Athena had a play date sunday

With this cutie pie! Meet Harley! He is a Lab/Border Collie mix



It was such a blast being around a puppy again. Made me miss the good ole days. Athena had a blast playing with him.


Although she didnt want to share HER Frisbee she showed Mr. Harley the tricks of the trade.

Harley had his own Frisbee though and Surprisingly Athena left it be!



I think Athena really enjoyed having a dog that would chase her around. Most dogs give up after a few rounds, but Harley kept going.
Playing keep away


Funny pic of Athenas tongue


I loved watching Harley stalk athena. He'd crouch down low walk a few steps then plop down as flat as he could. Then do it again until he got close enough to pounce on Athena LOL. I think that is his border collie side coming out for sure!

New Camera!!!!

I'm psyched! I ordered my newwwww camera yay! The Canon EOS Rebel XS shall be at my door by friday. I would have had free shipping, but that would mean i have to wait until next tuesday. So i paid 5 bucks for 3 day shipping to have it by the weekend! *dances around*

For those who are thinking "A what now?"
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17316

I've been saving and watching the price go down on this bad boy. I don't think they will get any lower then 499 so i snatched it up! I can't wait!!!!

I'll be taking a photo class this summer too so ill really learn how to use it properly!!

Who says little dogs can't do agility?

Oh...That's right i said that LOL. Stupid Maks proving me wrong!

Who would have thought this sunbathing boy


Would want to do agility? Granted he probably just wanted treats, but i decided to try it with him.


I guess he's not so bad. He did it with out treats later last night. Forgive my makeshift jump i'm making some nice ones this weekend :)

Happiness is.....

One thing that makes me super happy is hearing from the vet that Athena is one of the most athletic healthy dogs hes seen in a long time! She passed her yearly exam with Flying colors! She even didn't embarrass me at the vets office. She walked nicely at my side and said hello to everyone politely.

Happiness to Athena? Frisbee of course








She is currently 59.1 pounds up from 56.7 when we went in august. My little girl keeps growing!

DNA Results are INNN...Athena Is......

So a while back...well ever since i got Athena i have wondered what she is. My vet and most of my family and friends think Dobie/Shep.....well the DNA is in baby....Athena is....


The breeds listed on the certificate indicate those that were detected in your dog. They are reported as 5 possible levels to help you understand which breeds are more prevalent in your dog. A current list of the possible breeds detected by this test can be found at our website, www.vetdnacenter.com

Level 1: Over 75% of the DNA found in your dog is contributed from the breed listed
Level 2: Each breed listed contributed 37-74% of your dog's DNA composition
Level 3: Each breed listed contributed 20-36% of your dog's DNA composition
Level 4: Each breed listed contributed 10-19% of your dog's DNA composition
Level 5: Each breed listed contributed less than 10% of your dog's DNA composition

Dalmatian-2
Mastiff-3
German Shepherd Dog-4
Great Pyrenees-4
Yorkshire Terrier-4

Yorkie???Er....okay then....

Pics of the beast

Athena the Klutz

So night before last Athena was relaxing on the couch with my brother. As i walked into the room he said "Get her". Most normal dogs would get up and come over right???? nope not my dog. she flew out of his lap and into the coffee table. Then proceeded to limp over to me. Goof Ball. Only later did we realize that she took off a chunk of her fur and it was bleeding. Way to go Athena! So i cleaned it up and slathered some bag balm on it and clipped the air around the wound so it can heal nicely.

The Damage


I told her no Frisbee until it scabs over. i don't need dirt getting in an open wound and getting infected. So shes moping around the house and getting all the extra love she can. Kids!

Holy Shoes Batman

So after reading up on various types of shoes and how they fit etc. I started my journey for a new pair of good all around pair of shoes for my work out ventures... I had long talks with my friends at various fitness levels about my re occurring shin splints and the type of shoes i should get this time around. Since apparently i'm shoe stupid when it comes to running shoes. none i have bought in the past few years don't really work for me.

So off i go to look for a supportive, cushioned shoe. While waiting for my brother to get his hair cut i thought i'd stop into Sports Authority to see what shoes/clothes they have i couldn't live with out. As i walk down the isle of running shoes, squishing and bending all those i pass. I stop at a pink pair....Pink? i normally do not like pink and i resist the urge to pull my hand back. They feel pretty cushiony. I pull out my size and slip them on...... Holy cow oh my friggen god its like walking on PILLOWS!!! So i walk back and forth and around the shoe department seeing if they fit right etc. Put them back in the box and frown as i put my other shoes back on....they are not pillow shoes LOL.

Never thought i'd buy Pink Shoes. I've many color of shoes but never pink. I guess i always associated it with too girly so i stayed away.

That night when i got home i put them on and took Athena for a walk. i did about a half mile and relized that 1. i was walking pretty fast with no shin pain and 2. No hip pain either!

Maybe this whole working out thing can be comfortable after all. Maybe these shoes will be the ones that will help me get back into running and extend Athenas walks a few more miles each day. i swear i vow never to be shoe stupid again. And seriously i wish i could find just the insoles and put them in all my shoes esp my heels!

For the rest of my work out/ food planning. I've been good about sticking to watching my calories and for now walking Athena 4 miles a day (now i can do it faster woot). Its only been a couple of weeks but i' m already down a pound. I've started a written food diary as well and have been eating more fruits and veggies too. I have replaced my mid day coffee with a green ice tea. I'm getting there slowly but surely.