Well, here they are ;) **pics**

[K9soul]

Yesterday morning, I took the dogs out for one of the first spring-like days here in central Minnesota. I took a bunch of pictures, didn't realize how many until I was resizing them all :o. The first picture though is one I had on my camera from awhile back but I don't think I had posted it before. It is Tasha standing by my computer desk, on the blanket she likes to sleep on while I work. The flash made her eyes a little goofy but she still just looks so sweet.

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Then I took a couple of Tommy. This is where he lays in the kitchen when Mom or Dad are cooking. For their own safety and ours, they aren't allowed to wander around in the kitchen while we are trying to prepare a meal, but Tommy stays as close as he can to keep an eye on things :D

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And up close.. I sure hope some of that food might drop near me...
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Ok, on to the outside ones. Please excuse the yard looking like a mess :o. One big maple in the back doesn't drop its leaves until like mid winter. They hang dead off the tree until a heavy snow or high winds get them off. The muddy naked areas are where flowerbeds and such will be :)

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Lot more coming...

[K9soul]

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Tasha mostly seemed interested in standing and taking in all the sites, sounds and smells.
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Tommy, as always, wants to explore!
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Tasha 'stands' next to me on the deck :D
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It didn't take Tommy long to find a stick :rolleyes:
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Then he decided to lay in the snow and chew on it.

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More coming!

[K9soul]

He kinda looks fat in the head-on shots, but it's because he's laying kinda scrunched up (can see that in the previous side view pics of him)

Just look at that blissful face :D
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My pretty golden boy.

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There was a dog barking off in the distance, that is one of the things she keeps listening to.

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Finally she decided to run/trot around a bit :)

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More coming.

[K9soul]

Tommy by the vegetable garden... well it WILL be a garden.
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Tommy decided that stick wasn't good enough, so he went back to "his" log pile behind the garden to pick out another. He constantly does this and David is constantly having to collect logs all over the yard before he mows. (The neighbor has a couple deer statues if you wondered what those were.)

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Here, I think I got one of my all-time favorite pictures ever of Tommy. He looks so regal and golden-like. I'm going to attach the full-sized one at the end, because he is just beautiful in it that the resizing doesn't do it full justice. :)

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Tasha baby :)

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Running back up to the deck.

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Tasha waits for me to catch up.

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She kept looking away the moment I snapped the pic :p

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Even more coming...:o

[K9soul]

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I think this is my favorite of Tasha girl.

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Waiting to go back in. Tommy will hold onto his log until the last moment when I am opening the door. Then he knows he has to drop it before he can come in.

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Inside, waiting for their treat.

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As soon as Tasha got hers, she ran off to her favorite spot to eat it, but Tommy waited to see if any more were coming. :D

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And that's it! Will attach the full-sized Tommy one in the next post. :)

[K9soul]

Here is the full-sized pic of Tommy. I just love this picture of him.

Oh, and also Poppy if you see this before I get a chance to get birdie pics up, don't panic. :p. I have some Dawn ones but need to get some of Dusky boy and Twilight. I have Dawn out more often than the other two since she's the most sociable (only bonded with me). Twi is the most wild, but she gets upset if Dusk is taken out of her sight. I will finish off their pics later. :)

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Great Pictures!! Tommy and Tasha are so good looking and photogenic! I too have a log chewing boy! He looks so happy biting on his stick!! Glad you are having some spring weather.

[EssTer]

aww, veeery cute photos.. Tommy and Tasha are wonderful doggies...Thanx for sharing pics!;)

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by K9soul
Here is the full-sized pic of Tommy. I just love this picture of him.

Oh, and also Poppy if you see this before I get a chance to get birdie pics up, don't panic. :p. I have some Dawn ones but need to get some of Dusky boy and Twilight. I have Dawn out more often than the other two since she's the most sociable (only bonded with me). Twi is the most wild, but she gets upset if Dusk is taken out of her sight. I will finish off their pics later. :)

Well guess what...............I *did* panic. ;):p He he he.

Great pics! Loved them all!!! Looks like your snow is finally starting to *melt away*. I just ***love*** Tommy's coat!

I'll be waiting for birdie pics..........waiting, impatiently, and will torment you until I get them! :D

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Jessica...I am going to steal Tommy. :p
He's just sooooo ADORABLE! :D -Note to self: Must find some way to get to Minnesota...- ;) I love his coat color.

