"Billie! Billie! Let's go! Want to go to the lake?"

THE LAKE! My favorite place. I am a black lab, you know, and we love to swim.

The ride to the lake is a little long, especially in our car. I have 7 human family members, so there isn't much room for me.

My humans can be crazy, but I don't mind. When they get excited, it makes me extra excited. Then I usually get myself into trouble.

My mom makes all of the rules. It's no secret. She spends most of the time at the lake making sure that we all have what we need and that we are all safe.

The "kids" vary in ages from ten years old all of the way down to three.

I love chasing them and giving them a million kisses on the face.

My favorite human in the entire world is my dad. He is the reason my name is Billie. He loves the Kansas State Wildcats, so even though I am a girl, I'm named after the football coach, Bill Snyder.

He is my whole reason for living. He takes me places, sneaks me treats, and gets me out of trouble when I make messes.

My mom is going to be so mad.

We finally make it to the lake and I jump right into the water!

Then I take my usual place on the boat where I can keep an eye on things.