Bella is maturing nicely.
She is still very playful and energetic.

Bella is now 3 ½ years old.
She has calmed down somewhat.
But she is still a handful, always playful.

Bella watches as I try to photograph the hummingbirds.
Bella remains my best subject.

It's another warm morning.
Bella has been struggling during the intense heat this week.

Bella sleeps on the shady porch on a hot summer morning.
These are the Dog Days of Summer.

Bella lays on the porch to watch the rabbits and squirrels run in the yard.

Bella is not sure what Mickey is up to. She has that guilty look.

The older Bella is ... the more glamorous she becomes.

Bella is now 3 years old (+2 months).

The older she gets, the more beautiful she becomes.

Bella lays on the side porch against the door glass window looking into the kitchen.

She is really enjoying the Spring Weather ..... finally!!

Bella turned 3 today. It's hard to believe that we've had her with us that long.

It seems like yesterday when I brought her home .... a little ball of fluffy fur.
She's now maturing into a great family pet.

Bella is a natural born hunter.

She will sit on the porch for hours looking for rabbits, cats, squirrels and other dogs that may be in the area.

Bella relaxes as I test my new Panasonic DMC-FX700 camera.

She is still my favorite model.

Bella is not happy wearing the protective cone.

She will chew her leg cast off unless the cone is applied

Bella enjoys the morning sun.

This is her last week in a leg cast.

She will be very glad to be out of the leg cast and the cone!

Bella is recovering quite nicely from her accident.

Thanks to all of you in the Pbase Family for expressing concerns and well wishes.

Soon she will be back to full strength any raising cain around the house.

Bella ran onto the Boulevard the night before last and was struck by a car.

She was lucky to only receive a broken leg and some bumps and bruises.

The cars fly by the house at 50+ mph. all the time ... even though the posted limit is 25mph.

I wish that I could write speeding tickets!

Bella was in the backyard in the chain when I shot this photo.

The original background was all green grass.

P/S Elements 6 has tools to change the background color and texture.

I like it better this way.

Bella enjoys laying in the shade on a warm summer morning.

Bella is very happy relaxing in the shade.

This shot was taken at 300mm with my new lens.
I am extremely happy with the shots that I have taken at long distance thus far.

Bella snoozes while enjoying the morning sun.
She can barely keep her eyes open.

Bella seems to like her new found playmate.

Bella lays in her favorite position after her morning run.

Bella lays in the morning sun waiting for someone to come out and play with her.

Bella travels with me everywhere on a daily basis.
She looks out the window and patiently waits for me to shoot some photos.

Bella has matured to become a beautiful example of a classic golden retriever.

She also has all of the stubborn traits that are common to the breed ..... lol

Bella loves to lay on the cool concrete after her morning run.

Bella had her first birthday yesterday.
She's now one year old ...... and still as playful as ever!

Bella is waiting for someone to join her on the grass.
She can keep one busy all day ......... playing.

Bella is enjoying the yard now that Spring Weather is here.

Bella enjoys the wet grass after a rain.

Bella had an active day today.
She's ready to eat and lay down.

Bella's ready for her morning exercise.

Bella must be fenced in when she gets her daily exercise at the ball field.

Otherwise she will explore the whole borough before I catch her.

Bella can't decide what to chew on next.
Maybe a rock or some leaves.

Bella uses the local softball field as her exercise yard.

She loves to run in the open space.

Bella is taking a rest to chew on a stick. It's one of her favorite snacks.

Bella enjoys running around at the softball field.

She's out for her morning exercise.

Bella waits patiently on the porch whenever I leave on an errand.

Bella is getting anxious to get off the porch to play.

Shot at 284mm with Olympus E-3 camera

Learning to use the new equipment

Bella loves to lay on the grass in the early morning sun.

The snow is all melted and Bella is ready to romp in the sun.

Bella's not sure about the new camera.

Bella has become a large sized puppy.
At 26" (hgt. at withers) and 95 lbs., she's a handful!

Bella is at home in the snow.
She loves to romp in the thick fluffy fresh powder.

Bella seems to be unaffected by the bone-chilling cold weather.

It's not going to exceed 12 degrees for a couple of days.

Bella is comfortable in the snow

Bella loves to play in the snow.

Bella was out in the snow when I originally shot this.

I'm learning to use the features in PS Elements 6 .... Thus, an enhanced version of this shot.

Bella has probably reached her full size by now ........... We hope!

The yard is a winter playground for Bella after a snowfall

This is Bella's first time in the snow.
She's not sure what to think about the snow.
Soon she was romping around and lovin' it!

Bella lets us know when it's time to eat......lol

These two are really enjoying their friendship!

Bella is a very playful pup at 18 weeks.

It's like having a teenage daughter ........ We can't wait for her to grow up .....lol

Bella has lost her baby coat. She has a fresh new shiny coat now.

Bella likes to smell the flowers ....... before she eats them .....lol

Bella can jump on the couch now.

Bella looks more like a young lady at 14 weeks.

This black kitten lives in a nearby abandoned home.
She likes to hang out with Bella on the porch.

Bella ran a lot today

Bella lays on the porch and watches some local cats play in the yard

Bella is growing out of her puppy stage much too soon

Bella takes a break

It's hot and humid today.

Bella loves playing with sticks, empty plastic bottles, pillows, rags and shoes

Bella is growing fast....... She's 10 weeks old

No matter how many toys we buy for Bella ...... She prefers sticks

Bella is ready to rest after playing in the damp morning grass

She's fast becoming a young lady

Don't let her innocent looks fool you ....... LOL

Rico stopped by to meet Bella and romp around the house for a while.

Bella had a gentleman visitor today ..... "Rico Suave"

An old sneaker makes a comfortable pillow for Bella

Bella is patiently waiting for a treat.

How can you say no .... to such a cutie?

Bella is very relaxed in her new home. It's been 3 days.

Bella is our new family member and my new photo model.

She is a cute puppy ...... But we can't wait for her to grow up.

Bella will only be a small puppy for a few more weeks.

Bella is still a baby. She looks very serious when facing a camera flash.

Heidi Rose feeds her baby "Bella D Rose" before she leaves to her new home.