In keeping with the theme of the happiness that our dogs bring us (or cats too!), I can’t help but share a series of videos that I took the other day despite the fact that I had other posts prepared.
The other evening the light was lovely and I thought that it could be a good moment to try and capture a certain video that I had in mind for a while. Following the interest in My Dream Houses in Arles, I had decided to film some of my favorite haunts around town and started with the Cour de L’Archeveché where I go frequently to play with Ben.
Save that Mr. B obviously had another plan in mind and decided to become a dust-ball. Here is demonstrating his infamous “Digging to China” move, one that is put into motion only in moments of utter abandon.
And then, for only the second time in his life, he jumped into the fountain in the middle of the Place de la Republique, much to the delight of a large group of Japanese tourists who applauded and filmed the entire thing. Me? I was laughing too hard as you can hear! I especially love his stoic expression. Ah, to be a dog during the Dog Days of Summer!
Thank you all so much for your kind wishes about my Sister’s visit. She has arrived safely and we are having a wonderful time!
Ben obviously enjoyed his Dolce Vita moment. Have a wonderful time with your sister.
Ben is a cheeky boy Heather…. but also a very bright boy… the perfect cool down… Have fun with your sister… xv
Ben reminds me so much of my dearly departed Hobbes, a jolly yellow lab. We had Hobbes when our sons were growing up, and during their moody teen years my frequent comment was that "Thank goodness that Hobbes, at least, only comes with one mood: happy!"
One of the last times we took Hobbes down to our local pond, he was quite old — 15 years! — and he stood on the shore and watched the other dogs go in while I reminded him that he was once the fastest, strongest swimmer in the pond.
I loved the video of Ben in the fountain, my Hobbes would have been right there with him. Thank you for the sweet reminder.
Great post and he is such a beautiful dog!
Thanks ladies and Happy 4th of July to those who are celebrating!!!
xo,
H
How wonderful it is to see Ben in his element. He has not a worry in the world. I see the same antics in our two dogs and I am so happy that they share our lives with us. ox, Gina
I absolutely love Ben and who wouldn't he is so cute! Smart boy for going into the fountain water dogs know how to treat themselves. I could watch this guy all day he's so much fun!
Enjoy your visit with your sister and Happy Fourth of July!
XX
Debra~
What a ham! I am glad you video-taped the whole thing! You go, Ben. Enjoy summer in Arles with your sister, Heather! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle) PS: On my way to Seattle tomorrow. Snif, snif!
too cute!!
the Littlest and I watched 'again, again, again' the videos of Ben although he kept insisting it was Clementine. I love him in the fountain.
Have a wonderful time with your sister.
Clementine+Ben=LURVE
aidan x