Visiting School

I am still going to kids schools to teach them about service dogs. This time it's in Fraser.

Mom went to this school when she was a puppy. The first time I went this month I was a little squirmy. I wanted to play with those little people. I went back 2 weeks later and I was perfectly behaved. Think I'm getting the hang of this.

More christmas fun

Helping Mom put up the tree.

Mom loves to dress me up. Santa better give me good treats for this. Time for another photo shoot. I wanted to eat the snowflakes.

MMM tastes like chicken :)

What's a Santa?

Mom took me to the pet store to visit someone special.

She said Santa brings treats to good puppies. He smelled really good.

I wanted to chew his beard.

Mrs Claus was there too. I liked her a lot.

I haven't been on the naughty list, have I?

AIDS Quilt

Today I had a special trip. I got to see a big blanket with peoples' names on it.

They are all over the rainbow bridge. I want to snuggle on it but

Mom says it's only for looking at. Grandma and Ms Kathryn helped these people before they went to the bridge.

I think that is VERY special!

My 7 Month Birthday

Today I am 7 months and 44.6 pounds. Aussie is only 50.

I am already a little taller than her. We like to play all day.

Mom says it sounds like a herd of Buffalo.Today was also a special day. I went for a fancy walk called a "Santa Scamper".

Everyone got in a line and when some said GO we all ran. It was fun. There was a parade with bands and floats, people on bicycles and even some bag pipers. I got to watch for a whileThere were big balloons. I was scared for a minute but then thought NO big deal!Now that I am becoming a big girl I have to remember my manners all the time.

That is tough to do!

the photos

Ellen does such a great job capturing my cuteness!

Stay tuned. More adventures to come!

Long drive to Grandpa's

Here I am at Grandpa's house. It's pretty nice. Lots of green grass and hills. They even have sticks and flags coming out of holes in the ground. Mom says I can't play with that.

There are beaches with sand and light houses up here. It is really windy! I want to chase the leaves.Mom says this is grandma's favorite place. I can see why.

Grass to hide in.

Sand to run on and a big pool!

chasing my stick.

got it!

Look. I'm a pointer. Bird?

Then we went to a place that has cows AND ice cream.

Vanilla cone please?

Playtime

I went to Olive's house to play.

My belly is feeling better. I still have to take it easy.

HARD to do. I want to run!

I like this hula hoop thing.No one else felt the same way.

Spayed

Mom took me to the vet today. They played a dirty trick. I got some sleepy medicine and when I woke up my belly hurt. Then they said I had to wear the cone of shame. Why am I in trouble? I'm a good girl. They left thread sticking out of my belly. That was funny thing to do.

Mom says I just need to rest.

I think she is right ZZZZZ

College Party

We had another LONG drive. I got to visit my big school for a party. They invited all the puppy families and volunteers to attend. Lots of my friends from school were there.

I met baby Pippa and Ryder.

Ryder will be a puppy daddy one day soon

Pippa isn't impressed. He is just a goofy big brother to her.

I met some BIG dogs. mom said they were called ponies.

I got just close enough but didn't get too far from Mom.

Surprise- my Grandma was there.

She thought I was getting too big. She remembers me as itty bitty baby.

Jemma was there too. She avoided me as a little one, but she likes me a little more now that I have big girl teeth and some manners.

Grandma love is the BEST!

I had professional photographs taken. You'll see them later. These are our practice shots.

Best of all, 5 of my brothers were at the party too. It was great to see them.

From left right: Friday, Flair, Flora, Fargo, Fable, Frisbee

They were called a "lively group"

here are some out takes