This weekend the weather was awesome here in Los Angeles, sunny and a little cooler (yeah, fall!), which meant it was a great time to be outside. Kona is continuing to settle in to his new life and has finally realized that all the toys around the house are his. He loves to play with tennis balls and the frisbee but didn’t really know what to do with stuffies. This week he has started to carry them from place to place. They will turn up all around the house and the yard so we know he is moving them. This morning I found he had gathered a bunch of his toys together in the yard. It was beautiful to see that Kona now knows he actually has things of his own. There have been other markers this week as we come up on Kona’s 3 month anniversary with us and I think he is starting to realize he is finally home.
Inspired by the fabulous weather and our friends, Sammie and Sierra Rose, we set out for a hike in the Verdugo hills.
Kona enjoyed all the new scents in the air. We were told there were bobcats recently spotted in the area.
The boys hiked up a steep hill for the views.
Kona checks out our progress.
After a good hike and lunch, Kona was crashed out. Isn’t that what weekends are for:)?
What a sweetie :) It warms my heart to hear that the dear boy is learning that he is loved.
Just wondering if you guys are taking part in this year’s DWB Christmas card exchange?
Love,
Homer
Hey Homer,
We’re doing virtual Christmas cards this year…the economy is still crappy here:(
It’s hard not to be envious of your weather with December just around the corner. Interested in a three month house swap? ;)
That is so sweet that he’s just understanding the toys belong to him :) The last photo melts my heart…
Hey M,S&K,
It sure looks like that guy has settled in. In our house ALL the toys belong to Jubal; he let’s the rest of us play with them (sometimes). Sophie, Homer J., and the Tasmanian Devil (Radar) are bonafide SS troops (SS = Stuffy Shredder). We were kind of skeptical that the hiking photos were taken in the LA Basin since it appears that the visibility exceed 1/2 mile. The we remembered the M is a master photographer and you all work in visual media and can probably “photoshop’ any special effect. Kona sure looks like he can relax when he wants to. We are so happy for all 3 of y’all.
– TBH&K
I can assure you there was no photoshopping out smog…that really was the sky that day:) When I add a Godzilla walking in the background, you’ll know I’m futzing with the pics!
It does take a while, doesn’t it? When I rescued Scout it took about five months for me to feel as though he had finally relaxed and knew he was home. Before then it was almost like he was waiting for whoever dumped him to come back to get him. Boy, did those people ever miss out on the dog of a lifetime full of LOVE?
What a wonderful weekend!! I LOVE that last picture of Kona. It’s priceless!!!
Hey Kona! That’s just the beginning of a beautiful relationship with the real outdoors! You must have loved it, cause you finished up your day with a gi-normous nap, which is just what I do! (But my peeps never take such good pix as your peeps do!) What beautiful vistas – never heard of this place but love this post! Thanks for showing us the areas outside near you!
Hugs xo
Sammie
What a great weekend! It looks like everyone had fun. The pictures are fantastic!
Oh I just love that last shot! He looks so beautiful sleeping! I know I saw Golden Samanthas hiking post and it was beautiful! We wish we can find a place like that here!!!! Im so glad Kona is realizing he has a great life with you guys!!! I like that you are giving us progress reports on him! Plz give him some hugs and kisses from us!!! Love Joey and Kealani
Looks like you had a pawsome weekend. keep carryin’ the stuffies – but don’t become a shred-mister like Lance.
Merdie does that with stuffies too!
Tank woo fur sharing your pawesome hike!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
OMDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!
What an exciting day for you and Kona dear friends!!!!!
Awwwwwwwwwwww…..great places…..wonderful view….hiking all together you’re discovering the joy to be together!!!!
Kona seems to understand every day more he’s part of a wonderful family that will be furever his!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOWOWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
We’re soooooooooooooooo happy for our sweet Kona and for you!!!!!!!!!!
Looking his sweet and happy eyes we’re feeling sooooooooooooo happy too!!!!
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….
we miss you sooooooooooooooooooo much!!!!!
Do you have an idea how much important are you for us????!!!!!
The last pic of Kona is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!
We’re wordless…………he’s sooooooooooooooooooo cute and relaxed!!!!!!
We remember that sofa where Kona is sleeping…….
Hope to meet you again very very soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing those special moments with your Kona with us!!!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!
Tons of love and kisses!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ahhhhhh!! Kona, what a great hike! The snoozle time looks relaxin’! Mom will be trying to get me to do lots of snoozle time for a few days, but I would much rather be explorin’ like you did on your hike! Stay clear of the bobcats ok?
Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
Sierra Rose
He is so amazingly lovely!
What a wonderful weekend for Kona and what a BEAUTIFUL Boy!!!
Nicholas’ mom,
Kim