Day 156 ~

"let the wild rumpus begin"

Day 155 ~

Day 147 ~

Day 145 ~

After a full day of sniffing every corner of the yard, chasing all creatures smaller than herself, retrieving the treasured tennis ball and playing with Willow and Murf, someone needed a relaxing, soothing, water massage in the hot tub.

Day 142 ~

it doesn't get much better for this little yellow girl,

  the beach and her tennis ball ~ life is good

Day 140 ~

beach baby, beach baby there in the sand . . .

Day 139 ~

Yellow Girl enjoying a quiet moment before sundown.

Day 137 ~

someone is happy to be at the beach

Day 130 ~

She wanted to jump in the hot tub to get the tennis ball.

 

Day 129 ~

Get your bikinis on girls! We’re going to the beach.

Day 128 ~

I can't believe it's been almost a month since her last photo.

Day 105 ~

Sleeping in on a rainy day.

Day 104 ~

Day 103 ~

I am frequently asked about the dangers of bringing my camera to the beach. Sand and water can be a great cause of concern when it comes to photographic equipment. I live at the beach and I enjoy taking photos while there, whether it be of the often found sandcastle, the shells which have washed a shore, the sun setting behind the dunes, or the dogs playing in the waves. I am as careful as I can be and fortunately for I have my older yet very functional camera. I generally bring this one, leaving my prized D7000 safely at home.

This evening the tide was low and calm, B and I took the girls over for a swim. For some reason us humans can not fully understand, the mussel shells were of particular interest to Yellow Girl. Not only for sniffing but before we knew it and before we could pry open her mouth, she had ingested several. I was certain they would pass through by the morning and we went about romping and playing.

Back at the car, I gave the girls a drink of fresh water to help wash any sand and ocean water out of their mouths. We gathered up the leashes, towels, water bowl, camera and 4 legged friends and started back to the main land. When suddenly there was a loud retching sounds and the splatter of water, remains of mussel shells covered the car seats, camera and lens.

Next time I am asked about the dangers of bringing my camera to the beach, I may think twice.

Day 102 ~

I have been a bit remiss in keeping up with my, self promised, daily photo of Yellow Girl. I had a few extra minutes last week and jumped at the chance to borrow a 500mm. This being a wonderful lens to capture Osprey, they have become the focus of my attention and lens. With it’s return tomorrow, I am certain the now 5 month old girl will be my main subject once again.

Day 101 ~

enjoying the morning light

Day 98 ~

Day 97 ~

See this sweet angelic puppy face? It is the face of a Yellow Girl, who in her quest to learn about all things, uprooted one of our freshly watered impatients and ran through our house shaking it about. As we were getting ready to meet friends for lunch, Yellow Girl was entertaining herself by splattering mud from floor to ceiling.

Day 96 ~

Day 95 ~

a day @ the beach