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Hi Sue,
I hope this little note finds you and your family well. Is it finally
starting to warm up up there?
The weather has been pretty nice down here, some warm days, sunshine, and a
little rain to balance it all out. The "kids" are doing great. Anxiously
awaiting the newest addition at the end of the summer. Emmitt particularly
likes to like his head on my belly and feel the kicks. Chloe never does it,
but Emmitt is always looking for love and even if it is a kick in the head
from the baby, he'll take it.
Nothing terribly new to report here. Both dogs are in agility classes on
saturday mornings. Makes for a long day for Doug, but he enjoys being out
with his furry babies. We're still waiting for the day when Emmitt calms
down and acts normal (if there is such a thing for him). He is as wound up
and wirey as ever. Chloe is as calm as a cucumber 99.9% of the time.
We had a little scare a few weeks ago. Emmitt got out of the house and ran
right into the street in front of a HUGE landscaping truck. Thankfully it
wasn't going fast and could stop quickly. He is a very crafty dog. He has
learned how to open the door next to the garage, so if we don't keep it
deadbolted (thankfully he hasn't figured that out YET) he comes and goes as
he pleases. He also dug up and chewed through the underground fencing that
we had installed (hence he could get to the street). We are debating how
much work it is to have it repaired; or we may just put in a whole new dog
run out back with their pool and soon to be doggie condo. I hate to limit
their space to run and play, but I'd feel better if there was a bigger wall
for Emmitt to have to try to get through.
At any rate... I wanted to send along this little picture of Libby and
Emmitt. He is so gentle with her, it really is amazing. He can jump on the
bed and get all four feet in a 6-8 inch area so that he doesn't ever step on
her. Chloe has recently discovered her own method to keep Libby at bay. As
soon as Libby starts to really want to play with Chloe, she just starts
licking Libby like crazy. It makes her scramble to try to get away from the
dog altogether. Then Chloe will go and hide in another room to get some
rest before Libby comes looking for her again. (Libby has a new favorite
place to sit, she climbs in their dog kennel in the kitchen and will curl up
with them. One of these days I will have to get a shot of it. As well as
Libby learned to drink like a dog from their bowl from all those baths with
Emmitt)
I hope all the dogs are happy and healthy up north!! Wishing you guys all
the best!
Trudy
And what wouldn't be complete without a picture of princess Chloe!
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