Weekend at Home

Kevin’s got a new work schedule, and I now get him all to myself every other Friday. Glorious! I’m totally enjoying lounging around today and starting our weekend early. :)

We’ve been on the move a lot this summer (last weekend we were in Chicago) but a few weeks ago we stayed close to home and took off deep into the woods of Alabama to the Elk River.

Dirt roads! A common site. All adventures in the south begin with a dirt road. Miley & Howie know when we get on a dirt road that something exciting is about to happen.

I was in serious need of some sun. And water. And sitting on my behind for 6 hours straight.

With plenty of space to stash ice-cold drinks, snacks, and maybe even a cell phone (if I can find a signal out here), a kayak is basically a recliner on water, right? I think so.

It could probably use a little more cushion in the seat department, though.

We met up with some sweet friends for the day. When you’re floating down an 8-mile stretch of a river in the Middle of Nowhere, Alabama, it’s important to have girlfriends you can talk beauty products with. They lent me a hairbrush after this pic. True friends.

Goodness gracious, the Elk River was gorgeous.

The water was so icy cold…

We saw cows.

And waterfalls.

And this creaky old bridge, that we all dared each other to walk across. Until we saw a four-wheeler drive over it.

Howie, the navigator.

Eventually he got a little squirmy in my, shall we say, less than spacious kayak. He needed more room for his little chunky sausage legs.

Howie! He completely and totally kicked Stephanie out of her kayak.

Here come my babes.

Kevin once introduced himself as “Kevin, from kevinandamanda.com.”

Then he added “Amanda’s husband.”

You know. To clarify.

We used the self-timer for this pic.

Just kidding! ;)

See you next week!! :)

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A Typical Photo Shoot with Miley and Howie . . .

I’m in NYC with Picky Palate this week, but while I’m away, Miley and Howie wanted me to post these pics. Miley wants to say hey, but she’s a little camera shy. Let’s see if we can get her to smile.

She usually perks up if I mention treats.

I toss her one. I’m a nice mama. I don’t even have to get up.

This is what happens if I try to toss Howie a treat.

Just kidding! He can catch them sometimes.

More treats for me please.

Uh oh. Howie busts into the set.

“You better stay away from my treats, PUNK”

A smile from the happy dog! Mission accomplished.

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Keep in touch with me this week while I’m in NYC! I’ll be posting pics and live updates on Twitter and Facebook.

See you next week!

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BTs on the Beach

Miley and Howie had a great 4th of July celebration at the beach this weekend. There was barbecue, swimming, fireworks, and best of all…

The beach!

Miley has boundless energy. She could run up and down the beach for hours.

While Howie prefers to crash into the waves.

Time for a game of beach fetch!

It looks easy enough but…

Diving for the ball in all that sand is tricky! (Hint: She’s not even close. See the ball behind Howie’s feet??)

Faceplant!

Beach Fetch: Who can bring it back first? Howie tries to steal…

Denied.

That’s okay. *CHOMP!*

But Miley gets away!

Eat my dust, Howie!

*SLAM!* Howie executes a surprise body-check sneak attack!

Miley somehow manages to hang on to the ball!

He gives chase…

*SMACK!* I’ve seen UFC fighters take more pleasant hits than this! (And when I say UFC fighters, I mean Jon Favreau on Friends. *blush* “I know I’m no John Bon Jovi!” Nevermind.)

It’s just loose enough for Howie to get a grip…

He almost has it…!

Not so fast, little bro.

Then I take it and throw it again. Hehe. Beach fun!

This is Miley’s face when it’s time to go home.

We ♥ the beach! Thanks for looking! :)

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P.S. Did you know I host giveaways on my Facebook page too? Check it out sometime! There’s one going on right now in fact… :)

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