The other morning, I took Mindy outside, so I could snap a few photos of the rain drops in the yard. We started out calm and relaxing. She loves when I bring her outside with my camera.

Then, she caught a burst of energy. I love how she gets like this, running non stop like the wind. All four paws are airborne!

She would race, then run over to the side, and dig like crazy in the dirt.

Then take off again running! She even got a little leaf on her paw!

It was so funny to watch, and I can’t even say how exciting it is to see her happy, healthy and active like this. I know her legs hurt sometimes, but when I see her run, it’s amazing. She is trim, fit and full of life!

So, when we got back into the house, her feet were filthy from the mud, I had to throw her in the sink for a quick foot bath!

Gave both Mindy and Lexi baths this afternoon.

Lexi really really hates it. Lucky for me, she’s so tiny, I can hold her with one hand and wash with the other. She is always trying to jump out of the sink.

Mindy is okay. She is uncomfortable, but she puts up with it, and stays in the sink.

But now they are nice and clean for Grammy and Grampy’s visit tomorrow (Grampy’s birthday celebration)

Mike took some shots with the Point & Shoot camera while I gave Lexi her first bath. She wasn’t very happy in the sink, and she was very squirmy, trying to jump out! I had to keep giving her kibble to settle her down.

It was a quick bath, but she looked and smelled so much better. Poor baby, I didn’t dare give her a bath while she was sick.

But now her black fur really shines! She’s gorgeous!

Here are the photos:

Before….poor Lexi didn’t know what I had in store for her. Mindy was just glad that it wasn’t her getting a bath!

Awe, this is not fun at all, huh?

Bribing Lexi with kibble treats. Everything is always easier with food. Lexi loves to eat!

Miss Wiggle Worm kept trying to jump out of the sink.

She did pretty well in the towel. Mindy always squirms in the towel. Lexi was calm and seemed to enjoy being snuggled.

Pfffft. She gave me a raspberry afterward!

EDIT: 2009-04-18 – Gave Lexi her 2nd bath. She tried to jump out of the sink several times, but I made it quick and she smelled and felt so much nicer after.