A skateboard and some chickens

A fall afternoon in the front yard. It looks like this.









He tried putting a chicken on the skateboard. Tuns out, chickens don't skate.

8 years!

Molly turned eight years old today. She celebrated with some snow play, a couple of races with Walter's sled (she let him win), and a couple of birthday tater tots - a real treat for a dog who never gets fed from the table.



Happy birthday, silly puppy!

Shave and a haircut

It was the mud that did it.

I've complained for years about the amount of dog hair in the house. And, this year especially, about the number of ticks that Molly brings into the house. But we've dealt with those things, because they weren't really hurting anyone. But the mud! Oh goodness, the mud. The mud that was so tangled in her fur that it required two rounds of shampoo, brushing, and practically power washing it out of her. It was the mud that made us shave her.

Remember her long blonde locks? No more! She's clean shaven for the summer. She feels baby soft and looks like she's lost about 30 pounds. She's not saying much, but she seems happy with her new 'do. 

Walter thinks she looks a little silly, but she's still good competition in a foot race.

You're still a beauty, Molly. A cooler, cleaner beauty.

5 years

It's Molly's 5th birthday! Here are 5 fun facts about our sweet girl:
1. Her full name: Molly Sparkle Billmeyer
2. She's afraid of doors.
3. She won't eat out of a metal bowl – her reflection scares her.
4. She likes to have her butt scratched. A lot.
5. If we count in dog years, she's about my age. No wonder she's such a good pal.
Happy birthday, Molly!

Patient Molly

We walk to the park and Molly waits and waits and waits...

While Walter slides and slides and slides...

Until, finally, it's her turn to play!

Happy birthday, Molly!

Our sweet Molly turns 4 today. She's getting so grown up. She's so mild-mannered, and very tolerant of the way Walter shows his love...