Days with the Dorans

A while back, Eric told me he was making his dogs' their own food and said it wasn't that hard. Now I DON'T cook- but for THESE guys, I do! I have been making their food now and I feel so much better knowing what they're eating. Marty is starting to get lumpy and tumors and while the vet said they don't think it's cancer and he hasn't slowed down, I want him to be the healthiest version of himself (and of course Fender too but Marty is our senior now). It's mostly chicken and rice but as you can see I throw in a lot of good veggies too. Always green beans, peas, and carrots. Sometimes sweet potatoes and bell peppers. I basically put in whatever we have and they LOVE it! I make a pretty big batch and we've been getting all the ingredients from Aldi which keeps cost down a bit. Most of our fridge is now full of food for the dogs. They're very grateful though- and they also are a great clean-up crew! Don't worry- I wash it with soap after. You c...

  I LOVE boat rides- especially mid-week rides when the lake isn't crowded and we can just toodle around the lake, but for some reason we didn't get out on the lake much and I'm really not sure why. So when we were invited for a boat ride late in the season, we gladly accepted! I think it's safe to say we were ALL happy we went. pups included!

It's no secret that my dad is NOT a fan of our dogs, but...

  Just because I love these two!

  So I felt like a rock-star today! I had a HUGE PR in my virtual race this morning! When I checked my watch, I knew I was really moving even with the hills!! I actually broke 8 minute miles! I can die a happy woman! After, I decided to tackle some yard work. I've soooo neglected our house. I always feel better when I do a little before and after picture. There was no memorial day parade today but we remembered the fallen ( HERE ) and Joe and his friends played taps HERE . Ali is also going to start driving soon so we headed to WLN to do a little practice in the parking lot since I know she may go out right away. She did pretty well! And finally we ended at the lake! We tried to get Fender to swim but then he kind of did it on his own. Thankfully I got it on video HERE . The big question... Was Marty trying to Drown him or save him?

  They are the BEST gift. It wasn't only Mother's Day but Marty's birthday too!! Jodie Gordon is the best! What a great gift!

The weather was nice-ish for Steph's 40th Quarantine birthday so we sat in their driveway and enjoyed each other's company IN PERSON! Steph and Dan had some heaters because unlike Joe, some of us were cold and bundled. Nana wrapped FORTY ROLLS OF TOILET PAPER for Steph's birthday and it was hilarious and the perfect gift!! Nana got a a new phone that takes really nice pictures. I got these from her!  

  I kind of remember how it took a while for Mary to learn to walk on a leash. I also definitely remember that Pele' was a great teacher for Cobi so we set Marty to work and were off for Fender's first leashed walk. It went better than I thought it would...   Of course about a house down he decided he wanted to lay down and just rest so we brought Marty in to teach him how to come home! So funny!

  Teaching online has been... interesting. HERE are some of my favorite bloopers. I'm sooooooo Tired!