Day 26 (Updated)

Although just 9:00 am, it has been a busy morning here. My oldest son, Christopher, dropped by a quick visit and so the puppies got to chalk up another new person met and I got to bake.

The puppies had their usual morning deck time.

Jasper trotted with complete confidence — wow. And Topaz used a back foot to scratch his ear!

The kids named the play structure, “Puppyland” and it is now on the deck. This is Topaz.

Sapphire and Jasper.

Not as many pics this morning because we were visiting, and then it was time to come in for naps.

What is this nap you speak of?!”, said Jasper.

Another new visitor will be by later — lucky for them, there is still plenty of the giant cinnamon roll scone thing 😋

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(Later)

All puppies have worms.” I have heard that SO many times.

Topaz

It is not true. All puppies do not have worms.

Puppies that do have worms should receive deworming medications. Puppies who do not have worms should not.

Guess who!

This seems so obvious.

Why would anyone routinely give a small puppy unnecessary medication?! And yet, they do — because “all puppies have worms.” 🙄

Sapphire

The stools of the Gems were checked today — no worms. We will check again at eight weeks. Easy Peasy.

Sapphire and Star Garnet

This is Capella and Star Garnet 🥰

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Day 25 (Updated)

Morning deck time.

The puppies resemble miniature dogs these days. They move easily, although trotting and running are still works in progress. They have teeth but not a lot of jaw strength. This is a series of Star Garnet playing this morning.

The annoying ball is new today — it flashes and makes sounds when touched 😂

Jasper decided it was too much work to go around and so he just squeezed through.

I know moms are not supposed to have favorites but I am convinced Sapphire is Capella’s favorite puppy. He is just the right amount of sweet snuggly for her 💙

Unlike Jasper, shown here climbing over Capella’s back.

Puppies do not always sync. While the other three were having a ball this morning, Topaz decided he needed extra sleep 💤

And I do not want to keep the annoying ball all to myself — you are welcome!

Happy Sunday 🩷💙💙💙

(Later)

It was craft day at Camp Puppy.

The kids and I managed to create THIS!

We were pretty darn impressed with ourselves, to be honest 😂

Topaz

Star Garnet

The kids are great puppy socializers.

Topaz and Jasper

Star Garnet and Sapphire

Topaz was probably pretty surprised when he woke up to all this.

In other news, Sapphire discovered he has a back foot and thought it was pretty fun to bite it.

Capella demonstrated how to drink water. Star Garnet paid attention.

The boys?? Not so much.

Sapphire

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Day 24 (Updated)

We hear normal neighborhood noises out here on the deck in the morning. This is so good for the puppies. This is Sapphire.

Puppies are doing a few awkward steps of trotting and running — amazing. And this is what it looks like when they perk up their tiny ears.

Star Garnet

Jasper.

Today’s new thing is the Zoey Ball. Jasper was all over it, cementing his status.

And then my camera ran out of battery — oops.

Happy Saturday to you 🩷💙💙💙

(Later)

Evening in the grass — Topaz and Jasper.

Star Garnet.

Topaz.

Capella with Jasper 💙

Sweet Dreams 💤💤

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