Through the Eyes of a Puppy . . .

Today was my first day to go to work. I wanted to stay home with Bob, but he was going to be running around all day and I couldn't go with him. So, he told my Nannie that I would have to go to work with her. Bob found a cage in the barn and cleaned it up just for me. Then he loaded it in the car and soon my Nannie and I were on our way to work. It was a very long drive and I got sleepy and took a little nap. Before my nap was over, my Nannie was taking me out of the car.

I tried to convince Bob that I could be a good girl if I got to stay home with him.

I was being very good and even gave Bob the big sad eye look. It didn't work.

This is where I ended up. In a cage in my Nannie's office. And I was not happy.

I started crying and making a lot of noise. And it worked!! She let me out of the cage.

As soon as I was out of that cage I started sniffing around to make sure everything smelled O.K. It actually smelled good. It was new carpet.
I promised my Nannie that I could be a very good girl. She believed me - for awhile that is.


My Nannie put my favorite blanket under her desk so I could lay down when I got tired of running around. But I found a roll of white stuff and had a grand time!!

I strung it all over the office. It was great fun.


This white roll of paper kept me busy for quite a long time.

Having more fun.

Still more fun!

After I played with that paper I found a lot of black cords under another desk and went to check them out. My Nannie took me out and told me I couldn't play with them and she redirected my play to another area. But, I wanted to find out why I couldn't play with those cords, so I tried to sneak over and take another look. My Nannie saw me and she put me in my bed and I had to take a nap. I was tired, so I didn't mind.

After my nap, several of the ladies in the office came to visit me and they played with me too.


I was having lots of fun.

I like playing tug-of-war.

Soon my Nannie picked me up and wrapped a blanket around me. It was time to go home. I had a really great time at work. I sure hope I get to go back tomorrow. I slept on the way home. As soon as my Nannie carried me into the house and put me down on the kitchen floor, I started running all around.

I tried to help my Nannie in the kitchen, but just wanted me to go play so she could fix supper.

I'm so tired from running around that I'm sleeping on my Nannie's lap. It sure is fun being a puppy.

Happy Birthday Derrick

Dear Derrick,

I can't believe how fast the years have gone bye. I'm so thankful that you have been a part of our family for over sixteen years. You have brought love, laughter, wisdom, and happiness to my life with thoughtfulness in all you do. But most of all, you have made all of Rachael's dreams come true. You've been the solid support I've needed so many times.

Hoping your birthday was everything you imagined and may it remind you of happy days with many more to follow.

Love,

Mom

Derrick and His favorite mother-in-law.

The first time Derrick came to meet the family Francie asked if he was going to marry her sister?

Dating picture.

Dating

Still dating

Handsome Groom

Wonderful Husband

Daddy and his little girl.

Daddy and Jack

Daddy and Ben

Daddy and Katya

Your gift is going to be late again.

Puppy Play

The little puppy was a good girl at church. She only had to be taken out one time to go potty. I wrapped her up in a flannel baby blanket that I had crocheted lace around and carried her in like she was a baby. A couple sitting in the back row of the church wanted to take care of her during church, so I let them. After church we came home and had lunch and then Hannah held the puppy for a little while. The puppy was getting very tired.

That's a big yawn for a such a little puppy.


One last pat on the head before the puppy has to take her nap.

While Bob visited with Ryan and Lisa he held the puppy until she went to sleep.

Soooo tired.

Sound asleep in her playpen in the kitchen.

Getting ready to play with Hannah

Out of the playpen ready to romp and stomp.

She likes to chew a lot, so Bob cut some of the big chew bones we have

for our big dogs so it was just her size.

She had a great time running around the house for about an hour before we put her to bed for the night. She slept in a box next to my side of the bed and was a very good girl. She woke up at 3:00 a.m. and I took her down and put her on the newspapers in her playpen and she went potty and then was ready to go back to bed. I can't believe what a good little puppy she is. She is very smart and wants to please.

Puppy's Firsts

Today I went and picked-up Tina's little puppy and took it to the vet to be checked-out. It's perfect!

First ride in a car. She did not like her blanket or her box. She much preferred riding on my lap, but her favorite place was laying her head on my shoulder. I wish I had a picture of her snuggling on my shoulder while I drove, but I couldn't figure out how to hold the puppy, drive, and take the picture. I think I can safely say that I'm her first nanny!

First visit to the veterinarian. First time weighed.
She weighed 3.1 pounds.

The doctor telling her how cute and sweet she is.

First time to have her eyes checked.

First time to have her teeth checked.

First time to have her ears checked.

First vaccinations too! I couldn't take a picture of that because I had to hold her while the doctor gave her the shot. She didn't even know what he had done. Not even a yep came out of her.

When I got home, Bob was outside collecting the sap, but he came right in to meet the new puppy. He was pretty happy to see her.


The puppy was soaking up all the attention.

Bob thought she might like to go outside and help him, but I didn't think that was a good idea. The puppy needed to take a nap. She had had a very busy morning.

Bob thought she could take a nap inside his coat, but I vetoed that idea too.

The puppy is sleeping right now, so I need to hurry and get a few things done around the house before she wakes up. This is so much fun.

Puppy Pictures

I called before I left work to make sure it was O.K. to come by and take pictures. And it was a green light! I actually arrived 15 minutes early. Another car pulled into the driveway in front of me and a lady and two children went to the door. I pulled behind them and went to the door. They had seen the sign and wanted a puppy. They wanted the black one. The owner asked me which one I wanted, and I told her the black one, so she told the other lady that I had been there the night before and I had first choice. This lady is going to check back tomorrow morning to see if the black dog might be available. The little girl asked if she could hold the puppy while I took the pictures.

The black puppy.

The little black puppy and her brother. (her sister looks a lot like the brother)

Mommy and Baby




Daddy and Mommy

Daddy

Daddy

Mommy and Daddy eating sausages.

The dogs seemed to be very loving and sweet. The mom doesn't want the puppies nursing. This family has all the dogs running loose in the house. The puppies are so much fun to watch running all over the place. I couldn't get too many pictures of the puppies because they were being held by the lady and two children that came right before I arrived. The puppies are really cute.