We continue the Wildflower Birthday Celebration with Kadi (Mariposa) and Chase (Larkspur)…
Baby Kadi
Eden sends us this report about Kadi…
“What did Kadi do to top off her first year of life? How about an epic road trip to the National Specialty in Colorado; 4500 miles, 10 states, 8 hotels of a road trip. It turns out Kadi is a very good traveler. Elevators made her nervous at first but she was a pro at the last hotel. She was very curious for all the new creatures she saw cows, elks, deer and little furry things.
Things did not go as planned for the specialty as Kadi decided to come into heat before leaving. That meant no Rally, no group pictures with Dad and brothers, no watching working events, etc. but she did get to spend a lot of time with Chuck taking walks all over Estes Park. I don’t want to forget to mention the weather during the specialty, typical spring time in the Rockies and the most snow Kadi has ever seen.
After the specialty we drove down to Colorado Springs to visit old friends and do some hiking.
Kadi and Jannu hiking in the Garden of the Gods by the Siamese Twin formation. Note Kadi did not seem to inherit the extra-long tongue of Aunt Jannu.
Summer heat is fast approach here in NC so outdoor training starts to become limited. Not a lot of plans for agility and tracking until the fall. I have started introducing her to the cart in the house and will see if we can get her to like to swim at the nearby lake. Other than that it will be early morning walks and enjoying the air conditioning in the house.”
It was wonderful to see Kadi and Eden at the Specialty…
I am sorry we would not get more family photos due to Specialty hormones but it was still wonderful to see them. Thank you so much, Eden.
I am struck by how certain areas — like North Carolina — shut down in the summer while here in Montana, summer means life is opened up again. Wildflower Chase lives in Great Falls, Montana with the Duncans and his dad, Major. I know Chase will be having some serious adventures this summer!
Baby Chase
Chase also went to the Specialty and competed in the Scentwork trial where he did quite well. Here are some photos of Chase at home in Montana on the occasion of his first birthday…
Thank you, Lawrence and Bea!