sixth in a series ~ Typical Backyard BBQ?

Piniella and great granddaughter, Izzy - it looks like Piniella is whispering in Izzy's ear that it's OK to go swimming in the pool.

Fred is the nicest guy in the world - he cleaned the pool just so 16 dogs could go swimming in it...

Piniella figured out how to get the ball without jumping inoff the side of the pool. She patiently waited as the ball slowly floated towards her and then she demonstrated how flexible she is...

Hallie looks smart enough to stay out this scrum of activity. In that mess are Dory, Naya, Izzy, Calendar, and Prairie.

Izzy's brother Irish has not decided that it's OK to go swimming in the big pool. Fred gave him a very slow and easy swimming lesson but he was happiest clinging tightly to Fred above the water line.

Most of the pups were "on the run" up and down the hillside and around and around the pool. This is Hennessy in action.

Baby Adriana had one quick swimming lesson and then sacked out for the entire affair. Adree is the Flynn's new baby - a total bundle of enerty. I believe she is Shasta and Paolo's daughter - clearly not related to the rest of the pack at the party.

Dory likes to stand watch from the bench on the far side of the pool. She is always perched over there ~ taking in all of the action.

The bigger dogs are checking out the puppies going full force on the far side of the pool... I believe those pups on the run are Amaya (Chandra x Kittredge, making her Piniella's granddaughter), Irish, and Bill.

Izzy staked out this little spot in the sun with a little shade from a palm tree. She retreated to this spot often to ensure she could hold onto the tennis ball. I think Hal is thinking about taking the ball away from her daughter.

When Piniella had her first litter, we met Paula and Christine - seen here with Kathy. Paula, Paul, and Christine raised Kismet (shown below), while we raised Kiltie, Sandy raised Kittredge, Pat raised Keeler, Eileen raised Kirin, and the first of our "family reunions" was born. Paula, Christine and Paul hosted the very first reunion in their home in Newport Beach. Judy and Pat came out from Boston for our first event with them. We had a fabulous time and have been great friends ever since! Pat and Judy were unable to attend and were sorely missed!!

Kismet escaped a career with CCI by having some grass allergies.

This was another terrific BBQ with, of course, more dogs than people. We were especially well fed by Fred and Lynn and we got to meet even more dog loving CCI friends.