Max & Missy

Today was a beautiful sunny day (in the 80s) so Matthew wanted to take Max up to the pond after work. Since he likes the water, it's an easy way to give him exercise. We enjoy it just as much as he does. We get so tickled watching him in and around the water. We were there over an hour. I was taking pictures (a total of 134 - one reason I like my digital camera) and Matthew was throwing the ball for Max.


While we were there, a man showed up with his chocolate lab Missy. Missy and Max are both just over 9 months old. Missy loved the water too and gave Max a run for his money while running and swimming for the ball. We had a good time watching them play together. You can tell from the picture that Max was a bit bigger than Missy.


Missy's owner parked on the other side of the pond. Missy saw Max from the car and really wanted to play. Once her owner threw her toy in the pond, she swam right by it and headed for our side of the water. He reluctantly came over to where we were, too. I was glad Max was able to play with her. I like to have him around other dogs when we can. He really enjoys their company and it's good for him to be exposed to the dogs and people.


The wind was blowing from the north today. This picture is the south end of the pond. The yellow you see in the picture is pollen. Isn't that crazy? I hope Max doesn't have allergies.