Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Armed and ready for battle

Tomorrow morning we'll leave to go to the husband's family's ranch in Wyoming for Christmas. They have a place not far from Yellowstone. Yeah, it's gorgeous. But it's also C.O.L.D.

Last year it was the kind of cold where the snow burns your bare skin. Sadie would walk a few feet in it and then stop, lifting up alternating paws that hurt from the cold. So, we're better prepared this year with a body suit from Ruffwear and super dooper hunting dog booties from Cabelas.

I know she looks like she doesn't like it. Like she's embarassed. Like she knows that the tough Wyoming dogs will make fun of her.

Sadie's ready for winter 005_r

But at least I'll feel better knowing that she's staying warm when she's with us on our wood cutting adventures to gather firewood.

Sadie's ready for winter 015_r

And at a minimum, we'll all get a good chuckle out of the ordeal. Well, all of us but Sadie...

10 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, she is so cute and so sad and yes, definitely a bit embarrased! Poor thing! Thanks for the chuckle. :-)

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  2. OH MY! I laughed so hard watching her poor little self walk like that! She is sooo cute! Clomp...clomp...clomp...

    Have a great clompin' time out there!

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  3. She looks very athletic--much better than she would if you stuck her in a goofy dog sweater.

    I got your package of thank you cards in the mail yesterday. They're beautiful. Thank you so so much for the present--it made my day! When I have some spare cash, I will be sure to purchase some of your stuff . . .

    Merry Christmas, Melissa.

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  4. Oh my gosh that is hilarious! But I take care of my doggies in the cold weather, too!

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  5. drats my computer won't load the video, but she is a little fashion plate! i love yellowstone, so pretty, but winter, egads its cold! wishing you a very merry christmas, safe travels and stay warm!

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  6. how wonderful.
    i am sending this link to my mom.

    merry Christmas xxx

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  7. This is Renee's Mom,
    I have that store in Portland Maine,
    WE get big time snow here.
    Thank you and my Daughter

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  8. Hmm Melissa....ya don't think any of her "cousin" probs has to do with her sporting her new orange boots??! I have sent this little video to many peeps. My kids loved it the best! Watching one last time!

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  9. Ha - love it! Am sure Sadie forgave you as soon as you reached the frozen-land. Hope you're having a wonderful, relaxing time.

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