SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

**April 22nd, 2012**

Spring is in the air and it is Earth Day today!  So embrace the day and take time to look around, breath our air in a little deeper and hug our trees a little tighter.  Celebrate with me and pledge to do your best to protect the incredible offerings that nature unfailingly provides us. 

What are your plans to celebrate Earth Day?

Well, I won't dilly dally, 'cuz I am going to hang out side and just enjoy the wonders of spring time! 

The big news is that yesterday was the "every other week weigh in" (drum roll... marching band) .... can you say 87 pounds???? 

Yes!  That is almost 50 pounds in 8 months!  Two more pounds to my get to my target weight and then to the doctor to start tests on "what's going on" with my back legs.  More coming on that soon!

Acouple weeks ago, I was hanging out in the field with Jewel and some of my buddies and Brooke showed up with her two.  I was very excited to meet them and just look at me go!  Boy, those are 2 handsome dudes!

Our conversation went something like this:

Summer - Hey dude, you have a strange looking shirt on.  What's up with that?

Bentley - Oh girl friend, you should check it out, it's awesome!  I get really nervous when I ride in the car or hear thunder, gun shots, fireworks ... the list is BIG and this makes me more comfortable!  My favorite Auntie's got this for me.  We are lucky, lucky dogs!

Summer - You got it .... we are soooooooooooo lucky!

We had a great visit and I was sad to see them go, but I know they will be back soon.

Well, it's my time to help out with Earth Day and do what I love to do - dig in the dirt!!!!  I am helping one of my buddy's dig for .... hmmmmmm, what are we digging for?  I'm not sure, but it is so fun!  And I have it down pat ... I can lay on the ground and dig, dig, dig with my front legs and really make some progress ... Boy, it's a work out too!

I think I'll dig a hole in honor of Earth Day so that Jewel can plant a tree!  What a great idea!

Off and moving to start my project!

~ Summer


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"LUCK OF THE IRISH ..."

March 2012

Well, well, well!  Where does the time go?  Let's catch up!

It was my intent to wish everyone a very happy St. Patrick's Day, however that got postponed since a good dog buddy of mine had to go to pet emergency.  He is just fine, his mom is "embarrassed" and the pocket book is lighter.  But always better to be safe than sorry.

So Happy St. Patty's Day!  Did you know that everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick's Day?  Why?  Because the Irish never get old.  Everyone looks for the pub or parade they can lose themselves in and toss their inhibitions to the wind with the Irish saying:  "Dance as if no one were watching, sing as if no one were listening and live every day as if it were your last."  Of course, the pot of gold and 4 leaf clovers are magical too!

Well ... on to me, I have been one busy young lady.  We tried (NO, the girls tried) one more visit to Joy to try the "swimming" thing again.  I was thrilled to see her, it had been a couple months ... and she was amazed to see me and how thin I am getting and how mobile.  She was so happy, she cried.  I think that's a good thing isn't it?

But I wasn't thrilled to see the tank and knowing what was coming next.  Well I made it through the session and we agreed to give hydrotherapy up for awhile and take a break from  acupuncture for a while too since I am getting so much exercise in the field with the other dogs.  But Harmony just can't resist my beautiful loving face and I can't resist treats!!!

We are waiting until we get down to my target weight or close to it to go to the doctor to find out what is going on with the back end .... is it my knees, arthritis, an old injury or something neurological or a combination?  The scale is promising ... let's just say I'll let you in on the most current weight in a few days! 

But I bet you can tell which way its going as you watch me on the video at my last visit to see Harmony awhile ago.

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See ya soon!

~ Summer

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WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE?

February 14th, 2012

Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love.

All you need is love!

We have so much to celebrate ... so click on the arrow above and sing along with me! 

I'm hoping for lots of roses, chocolates, strawberries, red wine and don't forget the diamonds ... (OK, maybe a plain hamburger without the bun?) Most of all, I'm wishing for all my fans to be my special valentine! 

Speaking of Valentines, we went to feed Ms. Valentine the other day and I decided that I needed a rest before going in to see her, so I plopped down for "just a moment."  So Jewel went in to start the routine thinking I would get up and follow her in ... well, something got my attention ... and when Jewel came out, I had made it across the field (stopping to rest a couple of times of course) and was heading down the hill outside the pasture exploring new territory.  (Thus the comment last time about me needing some "training.")  Who me? 

Then of course we went to acupuncture and what feels like a doggie massage (aka manual chiropractic manipulation) with Harmony.  I got lots and lots of special attention by all the people who had appointments there too.  (It doesn't hurt that I am so darn cute and irresistible!) 

And then of course, guess how much I weighed last weekend ... Go ahead, guess ...

Yup, a SWEET 95 pounds. 

Now that calls for a celebration!  Maybe I can get Jewel and Brooke to take me for a special Valentine's treat after we go to see Harmony this afternoon.  What a way to spend Valentine's Day ... getting acupuncture and lots of attention ... things could be a lot worse!


So what do you have planned for this special day?  I would love to hear from you ... your comments, reactions below and "like" on facebook.  www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Summers-Journey/107593476020209

Sending each of you lots of sloppy kisses this Valentine's Day!

~ Summer

"People come and people go,

In and out of your life and so,

When one shines bright among the rest,

And is there when needed, you're truly blessed.

That is how I see you, friends of mine,

And why I'm sending this Valentine."

By Karl Fuchs

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