Firsts

My daughter Lexie debuted in the ring alongside of her Papillon Sparky.
"I'm excited and scared," she told me as we climbed into the van at 5:30 this morning to head for Albany.
I didn't know if I was going to be able to watch them make their first go at it because Cardigans were almost the same time and in a different building. But I was and even got a couple of shots with my camera phone...




I am soo proud of her. Lexie is going through a shy phase and Sparky is hitting his teens with 3 Cardigan girls at home in successive phases of their heat cycle. But they both came through it alive. And Lexie was absolutely thrilled to get a red ribbon today.

The judge was awesome and supportive to Lexie. I love that!! Thank you Ms. Gloria Kerr for being so encouraging.

And Rogue and I took home a Best Bred-By, BOW and BOS under one of our favorite judges Ms. Emily Fish. Thank you, Ms. Fish. Rogue just needs one more point to finish!!!

perfect Saturday morning defined:

Waking up just to find your snuggle buddy and go back to sleep.

Whippersnapper Wednesday

Rogue

I have to agree with Snoopy. Happiness is a warm puppy.

True story: The other day I came out to the brood. All were dozing. I said to no one in particular, "Who's the cutest puppy?" They all looked up at me but only one bounded toward me. I am in so-o-o much trouble with this one.