The classic german shepherd pose ....

Sora in a classic German Shepherd pose. Last night while walking near the office.

Summer time .....

Despite wearing a heavy hair coat Sora often enjoys being outside during summer.

Is she getting patient?

As Sora quickly approaches her 2nd birthday she seems to be getting a little more patient (about some things at least) and she can sometimes be seen quietly waiting for you to play with her. Although more patience might be a good thing I don't think we want her to lose her playful streak as she gets older.

Sora-chan, happy new year!

She drops it and patiently waits for you to pick it up ...

Merry Christmas Sora-chan ....

Sora went to the rural park in Hastings again with Mindy. The big stick was being thrown for another dog but Sora got it first and wouldn't give it back!

crossing the bridge ...

In one spot in the forest there is a bridge for mountain bikers to cross . Sora has taken a liking to running across the bridge and S has been trying to get a photo of her on the bridge for months. Finally this morning she stopped long enough ..... 

In the water again ....

When Sora visits Hastings going for a swim is not as easy as a quick walk down the lake, but the other day we found nice spot on a walk to a rural park.

Even Mindy joined in the fun in the water.