Dog tails

Was a beautiful weekend.  A front pushed through the area, the 99+ degree temps finally broke last week and we actually had two days of rain.  This is the first measureable rain we have had since January.  Of course, it came as a torrential downpour with lots of lightening and thunder, but we desparately needed the rain.  My yard has taken on the vacant sandlot baseball field kind of look and it is one of the better ones in the neighborhood.  The drought down here has killed off a lot of trees and bushes and we are not sure when it will recover.  

Took the opportunity to enjoy the cooler weather (60s) and take the dogs to the local dog park.  Over the summer that became our routine on Saturday morning, but since it got hot early, we would go at 0630 to avoid the heat.  Both dogs love the park, but each in their own way.  Grayson is the kid on the playground - running all over the park, chasing other dogs, laying in the pond, running around some more.  We can be there 2 hours and he never tires out.  Claire is still the social butterfly - less interested in playing with the other dogs and more interested in greeting every person in the park.  She has that charming personality that earns her a lot of scratches and attention. 

Of course, much to amusement of everyone in the park, Grayson found his favorite spot to "hang out"... 




Mud dog