Finn's all better! Celebration pictures!

Finn and I went to the lake today! Finally, said Finn! ;) He's not been allowed to play in the water since he got neutered, so, this was his first swim since the surgery. We had a lot of fun, but, I took way too many photos and could not decide which ones to post. I know I'm posting too many pictures, and, I apologize! I deleted more than I posted, if that tells you how easy he is to photograph. Or maybe just how obsessed I am with taking his picture. Probably both. It was so sweet, though, he usually doesn't just hang out in the water, I have to be throwing his ball. But, today, he was just playing by himself, it was cute. I think it just felt good for him to be back where he belongs!


being handsome on land.....

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burping!

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i don't know why, but, I like this one...

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I finally was able to catch him mid jump!

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that's not a jump, finn! ;)

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butt shot...

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staring at the red ball

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playing with the red ball

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looking for the ball!

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dunking his head under, trying to get the ball

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jumpin...

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BIG stick!

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he looks possessed!

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Oh, man, that's ridiculous. I may try to delete some of them even from my posts.....I just can't decide which ones. But, they're all the same. :( Oh, well.....y'all don't have to look at them all. :) Thanks to those who look at any of them, though! It was just so nice for he and I to get back out to the water.....

Great leaping Labbie!

Great pictures, thanks for sharing them with us!

What a handsome boy

he looks like he had alotta fun

DON'T DELETE ANY OF THEM! What better pictures of a Labbie in water??? Those are GREAT! I loved them! And the jumping ones were perfect!! :D

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DON'T DELETE ANY OF THEM! What better pictures of a Labbie in water???

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Thank you, that actually makes me feel a lot better. That's how I felt too. :)

Lol! It's like a movie when you look at the pictures from one to the other quickly with the leaping one. Your dog is adorable! These pictures are so cute. :) Thanks for sharing. My dog is a nut, he won't even touch water with his nail. You're lucky to have a water-lovin pal.

There's nothing like a big ol wet dog! Glad Finn is better and is able to enjoy the water! Go Finn!!

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Yay! Nice to hear you're all better FINN! First..........delete :confused: ? NOT!!!

Now! He is waaaaay to cute. Nothin' feels better than being
sogged to the bone. I know I've said this before, but, I still
can't help but see how much he and MAXIMUS favor.

I could never see enough of sweet baby FINN.

LMAO! at the jumping ones. I love those straight up ears. What a happy dog. Glad you're feeling better, Finn!
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Love this one.

He sure does look happy in the water. Don't delete any, I love looking at him. He is such a handsome boy. Do you ever go swimming with him??

Thanks, everyone! He is happy, happy, happy when he's in the water! :)

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He sure does look happy in the water. Don't delete any, I love looking at him. He is such a handsome boy. Do you ever go swimming with him??

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I have gotten in the water with him, up to my thighs before, but, I don't really like swimming in lakes. It just sortof grosses me out. And, we've not really had access to swimming pools that often. I'd like to, though. He's been in the water with people before, though, and, it's not always good. He tries to retrieve them. ;) I'd have to wear a life jacket, for sure.

You got some really nice shots of him!! I love the ones of him jumping in the water!

Hi Mr. Finnster!!!!!! I'm so glad that you finally got a chance to get in the water again! You look like you had so much fun!!! I love all of the photos and I'm glad your mom didn't delete ANY of them! :D :D

Same some room in that lake for us to come visit, ok?

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Oh, for sure, Judy! The lake's big enough for everyone!!! ;)

What a beautiful place Kari. Finn looks like he's back to his regular happy boy self. What a very good boy you are Finn!:D

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Great pics of Finn. The action shots are just excellent, he's such a handsome boy and I love seeing pics of him play.:)

Thanks for all the compliments, everyone! I hope to get some action shots of him from the side, but, I need my dad or mom to come out with me to throw the ball. :) One day!

Boy does he look happy! Those are some great shots... as always. ;)
I love pics of dogs in & near water &/or when they are wet for some reason. I think because as long as they enjoy the water it shows more of their personality.

That's one happy (and stunningly gorgeous) man you have there!

What great pics! Please don't delete any of them. I especially love the jumping sequence. Looks like he had a blast! :D

I'm so glad you didn't delete any of the pictures. They are all so good. I love the ones where Finn is jumping in the water. He has got to be one of the happiest dogs i have ever seen. He always has such a sparkle in his eye. I love your Finn!:D

That is one happy dog you got there:D

I bet he's glad he's "all better now!" and can go swimming again!
Too bad we don't have access to a lake like that, I bet Bon would love it!
Guess we'll just have to come down your way and share your lake;)

Aw, everyone, thank you so much for all the compliments. Finn is a happy dog, that's for sure. And, please, Anna, and, anyone else, come on down! The lake's huge! :)

The second and third photos should be in a calendar. They are all wonderful and Finn is such a beautiful pup. It's so great to see him enjoy life so much.

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The second and third photos should be in a calendar. They are all wonderful and Finn is such a beautiful pup. It's so great to see him enjoy life so much.

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Thank you! It's all him. I could have the crappiest camera in the world and some of his shots would still look calendar quality. I'd love to put out a calendar with my favorite shots of him. He's such a goof, and, so expressive! The many faces of a labrador retriever. ;)

Finn you're so handsome :) I bet Rocky would love to come and swim with you!

Finn you are such a handsome labby boy!! Kari, you can never post too many pictures of that awesome boy of yours:D I love looking at him

Wonderful pictures! I'm glad Finn was finally able to go swimming again. He is obviously a true water dog! :D

:D He sure is having fun. I like the jumping ones, but I also like the ones where he is looking for the red ball. They are cute. :)

Oh, Leave them all!
They are so great!
The ones you took of under his chin are neat!
Love the ones of him jumping.
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I loved all the pics of that handsome pupper.:) Especially
the action shots with ears & tail flying in the air.:D I'm so
glad Finn is feeling like his old self again.:D

what a sweet silly boy!

Aw, geez, guys! Y'all are making Finn and I blush. ;) He is truly a water dog, it's like he read the book on labradors and decided he must follow every rule. :D Right now, it's late and he wants to play. But, he's not in the mood to play quietly, and, my mother is already asleep in the next room. I had to hide his red ball. He's bummed. :( But, sixty pounds of lab leaping around in a quiet condo on the second floor is a lot louder than is appropriate for midnight. :) I'm going to let him sleep in the bed with me tonight to make up for not letting him play. Ha, like it's just a treat for him, I probably miss it more than he does. ;) Night, everyone!

Awww, Finn is such a cutie :) I love the jumping pics :D