Settling In

Wow! It has been a very busy few weeks for us. We are finally starting to settle into our new family life. I am already reaping the benefits coz Dad has Animal Planet so we were able to see my pal Atka's tv debut.

Things have quieted down since the wedding but the wedding stuff is still piled up waiting for Mommie to put away. She is lazy to do so and wants a break from all the wedding stuff. Haha! The big day was wonderful and I got to participate. Everyone said I was the most behaved doggie they had ever met. Relatives and friends who had not met me before said I was cuter in real life. Awww shucks!

I got up real early to nose around and there were people walking here and there doing stuff so I had to make sure I was in the middle of it all. It was a nice cool day so I did not feel hot in my tuxedo. Mommie even made a small satin rose for my tux. Plus she got me a neat-o harness and leash to go with my fancy duds. By the time the ceremony started I was so tired and was not up for pictures. Mommie says that is coz I did not take a nap all day but there was too much going on. Mommie hopes there will be good pictures of me at the ceremony. I hope so too.

The day after I had a huge red spot on my belly. As big as a nickel! It started to fade the next day so all is well. Whew!

Uncle gave them a trip for their honeymoon so they were gone for a few days. My new Grandma took care of me. We had a good time and played ball and watched tv. They would call every evening to check up on us but we were doing fine. Grandma spoiled me with carrots. Yumm! She made sure there were always cut up carrots in the refrigerator ready for me to eat. And I took care of her, too. She has nasty nightmares and I made sure to wake her up when she had an episode. And I made sure she let me out to potty before she left the house. When Mommie came home, I would not leave her side. I followed her around the house all day. But when she goes to work these days I say goodbye from the top of the stairs and when she closes the door, I run back up to be with Grandma.

Thanks Steve/Chris, Kari/Steve, Sue/Steve/Siku/Quinn for the gifts. Mommie and Daddy love the house stuff but I especially enjoy the cow stuffie. Hmmm, it seems most every Dad's name is Steve.