A soapy update

You all knew that I was headed to Friday for the Arts at Kimberly Ann's on May 11! Well, that event was great exposure for me and my soaps. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have been a featured artist!



On Saturday, Mom and I went to the Petersburg Farmers' Market with flowers and soap (for the first time). The soaps were a huge success!



I think a lot of it had to do with this absolutely fantastically gorgeous display stand that Dynamo made me!



Can you say wow!?! He used boards from our church pew that he recently cut down, and combined it with metal pipe for a vintage/industrial look.



I LOVE it!!



And, guess who got to go with mom and I to the Market?



Yep! Charlie Boy made his first appearance in prime time! He was so good and quiet. He just slept in his crate while we sold flowers and soap! He's just such a good boy!



Mom and I teamed up with our display. Flowers on one side, soap on the other! They complimented one another nicely!



The lillies were popping out! It was so nice to be back!



As a result of the market, I made lots of new contacts and am soon going to have my soaps in a local shop in downtown Petersburg! Also, you'll be able to find my soaps at Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville soon!

I can't believe it! This is so exciting!!

Mountain Bike Monday - Ride like the wind

Ever have one of those rides? Or, one of those days where you just felt good?



Well, yesterday's ride was just that way for me. I felt like I was flying through the trails faster than ever before.



For once I felt like I knew what I was doing out there!



It turns out I was faster than ever. I felt stronger and more comfortable on the bike yesterday than I have ever felt.



I pedaled through the turns and used my downhills properly. I felt so strong. My legs weren't tired and I didn't complain much.



I was proud of myself.



Dynamo was proud of me too! That made me feel great!



We are good ridin' buddies! I really enjoy our time together on the bike.



We chat sometimes (when I'm not panting too badly)!



We came upon a rim hanging on the tree. Then, we noticed another one up above. So...of course we took a pic! Someone was overly ambitious to get that second rim up high.



We completed the Lakeview Trails and headed up to the car a different way.



It was quite hilly as compared to our normal route back to the car.



Dynamo says this is good hill work. Yes, he's sure right about that!





Dynamo snapped lots of good pics on this ride. I had no idea he was taking so many! I hope you can see how beautiful it was in the woods. The weather was perfect. We actually thought we'd get rained on, but we made it through just in time.



Great ride for me! Fun ride overall. We got in a great 14.4 miles!

My first real ride!

I'm ready!



They loaded the bikes, the trailer, and me and we went for a ride at the Petersburg National Battlefield! This was my first real ride!



I couldn't wait to hit the open road with my folks!



Mom rode behind us at first. It was like she was chasing me!



We saw lots of runners and some bikers at the park! We all shared the same lane, which was a really big bike lane.





Mom and Dad said that the cars can only go one way.



I think pulling me was extra work on my dad. They said it added something like 35 pounds! WOW! Mom laughs and says that's dad's strength training!



Either way...I'm glad I get to go with them every now and then!



I fell asleep after the first 8 miles. The breeze and the hum of the wheels put me right to sleep dreaming of bones! Mom and Dad just kept pedaling!



It really was a lovely night for a ride.



The Battlefield is pretty peaceful. Not much going on. There are quite a few hills to climb up and a few monuments.



Of course there is some wildlife to see!



When we got back to the car Dad said we had done about 15 miles. I worked so hard sleeping while they were sweating! Mom had to pull me out of my chariot. We walked around the Visitor's Center area.





They gave me some water and then we loaded up!



Off we go...until next time!



I think I like this riding thing. And, I love my Chariot!

Charlie's Chariot Awaits

We got home from our ride on Saturday and Mom was so excited about this bike trailer thing. As soon as we pulled in the driveway it was there on the porch! We didn't even go inside...they just started assembling it right there in the yard.



I had no idea what it was, but they kept saying I was gonna love it! I just sat there patiently waiting to see what this thing was!



Then, all of a sudden it was up so I climbed right in.



It looked a lot like my crate except it wasn't metal. They put my bed in there with my baby, so I knew it was safe.





Then, my dad took me out on the gravel road!



Mom just stood in the driveway smiling and taking pictures!



I have to admit that it was fun for me!



Dad did all the work and I just relaxed.



The breeze flowed through my fur as dad took me off road through the yard!







I enjoyed it so much that I didn't want to get out! I had settled in for the night!



Look at me...fast asleep!