Another Busy Week!

As you may have noticed, we are posting on Monday night, rather than the usual Sunday night.  This is because Mom took Monday off of work to get a variety of things done, including, of course, spending lots of time with us!  With an extra day with Mom, we've had a very busy week!

There was, of course, Much Tennis Ball action.

And Many Zoomies.

Abby has been putting a lot of effort into her rehearsals for that famous ballet 'Doodle Lake'.

 

AND we had a doggie class - one of those 'socialization' things where we went out on the town and were social.

Mom keeps saying something about 'calendar photos'.  As long as there are treats involved, we don't really care what she calls them!

Here we are paying rapt attention to Jessi, the Turkey Hotdog Lady.  Mom grumbles that we don't pay as close attention to her as we do to Jessi.  Yeah, well, Jessi has better treats!

And I got a 'solo' photo!

   
We also encountered our buddy Kodi (short for Kodiak, as he's very bear-like) at Petco.  Mom was able to lure him away from his day job of holding down the sidewalks to get a few photos.  Kodi is a Newfoundland and looks a wee bit like a ginormous carpet with legs.

Lookit those feet!  Aren't those just the best hairy toes EVER?!?

Kodi is certain that he needs the treats being offered, while we could certain wait in the background and do without.  For the record, he got treats!

Mom also got a lot pictures of us this week relaxing in the shade while she shined things in our eyes used her little reflector.  This seems to amuse her, so we humor her.

Mom says these next two photos are "some of her favorites" (which I interpret as 'coming to a calendar near you').  Of they are among her favorites - how can you not like photos of happy dogs with tennis balls?

And while we do this to humor Mom, we do have fun, too.

This is Abby's 'come hither' look!

Me, doing my best Popeye impression!

Abby somehow manages to look so innocent some times.  I know her, and I'm amazed she can pull that look off!

Me?  I'm always innocent!

Mom likes this one because of the 'dappled' light and the grass and the flowers in the background.  And, of course, because I'm in it!

In addition to all that, Mom is in the process of creating a 'photography space' - a room where she can have all her equipment in one spot and keep some stuff set up without having to have it clutter up the living room.  She finally got the upstairs bedroom 'organized' and will be ready to move in her photography stuff any day now.  We tested out the room, and give it four paws up!

In case you were wondering, Mom got this blanket on a close-out sale - she was looking for something that would offset our hair (apparently all of the blankets in our house are varying shades of tan, which is essentially camouflage for us!).  The sparkles were an added bonus!

And I'll leave you with some Fall colors - Mom got this on our morning walkies!  The fall flame won't last much longer, but it's very pretty right now!

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Have a great week!

*kissey face*

-Fiona and Abby the Hippobottomus

Fall Funballs!

Come October when most of the rest of the world is finally enjoying Fall, our leaves will be gone and it will start getting 'brisk' and even 'downright nippy' (those are Mom's technical weather terms...).  But for now, it is perfect; the weather is in the 70s and it's sunny (or partly sunny) and we have been able to take full advantage of the beautiful weather.

Yup.  Our yard really looks like that right now.   No Photoshop enhancement required!

Abby hasn't suddenly acquired Corgi legs - our photographer was trying to get some of the sky and trees in the background.

Yes, it's pretty.  But so is that tennis ball in your hand, Mom.

See - normal leggies - no Corgi leggies here!

And we have been getting in a lot of tennis ball action.

All that, AND she misses the ball.... *sigh*

Of course, her back might be hurting from this move - I know mine is!

Zombie dog in action!

In my spare time, I'm a trained seal!

Abby has been rehearsing diligently for the upcoming performances of Doodle Lake.  You'll notice she has her pointe shoes on here!

Notice how I keep my eyes on the ball?  Mom might want to try this when she's hitting tennis balls!  Heehee!

Excellent ear flappage!

Misses only count with horseshoes, hand grenades and Doodle Tennis Ball Action!

More zombie dog moves.

I am trying to save the tennis ball from the Tennis Ball-Eating Bush of Doom.  I failed.  That bush is scary!

I have the most tennis balls.  That means I win, right?

Jaws of Doom in action!

I can do the zombie dog thing, too!

 

The dance of the Doodle-plum Fairies!

This photo has it all!  Fall colors, a dog and tennis ball action!

Of course, there have also been many zoomies.

I like the blurred feet in this photo - it makes me look like I'm going Really Fast!

Of course, Mom has also been taking plenty of portraits.  Because that is apparently What Mom Does.

You would think Mom would be Perfectly Satisfied with those photos.  But no.  She decided that she could make these pictures 'even better' by using some shiny thing that reflects light into our eyes onto our faces.  Whatever.  As long as there are treats involved, we're willing to put up with Mom's crazy photo antics.

Dorkadoodle with light enhancements!  (She was dorky enough in the shade!)

It even works well in low light.

At least this reflector thingy gives me a bright sparkle in my eye!

Seriously, how goofy is my sister?

Some of us take this whole portrait thing Quite Seriously!

Mom LOVES this photo.  Something to do with Abby actually looking at the camera....

Okay, this reflector thingy is pretty nifty!  And Mom loves this photo, too!

Oh yeah!  I don't even have to squint and the photos aren't washed out or anything!

Okay, maybe Mom's little reflector thingy isn't too bad.  However, she wants us to look at her in these photos.  We'll start looking when Mom can figure out how to hold the camera, the reflector and the treats and/or squeaky ball all at once!

Have a great week!

*kissey face*
-Fiona and Abby the Hippobottomus