wishing everyone a blessed holiday season.

Jill, Thor and Marco Polo

Chasing Jack Rabbits

We had a great day chasing those pesky Jack Rabbits at Veterans Oasis Park & Mom got her weight training done trying to keep ahold of us! Thor and Marco Polo

Sad Day for The Thundering Herd

We were so lucky back in September 2009 while in Chattanooga to visit with The Thundering Herd. We read their Blog each day and knew all 6 of these dogs had the BEST Home in the world. Today, our Heart is breaking as Kodiak went to the Rainbow Bridge. Please say a prayer for the entire gang. I know Kodiak is free of pain and waiting for the day when he will be re-united with his family. Hugs and Woos

Thor and Marco Polo

Super Saturday by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Beautiful Saturday morning for a long 5 mile walk on Four Mile Creek Trail and we found this really cool rock! I thought I was going to lift the dogs- Are you kidding me, they jumped up easily!!!

Super Saturday by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Getting ready for Iowa State Fair by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Can we try some Corn Dogs or how about a Pork Chop on a stick?

Thor stopped for a drink at the DNR Pond.

Only a few more days until the Iowa State Fair, Thor and Marco Polo checked out every inch of the fairgrounds this morning making sure everything is in place.

Getting ready for Iowa State Fair by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Fun with PhotoShop Elements on a Hot Afternoon

Marco Polo Stepping Out

Look Mom, I am flying!!!

Actually, we were at Soccer Blast in Burnsville, Minn over Memorial Day weekend. Thanks to Amy at Great Dane Photos for these great shots.

Godspeed Mama

My Dear Sweet Mama - Summer 1998 - May 27, 2011

I knew things weren't quite right with you but I didn't expect to lose you so quickly. Mama was a feral cat when my husband and I started feeding her back in 1998 outside of our little store. When I realized you were feeding kittens I convinced John that you must be saved and he spent hours trying to capture the 5 little kittens. We found them homes and you became our store Ambassador, everyone loved you but I hated that you continued to roam especially on that busy street so you came home and never really liked Carolina or MrSippi. After they moved on to the Rainbow Bridge you thought you were a puppy dog, following me around the house, keeping the boys in line and putting up with them, especially Marco Polo dragging you around the house by the neck. But the Bedroom was your domain and if you were sleeping with me, the boys weren't allowed up there. I never figured out how you could keep them off the bed but they were afraid of you! Oh, I will miss your 5am wakeup telling me it was time to feed you. God Speed my Dear, Mama!

Happy New Year 2011

Wishing all of our friends an incredible New Year 2011

Thor, Marco Polo and Mama

Unbelievable Warm Thursday Walk by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Well, the snow is all gone, the boys are all muddy but it was a great walk at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!

Unbelievable Warm Thursday Walk by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

First Ever Retired Walk by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Retirement with Mom is Awesome! We got to play in bed with her this morning, then we had a walk in the neighborhood trail.

First Ever Retired Walk by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Wonderful Wednesday Walk

Here we are with our Halloween Shot !

This is the real lake, right? We aren't standing in water in the parking lot anymore!

I know I could have gotten that darn squirrel if Mom would have let go of the leash!

Thor, Look at me, I'm blowing bubbles at you!!!! Ha Ha Marco Polo said!

Wonderful Wed Walk by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

The Boys had a great time walking around Gray's Lake and WaterWorks Park this morning. Flood waters are finally gone and it was gorgeous.

Carney Marsh Wednesday Walk by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Carney Marsh Wednesday Walk by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

We had an awesome walk at Carney Marsh this morning and I saw a beautiful Cooper Hawk. Marco Polo decided his Uncle Thor deserved a kiss. What's up with that?

Sat Exc Jumpers Thor - Sat 9-18-10 one dropped bar

Thor was having great time running in the cool Saturday rain - Unfortunately he dropped one bar but still had a great fun!

Marco Polo, siberian husky runs exc jumpers sept 18, 2010

Marco Polo looking like I have actually trained him but we must have forgotten to practice weave poles because he missed weave polo 10, otherwise, he would have Qed!!! Love you anyway Marco !

Thor - having way too much fun running agility

Here's Thor having fun at Soccer Blast in the Twin Cities August 20 - taking the wrong side of the tunnel, darn it! but he had a great time running.

Downtown Walking Principal River Walk by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Saturday Morning Mom took us to the Principal River Walk in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

This is the Hansen Triangle.

Asian Garden

This is the famous Principal Center Street Bridge.

Brenton Ice Skating Plaza - No Ice today!

Union Railroad Bridge

Mom, It's getting Hot!

Yeah! the Iowa Cubs Principal Baseball Stadium - We love the Water!

This boy and his dog are pretty Stiff! HA HA HA!

After visiting the Farmers Market - we stopped at Nollen Plaza for a drink!

WHO IS THIS?

Come on Mom - Let's go into the deeper water!

Downtown Walking Principal River Walk by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Mom has worked at the Principal Financial Group, previously known as The Bankers Life for over 40 years, They have created the River Walk for downtown over the last few years. Here's a link to more information: http://www.principalriverwalk.com/

Run/Walk/Drag 3 miles/Hunting 1 mile by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Wednesday is our favorite day of the week because Mom is home with us, today we went to Cottonwood. Thor and Marco Polo

First Mom had us run 3 miles with her, then we got to go Hunting!

And of course the grass was all wet so we got to take a grass shower!

We love the feel of wet grass, can you tell, plus we get to eat grass!

Marco, Is this great or what? Thor Asks!

I wish we do this every day!

HA HA HA Marco Polo says! Mom needs to work to buy us good snack foods!

Run/Walk/Drag 3 miles/Hunting 1 mile by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Sunday Morning at DMACC Trail by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

Sunday Morning at DMACC Trail by bpfarms at Garmin Connect - Details

It was an incredible Cool Sunday Morning so the boys and I went to DMACC and walked their trail, Here's them sitting below, is it Donald Duck Statue? Plus beautiful wild flowers.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market

It's Me, Thor, Today was special day, I got to go to the Farmers Market with Mom and biped sister, Stephanie. All of the other fur-kids had to stay home. It was great, I got to meet lots of new friends. After we got home Mom took me and Marco Polo for a 4 mile walk - This is a perfect Saturday!

Here's some beautiful flowers but Mom wouldn't let me water them!!!

3 Dog Bakery had lots of treats, Here's my sis, giving me one!

This is one really funny looking thing?

Our early visit to the Iowa State Fair

Thor and I got to visit the Iowa State Fair early this morning. It was cool, everything is getting all ready to start this week.

Here we are in the Midway, trying to figure out which ride we want to go on first.

Mom, we want to go on the Tilt-A-Whirl!

Next we want to go in the Fun House!

Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs???

We were disappointed the DNR hasn't put out the fish or ducks yet? We wanted to play with them!

Our State Fair is the Best State Fair - Don't Miss it, Don't even be Late!

This silly guy thinks he is driving a ship???

Here we are in front of the Pavilion where we will give an agility demo on Wed 18th & Sun 22nd at 6:30 - come see all of the dogs!!!

Mom's favorite place the Flower Gardens!

The Kids discuss World Affairs???

 Mama after she let me trim her nails and brush her!

 Thor telling Mama and MP what he thinks?

 So, he is finished.

 I guess they weren't listening?

 Marco Polo had more important things to do.

 Ok - maybe they think they should get treats since everyone's toenails were trimmed?

They are very tired!