Paper Monster

"Helping my humans open presents is not an easy job! It takes so much energy to make sure that every piece of wrapping paper is ripped up!"

Soaking up the Sun

It's that time again! With the weather being warmer than ever, Bailey headed to the beach. She's somewhat of a bully when she's there... she goes around and steals other dog's ball! Thankfully, I was prepared and brought a tennis ball with me so she would have her own. It seemed to work because she avoided dogs that would come near. It's as though she thinks they are coming to get her toy!

Every visit to the beach seems to make her more comfortable and confident in the water. For the first time, Bailey went running into the deep end with no hesitation!

"First you take my tennis ball away and tell me to sit down and take a break. Now you're telling me that I have to take a bath after this???"

The Berner Pose

Only a berner would know that this sleeping position is optimal for comfort.

Bailey's Day Off

Although it's suppose to be my special day, it seems only appropriate to spoil Bailey rather than myself. :)

"What?? Got a problem with this?"

Evidently, I took too long in the morning to get ready because I found her sulking on the couch (which she let herself up without consent!).

Finally we were out the door and headed towards the one place she loves the most, Granville Island. We usually walk in the area around the market, but instead walked on the other side of False Creek. On our stroll, we came across numerous individuals who were taking advantage of the warm weather by sunbathing. It seemed as though people were not the only creatures catching some sunshine as we witnessed two seagulls perched atop the rail (in the picture above). They didn't even mind Bailey as she walked closer to investigate what they were. 

To top the day off and to thank Bailey for being somewhat patient with me that morning, we headed to the dog bakery for a snack. Just recently Bailey had her first sip of coffee while we were not watching (what a naughty girl...) and I think she's been in withdrawal since then. So to help wane her off, I treated her to her last yappuccino.

Bath Time

"Do I really have to take a bath? It's just a little mud on my paws, I don't smell that bad!"

Au Naturel

On a recent hike in the valley, Bailey took some time to bathe in a few mud baths. Makes me wonder why people would pay for a mud bath when they can have a natural one for free outside! ;)

The Bread Man

Every now and then we would visit the lovely bread man in Steveston Village. He watched Bailey grow up and has become quite fond of her. With every visit, the two of them greet each other at the door and Bailey is given a few slices of bread as a treat and another two or three slices of the yummy bread to take home! At the moment, his store displays a Storybrooke banner for the filming of the TV show Once Upon A Time.

Force of Habit

We recently purchased a new rug and placed it by our front entrance. The day we rolled the rug out, was the day Bailey called dibs by placing her body right in the centre and rolling around to claim her spot. Now she has a habit of sticking her paws underneath the rug which looks as though she is tucking herself in bed!