Hello From Souraya and Drake

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Ciao everyone!

Sorry for our long absense! Andrew, Drake, and I are still in Italy. We will be moving again in a few weeks. To Germany :)

We are still up to the same ole stuff. Adventures and travels when we are not working. Not slowing down and neither is Drake. We began snowshoeing last winter season and he comes along. Great fun for everyone.

Here are a few pictures from this past year!

Happy New Year to you all!

Drake and Andrew on a hike
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Drake and I after a day on the slopes
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The three of us after a day of hiking those mountains behind us
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Snowshoeing up the mountain
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Exploring the winter wonderlands on snow shoes
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[Cincy'sMom]

Great to hear from you! Every so often in a thread the question will pop up where are Souraya and Drake now?

You pictures are fantastic!

[Karen]

Great to hear from you! And great pictures, too! Drake sure looks like he's enjoying the snow! The Alps are a far cry from his life in Georgia! :) Where in Germany will you be?

[Cinder & Smoke]

HELLO, 'Strangers'!!
Merry New Year!

No chair-lift, huh?

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1809/236/31/513831590/n513831590_1099731_1568.jpg

So, when you 2-Leggers strap on the Snowboards, and take the
FAST way down the mountain, what's poor ole Draker do??

Is Andrew still Flying for our Unka Sam?
Tell him to be careful!

Check in again when you get settled in Germany.

/s/ Phred & the FurKids

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

We will be going to Mannheim, Germany at the end of this month. Andrew still flies for "unka sam." LOL. He hasn't been deployed in 18 months which has been a blessing for us.

And when we strap on the boards, Drake just runs along our side. He loves it! Some of the places have lifts, and we do ride them alot especially on days we don't have Drake. But the lifts don't go to the best parts of the mountains! Plus, it's way more fun to walk up a mountain!!

[KYS]

So good to hear from you.
I love all the pictures, especially the one of you and Drake. :D
Keeping fingers crossed that Andrew doesn NOT get deployed.
Keep in touch and hugs to you all.

[K9karen]

How super to hear from you! You guys look amazing! I'm thrilled you're doing well and hope Andrew doesn't get deployed. Stay safe and happy! All the best in 2009! :love:

[wolf_Q]

It's so nice to hear from you again! I loved all the photos! Hey can I trade you lives? :D Yours is so much more fun and exciting than mine. ;) Drake is still as handsome as ever!

[shais_mom]

oh wow! I think of you guys often but never know how to say hello!
I love the pics and would love to hear more! And see more pics -
stay safe and have a smooth move to Germany!
:love:

[anna_66]

Well what a surprise hearing from you!

Sounds like things are going wonderfully and your living a great life:D

I'm so happy to hear that Andrew hasn't been deployed. I'm sure that's a real blessing for you guys.

I'm glad that you posted pictures, I just love seeing and hearing about your adventures!

Hugs to you and kisses to Drake:love:

[gini]

It is so nice when old friends drop in for a visit. Thank you for the pictures too.

I hope you have a smooth move to Germany and that Andrew stays safe.

Please give that beautiful Drake and snuggle from me.

[Bengalz]

Happy New Year and all the best to you, Andrew and Drake. Your pictures are fabulous - I especially love the one of you and Andrew and Drake together - beautiful family :D

Good luck with your move to Germany and don't forget we have PetTalkers there - hopefully you can connect with them :) Fingers crossed that Andrew does not get deployed and that you three can just have some fun together :)

Drake is so stunning and such an athlete - what fun to have him by your side. Please give him a huge hug for me.

Take care and stay well.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Great pictures!!! I agree with Amy. My life is so boring compared to that.:)

[dukedogsmom]

It's so wonderful to hear from you! That snowshoeing looks like a lot of fun. That first pic is great! I'm so glad you're all doing well. Don't stay gone so long, ok?

[ramanth]

It's great hearing from you! I'm glad you are all well. :love: Such views!! I wish we had mountains like that to hike. :D

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

What a wonderful surprise to hear from you! I was wondering what adventures Drake has been having. It's always such a treat to see pictures of your beautiful boy.

Happy new year, Souraya!

[pitc9]

As everyone else has said... it's SO nice to hear from you and to see that you all are doing well!!!

[dreamparkingspace]

Wow! What a cool looking dog! What breed is that pooch? I must know. It reminds me a little of my Shawnee.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Shawnee is adorable! Drake is a GSD/wolf hybrid.

Thanks for all the comments, guys. Sorry I am late in my response. Life has been a bit challenging since Jan 3. I broke my left wrist snowboarding and am in a cast :( Things are very difficult to do with only one arm! The break is a pretty nasty one and may require surgery. I find out next week. My entire schedule and routine has been altered :(

It is a rainy day here in Italy and Drake seems to be exercising the stubborn part of his personality. He is sitting on the front porch watching the rain come down. He refuses to come inside. I think he is mad at me because I haven't taken him to work with me since my injury. It's just too much to handle.

Otherwise, he has been a great and sympathetic nurse. LOL.

[Cinder & Smoke]

:eek:

OUWIE!! :(




Life has been a bit challenging since Jan 3.
I broke my left wrist snowboarding and am in a cast :(

Things are very difficult to do with only one arm! :(

:(
Poor Baby!! :(

Memo: Stick to the *fresh powder* slopes!
Avoid: Rock outcroppings, trees, icey spots ... HARD stuff.

Best Wishes for a quick healing and NO sir jury!

Have you tried Skijoring with Drake?
;)

[Vermontcat]

It's so nice to hear from you!
The photos are great!
You guys lead such exciting lives, you should write a book or something.

I'm sorry to hear about your wrist, my daughter just broke her arm yesterday so she's getting used to doing things one handed too.
Luckily her break isn't too bad so she just has her arm in a sling and didn't need a cast.
I hope your wrist heals up quickly.

[ChrisH]

Good to hear from you again Souraya, and good to see that gorgeous boy of yours again, Drake looks good too ... ;) just joking, though your Andrew is one good looking guy it has to be said. :D

Sorry to hear about your wrist, sending positive and good thoughts that it heals well and doesn't need surgery.

[AllAmericanPUP]

beautiful pictures!