I can't believe the puppies are going to be 4 weeks old already tomorrow! They are walking around and growling and playing with each other, just like miniature dogs. And they are really enjoying their food! When I come in with the food dishes, even if they are all sound asleep, they all jump up and run over to me - they want to eat! I think Trudy is happy to get the break, although she won't be pleased when I start cutting her food back to begin to dry her up!

Diane lost her Sitka today Sitty was the daughter of our Babs, and a gorgeous stud dog called Turbo. She had injured her spine, and severe and very aggressive arthritis caused her to become paralyzed in the rear, and lead to her early loss. The email Diane sent says it all.



Our Silly Sitka passed away today.
She was a wonderful girl. Practically Perfect in every way.
She left us too soon, at the young age of 6 years old.
She was so proud and left us with her pride and dignity very peacefully.
That much I could do for her since she gave me so much more over the years.
I am forever blessed for having had the privilege of sharing her life with her and we will all miss her terribly and forever but be better for having known her.

Morgan Freeman said it perfectly in the Shawshank Redemption--" I miss my friend"
I do and will forever, but know she is in a wonderful place with her family Mouse and Stella.

Diane, Pez, Bug and Kat

Okay, this has gone on long enough - I am sick of being sick! I no longer feel like I've been hit by a truck, but last night my nose started running like a garden hose, the sneezing is out of control, and my eyes are red and swollen from watering - did the flu turn into a head cold? This is nuts! At least I can function in a somewhat normal manner now, as long as the box of Puffs Plus is right next to me!

But never mind with that, the puppies are getting cuter every day now.





And I love this picture - wouldn't it make a challenging jigsaw puzzle?

Ugh. Both Marc and I are sick with something that seems suspiciously like the flu. Aches and pains, chills, headache, dizziness, stuffed up head and annoying dry cough. Marc was starting to feel crappy when he got home from work Friday night - I felt fine until this morning when I went to the grocery store and a wave of dizziness hit me. It's been downhill every since! So both of us are bundled up in sweatsuits, bathrobes, and comforters drinking lots of hot tea with lemon and being miserable. Marc's going to stay home tomorrow, so at least we won't have to get up too early, and he can help with doggy chores, which go on daily rain or shine, sick or not!

I wish I was at the bottom of this pig pile, staying warm . They have the right idea!

The pups are getting more puppy-like, and some eyes are opening now. They were hot today, with the sun shining in the room, and had themselves all spread out - I had to move them together to get them all in the photo!