Goodbye West Paris

It's truly incredible how much we have all grown in this place. We're going to miss it so much, but we're heading off on new adventures which is very exciting!

I'm so going to miss these girls!

Who knows this story?

Good morning!

I had to make sure we spent some time together in her favorite spot this morning. The weather is perfect today and it might be our last chance since it's supposed to rain the rest of the week. This is the only home she's ever known, so I'm glad that she doesn't know (although she must suspect) that we won't be living here much longer. It's a bittersweet change!

'Thar she goes!'

My nephew wanted the tires on my plow truck for his Jeep. Since I won't need a plow truck where I'm going, I told him to take the whole darn thing!

Moving Made Easier

This morning we returned the truck. I have to say that I would highly recommend using this service if you are moving. For less than $150(including gas!) we were able to move in just 1 trip what would have taken countless trips with our own vehicles. Hours and hours of time saved; not to mention wear & tear!

Packing Help

Moving is exhausting work, but with helpers this cute it can be fun too!

Moving Day

Oh Meb!

Eek!

I don't have nails so I was far less confident on this trail than Amber wanted me to be! The air was crisp & cool and she thought we should run like the wind...

She freakin' won it!!

We aren't excited or anything. ;-)

This is such an incredible accomplishment, and for once I actually picked the winner! (A few years ago even!) Today was her day - when the weather was the worst that they have ever seen during the Boston Marathon. She's one tough runner. We were quite content to enjoy 'Marathon Monday' from the comfort of our living room this year! Our hats are off to all those who completed the course today...

Meeting George & Ginger

Mama Mia

Namesake

I always look forward to these opening up!

The highly anticipated Mia x Cruz pups are here!

I'm going to miss this spot...

...because when I'm out here none of the rest of it seems to matter anymore.

Grampa knows how to get their attention!

Cheap Marathon

He almost missed his start, but was there ever a question that he would finish? He has more strength and determination than anyone I've ever known!

She's not spoiled at all...

A couple laps around Paris Hill

Welcoming our newest team members!

Draining the Driveway

I posted about this process back in 2008 when the boys were little - Mud Season was the name of that post. Fortunately he (and I) still hasn't outgrown the love of playing in the mud puddles! 

That'll have to do!

The flooding had washed away the driveway over the culvert, but we covered it up again. It's not pretty, but should do the trick.

Never a question!

Happy Hazel

Hazel was beyond excited for the opportunity to run with the team today! She even tried to clamber into a box on the trailer by herself. :-D She isn't fit enough for the whole 3 miles to be easy, but she never gave up!! I am very proud of her.

A Walk in the Woods

This afternoon we took Amber & Goose out with us. Look at how excited Goose was to be there!

Peanut Posing for a Portrait

Someone else likes to soak in the sun as much as I do!

Meeting in the Middle

So not helpful...

Oh Scott

Scott, on the other hand, thoroughly enjoyed his spa treatment!

Oh Yuke

Yukon needed a bath. Can't you see his enthusiasm?!

Learning a New Skill

Grampa was more than pleased to take on another student!

The end of a successful season!

This evening's award ceremony was the bittersweet end of Nordic Season. It's hard to believe it's over all ready. He earned a KVAC Academic Award, and the Coach's Award. I'm so proud of him for all of his efforts! 

It will melt eventually...

This is such a bad idea...

Maple BBQ Burger

Perhaps the best ever? Homemade sourdough bun with caramelized onions, bacon and maple bbq sauce on a huge perfectly cooked burger. Yummo! (and plenty for 2 to share) We discovered these during a 'pit stop' at Hoagie's in Newport, Vermont. It was so good that we stopped there again last night on our way South...

Day 2 at Valcartier!!

She flew around the course with our 6 Dog Class entry: Shark & Sparkles, Bull & Dara, and Ice & Spice. Go team!

They're off!!

This weekend we are racing in Valcartier, Quebec. This morning he's headed out with our Open Class entry which consists of: Cenz & Frank, Sugar & Lucky, Clover & Abby, Dunkin & Donut, Chloe & Honey, and Stretch & Rupp.

Family Portrait

Bull with his mom - Gotham, and dad - Shark.

There is lots of maple sap this year!

Bringing it in the hard way...but it's so worth the effort!

As Predicted

We're sure glad that big brother is home from college on 'Spring' Break. I have a feeling he'll be booking a trip to the tropics next year though!

'And the Happiest Dog Award goes to...'

Another big storm is brewing...

...so I'm afraid she's gonna be there awhile!

Biathlon

They raced in a biathlon at Roberts Farm today, and had a great time competing again. They worked hard, and each won their age group! But guess who was 6 seconds faster? 😉

Youthful Exuberance

I was walking back to the atv after visiting the team while they were taking a break. Apparently Abby was really anxious to get going again!!