Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show

Great Dane

Pyrenees

Bull Mastiff, brindle

Swiss Mountain Dog

Dalmatians, black and chocolate spots

Bodie, 240 lbs. Bull Mastiff

Golden Retriever, 7 months old

Irish Wolfhound Pyrenees

Burmese Mountain Dog Here are some of the pictures we managed from the dog show. These pictures really don't do any of these dogs justice. Something I discovered was how completely fearless Emma is. She wasn't afraid of any one of these dogs, and most of them could have swallowed her whole. The Bull Mastiff was name Bodie, and tipped the scales at 240 lbs! The sheer size of his head left us all in awe. Emma just waltzed up to him and put her nose right up to his. (the handler said it was alright, but I had my doubts) She then put her arm around him for her photo opp. The Irish Wolfhound is probably the biggest dog I've personally ever seen. Emma was tired and a little out of sorts at the time, but she still sat down next to him. That dog was literally a horse! We bumped into another Bull Mastiff on our way to the agility course. Emma made a bee line for him. Papa asked if she could pet him and of course was aloud to. As Emma reached out to do so, the giant dog moved his head. Emma's entire hand disappeared into his jowl, which received a very gross face and disgusted sound from her. Everyone who witnessed the scene burst out laughing. At one point during the day, I turned around from one of the dog benches to have a huge nose literally in my face. It was a Great Dane that we had seen compete early in the afternoon. I was excited to meet him, but I was a little disconcerted at being nose to nose with him. Emma had her picture taken with him and he was very well behaved. He was beautiful, as were all of the dogs obviously..., but the dachshunds were a true delight to see. There was a mini black and tan that looked just like my childhood dog Poppy. It was so special to have a glimpse of our dear Pops again, and we all just wanted to hug and kiss her. Going to the dog show as a little girl was always something I looked forward too. Now I look back with fond memories and I'm so glad that we were able to give these to Emma. When she's older she can look at these pictures and see what fun we had at the Dog Show and how amazingly brave she was!

Super Girl

Emma has joined up with the Super Hero League. She's been trying to fly around the house all week. Today was actually warm enough, in Oakdale, for her to be outside for a few minutes in her panties. She definitely has a style all her own! After a few minutes of "flying" she looked at me and said, "Mommy, I can't fly!" I reassured her that she could, but just had to pretend. She seemed to be genuinely relieved by the news. She's racked up a few bruises from all the jumping and crash landing, but she doesn't slow down for a minute.

Funny Girl

Here are a few of the funny things Emma has said to me over the past several days: Me: Emma I really need you to go to the potty chair. Emma: Mommy, that's your problem, not mine. ~~~ Today while sitting on the potty chair... Emma: Mommy, I need a talent. Me: Wait, what did you say? You need a talent? Emma: Um hmm, like Tinker Bell. I need a talent. Me: Ok... how about singing and dancing. Your good at both of those. Emma: Ya, that's my talent! ~~~ Grandma Hofmann: Emma, eat your broccoli, it makes your eyes sparkle. Emma: It does? (chomp, chomp, chomp) Look my eyes are so sparkly!! ~~~ Pulling up to the park... Emma: A swing!! Oh swing sweet Nightingale... Me: Lol! Not exactly right, but close enough. ~~~ Emma: You are making me so sad! Me: I'm sorry, but you still have to go potty chair.