He may not realize it, but Sam had a big test over spring break. See, we're a traveling family. We drive all over the place. Before Ella was 3 months old, she had been to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, New Mexico and Colorado. Road trips with our kids are easy, because they don't know any different. If you're going to fit into this bunch, you've got to love to travel and be good at it! So, spring break would be Sam's first road trip. We were a little nervous, because he can be a little high strung. And, while he's mostly house broken, he still has the occasional accident. But, Sam passed his test with flying colors. At first, it didn't look good. He was nervous about being in the car. So, he paced back and forth, from my lap to the very back of the van. But, finally, he settled in and went to sleep.
Once we were in Arkansas, he was in dog heaven. He proved what a super dog he really is. With acres and acres of woods to run through, and creeks and ponds to conquer, he was the happiest I've seen him.
Here he is showing off his lightning speed...don't be fooled by Aidan being in the front...Sam was just about to over take him in a dramatic photo-finish to one of the many races they ran together around the house:
Never fear menacing butterflies when Sam is around...or bumble bees. Our super mutt, spent hours chasing away butterflies and protecting us all from these dangerous minions. He is loyal and brave like that. Here he is leaping through the woods after a particularly dangerous species of tiny yellow butterfly:
Sam, we found out on this trip, is also an expert on fishing. I'm not sure what disasters would have befallen us down at the pond, if it weren't for Sam's careful guidance:
Sam also proved to be a water safety expert, being sure to clear all creeks of sticks, leaves and pine cones:
And, Sam never rested. Here he is protecting the back porch from enemy air craft:
Yes, Sam really showed what a doggie hero he is while in Arkansas. In fact, he showed himself so loyal and brave, that my mom and I decided to take him with us on a morning walk to protect us from whatever might be lurking in the woods. When we were approached by a very large Husky, we were glad our fearless dog was with us. I have to admit, we were a little perplexed when instead of standing and preparing to fight off anything that might try to hurt us, he took off with lightning speed. But, it only took us a second to realize, he must have run to get help. Just like Lassie. However, once he was home, his super dog senses told him we had fended off the dog alone, and there was no longer any cause for alarm, so instead of getting help, Sam took a nice long drink of water and laid down on the porch. Which is where we found him when we finally made it home. Good dog.
Sam loved Arkansas. In fact when it was time to come home, we expected him to hop in the car with the kids. Instead, he sat and stared at us and refused to get in. When Mark tried to pick him up, he trotted around to the back porch. He wanted to stay. He's been a little restless, here in the city, without creeks to romp through, or pine cones to demolish. I think we will have to take him back soon...or find him some doggie therapy. Super dogs just weren't meant to live in the confines of the city!
This is great. Thanks for posting.
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