Long Time No See

Hey everyone! Sorry for the delay in posting. We've just been having so many wonder-full adventures that I haven't the time :)

Let's see...Louie and Laika are doing very well. They shed those winter coats and are ready to enjoy everything summer has to offer. Laika loves her pool...she'll lay down right in the middle and chill, like a little husky island. Louie on the other hand, always slightly more hyper, likes to jump in and out while sprinting across the driveway. I MUST take a pic of this one day.

As many of you know, Eric and I are gettin' hitched in just under 2 weeks. A while ago we invited our preacher to our home for our pre-marital counseling session. We couldn't believe that Laika, always shy and reclusive while we have guests, came right up to our pastor and sat on the couch near him for an entire hour! She definitely got a good vibe from him. Eric and I were encouraged by her breakthrough and are more convinced that she will come out of her shell soon so everyone can see the delight she is. This accomplishment is most likely due to her improvement in agility. Shes jumping all ten haybales in a row now and running like a wild woman...hence her "land" nickname, Wild Woman Laika.

Hm...what about my Lou-cifer. He is now off leash AND COLLAR at the land (not ready to let go of the collar on the river yet. Too many cars). I am certain that he will certify by the end of the summer (a year since he began training). He is 99% on all of his "sits and downs" regardless of the distance. He heels beautifully and executes commands even as we walk away. Our bond is demonstrated in his ever-increasing need to sleep closer and closer to Eric and I. Louie circled and plopped in the middle of my back the other night as I slept on my stomach. It was a tad uncomfortable, but so cute. I quickly fell back asleep with a smile on my face. Our friend Martin dubbed him "Lou-ee, the French Husk-ee." I was childishly offended by the reference to Louie's, um...disinclination toward all things rugged and unrefined. Martin quickly changed Louie's nickname to "Big Lou...the mobster." I was placated.

L and L have all kinds of new friends at training. Our friend Scott's pit bull Bitsy loves to play with the huskers. Laika has taken to the new pup Dega. The family grows...

Well...thats all the updates for now. We'll have some more adventures after we return from our honeymoon. L and L will be in tow and we'll have all kinds of fun playing "8 Below" in the Great Smoky Mountains.

TTFN
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