I hope you enjoy this Zeus update as much as I do!
Baby Zeus and Daisy
Penny shares:
“We are all in disbelief that our little puppy is 3!
Zeus continues to bring us so much joy. He is still a playful pup, full of energy in between naps. He loves to play fetch with his favorite ball, go for walks in the neighborhood, meet new friends at the dog park, wake the kids up for school, steal your socks and shoes and prance down the hall triumphantly, and try to convince the squirrels in the yard that they could be best buddies. His favorite spot is laying on the cool tile in front of the fireplace.
Our family made a big move from Washington to Colorado in August. Zeus's favorite thing about Colorado is the cold weather and snow!
It was tough to say goodbye to our friends, especially Zeus's sister Buttercup and Georgia & Patty!
Zeus and Buttercup
We were so fortunate to live close enough to get to spend time together. So many wonderful memories of the pups romping and chasing each other in the hay field. I loved taking classes with Georgia and learning nosework with Zeus. We are forever grateful for the community Mary-Ann introduced us to and to Georgia and Patty and Barb McColgan for welcoming us in. We feel blessed that Zeus had so much time as a puppy with Buttercup and that he got to meet his Great Aunt Maddie! Time together is precious and we'll always cherish the memories ️
Another big family change happened in February! We welcomed a baby girl into the world...Carol Grace.
We weren't sure what Zeus would think, but we knew she'd be loved like the rest of us! She was born premature so she spent 10 days in the NICU and we brought her blankets home from the hospital for Zeus to sniff before she was able to come home. At first, Zeus didn't quite know what to think about the baby crying but almost immediately he became very protective and concerned. Whenever she cries he comes to check on her give kisses, and make sure she's OK. He checks in on her regularly throughout the day with big sniffs to make sure all is well. And now anyone driving through the neighborhood is under suspicion...and delivery trucks are definitely not welcome! window watchdog pose )
Zeus’s window watchdog pose
His bark has become deeper now that the baby is here as he tries to convince the world he's really a vicious guard dog...but we know he's still a big marshMallow at heart!
Mary-Ann's community is so connected she even linked us up with Carol and her wife here in Colorado Springs! They spent time with Daisy and the Wildflowers when the pups were a couple months old. We haven't had a chance to meet in person with all the chaos of a newborn but we are again grateful for the connections!
Even though life brings lots of changes and adjustments, some things remain the same...as I sit writing this Zeus is laying at my feet...scratch that, ON my feet
He still loves to lay under tables and if you come around in bare feet or shorts you're definitely getting licked! He adores his Grandma and still lives up to his nickname Mr. Congeniality. Mornings are for playing with toys and yard patrols and he will do anything for string cheese or a liver treat. If you leave out a sock or shoe, or a burp cloth unattended, Zeus will be sure to prance off with it and return your item for aforementioned treat
Ada says her favorite thing about Zeus is that he is loyal, fluffy and sweet. I couldn't agree more.
Raymond loves it when he jumps in bed with him in the morning and wakes him up with kisses.
If baby Carol could talk we think she'd say that she loves how Zeus makes her feel safe and showers her with affection.
The last 3 years have been an adventure and we are grateful for every minute!
Happy Birthday, Wildflowers! Sending lots of love from our family to yours!”
Thank you, Penny and family — and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZEUS!
