We know summer is coming when we see Bailey starting to spend much of the day underneath his favorite shade tree, the aspen next to our house. The other morning when I took the photo above, it was probably only about 9 a.m. and he was already outside. His only complaint is that the leaves on the tree are still really small, and he isn't getting as much shade as he thought. Many of our trees are only now leafing out -- spring arrives late up here in the north!
A couple of hours later, it was quite a bit warmer and now he was stretched out for a real nap:
You can see at some point he had wandered off, found one of his favorite chew toys, and brought it back to his bed for some play time. Maybe that's what zonked him out and set him to napping?
Here's a close-up of our little guy:
That's a picture of pure contentment, isn't it?
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Bailey, you've got the good life!
Posted by: Penny Heinrich | May 28, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Sweet Bailey, you are one of the luckiest dogs in the world.
Posted by: Linda Metzger | May 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Where is his drink with the little umbrella straw in it? ;)
Posted by: Amy A | May 28, 2009 at 10:59 AM
That truly is a picture of complete & utter contentment. He really is living a dog's life with you guys. Come on leaves do your thing & give our Bailey some more shade!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | May 28, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Oh, this makes me wish I was a dog living on a ranch in Montana with the most wonderful people, Steve and Alayne!! Love the photo's!
Frankie loves it when it warms up too and spends lots of time on our deck soaking up the rays.
~Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Techel | May 28, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Precious!!
I'm glad you posted a closer shot of Bailey, he looks so content and comforted by his pink binky. : )
I love what you and Alayne do for the animals!
Posted by: boundforglory | May 28, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Oh to have a dog's life at Rolling Dog Ranch. Lucky Bailey.
Posted by: Lynda | May 28, 2009 at 08:29 AM
A little shade, a comfy bed, a chew toy: what a perfect "doggy combination"!:-)
Bailey has plenty of reasons to be contented, hasn't he?
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | May 28, 2009 at 08:12 AM
After a long, cold winter, this is just the most perfect way to spend a day. And not just for a dog. I was thinking of myself. What a good life you have, and deserve, sweet Bailey.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | May 27, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Just seeing these photos makes me realize again how much you do for the animals at The Ranch. Bailey lying there in complete contentment says it all.
Thanks for all you do for them!
Posted by: Clay Hickman | May 27, 2009 at 06:25 PM
Assuming Bailey didn't haul his bed out under the tree, here's another example of why I love RDR. You and Alayne care enough to 1) know this is his favorite place and 2) provide a soft bed to enhance his enjoyment. Y'all don't just take care of your animals. You really care about their individualness. (Is that a word??? LOL)
Posted by: Lynn | May 27, 2009 at 06:14 PM