Nico is going to be getting a lot of swimming in over the next two weeks while we spend time at a campsite on Lower Saranac Lake.

Nico spent several hours this afternoon sleeping on his bench.

Nico is exhausted from helping prepare for a camping vacation.

Content.

I found Nico and Shelly hanging out in my shed this evening, waiting for me to help stack and fill our potato planters.

I’m not sure what Nico enjoys more, fetching his lunker or running around like a crazy man with it afterward.

Any day Nico gets to fetch in the water is a good day.

Nico did amazingly well at the farmers market today.

Nico was sad when our visitors left.

Nico was a good sport about working with me for his daily photo while we were past his dinner time. I think it’s pretty clear what was on his mind.

Hanging out with this dude in my workshop while building stuff is always the highlight of my day.

Nico is excellent about not eating his food until given his release command.

Nico has a hard time going belly up and staying on his back.

Working with Nico on his training is a lot of fun because he is so focused on what he is being asked to do.

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.