Lake Fun and a Bark Box

The weather gods apparently decided that we'd suffered enough, so this past weekend, the sun shone and the air was warm.  Annie got a good sample of how much she'll enjoy the lake.

 She even got to take her first boat ride!  It was on Todd's paddle boat.  She didn't seem to be concerned, but it's definitely time to start looking at life jackets for her.

 We got to see the sweet, quiet side of a dog who has had lots of fresh air and exercise.

 I cannot believe the difference in the two pictures below!  They're taken only 4 weeks apart, but it looks like two different animals.

 She was also excited to open the latest Bark Box late last week.  I am pretty smitten with the themes and the quality of the toys.  This month's theme is Knights of the Hound Table.  I laugh every time I offer Squirrel Lancelot to her. 

Poor Puppy

 This poor dog.  No one ever plays with her.  

 She never gets to sleep on the couch. 

 She hardly has any toys.

And no one would play with her in the snow yesterday.

She's got it rough. ;)

Ringing in the New Year with a New Pup

Sometimes, Annie bites.  Sometimes, she's a full on wolverine.  Sometimes she chases the cat.  Looking at this picture though?  You'd never guess!  Most of the time, she is just as sweet as she looks.

 We rang in the new year with Todd, Kevin, Scott, and Emma.

Thankfully, Annie decided a nap was in order.  Emma was relieved!

 The week between Christmas and New Year, I was off work and enjoyed the time with Annie.  It felt like a huge accomplishment that I was able to make and drink a cocoa without her getting into any trouble.

 She was a big help in the kitchen.  Here she is helping make chili...and wondering why the baby gate is preventing her from getting to the couch, where she'd really like to nap.

 She discovered a similar spot at the cabin...I'm sure it's a coincidence that there is a heat register under the sink!

 I keep trying to tell her about the joys of being a lake dog.  In these temps, she's still not buying it!

 What?  Why am I supposed to be excited about this?  I'm not getting in there.  It's COLD!

Happy 1st Christmas, Annie!

Just a week after picking Annie up, she got to learn about Christmas.  She met Riley's best friend, Emma.  Much to Emma's dismay, Annie would really like Emma to be her best friend as well.  

 She enjoyed her first visit to the cabin, as well as a visit from Santa.

 I learned that she is a willing photography subject, as long as I have treats in hand.

 She learned that if you are cute enough, you will be invited on to the furniture at the cabin.

Annie seemed to enjoy her first Christmas!  Now that she understands how it works, she'll probably start working on her list early next year!  Don't tell her, but I might have bought her a few things for next year on clearance this year.