We're Back!

It was a long 17-day vacation overseas and one we will treasure forever. We are now happy to be home and surrounded by our Lab Brats once again.

Throughout the trip, we kept seeing black, chocolate, and yellow Labrador Retrievers of all shapes and sizes. Each one reminded us of the treasures waiting for us at home and although our dogs were very well cared for during our vacation, we missed their energy and wagging tails. Upon arriving home, we brought them some McDonald's French Fries as a sacrifice to the "Chocolate Goddesses". *laugh* They were very happy to see us (and the French Fries) and forgave us instantly.

You would think though that we would be used to them running around and would have not forgotten to watch ourselves when they go into play-mode. Alas, as my husband was walking with his morning breakfast from the kitchen to our livingroom, I heard a loud bang. It seems the girls started to run around the table and decided to "take him out" from behind. He distinctly remembers the push from behind and his English Muffins flying in the air. *laugh* We both let out a roar of laughter and I turned to him and said "Welcome Home!" as the Lab Brats decided to help clean up the mess they had caused by licking up the strawberry jam off the carpet.

On Vacation

The month of July is upon us and we are now on vacation. We have not left for our overseas adventure at this time but will be within the next week. Unfortunately, we will be leaving Dakota and Cheyenne behind with a family member who will be living at our home while we are away. We love this arrangement because it allows Dakota and Cheyenne the security of being at home and not having their schedule or lives interrupted. Heck, it is like a vacation for them; numerous family members stop by, rides in the car are ample, and their pup sitter spoils them like you wouldn't believe. We doubt they will want us to come back. (laugh)

With that said, this will be the last entry in the Lab Brats blog until the we return at the end of the month. Sure, we don't mind you checking out our blog archives or even checking out our 8pawsup.com or Dogwiregifts.com websites while we are gone. Feel free to even snoop around in our Labrador Retreiver Articles or submit your Lab into our Free Calendar Contest; you never know what good stuff is only a click away!

Have a great month and blog you soon!