The bored dog of Summer....

Summer in Arizona is no fun if you are an adventure loving pup.  We've reached the stage where the only way we can have fun is to drive north.  ...and we will admit - it's too hot to do even that.

While Monty is content to laze around the house during the day, Harlow lets us know repeatedly that she is bored.

It starts with a sad stare...

So bored...

 Which eventually she adds little sighs too....

Sigh...

...and insanely uncomfortable poses...

Ouch!

....and the teeth!  Have I mentioned she knows how to use the teeth?

My heart is breaking!!!

...followed by a full out "Da-Momma-I-iz-suffering" gaze...

...and yes, I'm looking up real estate in Alaska as we speak!  ;)

Boring, boring, boring...

Okay, it's too hot here.  The boys haven't been out and they are bored to death.  Also, it makes for boring blog posts.  Whine, whine, whine...

Sam spends all day snoozing....

zzzzzz.....

Monty has played twice with every toy he owns and has nothing left to do but suck on his pillow....

This was about twenty minutes before he decided it looked better inside out...

Any suggestions?

Busy, busy, busy...

We've had a couple of busy weeks again - I'm traveling for work more often and getting opportunities to visit some of my favorite National Parks!

I had the honor of being able to attend a couple of significant events at the parks I work for.  First off, a ribbon cutting ceremony at Tumacacori National Historical Park to celebrate the completion of their new ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) trail.  This trail will allow all visitors to now visit the church, the lime kiln and the historic orchard with ease.

All together now....  Snip!

Pictures will never do this beautiful park justice.  If you are ever traveling through southeastern Arizona, make sure to leave time to stop by.  You will truly be amazed!

View from inside the church

Our next event was at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument to attend the opening of their new rammed-earth constructed theater and the unveiling of the documentary video of the early people of Casa Grande.  They did an awesome job with both!

Our boys are waiting for our next big adventure.  How are we going to top "Bark in the Park"?  We still haven't figured it out yet - temperature here in AZ are soaring over 110 and our outdoor activities are limited.

Sam's thinking these paws will never be used again!

Monty and Sam waiting for us to do something, anything...

Monty did de-floof his bed, which is evident by the acres of green cotton that never seem to end.  I'm not kidding, I've picked up three garbage bags of this stuff and every time I turn around there is more!

I've been framed!  Probably by Sam...

Dog Days of Summer

Hmmm... What's this?

Somebody has been playing William Tell...


...and it looks like we had a siege by the watering hole...


Uh-oh. Red Lion was caught in the crossfire!


...and of course, Sam!


Mom! He's doing it again!


MONTY!

What? I missed, didn't I?


The Dog Days of Summer have hit our household, that's for sure!