Tuesday - December 28

Ash comes to visit

After the long wait my nephew Al finally got to go pick up his Vizsla puppy, Ash (AKA Jack).  They stayed at my house for a night before their trip to Illinois.  Since Ash had been to my house before for puppy play time, he seemed right at home, and was ready and willing to play with Heidi. 

Heidi and Ash playing

 

 Heidi showing her keen jumping ability

Saturday - December 26

The Snow and the Shoes

Ahh, made it through Christmas.  We went to Illinois to stay a few days with my sister.  On Christmas day we enjoyed family with a total of 11 people, 9 dogs, and 2 cats.  Heidi got play with a variety of other dogs ranging from Jack Russels to Great Danes.  She seemed to enjoy herself, and enjoyed the extra snow that was on the ground there.  We also got updates from Jim and Gail on Smokee, so are including some photos - intersting that there are such similarities.

Heidi in the snow

Smokee in the snow

Heidi asleep on the shoes - which seems to be her favorite pillow

Smokee asleep on the shoes - could this be hereditary?

Thursday - December 23

How Heidi gets a drink of water.

Step 1 - Get both feet in the bowl and drink

Step 2 - Splash out any remaining water

Step 3 - Look cute at the camera to avoid getting in trouble

Monday - December 20

Happy Holidays from Darcy.  Susie was nice enough to send their Holiday photo of Darcy with his new family.  Looks like they got more snow then we have. 

Darcy and his new family

Saturday - December 18

Back from my trip - was gone almost a full week.  Before I left, Izzy started dumping her coat.  When I got home she looked practically naked.  My husband said Heidi kept coughing up hairballs, so he brushed Izzy for me - Heidi likes to play by grabbing Izzy's hair, and just holding on while Izzy tries to spin her off, so she kept coming up with mouthfuls of hair.  I think Heidi got taller while I was gone.

Izzy and Heidi playing in the backyard

Sunday - December 12

It's quiet in the house with just our remaining dogs, Izzy, Moon, and Heidi.  I'm not completely sold on a name yet, but I think I'm going to stick with Heidi.  Izzy seems happy to have an additional playmate, but I don't think Moon has totally warmed up to the idea yet, although, he did share his spot in the chair.

Moon sharing his seat with Heidi

Saturday - December 11

Darcy's last day here.
It's a big day for Darcy, he gets to go on a plane to his new home in Maryland.  Suzanne flew out to pick him up and spent a bit of time at our house before heading back to the airport.  Darcy gets to fly as carry-on.
Suzanne reported that they got through security quickly, so had time to walk around in the gate area, getting many inquiries about little Darcy.  She also said that Darcy did pretty well on the take-off and landings, but was a bit whiney during the main part of the flight.  Sounds like he is now settling into his new home nicely.

Darcy and new Mom Suzanne