1 year old

I'd like to apologize for never updating my blog anymore.  I really miss it.  I don't have adequate internet or patience for the inadequate internet to do it right now.

So I started this post last week on this litter's actual birthday.  But I'm just now finishing.

It's not much, but at least it's something different from the puppy for sale that left months ago.

It was one year ago that these little fellas were born.

I thought that since I have no internet or way of uploading new pictures, I'd reflect on the ones I do have.

And since the Cardinals are in the playoffs again this year, I thought I'd throw this one in as well.

We had some good times with these guys...

I sure hope they turned out okay??

I seriously do. Voting stickers?? Really?

 

 
They sure were cute, whether they turned out good or not!

 And we sure enjoyed playing with them!

 Seeing this makes me ready for more.

Speaking of more...http://www.finleyriverretrievers.blogspot.com/p/upcoming-litters.html
Spread the word again!!!

Puppy For Sale!

Meet Bo. 

He's cute, huh?

And lucky for you, he's for sale!

His original buyer had some stuff come up and now isn't a good time for him to care for a puppy.
And I can respect that.

So while we've grown attached to this last little puppy, those of you who have been out here know we have no business keeping him!
He's really sweet though.
And lovable.
And happy.
So spread the word!
There's no waiting for this one, he's ready to go now!!!

The End of the Puppy Chaos

 The puppy craziness is over. 
It wasn't easy this time, many of you know that.

We no longer have puppies everywhere we look.

Our mama dogs can relax a little now.

They spend their time laying around in the yard.

My gladiolas are starting to come back again.
Wait...no they're not.

But then I look at pictures like this...and it makes me miss them.

And deep down, I'd say Annie misses them too.

Our shoes aren't disappearing anymore.

Lot's of people have enjoyed the puppies.  This is  my cousin from Colorado.

Trevor, however, has not enjoyed them.

My son, again, had a hard time parting with them. . .

Trevor, did not.

My 84 year old grandma said she'd never seen so many puppies together in all her life!
Glad I could give ya something else to see in your lifetime, Grandma!

My niece, is always happy to come help with the puppies too.

I plan to post pictures of all the new owners.  But there's a lot of new owners, and I only have so much time today.  So soon, I promise, I will.  The puppies and their new owners, once again, have blessed us beyond measure.

Me again!  Finally.  

The puppies are in the final days, hours, and weeks at our home.

I'd be lying if I said it wasn't getting crazy.

But here's a fun trick I like to play.

I like to let all the puppies out in the yard at once.

And let them run, and play, and fight.

And let my son run through them.

And then I get far away and put my camera on shutter speed.
Then I whistle and yell at them.

And they run to me.

Every time!

It never gets old!

Until they get to me and start biting my feet.
That gets kind of old.

But mostly they just start biting each other again.

Weeks 5 and 6

I should warn that this blog post isn't going to be one of my best.  But let's face it, it hasn't been real good in months.  It's due to my lack of time and lack of decent, fast internet anywhere.  But I wanted you to see how the puppies are growing.  Litter A turned 6 weeks old yesterday and Litter B will be 5 weeks old tomorrow!

So they are super cute and sweet.

This is Litter B enjoying the freedom!

This is Billy and my son!  

The "B Team" again!

Another photo of nursing puppies and exhausted mamas.

But what good mamas they are!

Brix (sleeping), Bree, and Benny

I got brave the other day and let all 21 puppies out!

It went surprisingly well.

They like the trampoline.  It gives them a sense of security I think.

Hubble tried several times to get up the slide.

Poor Annie!