Training Toby: We're On Vacation! But Check This Out...

Friday, June 22, 2012

We're On Vacation! But Check This Out...

Toby and I are on vacation this week, so there won't be any new posts until July 1. The original plan was for Toby to be boarded. Now however the men have decided to bring Toby on their adventure in the Shenandoah Mountains. The "100 Mile Backpacking Trip" is all Ted has been able to talk about for weeks now. Son Kevin and son-in-law Billy are the brave souls who will share the trail. Ted has graciously agreed to take some pictures for Toby's blog.

Hiking Dog!

Meanwhile I will be spending a few days reading and relaxing by the pool at a nice hotel with daughter Amber.

Now since this is a pet blog, and Toby is after all a rescue dog, I occasionally give a shout-out for pet adoption here. The folks who help find forever homes for homeless pets are doing noble work. A forever home means unconditional love for both the humans and the pets.

I have shared a few photos before of our grandson with Toby.

Adopting a child, though, is on a whole 'nother level. That is not my story to tell. Since she asked, I'm pasting a link here to our daughter Lauren's fundraising site as she and John work to bring home our granddaughter:
http://www.acharityproject.com/f/BringHomeBabyGirlCasper
Or, you can visit her adoption blog, Traded Dreams, by using my blog list to the right. Lauren's blog has been nationally recognized as one of the top 15 adoption blogs in the country.

See you all back here in July!

2 comments :

Lauren said...: oh wow! Thank you so much Mom!!! Hope you and Amber have fun! I wish I could have gone... next time! :)

Toby looks so cute in his backpack! haha I can't wait to see the pictures when they all get back!; June 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Ashley O'Brien said...: Have a great vacation & can't wait to see more pictures of Toby! (p.s. love Lauren's blog!); June 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM