Busy weekend!

The puppies have had lots of new adventures this weekend. They are now officially eating hard kibble. No more mush & they love it. They are ridgebacks after all so that is no surprise   They also had the courage to head into the far side of the yard where the bushes are. Most came out of the area very proud of the sticks that had found. It was too funny watching them prance around. We took the door off the whelping box & put a crate inside. I put blankets in there hoping they would rest in the crate. Well some did, others think it makes a great bathroom spot! I'll keep it in there anyway & cross my fingers they get it. Mary Lynne came over for their first stacking experience on the table. We do have to remind them that they are future stars   Most were pretty tired from being outside during the day & didn't want to play our game. I will keep working with them on the table.

Sparta is nursing them a few times a day but she is much better at staying away from them for longer periods of time. The little sock girl just cries horribly anytime she sees Sparta. Poor baby misses her mom. Gane is getting better at staying in the yard with the pups but he is still being super aloof & pretends he can't see or hear them. They get as close as they can, tails wagging but he's not falling for it.

Kellan has been the biggest help I could ever have! He watches his puppies & keeps them from anything dangerous. He also will babysit while I get a two hour nap. Thank goodness for that since that is about all I get between pups & working. My brother brought me more papers towels after getting my frantic call that I was out. I've never dreamed of using so many rolls. Again, this is a huge labor of love. I'm tired beyond words but what a beautiful & heart warming joy this is! 

Angel, Hailey, Jeremy, Jennifer, Hayden, Sofia, Miles, Courtney, Nathan & future owner of the black collar boy Robby came to visit. I've been putting most of them to work, so a huge shout out of thanks for all the help with the puppies!   

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