Summer Fun For Darwin

[Camilla and Darwin]

One of the best parts of summer is being able to head into the canyon to hike and play in the water! It's one of Darwin's favorite places to be, and we all come home tired and filthy. This is the first time we've been this year because it's closed for the winter and it takes a while for all of the vegetation to come back. I was completely blown away when we started driving in, it's beautiful!

We started with a picnic and Darwin enjoyed grazing and bird watching in the long grass

Then it was time to go on a hike to the water! He immediately jumped in and started swimming

Water has a curious effect on Darwin. It transforms his appearance from that of a fluffy cute Poodle mix into some kind of crazed sea creature. 

Exhausted and dirty, he jumped out came over to rub his wet self all over us

Then we headed to our favorite park to rinse off and sit in the shade for a while. Amazingly, their was an abandoned red beach ball, it was like Christmas for Darwin!

Though the ball's lifespan was short, we made the most of it.

Clean and mostly dry, it was time for us to head home, Darwin wanted to bring his new toy home with him of course

Now we are all home, tired and dry. Darwin is taking a nice recuperation nap. I think we may go camping next week, I think he will love it!

[Christine & Shelby]

Love this photo blog.... Shelby and I want to come next time :)

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Gorgeous pictures of a very beautiful place and of course Darwin.

[Kyoko]

What a beautiful place!! Dawin had a great time, too!!

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

WOW! Looks like a perfect day! As always such BEAUTIFUL pictures! He's a hoot!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

What an awesome place and what a happy Darwin!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Looks like a great time was had by all, lucky for you his coat is short at the moment. Great pictures, thank you.

[Karen and Ruston]

Love all the photos. Darwin looks so happy. Thank you for sharing.

[Amy & Albee]

Beautiful pics! Darwin is full of joy - looks so happy playing in the water. Thanks for sharing!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Fabulous pictures. Darwin is a joy filled doodle and that canyon is glorious. I feel like I had a mini vacation looking at these.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

I love these Camilla!  Such a beautiful place!!!! And what are the chances, Darwin would find a big red ball!!! That last one is awesome!!!!!!! The color, the composition, and that one eye! LOVE it!