Nico got attacked by deer flies while playing fetch on the lake.

Nico had his annual check-up at the vet this morning.

Pure focus while working in his “office.”

Nico is getting sun-bleached.

Nico’s love of the water seems to be growing.

Nico was more excited to go swimming than I had ever seen.

Nico seemed a bit down today, probably because Shelly was away yesterday and today.

Nico went to the farmer’s market with me this morning to practice his obedience.

Sometimes when I ask Nico to sit somewhere to pose for a photograph he gives me this wide-eyed look that I find hilarious.

Apparently, Nico was being quite the loudmouth while Shelly was working this afternoon.

Nico often curls up into a nice little ball while lying on the couch with us.

Nico enjoys sitting on this rock in our backyard.

I took the day off work to hang out with Nico, which is an excellent way to spend the day.

Somedays are just lazy days.

Somedays are just lazy days.

Ready for a snooze but not quite committed to it.

The little dude hung out in the yard for a good chunk of the afternoon, first with Shelly as she did office work outside, then with me as I continued garden construction projects.

Nico had a wonderful evening out on the lake.

We spent the evening at a work event with dogs, kids, and a goat.

We finally had a nice stretch of weather to enjoy a bit of time out on the water.