Simply Sharrvelous

Down the Jetty

Nearly to the beach, she can see it….  and then she detours onto the jetty.  This causeway is very narrow and has bits worn away, but she tramps fearlessly across to get to the water.

Mattie and her ice cream.  Need I say more?

It's a Blur

Nearly There

Mattie can tell when she’s going to get to play in the water.  We use a different halti to keep sand in only one, and we walk toward the beach.  Here, she’s soooo eager to get to the beach she’s running down the block.  Then, on the other side of the Rambla, she stops to smell something with the beach in sight.

Pet Me!

How About a Cuddle?

When Mattie wants some attention, one of the things she does is lay down on the couch and beg for someone to sit next to her.  It’s part of why we’ve instituted a policy of, most nights, sitting down with her and watching a movie or an episode of TV.  She likes having us there with her – and she gets pets the whole time.

Favorite Spot

Mattie’s favorite spot is right by the door.  It’s not only because she can monitor whether someone’s coming or going.  It’s because the air conditioner blows right on that spot.

Enjoying the Scenery

Mattie likes to watch the stuff in the park sometimes, just sitting and watching the people go by.  She gets lots of looks herself.

Aren't I Gorgeous?

Mattie, every once in a while, just poses for a picture.  This was one of those times.

Something Smells

Still Smells

I’m not sure what she smelled, but she was very, very intent.

Stepping Around

They’d left their soccer ball at the curb.  Mattie courteously didn’t punch a hole in it with her teeth.

Shaking

Mattie in the middle of shaking something out of her fur…