Update on the Adventures of Katie & Louie

[charityd]

I just looked back to see the date of my last thread and it was from Sept of 2009 when Katie had just completed Rally Obedience Advanced and Louie had just started it. NN is addictive to me and I knew if I was going to complete my long list of adoption related projects I was going to have to go off of it cold turkey. I missed you all bunches though and I hope to make a more regular appearance now.

For those of you who don't follow our blog I'll try to quickly summarize our Newfie activities.

Since I last posted Louie completed his Rally Excellent title.

At one of our last shows, going into the same crate was their idea... not mine :lol:

Both Newfs are now officially retired from the show world and we are focusing on their therapy work. Within the last year Katie and Louie both earned their TDIA titles by completing 50 therapy visits each.

One our favorite therapy jobs is visiting classrooms and giving lessons on how to introduce yourself to a dog you don't know. Katie and Louie are always a huge hit. (Louie pictured below)

We've also done lots of hiking...

Drafting

Grooming of course

Posing for Newfs Gone Bad

This was when Louie was 9 months old. He's never done anything like this before or since. I think it was just temporary insanity from a testosterone surge.

Hanging out with Friends

Playing in the Snow

Watching the Little Rock Marathon

Getting Natalie's Room Ready

We are expecting our newest family member, daughter Natalie, to come home from China around the end of this year. We have been waiting for her for 5 years!

 

[CMDRTED]

Boy, except for the white chest, Katie is the spittin image of Ethel. Glad to see you back!

 

[Bojie]

Great to see them doing so GREAT! And congratulations on your daughter finally coming home soon!

 

[Newfs Forever]

Congrats!

Beautiful shots!

 

[twright1231]

Congratulations! Nice pics

 

[4ondafloor]

Wonderful to see you guys again! Sounds like you've had a very busy time of it. The pups look great (as do you) and congratulations on everything!!

 

[blaue_augen]

What lovely pictures! I love the shot at a school where he is licking the little girl's face!

Congratulations on your daughter! She has a wonderful family to come home to!

 

[2Paws]

Love all the pictures and updates on your adventures. And big congratulations on your new arrival coming soon! How exciting for you!!!!

 

[KodysGrandma]

Great to see you again. Love the pictures and looking forward to those with Natalie along with more Katie and Louie.

 

[Alicia]

So glad to see your update. Everyone looks great! Love that both of them got in the crate together.

 

[LoveLandseers]

Love it all!!! Can't wait to see pictures of Natalie with the pups. I'm sure you have plenty of support but a good family friend of mine adopted two little girls from China, she's a great resource so let me know if you want her email address!

 

[Capri]

Thank you for the updates and congrats on finally getting Natalie home. I remember you talking about adoption a while back, and I'm glad it's really happening. You must be thrilled .

 

[RiverTheNewf]

Beautiful, active dogs. Congratulations on your new arrival! Can't wait to hear how Katie and Louie add one more roll to their lives--nannies!

 

[charityd]

Love it all!!! Can't wait to see pictures of Natalie with the pups. I'm sure you have plenty of support but a good family friend of mine adopted two little girls from China, she's a great resource so let me know if you want her email address!

Thanks so much for your kind offer Amy! Since this has been such a long journey I have had time to meet many families that have already been through the China adoption process. In fact a woman that is logged in the same date as us is going back for her third child. So I'm getting a lot of BTDT advice

 

[NewfLove]

Wow! A lot has gone on and these are some great photos!