Getting Ready

Today was all about getting ready and crossing items off the to-do list.  First off...finally, Jake had his senior pictures taken..... 

Tony James...our photographer...is great...and very understanding.  Last week, Jake had to postpone his picture taking session because, I, his mother, did not want a big goose egg on his forehead to make the family history book in a forever photo!  Tony is also a sports fan and got some great off beat sort of shots in addition to the more traditional takes.  One step closer to graduation!

Then it was on to the Regional Field....getting ready for the trial that is......just one short week away....Dayton, Oregon will be the host to the District 1 Regional Sheepdog Championship.

This shot is from the set out back to the post...which you have to look real close for.....it is a tall orange traffic stick.

Evergreen has been more than kind to allow us to use this grass field.  The Evergreen Air Museum overlooks the top end and will hopefully lure folks over to watch.

This weekend, Bob and Alistair will be busy building pens and securing the grazing for the 300 head of sheep that will be delivered on Thursday. The count down begins!

Me, I'm off to a Kathy Kn*x clinic.....one I have been looking forward to for a very long time.  Four of Nell's pups will be having some sheep time at this clinic...and it will be fun to see them all and also hear Kathy's input.  It has been too long since I have worked with Kathy...over 5 months ago!
Seize the Day!!!!