Day 27 (updated)

I have so many photos that are blog worthy this morning and I will get those posted soon but I want to start off by thanking my Texas friends that I have never met.

They sent me beautiful glass names for Sparkle, Capella, and Pozy. They also sent hilarious stickers, a cool hat, two glass star garnets, etc. 🩷 I am so grateful for the gifts — they made my day.

Even more, the note enclosed that recognized my continuing sorrow for the loss of my beloved Sparkle meant so very much to me. Thank you seems inadequate to the depth of my gratitude 🙏 There are so many good humans in the world, and I will remember that every time I see the girls’ names in glass hanging on my walls ❤️

This photo is from last night. rePete is old and crabby but he still wants to be the Head Puppy Nanny 😻

Capella and Sapphire 💙

The puppies have increased play endurance now — they stay awake longer, and they can sustain focus on toys. This is Jasper.

There are a lot of Jasper today because he was here, there, and everywhere. This is also Jasper — notice his tiny teeth!

A rare moment of Jasper stillness. He pretty quickly moved on to biting Capella’s foot.

After recharging for approximately 1.5 seconds, Jasper was back in action.

He loves playing tug with the fleece. At one point he pulled so hard that he fell over and rolled, managing to wrap himself up like a burrito. He got himself out of that, and went right back to playing tug with the tortilla — I mean, the fleece.

Star Garnet.

Snuggly Sapphire.

Star Garnet demonstrated her increasing focus with the ball this morning. She is stalking it in this photo 🦁

I love her profile.

Kira, Jay, and Aliya came for a visit ❤️

The puppies were tuckered out and ready for naps. Most of them…

And then I let Pozy out who had great fun with the puppy’s flower.

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(later)

It was extra hot here today so no evening outside time for the Gems. They had lots of fun playing with toys — and each other — inside where it is cool. This is Star Garnet.

Topaz.

Sapphire.

You know…

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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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