VCA Nationals in San Jose CA April 2014

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This is Sparrow in the ring with her handler, Jenna Iacobellis.  These photos were taken by Karen Lake. The lighting was not good and she did these on the spur of the moment. 

These photos are of Jenna and Sparrow with her 3rd place ribbon in Open Bitches. These photos were taken by Sunshine Photography.

Middle of July in Arizona

We have been in Arizona, staying with our daughter and her family, since the beginning of February when we sold our home in Oregon. The girls are enjoying living with the boys and the six of them get along really well, most of the time. Battle is still a chow hound and Sparrow is not a fan of his always trying to eat her food.  Paloma still rides herd on the younger ones - a mother's job is never done!!

Paloma

 

Marley

 

Hannah and Paloma

 

Hannah and Declan

Marc and I spent our birthday weekend in Bend, Oregon. I was able to fulfill my club obligation while I was in town by attending TEVCO's first summer specialty which was held at the fairgrounds in Redmond. These are photos of the ribbons and prizes. The specialty committee did an outstanding job! Here's to more entries next year and alot more fun!

I was able to see Lillie while I was at the dog show.  She has grown into a very nice girl with a great temperament. Jim takes her everywhere he goes, even to work.  She does spend a day or two during the week playing with other dogs.  I was a great treat for me to see her. 

Lillie with her Daddy, Mojo, at the dog show.  Mojo earned his first BISS at the specialty. I am so happy I was there to see it. Greg and Dennise have worked so hard for this win. 

The other day, Declan was experiencing a Ritz cracker for the first time.  Marley was right there next to him. She loves her kids and is always hoping for a morsel. Who am I kidding?? She is hoping to steal it away from the baby.  She was unsuccessful this day!!

Hannah

It has been really hot here in Arizona. The girls spend most of the time in the house during the day.  At night, when it is cooler, is when they can play outside. 

All the girls are doing well.  I had Hannah to a new vet last week. Everything looks good and her bloodwork and UA were normal.  Marley is due for her rabies so I will most likely be taking her in to the same vet soon. Sparrow is taking time off from the ring until we get to California.  Her last shows were in CA at the Vizsla Club of America's Specialty at the end of April.  Paloma is as sweet as ever and is still the boss of the pups!

This is what the house looked like last week.  Hopefully it will be done by the end of August!!

Happy Easter

We take this time to wish our family a Happy Easter!

I apologize for not posting since Christmas. We have had lots going on.  We lost Marc's Mom just before Christmas and were in Arizona for the holidays.  We sold the house in Oregon in February and are currently living in two different states.  I'm the lucky one because I get to spend time with our grandsons while Marc works in the Bay Area. 

Next week I will travel with Sparrow to the Vizsla Club of America's National Specialty in San Jose, CA.  It will be nice to see my Oregon friends and others from across the country.  The West Coast never draws as big of a entry as the East Coast so there will be some people I will miss.  

All the girls are doing well.  Hannah is 12.5 and still spry although not as much as when she was younger. She still likes to play with all the dogs but does choose which type of play she engages in.  Marley is 10.5 years old and is happy and healthy.  She is still quite the beggar and sometimes even a thief. She is enjoying being here with a toddler who likes to feed her and all the others as well.  Paloma is 5.5 years old, happy and healthy.  I'm sure she would like a cleaner place than dirt to lay in the sunshine but it will have to do for now. Sparrow just turned two years old on the 9th - where has the time gone? 

I was able to see Harley, Kyra and Lily before I left Portland. It was such a treat to see that they are in homes who love them and are giving them everything they need to have a wonderful life.  Bodhi is living in Florida with a host family while his owner, Kyle, is working in Finland. I'm down here with Battle and Patriot so I get to see them everyday. 

Keep in touch with me.  I will be settled in a new home in California by August.  I will be in touch with each and every one of you to update you with our new address then.  In the meantime, my e-mails still work and some of you have my cell phone number.  If you have any questions or troubles, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.   Also, according to our contract, it's time to start getting those hips OFA'd.  If you don't know how to go about having that done, let me know and I'll send you all the information you'll need. 

Sending our love to you - snuggle the pups for us - Audrey and Marc 

Belated Merry Christmas

Wishing our Catch A Fire Family a belated Merry Christmas! Hopefully Santa brought Loki, Patriot, Jasper, Crawford, Paloma, Ziggy, Battle, Bohdi, Lily, Kyra, Sparrow and Harley a few treats and toys!  We are in Arizona celebrating the birth of our newest grandson and playing with Cullen. In a few days, we will be traveling to celebrate a life well lived.  We send our love, lots of snuggles, and thanks for being the best owners we could ask for. 

Harley

Marc and I went out to Molalla to visit Harley and his owner, Mike.  These are a few of the pictures Marc took. Harley was the brown collar boy of the Paloma and Mojo litter. He is 19 months old in these photos.

Happy 5th Birthday!

You have crawled into our lives to give us happiness, joy, wonder, warmth and love. With you, the dreariest of afternoons and the coldest of nights brighten up, Thanks for being there for me my Vizsla. 

Happy 5th Birthday to the Marley and Kirby litter - Patriot, Ziggy, Jasper, Loki, Crawford and Paloma!  May today be a day of celebrations for all of you and may you get at least one yummy treat today!

With love - Audrey, Marc, Mama Marley, Niece Sparrow and Auntie Hannah

GSPCO Hunt Test July 13 and 14, 2013

Sparrow went birdless on Saturday and didn't stop to point her birds on Sunday. So, no passes this weekend.  She'll be entered in TEVCO's HT on August 3rd, on Sauvie Island.