This is the life........

Just wanted to say hello. We know it's been awhile, but with all of our resting, running in the yard, and protecting the turf, it's hard to find a moment to blog anymore. The pampering can sometimes be exhausting as well. Both Shiloh and I are doing great. We adore our family and can't wait for the holidays. Hoping that maybe Thanksgiving will better yield table scraps. We weren't allowed to touch that Halloween candy!

Unleashed at last!

Yes, we've been away for awhile again! Sometimes it is hard to keep up. You'd think all we do really is play, eat, sleep, and get lots of lovin' but this family is always on the go! Master B really keeps us steppin' :)

We got a fence. I can't see it, Dakota can't see it either - but we are told it's there. Quite the mystery. There are little flags outlining the property and stuff. All I know is when I try and wander a bit out of my yard - oh I feel like a goner!! So, we've learned to stay right in our yard and it only took us about 20 minutes to know our limitations! We are super smart!

I think this is just what we needed! 

<3 Shiloh & Dakota 

here we are!

Dynamic Duo

Dakota has much more of a mane than Shiloh

Shiloh needs a touch up! Look at those roots!

Collie-poo? Dakota has some serious curls.
 Pictures really do not do the curls justice. 

Dakota is a bit plump.
He needs to get taller to even his growth spurt out!

We've been away for a few months. So much to keep us busy lately. Haven't even checked our email account until today! The weather is so much nicer, we've been taking long walks and getting lots of exercise. Our days are spent with Master B and he's bonding with us more and more everyday. Master B has taken quite a liking to Dakota and Dakota welcomes the love and affection. I've turned out to be quite the watch dog. I don't really like strangers, especially when I'm out at night taking a walk. I live to protect my family. Hope all is well in the world out there. Much love to our friends and pals. We miss everyone.

Shiloh <3

Oh where oh where have we been..........

Busy, busy, busy! Just wanted to stop in and say hello. We've missed the Essex and Sherman updates, so we wanted to tune in and see what's going on. Oh & we had to keep up with the Edward(s)!

Dakota keeps getting bigger and will be catching up with me shortly. We are both glad the cooler weather is here. We get to go for long walks now and don't mind being outside. You'd think Dakota was going to turn to dust in the sun, couldn't take it. I guess it's the black fur......maybe he'll shed and become sable? Nah...........we love him as he is. He's so alert. I like to kick back and relax, he's always listening for things and seems to be very protective. Master B's mommy keeps calling him a Rollie (she says Dakota is part Rottweiler) Puh-leez! Here's some snapshots! Until next time..........

<3 Shiloh 

lazy saturday

all she does is take pictures of us.......

chicken begging

 

slipper envy

Cheese!

All is pretty quiet here at home. Since Master B has been sleeping forever (super long day in the pool) & mommy is catching up on the episodes of Vampire Diaries that she missed last season, I figured I'd show off my pearly whites. All these fangs make me want to strike a pose!

Shiloh <3

New toys

 Dakota was due for another round of puppy shots yesterday. When we go it has become tradition to stop at Petsmart for new toys. Dakota is a champ at walking on the shiny floors of Petsmart. Shiloh still refuses to walk on them and puts the brakes on. This has become quite a challenge. I am thinking because Dakota doesn't fear the shiny floors, for the next trip I will take both the collies...........Shiloh will most likely walk on them when he sees that Dakota can with no problem. *Fingers crossed*

 Giraffe & Zebra :) 

Shiloh is always keeping watch of Master B.

Silly puppy.

Patience, grant me patience!

Yesterday wasn't as hot & humid so we took advantage of the nice weather for some outside play. The boys had a really nice time & we continue to look forward to fall. Already thinking about Halloween costumes, puppies included!

another week in the heat!

We've been getting along rather well, at times :/

So nice to relax on the cool tiles.

hmm, I'll try Sebastian this time....

fluffing up nicely!

smelling the flowers

my crazy hairs, they sometimes look crimped. 

I am getting rather statuesque!

Cowboys and Indians

"Indian Shiloh lived on this land, until Cowboy Dakota arrived and tried to stake a claim........ what Shiloh and Dakota have a hard time realizing is they both can live here on the same land, in peace and harmony." 

For the most part, we've been getting along great. There are occasions when we have to be separated. I have been getting a bit jealous when time is spent with the puppy. But one pet for Dakota means one pet for me. I want both pets! hummm....

Dakota is still a baby. He makes bellyaching whimpers during the night. He seems so sad and it makes me upset because I am right there with him. He's not alone at all. I guess he just misses the freedom at the barn and his brother and sisters.  

I can't wait until this really hot summer is a memory. I long for the cooler season that I keep hearing about. I know we will be going on longer walks and we keep hearing about running on the sand near the ocean. Ahhhh, sounds good. 

It will get cooler, I promise.

Up close & personal.

Dinner with Master B

See those paws under there?? 

Shiloh <3

Pals

Getting Settled In

All is finally quiet now. Everyone appears to be well adjusted and settled in. These are the moments, the precious moments to be treasured always.