Happy 4th Birthday Zeke!

Wow! Our baby boy Zeke turned four years old yesterday.  We had a super fun party, with 16 dogs coming over to play and join in the festivities. Below is the slideshow from the fun times.  Happy Birthday Zeke!

Zeke & Mom, Sunday Hike

Great day for a hike in the National Forrest.

Still enjoying the Christmas presents.

Look at my squeaky gator, look at it!

Happy New Year! 2012

 We went to our neighbors' fantastic oyster roast for New Year's Eve.  Fireworks, oysters and snacks - it was a great time!

 Miller didn't enjoy the fireworks so much, so he climbed into his momma's lap.

 Zeke , Sadie, and David.

Zeke giving some love to Kent.

Merry Christmas!

Wag N Splash

Last week, we finally used the awesome voucher we got from Lowcountry Dog Magazine for a free swim at Charleston's indoor doggie swimming pool - Wag N Splash. 

 This is Lori, we set an appointment up with her and she works with the dogs who are nervous about swimming in a pool - perhaps like Sadie, they had never seem one before.

 Once Zeke got over his hesitancy of the floating doggie ramp to get in and out of the pool, he started having a blast!  We couldn't make him stop swimming.

 This whole experience was great, and Lori was great working with Zeke and Sadie.  We will definitely do this again. 

The Cisco Lab

This one is for all fellow networking geeks who also love their dogs.  Zeke is rocking a Cisco Systems shirt and being a chocolate labrador, that makes him...wait for it... 

A CISCO LAB!

In honor of mom passing her CCNA exam today.

Thanksgiving video at the beach

Miller turns 1!

Miller turned the big one year old this week and what a great way to wrap up Thanksgiving weekend than with a Dog Birthday party!

The birthday boy himself, Miller Boykin.

 Zeke and Biscuit. 

 Biscuit, a neighbor dog. 

 Avery, Miller's lil' sis was in town visiting. 

 Some birthday wrestling.

 Time for presents! Miller got some really cool toys and tasty treats. 

Miller and S.A.S are mezmerized by the new red ball.

Formally yours, Zeke.

Zeke is sporting his new bow-tie collar from Silly Buddy.  We were so pleased with the quality of the collar and bow-tie as well as great customer service. They have definitely made a repeat customer out of us. Unfortunately they have temporarily shut down their etsy shop because of an arm injury, but you can follow them on facebook to keep up with how things are going as well as see other pooches sporting their classy looks.

Fall is here.

The chilly turn in the weather means it officially feels like autumn is upon us.  Luckily for Zeke he likes playing in the cooler weather.

Trick or Treat!

This year Sadie is going trick or treating as a Barista and Zeke as a Navy Chief Petty Officer.  Hope everyone has fun and gets lots of biscuits.

Critter Costume Party

Last night we went to a Critter Costume Party at Gas Light Art and Wine Gallery that was a benefit for the Marion County Animal Shelter.  We had a great time and Sadie won best costume for her spooky skeleton costume.  Hopefully they raised a bunch of cash for this good cause. 

 Peyton - the scary witch.  She and Zeke were vying for some cheese snacks.

 Pretty Princess Petie - rescued from MCAS.

 The House Dog at Lost Dog Wines.

 Chief Petty Officer Zeke.

Sadie with her prize winnings!

It's not a 'goodbye', it's 'see you later'.

 This is Remington the foster lab playing fetch with his new kid.  He went to his new home today!  A little bittersweet because he is such a fun lab to have around, but we are so happy for him to get to be with his new family.  

We'll miss you bud, you are a good boy. 

 We will definitely have to have Rem over for some play dates so he and Zeke and neighbor dog, Miller, can get some serious games of tug on.

Second Place at Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park is the great annual event held by Charleston Animal Society at Park Circle.  But since it is traditionally a little earlier in the month of October, mom doesn't usually have Zeke's costume finished - so he reuses the previous year.  "What Can Brown Do For You?" Zeke the UPS guy was a big hit!  He took second place in the costume competition and got a sweet trophy.  Thanks to Miller's parents for the picture.