Toby Sitting in the Pool

During our visits to Atascadero to visit the Tobin's weather permitting the kids go swimming. Toby decided he would rather lounge in the pool and wait for his beer

Lily in the pasture

Lily in the pasture at the Tobin's. Fall 2004

Lily laying in the Pasture

Lily was enjoying the autumn sun at the Tobin's. November 2004

Lily sees an Emu

This was Lily's first encounter with the neighboring Emu's at the Tobin's. Since the Emu's have a nasty attitude we didn't let her get close to them. November 2004

Macy the cat

Macy is the grand dam in the family and always lets Toby and Lily know that she is not interested in playing with them

Mau Mau the cat

Mau Mau loves to play with Toby and Lily when the mood strikes.

Tequila the Cat

Tequila is quite fond of sleeping the day and most of the night away. He occasionally enjoys rubbing against Toby and Lily's legs. But really prefers the comforts of bed

Off to a show

This was the last trip in the 4-runner. We've now gone to a Sequoia. Needed more room

Toby and Lily getting to know each other

Lily and Toby Summer 2003

Lily and Toby laying together

Lily and Toby laying in the Livingroom. One of the few moments of almost serenity. Summer 2003

Lily's favorite channel

Lily enjoying Animal Planet

Toby's very first show

Toby's and my very first time in the ring. This was an international show in Southern California

Toby's adventure in the yard

This was the first week of Toby being home. Spring 2003

Toby in the yard

Enjoying the sun in Toby's new backyard. Spring 2003

Toby exploring

Toby exploring the big back yard

Toby in the yard

Toby doing what puppies do best. Pottying in the yard.

Toby and Aidan

Toby meeting a new friend Aidan. Spring 2003

Hey are you like me?

Toby wondering if Aidan is a funny looking puppy

Toby and Russ

Toby loves being picked up by Russ, this was the last time. Fall 2003

Lily age 3

Lily relaxing in the livingroom

Toby doing a happy dance

Toby gets very excited and likes to vocalize his happiness. He has been taught to pick up a baby instead of barking in your ear.

Which one do I want

Toby age 3 trying to decide on which toy he really wants

Lily and Toby and Friend

Lily and Toby had a houseguest and really wanted to play.

Toby Fall 2005

Toby enjoying a nice fall evening

Toby Fall 2005

Toby exploring the backyard.

Lily Fall 2005

Lily lounging in her favorite corner of the grass

Lily and Toby Spring 2006

Lily and Toby basking in the sun on a beautiful spring day

Lily December 2005

This was a headshot taken of Lily by her favorite aunt Leslie at a show.

Lily Spring 2006

Lily got to go to Grandma's while Mom was enjoying a weekend of Broadway musicals in NYC

Toby & Lily Winter 2005

I love you. Besides your a great pillow

Lily Summer 2006

Lily age 4 in the yard, enjoying a bone.

Toby Summer 2006

I see you. The resident peeping Tom, watching the neighbors

Toby Summer 2006

Wanna play? Toby watching the next door neighbors Golden Lily

Toby Summer 2006

Still peeping

Toby Summer 2006

I love these knot holes in the fence!

Lily at Grandma's

Lily taking a nap after her bath at Grandma's

Nap Time

Another time at Grandma's napping after a swim and bath

Lucah and Riles go bananas

Lucah and Riles getting banana for the first time as a treat. Lucah and Riles are Lily's littermates

The First and Last time

This was the first and last time Lily got a bath in the bathtub. Took 3 of us and Lily just had way too much fun. Now we take baths outside.

Lily dreaming of Halloween

Lily takes a nap with her Halloween toy. 7 months of age.

My first Kiss

This is the day I picked up Lily from Ron and Caroline and my first of many kisses from my special girl

Grandma's the BEST

Lily smooching with Grandma on one of her many visits

ScuttleTime

Lily doing the scuttle with her brother Lucah

She's Beautiful

But she's my sister. Lily and Riles with Happy tail

Lily Swims

Lily swimming for the 1st time with Grandma and Mom

Lily at 11mths

This is one of my favorite pictures of my special girl.

Lounge Lily

Lily's first weekend home on her first of many beds

Lily 5mths

Lily sunning herself in the backyard of our old house.

Lily 9mths

Lily at 9mths watching her brother Rio getting stacked

Lily 1yr old

Grandma made a special Birthday cake with Buddy Biscuit candles. YUM YUM.

Lily and Lucah

Lily and Lucah at the Santa Rosa dog show they were 11mths old.

Very 1st show

Lily and Lucah taking their very first show and an indoor one to boot in stride. They slept right through the commotion.

National Speciality 2004

Lily showing to Judge Cat Angus at the 2004 National Speciality

Lily's new back yard Feb 2005

Lily laying in her brand new backyard.

Humm so your a CAT

Lily and Tequila

Wanna play?

Lily and Tequila (not wanting to play at all)

Hey I'm NOT a footrest

Lily ended up being the footrest for a moment

Lucah, Thumper and Lily

Lucah, Thumper and Lily competing in the breeders cup 2004 National Speciality

Lily and Thumper

Lily and Thumper during the go around. Lily took a 3rd placement and Thumper a 4th in fawns.

Hey I CAN swim

Toby's very first time in the pool. He was such a lil one then

Toby in the show ring

Toby at the Dixon show

Toby shares the Comstocks Birthday cake

Toby gets to enjoy the Comstock kids birthday cake with them. 4mths old

Toby's first AKC show

Paso Robles 2003

Lily and Gunner Sept 2006

Lily doing what Lily does best. Helping Gunner a rescue pup that Ron and Caroline currently have at their home. Gunner has been abused and Lily is helping Gunner overcome his fear of me.

Lily and Gunner Sept 2006

Just another picture of Lily and Gunner waiting for a tasty morsel. Gunner is a very sweet boy that had a very tough start in life. Ron and Caroline Tobin are helping him overcome his fear of men and helping him gain confidence each and every day. This is a very sweet boy who is awaiting his forever home.

Lily Sept 2006

Freestack in the pasture and the Tobins.

Lily Sept 2006

Another shot of Lily in the pasture at the Tobins.

The first time I met my girl

11/01/02 The day I met Lily in person for the very first time with her brother Lucah. Riles was not in the picture but if I could have I'd have taken all 3 of them

Lily meets Obie again

Lilys littermate Obie came over for a play date.