Memorial Day Weekend

"I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day.  I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced in seeing it where their valor placed it.  We honor them in a joyous, thankful, triumphant commemoration of what they did."  ~Benjamin Harrison


On this Memorial Day weekend, Kimmi, Greta, Jenna, and I will be at a dog show. There will not be many Lhasas there. Jenna will make her ring debut this afternoon. There are no other Lhasas entered in the regular classes, so this debut will be one of Jenna in the ring by herself and me hoping she holds her tail up. Jenna will show again tomorrow. There is be one other class bitch entered. Little Kimmi will have competition from two other bitch specials. Greta won't show until Sunday. Mostly, it will be a practice weekend for all, and that is "apsolutely" okay!

We did not go to any shows last weekend but our Lhasa family members did. Josh's litter sister, Cinder, earned two points. Cinder is owned by LaVonne Bennett and co-owned by me.

At the same show, Kimmi's half brother Stewie and half sister Penny, took Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex, respectively, on Saturday. On Sunday, roles reversed, and Penny took Best of Breed and went on to win third place in the Non-Sporting Group. Stewie and Penny were bred by co-owners Jan Graunke and Karen Schlais. Congrats to all for a great weekend! (Photos below courtesy of Facebook postings by Karen and Jan.)

Stewie and Penny with Saturday's ribbons

Penny after winning Group 3

Life is Better When You Have A Lhasa to Love You!

Joyce