Boxing Day Hike in Lighthouse Park

It's too hot for shaggy dogs!

Here on the West Coast we are having record high temperatures - continuous days of 30+ C.

Maybe not so hot for those of you that are used to it but only 8% of the population out here has air conditioning in their homes - we don't have it and NORMALLY we don't need it!

The dogs were looking too hot and bothered in their bulky fur coats.

So we took them to the groomer's last week and got them "sheared".

They may not look too happy about their SHORT haircuts but they are a LOT COOLER!!

Sam

Murphy

Dog Styling!

This is what happens when your kids are home for the summer with nothing to do!

I think that Sarah really believed that Murphy and Sam liked getting their hair "done"!

New Photos!!!!

Murphy stretching...Sam stretching....
Murphy and Sam (hiding behind post)

Murphy preparing to take a leap off the back deck

Sam happy to be on the back deck while Murphy runs circles in the yard

Murphy stopping to catch his breath

Close up shot - very rare as he never stands still!

Sam always standing still...

More shots of Murphy between laps in the yard!

Family Portrait

Miles' sister Karen came to visit with her family.