Even Ash can recognize

the end of summer when it is nigh. Consider those rosebuds gathered, people.

*cough*

Sorry for the hiatus! There were bunnies and they chewed through cables and it was all bad and...here. Have Lucy and Pickles, with Mera's butt intruding at rear (hee!)

Lucy loves making friends.

The friends, on the other hand, are frequently overwhelmed.

The dog in the middle looks a bit taken aback.

Which is a frequent reaction to encountering Bella and Chubbs simultaneously.

Partying is a young dog's sport

Oh Bella, take a time-out. Break time, lady.

Don't worry, guys. There are more treats in the bag.

Chubbs and Pickles focused on the party favors.

Oh he had a great time.

After all, Leo turned 11 and kept right on going. Happy Birthday, Leo!

This is how Cartier parties.

Seriously. He's having the best time he can manage.

Go for it, guys!

Some toys are just dangerous, y'all.

Behold! The power of the treat.

I feel like this about the long weekend. Woo!!!

Leo will nurse on Bobo if he wants to

As is the privilege of an 11-year-old bulldog.

Puppy drama makes Leo itchy.

He could do without all these whippersnappers, let me tell you.

Daisy Smushface

The much loved, much-missed Miss Smushface.

Differing attention spans

One dog is captivated by the camera, the other by my steel-toed doc martens. It takes all kinds.

Those are their good sides.

Mera, being quite forward, and Ash (age 12) lacking the energy to.

Lucy has reckoned without Milo.

Milo doesn't even need to say ha. He's not letting go of that rabbit.

Lucy says "ha!"

They'll never catch her. Never! And she knows it. She's kind of a punk.

Back itch? Sunstroke? Only a Frenchie knows for sure.

You know, when you get to be Ash's age, committing to this type of pose is an undertaking. It took her seven minutes to get back upright. When interviewed, she confirmed it was worth every minute.

Oh it is so perplexing. So perplexing.

Bella is puzzled. Those fish on the bottom of the pool won't come when she calls them.

Are you still here?

Mera is watching you. Some day, she might blink. Then where will you be?