Pickles is playing with Will today. First, they went bike riding and now they are playing in the pool. Rufus and Will’s dog, Houston, are snoozing under a shade tree in Will’s back yard. zzzzzzz

Pickles and Rufus are having a great summer and this afternoon they are at the beach with Mom. Rufus is snoozing in a hole he dug and Pickles is making a sand castle while Mom relaxes.

Pickles and Rufus are sleeping soundly while Mom and Dad are planning a trip to the Adventure Park for Anastasia. She will be very surprised and surely up for the challenge!

Pickles and her best friend, Sarah, are going to the water park today! Since Rufus doesn’t like water, he is happy to stay home with Mom. Have a great time girls!

After receiving a lot of treats and hugs, Rufus forgave Pickles and Mom for taking him to the groomer for a bath:) Now the two best friends are playing quietly together in the living room while Mom works in the study. Life is back to normal.

Mom and Pickles took Rufus to the groomer today….Rufus does NOT like baths! Mom bought his favorite treats to make him happy once they pick him up this afternoon. It’s going to take a lot of treats!

Pickles and Mom had a good time shopping for school supplies and a new pair of tennis shoes yesterday. Now the family is cooking out on the grill. Rufus always hangs out by the grill to clean up any accidents:)

Dad took the day off today and the Pickering family is going to the beach. Tomorrow, Pickles and Mom are doing their back to school shopping. Rufus doesn’t care to shop with the girls, so he will stay home with Dad.

Anastasia spent the night with her friend, Victoria, last night and is staying an extra night. Victoria lives on a farm with horses, miniature horses, goats, chickens, dogs, and cats! Rufus loves visiting the farm and has made friends with all of the animals, but he doesn’t get under the feet of the horses…smart doggie!

Anastasia and Mom’s garden is producing lots of tomatoes, cucumbers, ocra and peppers. Mom and Pickles are making marinara this weekend from the tomatoes….yum! Rufus will be in the kitchen to catch any spills:)