Sharing a few family photos today. You know how it is when your children grow up together, you love your friend's kids like your own. . . That's Wally's friend, Magnum, giving me smooches. The feeling is mutual.
Here's my two special guys. . .
We spent Saturday at the lake. It was partly sunny and only slightly chilly. The two days prior, the temperature reached 70 degrees.
No stick left behind.
It's days like this that make it easier to get through the work week, not that I dislike my job, but it's tiring and not nearly as fun as a day at the lake.
I stamped a little bit on Sunday, so I'll be back with that later this week. Aren't weekends wonderful? Have a great day!
Fun, fun, fun photos!!!! Looks like you had a great time. It was fun to see your mister, too. So glad you shared.
Posted by: SueB | 01/31/2011 at 03:02 AM
:) How fun!! Thanks again for sharing Wally & Co. with us!!
Posted by: Peggy | 01/31/2011 at 03:05 AM
What a wonderful way to spend a day! Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos!
Posted by: Glenda | 01/31/2011 at 03:07 AM
I love when you share these pictures with us. My kids are gone, I have no grandchildren and my "girls" are what get me through the day. Thanks again
Posted by: Cris Z. | 01/31/2011 at 03:48 AM
Now that's a real kind of love .... unconditional.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | 01/31/2011 at 03:58 AM
Be still my heart. Wally is such a handsome Golden. Dogs playing with their friends is always an awesome sight and always brings smiles and giggles. Magnum is a good looking Lab. I especially like the picture of the two of them in the water doing what they love. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 01/31/2011 at 04:28 AM
What a delightful set of photos. Your photos made me wish I could visit your lake in person. I'm so glad you shared a sliver of your wonderful weekend with your devoted readers.
Posted by: Gabriela | 01/31/2011 at 07:34 AM
What fun pictures! It really does look like you all are having a wonderful time. tfs
Posted by: Cindy H. | 01/31/2011 at 08:15 AM
Leslie, I think we all love seeing pics of Wally and Magnum, I know we do (my husband and I). Loved the "no stick left behind" photo *lol*) I'm so glad you enjoyed a restful and memorable day at the lake. Have a great week.
Posted by: Susie L. | 01/31/2011 at 09:04 AM
What wonderful pictures, Leslie! I love all of that "puppy love" in the first one! Thanks for sharing these.
Posted by: Linda E | 01/31/2011 at 09:13 AM
Wonderful photo's. So happy that you had such a fun and relaxing day.
Posted by: Ida | 01/31/2011 at 10:59 AM
Great photos-your dog is so pretty!!
Posted by: Bev J. | 01/31/2011 at 11:27 AM
Looks like a fun day for everyone all around :) so good to get out and have those great days to recharge, not so good on this neck of the woods :(
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 01/31/2011 at 12:25 PM
Hi Leslie ~ This immediately put a smile on my face when I saw these pictures...needed this since I received some not so good news from my doctor...I love seeing pictures of your Wally...and it always makes me turn to my "Piper" and give a little more love. TFS :)
Posted by: velta | 01/31/2011 at 02:05 PM
Leslie,
How fun. Wally and Magnum look like they are having a ball.
Posted by: Crystal | 01/31/2011 at 02:23 PM
Just looking at these photos relaxed me too...just love that photo of you getting smooches...how sweet and I love your scarf too..lol...you're even fashionable on a hike! Thx for this post!!
Posted by: Cynthia | 01/31/2011 at 02:39 PM
Leslie, this looks absolutely wonderful! Retirement looks better and better! But not for a few more years.
Posted by: bensarmom | 01/31/2011 at 02:55 PM
Oh boy, what a great batch of photos! That one of Rich and Wally is so wonderful and heartwarming - true love. I'll be sending you photos of the new kitten shortly. Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | 01/31/2011 at 04:22 PM
Looks like fun was had by all! You have to take advantage of the great weather when you can get it!
Posted by: Linda C | 01/31/2011 at 06:04 PM
What a fun day!!!!
Posted by: Sue from Oregon | 01/31/2011 at 07:46 PM
Looks like both boys had a fabulous time. Wally is just the cutest dog.
Posted by: Leigh | 01/31/2011 at 10:15 PM
Thank you, Leslie, for sharing these wonderful pictures of a wonderful day. Just brings such a warm happy feeling inside me. Your boys are so handsome. Love the line, "No stick left behind." SO true!! lol
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | 01/31/2011 at 11:01 PM
Your photos give me the warm fuzzies, Leslie...and I am so jealous of your 70° weather. We are battening down the hatches here for a very nasty blizzard. (School has already been called off for tomorrow.)
Posted by: Rose Ann | 02/01/2011 at 03:44 PM
Hi Leslie, I loved your photos, & really enjoyed sharing in your lovely day at the lake. It looks like a happy day out. I have two girls, both labradors and I love them to bits too.
I would like to warn you of the dangers of dogs fetching sticks though, as I worry for their safety.
My MIL used to throw a stick for her collie cross "Iona" when she was out walking. Iona loved fetching sticks or balls and would happily do this for quite a while, until her puff ran out. One day the ground was a bit softer and the stick was thrown and landed with one end sticking out of the firm mud, pointing towards a galloping Iona. She ended up getting pierced with the end of the small thin branch, it narrowly missed a main artery and her wind pipe so she "only" suffered a wound that needed stitched and a course of anti-biotics but she survived to chase only balls from then on, sticks were banned. My MIL always warned other dog lovers of this danger, so I wanted to pass it on to you, knowing how much you love your beautiful Wally, and Magnum too.
I hope you don't mind me writing this here.
I would hate anything to happen to either of these gorgeous boys.
hugs Alexandra x
Posted by: Alexandra | 02/02/2011 at 11:43 AM
Hi, Leslie! Love this post with photos of your guys and you! I KNOW the entire world is NOT buried in snow, but when you live in a world of white it's sometimes hard NOT to think that it's not white everywhere. WOW -- that this is January is YOUR world is amazing -- AND encouraging! Springtime is sure to come!!! Thanks for a fun post!!! I don't get out much and this was fun to see!!!!
Posted by: Sharon Johnson | 02/04/2011 at 02:30 AM
I adore the picture of magnum giving you kisses. They make life so much more grand. :0) Looks like you had a great time at the lake even with jackets on. hee hee
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS | 02/04/2011 at 10:24 AM
Oh my gosh how fun are these photos.. I love puppy dog kisses. You lucky girl. What a great way to spend a day off. Thank you for sharing your world with us. hugs.
Posted by: Dawn B. | 02/04/2011 at 12:29 PM