

| "Phoenix" |


| "Winter Happenings" |
| Just thought we would take the chance and catch everybody up on some things that have been happening around here. First off our newest addition "Phoenix" is growing like a weed, she just turned 5 months a couple of days ago! We are very happy with her build and temperment, we feel she will be a good addition to this kennel! Next we have been training hard for the upcoming races, so we have been very busy! Plus giving dog sled rides as well. A few weeks ago we went and ran with Tara Lemieux of Kazlo Siberians. That was a very fun day and the view she has is just amazing! Last weekend we went to Brownville, Maine and ran with Terry Knowles, Chris Mitchell, Joan and Gary Chapman. It was a lot of fun to run with other teams, it gets a little lonely out there when you are always running by yourself. Next up the more exciting news, Lily decided to come into heat FINALLY! So we are hoping for a litter by the end of March, we will just have to wait and see. The suspense is killing us though!:) A lot of the races for this year has been cancelled or postponed, very weird with how much snow we got so quickly in December. But I guess you never know! I am pleased to say that my team has come a long way this year in training, and the stars of the season are... Kaleeta and Aryan. They are turning into such great command leaders! Last weekend was their first time ever head on passing and they did it like pros!! Very impressed with these two! Can't wait to see how they do at the races, that will be the big tests! Thats all for now! Stay tuned for the race stories! Happy Trails! ~Fort Illio Kennels~ |

| "Lily" |

