Elka tired....

The Dog Paddle absolutely wore Elka out! She finally perked up on Sunday around 6:00pm. We arrived at the Dog Paddle on Saturday about 10AM. We were informed to get there early because the water gets nasty. I'm thinking lots of dogs, saliva, so that makes sense. It was something much worse. I will leave it at that.

Elka walked into the Woodland Park pool on her back legs alone. thaKing was trying to prevent her from pulling, which resulted in lifting Elka up in the air. Pinch collar or not, Elka saw other dogs to play with and she desperately wanted to get to them. I proceeded to sign all of us in while thaKing tried to control the howling Elka. I affectionately referred to her as the crazy dog, while signing in without a dog in immediate tow.

Once inside the fenced area, we released Elka from her leash and immediately lost sight of her. Was she headed towards the water? No, just running laps around the pool and chasing any dog that would give chase. Eventually I caught up with her and leashed her up to lead her into the wading pool. After-all, the water was why we were there. She walked in the water and was slashed and howled at by another dog. She wanted none of that and leaped from the pool to run some more.

After she tired out some, she accepted the fact that the water could be fun, as she chased tennis balls into the water. I think she also watched her new friends Callie and Ajax enjoying the water, so that helped her acclimate. We left after about one hour and half. Elka napped some when we got home but then I took her back out to go to the Barkery since she was so good at the Dog Paddle. She slept until about 8AM on Sunday to just go outside and then come back in and sleep until 9:30AM. Why can't we have a Dog Paddle every weekend!

Dog Paddle

Ahhh... one of the reasons I wanted a dog...to go to the Dog Paddle at Woodland Park of course. The Dog Paddle is this Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Woodland Aquatic Center. (The rain date is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13.) The cost is $10 per dog with a limit of two people. There is an additional cost of $5 per person beyond the two. Proceeds will benefit the creation and maintenance of dog parks in Fayette County. All dogs must have a 2007, 2008 or 2009 rabies tag and proof of vaccination. I can't wait to take Elka!! She will love, love, love it! If she is not too stinky and wet after the swim, I think I need to follow through on that much discussed trip to the Barkery afterward.

Keeneland

It's never too early to start thinking about what to wear to Keeneland this fall! I'm loving this dress from White House/Black Market, paired with these shoes! They're so cute that I think any pain would be worth it! However, there is a Milly trunk show at Belle Rose this weekend which comes with a 10% discount. Maybe worth a look see for that day at the races outfit.

Jeremy King Photography

My talented husband has decided to take his hobby of photography pro. Check out his website and book your session today!

Blogger back log

So I've been very lax in blogging, obviously. I've been swamped with work and with the interception of facebook into my life...I've neglected the much more creative outlet of blogging. Anyway..Elka graduated from boarding school at Durham Kennels at the end of May. We are overwhelmingly pleased with how well she is doing. She still has puppy outbursts occasionally, but all and all it is an absolute pleasure to walk her around the 'hood and take her to events such as the Farmer's Market and Thursday Night Live.

In July I celebrated my Super Sweet Sixteen Redux (i.e. 32, there I said it). Jennifer Miller with Baker's Bliss made my cake which was fabulicious. Yes, it was planned for the dress to match the cake! Several of my friends joined me and thaKing at Atomic Cafe to celebrate my birth. We decorated foam coozies with foam stickers. You are never too old to enjoy crafts! It was a blast and I truly appreciate my friends coming out to make getting older way more fun!