Margo's Bark

The family went to the Race for the Rescues on Sunday. One of the vendors there raising money for the cause was Margo's Bark Soda Company, an amazing company that gives all it's proceeds back to shelter dogs and rescues. We knew about them as they have offered up money to help get critical dogs out of shelters, and we bought a 4 pack of soda to try out.

It's really good soda! Next time your at Whole Foods, pick up some. Or go to the website and order it. The money goes to a cause very near to our hearts. And as always, please stop by A Guardian Angel for Stella

Good Low Major!

Good Low Major
Originally uploaded by fwisneski

Major, our diabetic alert dog (DAD), alerting us to our daughter's low blood sugar, using the bringsel (the baton in his mouth). We were in the midst of thousands at the Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Patch, with farm animals, BBQ's, and lot's of other scents and distractions going on. He really does shine when we are out and about in public.

The look on my daughters face shows you exactly how she felt at the time.

For more info about Major, and DAD's in general, go here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Guardian-Angel-for-Stella/253843297977243

"Saving the life of one animal may not change the world, but the world will surely change for that one animal"

Wind in her hair

Wind in her hair
Originally uploaded by fwisneski

As my daughter and I were running some errands Saturday night, we had the windows down. It's been a while since it as so nice that we didn't have the AC on. We were listening to some good tunes (I believe at this point it was the Smashing Pumpkins), and having a good time. I looked in the mirror, and saw the shot. I took a couple, 1 with me, and 1 without, but I really like the way this came out. It makes me smile, remembering how great the evening was, and the fun we were having.

Shot with the iPhone, obviously :-)

What my son does in the middle of the night ;-)

What my son does in the middle of the night ;-)
Originally uploaded by fwisneski

My son has been editing his film in the middle of the night. Cup of coffee in hand.

Seriously, he was watching the new Muppet Movie trailer on Youtube, but he was holding onto my coffee mug. Yes, that mug is mine. And I LOVE that coffee mug. :-)

Power Pole Zooms By

Power Pole Zooms By
Originally uploaded by fwisneski

Just a quick grab shot using the iPhone and Instagram. Sometimes you get lucky!

Major Goes Hiking

Having diabetes sucks. Being a kid with type 1 diabetes is even worse. Not having a pump, and still doing injections probably sucks even more. There are no impromptu runs to Baskin Robbins, no cake at a child's birthday party, the general highs and lows that come from everyday life, that on top of everything else, now play havoc with your blood sugar levels.

But as a kid, having a dog is awesome! And having a well trained dog, that loves to do some of your favorite activities is better. And if that same dog get's to sleep in your bed, well then, that's the best!

One of the great things our family loves to do (my daughter and I especially) is go hiking, and our favorite place to go is the Eaton Canyon Falls. It can be anywhere from a 1.5 mile to 4 mile trek depending on where you park, but my daughter is always game for it. So we took Major, our in training diabetic alert dog (DAD for short) on his first hike back to the falls.

It's All In The Eyes

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Originally uploaded by fwisneski

This little puppy is one of 9 litter mates available at the Baldwin Park Shelter. The eyes just struck me. You can see my silhouette reflected in them. Such a cute little puppy!

Major is focused!

Major is focused!
Originally uploaded by fwisneski

We've had a very busy week around here, and for us, Sunday was a play day. We spent time with friends in the morning, and in the afternoon, we went to my mom's house to introduce her to Major.

She has a pool, and I was curious to see if Labs really love the water, and I wanted Stella and Major to have a bonding activity. I've never had a dog that liked to get wet. Well, it became very obvious that he REALLY loves the water. Here you can see his focus as he goes after his other love, fetching a tennis ball.

It was fun to watch him move so beautifully, from the run, the jump, and the swim.