The Flemmings: June 2008

So I realize that it has been about three months since my last post and I really have no excuces for that. I can't even say I have been busy because that would be a lie (yes, I am on summer break and spend most of my time walking the dog, cooking, and watching daytime TV). So... here goes yet another effort to become a better blogger! Maybe if you leave me a comment and I know people actually read this, I will be more encouraged :)

So, life has been wonderful out in Folsom. Scout is quickly growing into an energetic, playful, and very smart border collie. He can learn tricks faster than we can think of new ones to teach him, and after 5 long months of watching his every move, he is finally potty-trained, YAY!! Maybe that's the real reason I now have time for blogging! While he still loves spilling his water bowls, eating rocks and bark, and trying to dig to China, he is on his way to becoming world's greatest frisbee dog with the help of his dad (I will admit, throwing a frisbee is not my finest quality). After a few attempts Scout got over his fear of swimming, and now drags me to the American River to swim whenever it's anywhere in sight. With the heat out here and his baclk fur, it's the only way he survives the long walks we go on. Lately, we have been visiting my mom and dad and Scout defintely has a new favorite place- grandma's house. With all the new people and toys he acts like a kid at Disneyland when he is there. Last time we drove home he actually jumped out the window of the car when he saw my mom because he was so excited. Then we come back to our not-so-exciting house and he sleeps for days (.... yeah!) It's been nice to be able to be home this summer with him. :)

Mike and I are doing well. We officially became Folsom-ites by doing what everyone does in Folsom: buy road bikes. Mike actually already had one, but I got a spiffy new road bike and it's been so fun! There are trails everywhere out here, and we have the gloves, clip-in shoes, and even the padded shorts to make us feel professional. We have done some pretty long rides down the American River trail- I think 40 miles is our record. It's defintely good exercise, especially since the whole time I am trying to keep up with Mike!

Well, here are some of the latest pictures. More to come!

Scout in the American River