Summer has finally arrived and with it comes longer, warmer days and more time for fun! I love that it gives me more opportunities to be outside with the girls and to enjoy our beautiful state, even if it's just more time out in our own backyard! And this week, we've been taking full advantage of every minute.
Last weekend took us to my home town of Chesaning to visit my dad for father's day. My dad is not the dog lover I am, but he's certainly grown to appreciate the girls and even embraces the craziness that comes with three German Shorthaired Pointers. The girls always get excited about their trips to visit Grandpa and Grandma because what GSP doesn't love some time in the country? Of course there are always adventures and lots of things to sniff, but there are also lots of walks, lounging in the sun, petting, and treats! Everything a good GSP loves.
This year, my parents decided to spend some time camping at Showboat Park, so that is where we went to visit them. The girls have never been to Showboat Park so this was an excellent place for us to get out and explore somewhere new (at least for them). With lots of wide open space to roam and very few other campers around, it was a good location to pull out the long leashes to allow everyone more freedom to explore. And explore they did!
Peaches loved the opportunity to sniff far and wide and to drag Grandma all over the park! Even when we were sitting at the campsite, she was on the prowl for critters!
But I think the best part of the day for all of the girls was the opportunity to splash around in the Shiawassee River. It was a hot day, so some time in the water was very much needed!
In typical Maddie fashion, she used the river as a drinking bowl, not getting too deep in order to prevent the water from touching her belly.
Peaches ran right in at full speed. She jumped and splashed around like a crazy youngster! She'd then run out at full speed to run back in. It's actually amazing I didn't end up in the river too! She's certainly not afraid to get a little wet. She was having a great time and it was so much fun to watch!
Imke spent her time in the river close to the shore where there are lots of things to sniff. She's always on the hunt for a critter to terrorize. Of course, along the banks is also where all of the good grass is. Nice long pieces of grass that make for the perfect snack. And when she's not hunting, she's grazing like a goat.
After a good walk and some time to splash around the river, it was time to head back to the campsite for a little rest.
Peaches enjoyed lounging at the campsite and watching the world around her, while Imke and Maddie were ready for a nap in the shade. It was the perfect end to their day of adventures.
It was a great way to spend our day and I think the girls would agree! I'm pretty lucky to have them around to explore the world with me. I love to see the world through their eyes. Boy have they shown me a lot over the years and it seems like I learn more every day.
This Summer I'm more determined than ever to make the most of every minute. With Imke and Maddie getting older and with Peaches' cancer, I want to make sure they don't miss out on anything that a great Michigan summer has to offer! We are living every moment to the fullest and look forward to sharing our adventures with you.
Now we're off for our next adventure!
This year, my parents decided to spend some time camping at Showboat Park, so that is where we went to visit them. The girls have never been to Showboat Park so this was an excellent place for us to get out and explore somewhere new (at least for them). With lots of wide open space to roam and very few other campers around, it was a good location to pull out the long leashes to allow everyone more freedom to explore. And explore they did!
Peaches loved the opportunity to sniff far and wide and to drag Grandma all over the park! Even when we were sitting at the campsite, she was on the prowl for critters!
But I think the best part of the day for all of the girls was the opportunity to splash around in the Shiawassee River. It was a hot day, so some time in the water was very much needed!
In typical Maddie fashion, she used the river as a drinking bowl, not getting too deep in order to prevent the water from touching her belly.
Peaches ran right in at full speed. She jumped and splashed around like a crazy youngster! She'd then run out at full speed to run back in. It's actually amazing I didn't end up in the river too! She's certainly not afraid to get a little wet. She was having a great time and it was so much fun to watch!
Imke spent her time in the river close to the shore where there are lots of things to sniff. She's always on the hunt for a critter to terrorize. Of course, along the banks is also where all of the good grass is. Nice long pieces of grass that make for the perfect snack. And when she's not hunting, she's grazing like a goat.
After a good walk and some time to splash around the river, it was time to head back to the campsite for a little rest.
Peaches enjoyed lounging at the campsite and watching the world around her, while Imke and Maddie were ready for a nap in the shade. It was the perfect end to their day of adventures.
It was a great way to spend our day and I think the girls would agree! I'm pretty lucky to have them around to explore the world with me. I love to see the world through their eyes. Boy have they shown me a lot over the years and it seems like I learn more every day.
This Summer I'm more determined than ever to make the most of every minute. With Imke and Maddie getting older and with Peaches' cancer, I want to make sure they don't miss out on anything that a great Michigan summer has to offer! We are living every moment to the fullest and look forward to sharing our adventures with you.
Now we're off for our next adventure!
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