St. John's Marsh, St. Clair County, Michigan

Starting our walk into St. John's Marsh on the path...

A bit further into the marsh on the path...

I was scratching up a storm, but the sun was behind my doggy daddy, George...

I found a little, dead minnow.  I did roll on it for good measure...

Heading out to the parking lot...

Check out my scarf!

My doggy dad took me to PetSmart today for my Pedicure+.  I was a good girl for the groomer and she put this lovely Halloween scarf on me. I took my doggy daddy for a walk around the dog food aisles so that I could find some snacks on the floor. I'm sorry I haven't posted anything in a long time, but my doggy daddy had a health problem, started working more, and then my arthritis acted up in September. It's all in a wonder dog's life...

Lake St. Clair Metropark Evening Stroll

Heidi wanted to go for a ride, so Lynn and I took her to the nearby Metropark and walked a little while.  Here are some photos of our excursion. Afterward, we stopped at Lori's Lick 'em Up on the way home. They have a small soft-serve bowl served up with 3 dog treats.  Guess who loved that?

Today is my seventh birthday!

Visiting my cousin Sassy in Meadow Brook Valley in Rochester Hills, MI

What toilet paper?

I'm feeling a bit on the wild side this evening...

My Favorite Park...

My doggy-daddy George took me for a 

walk around the boat launch area at 

Lake St. Clair Metropark this evening.

A buoy marker on land???

I was scratching the grass after I went #1.

Just Snoozin'

I had a good checkup and vaccinations from Dr Cappel at Warren Woods Veterinary Hospital today!  :-)

My Annual Wellness Visit at the Vet

I'm being a good girl today, waiting for Dr Cappel at Warren Woods Veterinary Hospital.

I'm happy to see you!

I was doing a lot of talking, so I ended with a smile, just for you!

I'm not the best host...

My cousin, Sassy, is spending the week with me, and I took over HER bed, while she was relegated to mine.  My daddy says my bed is better, so maybe I AM being a gracious host.  Who knows what really goes on in a beagle's mind, anyway?

Can you see me?

I can't see you...

I was in a photogenic mood today...

I was talking with my doggy daddy, George, and giving him some back talk.

This is not a snarl....

An afternoon at Lake St Clair Metropark

Doggy Daddy George was following me on snowshoes...

I tried to stay on the x-country ski tracks...

Beagle tracks (mine, of course)

Heidi Opens Her Kong Toy to Get Her Treats Out

I do this every time! 

Saturday Field Trip

George took me to PetSmart for a pawdicure, ear cleaning, tooth brushing, and anal gland treatment.  Then we went to my cousin Percy's (see nice-weather photo) house for a visit. I love getting out with my doggy daddy! :-)

Eight seconds of winter glory

Forging a New Trail

I'm tired of all the snow...

It's hard to make a path...

 My paws don't always hit the ground...

 Because of my belly...

 Or, maybe, it's because my legs are too short...

 Whatever...

I think I can, I know I can...

I did!

Heidi's Cousin, Socks

I didn't go out today because of the snow, but Lynn and George left me alone. George went to see cousins Socks and Sassy.

Top Ten Dog Breeds in 2013 According to the AKC

AKC Dog Registration Stats
I know that's right!  We don't rule...yet!

RANKING
BREED	2013	2012	2008	2003
Labrador Retrievers	1	1	1	1
German Shepherd Dogs	2	2	3	4
Golden Retrievers	3	3	4	2
Beagles	4	4	5	3
Bulldogs	5	5	8	16
Yorkshire Terriers	6	6	2	6
Boxers	7	7	6	7
Poodles	8	8	9	8
Rottweilers	9	9	14	15
Dachshunds	10	10	7	5

Ticking and Freckles

Can you see what a colorful beagle I am?