Lexi's Grace Welsh Springer Spaniels

updated 8-22-10

For Lily Hope Springs Eternal

I was making chowder this afternoon when I realized the two girls had joined me in the kitchen.  Lexi always likes to lay on the rug while I fix meals and knows that she doesn't get a treat until dinner is over.  However our 5 month old puppy Lily hasn't quite learned this yet.  She hopes that if she  looks cute enough she might get something. Lily nothing until after dinner!!

updated 7-20-10

Holly Is Enjoying Life

We were very pleased to receive pictures of Holly (Lexi's Grace Lady Liberty) from her owners recently.  It is fun to see how she is growing up and enjoying her life.  You can certainly see that she is a SPRINGER Spaniel.  Most of all we can see how loved she is by her family.  Thanks for sharing her with us.  

updated 7-13-10

Gus Is Enjoying His Summer

Thanks to Gus's (Lexi's Grace Liberty) owners for sharing pictures of him taken recently.  Gus like his brothers and sisters loves the water.  Most of all I know Gus loves to be with his family.  Thanks for taking such good care of him.  He looks wonderful.

7-6-10 

Our  day  at  the  lake 

This morning the girls and I went to visit my sister who lives on a lake.  It has been so hot here that we went early to try to beat the heat of the day.  The girls had so much fun in the water, then chasing each other around the yard, then back in the water.  I got tired just watching them.  My sister always has special treats for them and the girls just love her.

Catch me if you can!!!

Oh we love the water

Are you sure you don't want to share that rawhide with me!!

I am so glad Lily enjoys the water as much as Lexi does

updated 7-3-10

 Last Sunday Lexi, Lily and I spent a wonderful day with other welshies and their owners for a day of introductory field work. It was sponsored by the New England Sporting Group Association. It was very humid, but lots of fun and educational. We plan to continue our training on a regular basis. The dogs all enjoyed themselves and slept well on the drive home.

updated 6-23-10

Lily and I recently spent a wonderful day with Catherine and her gang at Destiny's Welsh Springer Spaniels. Lily had the opportunity to be around new people, who she thought were there just for her, and new dogs who actually thought she was pretty fun to have around.

Catherine played with Lily, she thought the games were such fun.  Catherine was a good sport as it was at least 90 degrees that day.

 I am hoping Lily has the same kind of nose as her mother, Lexi.  Lily recently witnessed Lexi flush a pair of woodcock from the brush and wasn't sure what to make of it.  She did know one thing for sure and that was that Lexi was very happy. Lexi and I will be starting Tracking class in the next few weeks.  I think we will both enjoy it.

Did someone say SPRINGER spaniel?

Cody Has A Great Life

Cody, (Lexi's Grace Walking Liberty), is having a great time at the beach with his new friend.  Is there anything better than seeing a welshie enjoy the water?  Well maybe the only thing better is for him to be enjoying his family. Thanks for sending pictures, it's great to watch him develop.

5-11-10

Today the 3 girls (Lexi and her 2 daughters Holly and Lily) went to work with me for the first time.  They had a good time playing in the yard and meeting people when they came in. Then they did what all good puppies do, get a drink and then fall asleep.

4-22-10

It's hard to believe but the puppies are now 6 weeks old.  They are full of energy and personality.  They are now in a large pen in the living area of our house, where they can run around and play with each other. There are many types of toys in the pen for them to play with.  Many of them move and make sounds. These toys help the puppies get used to all types of sounds and movement and not be afraid. We want the puppies to be confident.

We are also taking the puppies outside to play everyday.   They have so much fun and get so tired out.  Then it's inside for a nap.

And Now It's Nap Time

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 4-18-10

This weekend Lexi and the puppies had some special friends over to play with them.  They thought it was so exciting that everyone got into their pen and played.  Six dogs and 5 people in the pen now that was fun to watch. Lexi and the puppies thought everyone was there just to play with them and they were right! Finally the puppies just dropped and fell asleep. What an exciting day for us all.

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4-16-10

ANOTHER FIRST FOR THE PUPPIES

The puppies seemed to enjoy their first baths tonight. They showed no fear when they were in the water or when they were being dried off.  They did have alot of energy when they went back into their pen, which is normal after a bath. Such fun to watch 5 happy puppies.

4-9-10 

  Our Beautiful Puppies

They won't be able to keep me in here much longer.

Tug of war between the girls.

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Faces to melt your heart. 

Brotherly love

After an afternoon of play, the puppies sleep and Lexi can finally relax.

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The Puppies Latest Adventure

Everyday Russ and I try to expose the puppies to new sights and sounds. The more the puppies encounter without fear the more confident and happy puppies they will be.  Every night we takes turns while we are watching television, holding the puppies, during which we time we rub their feet and bodies, so they get used to being handled.

As the weather has been amazingly warm for New England, we decided today would be a good day to spend time outside on the deck in the exercise pen.  The puppies were fun to watch. They even splashed around in Lexi's water dish.  They have never had so much space to play in before.  In the end after having a snack, thanks to Mom, they all fell asleep.

What a nice afternoon for the LIBERTY litter. 

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Russ and Lexi At Equipment Dealership

Even though Lexi will be having puppies soon, she and Russ were out looking at hay balers.  Everyone at the equipment dealerships know Lexi and come right over to say hello. She loves being with Russ when he is driving the tractor. She really is a country dog.

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Our Saturday Morning Walk 2-13-10

Now that Lexi is carrying puppies we are very aware of the fact that she needs to continue exercising to keep in good shape. This morning it was 28 degrees and a great time for a walk in the country.  Most of the walk was uphill which was good exercise for all of us.  Lexi has such fun when she is off leash, it gives her lots of time to find interesting things to smell.  She picked up the scent of many creatures, large and small.  In addition she flushed 2 partridge from their hiding place in the thicket, now that was exciting to watch!

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Lexi's Favorite Toy

We just got back from our nightly walk which Lexi and I both enjoy.  I looked up from reading and saw she was relaxing on her favorite duck, which she received from our niece for Christmas.  Luckily I was able to get the camera out of the car and return before she got up to see where I had disappeared to. I think the picture is adorable.

OUR LITTLE HELPER

I decided to wrap a few presents today and my "helper" Lexi  had to check out each bag.  Good thing there weren't any of her presents in any of them, those are hidden away!

THANK YOU ELIZABETH COMMISKEY

Today is November 30th, which means it is Russ' birthday and therefore the day when I can finally give him the gift I had made for him.  The special gift is a Graphite Pencil Realism drawing of Lexi by the talented artist Elizabeth Commiskey.  I had always admired Elizabeth's work but never dreamed I would ever be lucky enough to own one.  She captured Lexi's expression perfectly and anyone who knows Lexi will certainly agree.  Thank you Elizabeth, this treasured possession will hang proudly over the fireplace in our family room.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

Another beautiful day in Massachusetts and we spent much of it outside decorating the house for the holidays.  Lexi as always was part of the fun, playing with the twigs as I was filling the planters with holly and berries.  I sure hope the nice weather continues and the snow stays far away!

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60 Degrees in November

We are having a wonderful November this year.  Today it was 60 degrees and there was no better place to be than in the row boat on the lake.  Lexi had a great time in the boat watching the fishermen and in the water searching for her own fish.

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Friends from Nantucket

Our friends from Nantucket came to visit us this week.  Lexi loved having other people in the house, and was especially pleased to meet each person as they came downstairs in the morning.  As you can see from the pictures the feeling was mutual and I had to make sure they didn't try to take Lexi home with them. Just Kidding guys!!

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Oh good, someone who will hold my rawhide for me while I chew.  I sure like  having friends come over who love me.