Well folks - it's been a long week with no pupdates. Sorry! I started a new job, and haven't had even a spare moment. Mom's been taking great care of Playa this week, as I have been leaving early and coming home after she's already been walked. Mom says she misses me during the day.  One time this week a white SUV turned around in our driveway, and Playa got all excited that I was home - except I wasn't. One interesting thing Playa's been doing recently is hiding under the bed. She goes under there frequently to get away from me when I'm chasing her around for sport. Other times she disappears under the bed just to relax and get away from it all. So while I'm away from home working in my new spot, she's been hanging out in a new spot of her own.

Sorry for the lack of updates for a few days. We took a trip out to Parker, Arizona for some fun in the sun. Playa had a wonderful time, as usual. She is completely at home on the river, spending her days lounging in the shade down by the shoreline, watching the current. Every time a boat goes by, she jumps to her feet and streaks along the shore at full speed, sometimes barking a few times to alert us of the fast-moving watercraft. This trip, she also took two rides in the speedboat, and enjoyed the wind in her face.

Her least favorite part of going to the river has always been the car ride. She often stays awake the entire trip, and moans until mom (that pushover) gives in and holds her for the entire ride. This time, though, she seems to have found a way to relax. Instead of sitting on the back seat, yesterday she settled down on the floor behind the driver's seat, and actually fell asleep for most of the trip. Good girl!