Julio's First Time at Round Valley

Mike and I finally had a free day all to ourselves yesterday. We slept in, snuggled, had a leisurely cup of coffee and even breakfast. *gasp* Then we packed up the dogs and took them for a hike/swim at Round Valley. I can't believe it's the first time we've been there this year. I remember when we were there at least once a week. Sometimes life just gets in the way.

Herbie was beyond delighted and dove immediately into the reservoir, showing off her new found swimming skills.

Julio was a little more reserved, but he too went in past where he could touch. He's an adequate swimmer, but I wouldn't call him graceful. Mike says he swims just like his old lab mix, Dakota. By the end of the day, both dogs were exhausted. I was pretty tuckered out myself.

The funniest thing about the day was the new game we discovered with Julio. If you spit or throw water at him, he'll do all sorts of acrobatics in an attempt to catch it in his mouth. I nearly drowned laughing at him.

Of course I took a million photos in the process.

Herbie swims. In the background, a wild dorka appears.

Not a graceful swimmer.

Handsome boy.

Herbie goes paddling by...

Sexy.