We had a wonderful trip to Valparaiso, Indiana and brought home some terrific wins and memories. . .
- Himmlisch Cherish The Moment "Liebe" was fourth in the Bred-By Exhibitor Bitch Class on June 21.
- Himmlisch The Perfect Moment "Aspen" was first in the Open Bitch Class on June 21 and
Winners Bitch, for a 5 POINT MAJOR, on June 22 (the day before the National Specialty)!
- Himmlisch Furst Magic Moment "Magic" was in the ribbons each of the days he showed in the Open Dog Class!
- HSS Geistvoll Great Moments "Drake" was Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 5 POINT MAJOR and his CHAMPIONSHIP!
This was the day of the National Specialty, June 23.
- AM/CAN CH Geistvoll Yesterday's Dream, CGC, NA, NAJ "YD" was awarded Brood Bitch at the National Specialty, June 23.
- INT/AM CH v Schonhaven-Himmlisch Preston "Preston" made the cut in the specials ring 2 of the 4 days including the day of the National Specialty!
We left on Saturday June 16, 2007 and traveled 486 miles. Our stop for the night was in Lincoln, Nebraska. . .
On Sunday June 17, 2007 we traveled 446 miles to LaSalle, Illinois where we stopped for the night. . .
Monday June 18, 2007 we arrived in the early afternoon. Not many people were there yet. . .behind us is a prison.
I'm not sure about the significance of a cactus in Indiana but . . .
Tuesday June 19, 2007 we helped assemble the welcome bags and started our grooming.
There were butterflys everywhere and Maria got one to land on her hand.
Wednesday June 20, 2007 we were able to set up grooming inside, so time for more grooming. . . grab your name tag and welcome bag.
Thursday June 21, 2007 - it's show time. . .
Saturday June 23, 2007 - Standard Schnauzer Club of America National Specialty. . . . . . .picture taking time.
Sunday June 24, 2007 we are on the road again. We traveled 120 miles back to LaSalle, Illinois.
Monday June 25, 2007 we made it to Henderson, Nebraska which was 504 miles.
While walking Madison and Nova at the camp site, I came across some old farm equipment. . . I can never pass up a photo opportunity.
Hats off to the best travelers in the world. . . they love the WW and NEVER complain!
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