This photo series is challenging to stay on top of, especially considering my regular job takes a considerable amount of time, even beyond normal working hours.

It rained all night and through most of the day. Nico was perfectly content to stay all snuggled up with Shelly and I in our tent.

Nico is an excellent paddleboard partner.

Nico had to go to the vet for a vaccine this morning, which is not his favorite thing to do.

Storms were passing through the area for much of this afternoon.

Camping is completely exhausting for Nico.

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.