Dog Days 2.0

We have had Rhody in our home since last Saturday afternoon. He and Madrone engage in regular wrestling matches throughout the day. The vet saw them on Thursday and says they are doing great and seem to be pretty well behaved. We're still waiting on some house training accidents with Rhody and minor nipping issues with Madrone. They've been helping Ron and I to get better exercise too, as we normally take them for a 1 to 1-½ mile walk (drag) in the morning. 

Rhody is a serious cuddler and Madrone is REALLY attached to me.

Isis and Henrietta are definitely glad not to be at the center of Madrone's attention anymore. The cats are still keeping a wary distance from the Boys.

This week Ron's sister, BIL, 2 nieces and assorted spouses, children, and dogs were on Gabriola for their annual summer vacation. We spent several warm days playing on the beach with the dogs. (8 in total (dogs, not days)). We're also continuing to socialize the purppies with trips to the various markets. Kaili will be able to babysit for us tomorrow, allowing us to attend church.

I noticed a baby artichoke this week and 2 marble sized watermelons too. The tomatoes, cucumber, strawberries, blueberries, and Patty Pan squash continue to produce. There's even a few pea and green bean stragglers. Madrone raids the pea plants if we're not watching him- he lives peas! The black berries are ripening and the dogs and I sample them when we walk.