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Farm dog

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Hey everybody! It’s me, your Adventure-girl, Penny!

It’s a new adventure!

Guess what, guess what, guess WHAT! I got to go on my very first adventure (that wasn’t a trip to the vet) and let me tell you, there’s a whole world out there.

I can’t wait to see it all!

This is the farm where my grandma grew up.

I personally think I’m going to be very popular with the world, but enough about me. Oh wait. There’s never enough about me!

This image took mom about 15 tries to get. Mom should practice more.

ANYWAY…this week mom needed to get some photos of her (huh, that’s different isn’t it!) so she made arrangements with a photographer to meet her at the family farm down in Ann Arbor. And she took me along with her!

Mostly she got pictures of me getting up and moving. She needs to practice being faster.

I rode in the back seat of the car wearing a harness and a seat belt instead of being in my crate. So I got to watch stuff out the window and you know what? I didn’t throw up even once! Mom says I might turn out to be an awesome traveler!

This is mom’s favorite image from our farm photoshoot. I think I look good too.

After mom got her picture taken near the pretty red barns she took a few pictures of me. She says it’s a challenge, whatever that means.

I know how to pose for mom. But don’t tell her, I like to make her sweat a little.

But I’m getting the hang of it. As long as mom has treats in her pockets and patience in her heart, we get it done together.

Hey mom, are we almost done here? I’m getting tired and hot.

Mom said she was very happy with me even though I didn’t always want to look at her when she was taking pictures. Geeze mom, there was a LOT to look at and I needed to make sure we were safe from anything lurking around the backside of those barns!

Did I hear something over there?

Mom told me some stories about when she was a little girl and spent time at this farm. It sounds like she has a lot of good memories.

Just getting a little nap in on the ride home.

And now she has a new memory at the farm that includes me!

Author: dawnkinster

I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.

33 thoughts on “Farm dog

  1. What a beautiful farm and barn, Dawn! And of course, Penny, you look amazing as always! How fun you got to explore a new place 🙂

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  2. What a wonderful adventure! Really like pretty Penny against those red doors. And great that the seatbelt was used rather than the crate.

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  3. that was a super place… have you seen some new friends there too?

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  4. Penny–what an adventure you had! This looks like a really cool place to take pictures. I don’t know about Mom, but you look great!

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  5. oh my goodness Penny! You have gotten soooooooooo big!!!!!!! You are still beautiful but I can’t believe how big you have become! Love that red barn!!!! Tell Mom I can relate trying to take photos, it DOES get better lol!!!!! So happy you had a pawesome adventure and that is great that you didn’t throw up in the car! It took Levi over a year to stop throwing up in the car but now he loves the car too!!

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    • Well, I won’t say she LOVES the car yet…but not throwing up is a big step. I was prepared with stuff to clean it up just in case. She loved exploring the farm, and I loved sharing it with her.

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  6. Yes Penny, you do look good! Better than good 🙂
    Love the rustic red barn… is that a silo I see there? How wonderful that this charmer is a family barn. Lots of memories and making more!

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  7. Aw, Penny, congrats on your first BIG adventure — this looks like FUN! And not throwing up in the car will encourage your mama to take you on more adventures, too. I like your doggie seatbelt, and I’m very impressed you’ve learned to pose without your mama being on the other end of the leash. Monk still can’t do that (not that I’m brave enough to try, ha!)

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  8. Looks like you had quite an adventure Penny. you showed remarkable patience and focus in your photos. Keep being patient with your momma! She loves you.

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  9. Great pics!

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  10. Love the wheels in the background. Life just keeps on turning. 🙂

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  11. Barns and dogs, two great subjects! (And we’ll want to see some of the ones taken of you too!)

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  12. What a beautiful barn! Not as beautiful as Penny, of course. It’s joyful to see you going on adventures with your mama. Keep having fun (and letting her get a few good pictures of you!).

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  13. What beautiful photos Penny! You look amazing with the barn background. I’m glad you made it without getting carsick. I hope that means you’re over that for good.

    I really like your photo with all the wheels. That farm looks so pristine!

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  14. Yay – Penny, you traveled, you posed, you became a farm dog for the day and got a nap in too! YIPPEE! PS – the photos of you are adorable!!!

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