Great pictures! :)

[K9soul]

Thanks all! And Poppy, or anyone else who was waiting, the birdie pics are UP! They are over in Pet general, here: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&postid=659660#post659660

There are also some with Dawn and the dogs there, but I just have to repost this one, my favorite.

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[popcornbird]

Dawn and Tommy make such a precious couple. ;) Awwww. I'm amazed that they get along so well........that Tommy is so gentle, and Dawn so brave! :D The pics were all GREAT...........birds and dogs. Thanks so much for sharing, but I must say.......I want MORE! :D

Julie..........let's go to Minnesota together. You can steal Tommy and I can steal Dawn. ;);)

[dukedogsmom]

And I'll steal Tasha! Such cute dogs. When you said log, you weren't kidding :) I think it's funny that Tommy goes to the log pile to pick out a good stick. Tasha sure loves to run. I've still got that one thing of her running on my computer. She's so cute. And Dawn and Tommy sure look cute together.

[Kfamr]

do you see that guys? Tasha is first!!!:D :D



GREAT pictures.. I'm seriously in love with that Tasha girl!

[lovemyshiba]

Beautiful pictures!!!
Tommy and Tasha are simply gorgeous--it looks like they had a great time outside!!
We had a warm spell a few weeks ago, and I couldn't get my dogs in--they love springtime--the mud, the birdies, all the fresh smells!!! Doggie heaven!!!!!!

[K9soul]

Thanks so much for all the kind words. I so much enjoy sharing pictures of them with all of you. I've always loved taking pictures of them, but never really had people to share them with. David loves the dogs and loves to listen to and relate stories about them, but he's never been a 'picture' person. He just kinda flips through them and grunts and that's it :p.

Anyway, it's just a real pleasure to share the pictures with you Pet Talkers, and I sure love seeing the pics of all your babies as well :)

[Dogz]

Yay! My two Minnesotan pals!:D

Tasha is such a sweetheart. I mean, how can any resist this?
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Awwwwwww!

Tommy is gorgeous! I love the picture where he is half in the sun, half in the shade, he looks so shiny!

Beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing them, finally.;)

[Kfamr]

Tasha reminds me so much of Simba.. now that I went and looked at the pictures again. The way she just stands aorund taking everything in, then the occasional walk/trot, And especially the running off with her treat. Simba does the same exact things. :)

[Tonya]

Great pics! I haven't seen Tommy and Tasha in a while...

[Holly's mom]

Tommy and Tasha are gorgeous! They look like they were having a fabulous time outside. Thanks for sharing your pictures. I always enjoying seeing them. :)

[Moose]

Ah, your babies are just stunning! I'm completely in love with them both! Feel free to keep those pictures coming! ;)

[shais_mom]

what precious pics!!!
I love them!! They look so beautiful! :)

[trayi52]

Beautiful Pictures, I love the ones where they are looking off and not directly into the camera. There is just something about the way they are looking. Its like taking a picture of a mother and child, or a father and child, take the pictures as mother or father are looking into the eyes of the child.

These are truly wonderful and beautiful pics! Thank you for sharing, Tasha and Tommy are very beautiful!

Willie:)

[wolfsoul]

Beautiful pictures! :D

[guster girl]

You have really beautiful dogs. :) I loved looking through these photos!

[K9soul]

Thank you all again very much. It makes me feel so good to see that so many enjoyed the pics of my babies :)

[Miss Meow]

A photo-fest of cuteness!

Great pics. It looks like a really nice time of year with the sun shining but just a bit of snow on the ground :)

[tatsxxx11]

It's about time you checked in T&T!:D I just can't get enough of you two precious pups, especially when your Mommy caputures you outdoors enjoy the sun and snow! It's a good thing you live so far away...I'd be tempted to commit some dognapping!;) Just look at the love in these gorgeous eyes...

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and the contentment on this beautiful face!

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[RobiLee]

Always like seeing Tasha and Tommy. I really like those ones of Tommy on the kitchen floor....too cute! You are right, he definitely looks regal in that one pic. Beautiful!

Robin :)

[wolf_Q]

Great photos!! You have such gorgeous dogs!! :D I especially liked the ones of Tommy with the stick!