One of my closest friends surprised me last week for my birthday with a trip to Galveston Island! We stayed 2 nights and 3 days and had a fantastic time! It was soooo good to get away for a while!

Leon experienced what I think was his first time at the beach. I do not think he had ever seen the ocean before. He had so much fun playing in the water –jumping over waves, spinning, digging in the sand. Service dogs work hard –and they play hard!

We spent about 2 hours playing in the water, then headed back to the hotel, where Leon got a much-needed bath.

Here are some photos of Leon from the trip:

This is Leon at the pier near our hotel (which was one block from the seawall). It was so very gorgeous while we were there!

Leon pausing during play to pose for a photo. He really enjoyed the ocean! :D

Leon watching the waves come in. :)

Leon posing with his Jolly Ball at the hotel. He had a brief play session before bed the first night. :)

Leon, my friend, and I near the seawall

And here’s a video I shot of Leon playing at the beach. He really did enjoy it! My friend and I had to start spelling B-E-A-C-H because he would think we were going back when we said it! haha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi6WLqRp0rQ&feature=results_video