Puppy Fast

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Sydney is learning fast. This weekend it was how to retrieve a tennis ball like her big brother Riley.Riley would run with her to get it but then because she is "puppy fast" he would let her just tear off with it. They had a absolute blast and didn't want to quit but after 30 minutes they were so exhausted we had to bring it in with a promise of more tomorrow.

Cold Harbor National Battlefield Hike

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Sydney has finally gotten big enough to fit into her harness and has learned to walk on a leash well enough to take her on her first hike.  It was such a beautiful weekend we decided to try it out at Cold Harbor National Battlefield  just down the road from the house.Up early, we headed out.  She was so excited (her harness was not secure so it looks like it was falling off :) She followed Riley's lead and did so well.
Poor baby was just exhausted when we got home and cuddle up on the chair for most of the eveningShe did so well. Can't wait to take her camping and really get out on some trails.  

Snow Day Saturday

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Winter came into 2017 with both barrels drawn dropping 9" of snow on us during the first Saturday of 2017.I had filled the bird feeders the night before and they were used all day by dozens and dozens of birds of all types.  I watched (and took photos) of them for a long part of the afternoon. It's one of my favorite things to do and so relaxing.  Here are some of the birds at the feeders:and some of my photos:
Still hate winter :)