiful pale gray-blue colored coat and ligt gray-blue eyes. He has become so loving and affectionate, he always looks like he's solving the problems of the world. He's a special boy.

My Boy, Wishbone

I swear this boy is human. He hugs me and holds me with his little paws. He is a gentle, gentle old soul. So very pretty with ocean blue eyes that look through you. Love him!

Big Boy Pepper

He's been a big boy all along and he is the biggest sweetie too. So reminds my of my Malamute Zudnik. He's got a lovely big coat and is so cuddly. He seems to really suit his name " Mr Peppi Pepitoe".

Grayvy... Cute As A Button!

She's like a teddy bear! Buff-gray, super nice coat and the prettiest face. She's a lively one... first born and first to do everything!

Milk Face Honey

Honey had a tough start to her little life but she has more than made up for it! She is a food hog!!! Loves her milk which she somehow manages to get all over her face. She is so pretty, very outgoing, very affectionate. She has a thick coat and the cutest beauty spot above her nose.

Dear Fruitcake

She looks very similar to Pear and TJ. She is a lovely girl, not as quiet as Pear but certainly not as adventurous as Grayvy or Honey. She has the cutest nose. She is a good size female with a beautiful coat. Such a pretty wee thing.

Gentle, Quiet "Pear"

Pear has continued to be a rather large girl. She is strikingly beautiful with her pale blue-gray eyes and liver colored nose. She is always sitting peacefully, watching, taking everything in and just when you forget she is around, she can be found sitting all snuggly next to you.