Mia's First Conformation Point

Mia went winner's bitch, best of winners, and best of breed today at the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club show in Florence, SC. Going winner's bitch gives Mia her first conformation point. We also got to show in group. We didn't place, but Mia showed beautifully which is all I can ask for:)

I traveled alone this weekend so there was no one to take a picture of us with the judge. Here she is back at the house showing off her ribbons. Her win photo with the judge should arrive in the mail in about 2 weeks.

On a side note, I graduated May 7th with my master's degree in Instructional Technology. I am so excited to have finished school after 3 long years of work. I am looking forward to a real summer off. Of course, I'm sure I'll spend most of it doing things with Mia (and what better way to spend a summer?)

Goofing off with the princess:)

"Mom...you're weird"

Silly weim!



Falling asleep with her hedgehog - she nooks on it and then falls asleep...so cute!

Mia and Sky

Mia's Futurity Picture

4th Place

Sky's Maturity Picture

4th Place

4th Place in the WCA Southern Futurity!

We traveled to Perry, GA recently to compete in the Southern Futurity. Mia placed 4th in the junior bitch class, handled by me. I was quite pleased since we were up against all professional handlers. Debbie also showed Mia in the sweepstakes and placed 3rd out of 11!

Debbie and Mia in the sweepstakes

Big congrats to Debbie and Sky who placed 4th in the Maturity! We are so happy for you two!

Poor tired Mia!

Working on pictures for the Blue Ribbon issue of the magazine.

Happy 1st Birthday Mia!

Mia celebrated her 1st birthday today! After our rally class, Mia had a few bites of pumpkin flavored cake with some of her DogTrain friends. She is a wonderful puppy and I am having such a blast training, competing, and just hanging out with her. It's been a great year and I am looking forward to what the next year is going to bring for us.

After the party...

At the barn

Since our good friend Erin (Remi's owner) teaches horse riding lessons at a nearby barn, we get to go out occassionally and let the girls run free. Mia has been great with the horses - very curious and just a little bit wary (which is good). She and Remi have a blast running in the pastures and playing keep away with the sticks. And of course, they leave exhausted which makes for very happy owners.

"Here I come!"

Checking out the horses
Still checking out the horses

Mia and Cody (Remi's dad)

Tasty!

"Mom, this is so much fun!"

"And off we go again"

Land sharkin'

Back to check out the horses

Whatcha lookin' at, Remi?

"You can't catch me!"

Bouncing

Thirsty!

Chillin' in the new digs

Not much has been going on in the last week - just getting settled in our new house. We did a rally show-n-go last Saturday and did pretty well - we still need to work on distractions before we compete in advanced. I am hoping Mia will be ready in June when we go to Waynesville.

"What?"

Pretty girl!

"Would you please quit taking pictures and let me out?"

"So tired, mamma....can't keep my eyes open"

Sleepy...