No Longer the Only Babies

If there's one thing to know about me and Lance it is that we absolutely love and adore our furry friends.  Lance wasn't all too excited to get a dog, but I convinced Lance that me living alone in our duplex would be scary... and how could you resist a face like this?

So there ya have it.  On Cinco de Mayo we drove up to Tremonton and bought Ellie from a high school girl who didn't have the time to dedicate to raising a puppy.  

A year and a half later I felt Ellie needed a companion because she was home alone a lot and just slept (apparently that's all dogs do when you are gone, but I had Lance convinced that she needed a friend)... enter dog #2.

Winston on December 23, 2011 aka my Christmas present.

Here we are coming up on 4 years of knowing each other, 3 years of marriage, 2 dogs, and 1 baby about to pop out in a matter of days.  We have spent a lot of time over the last few months enjoying our little companions in a variety of ways.  Here are some of those:

Winston loves being held like a baby.  He doesn't understand that he weighs 50lbs.

At the dog park they love walking... but only if we are right by their side.  They aren't the best at making new friends.

They love Sunday car rides to and from "grandma's house."  Ellie can sense that it's Sunday.  She gets all hyper and runs in circles by the door until we let her in the car.

They've become quite good at sharing bones.

They love to watch us very intensely as we eat dinner...

Especially if they are going to be surprised with some rib bones.

 We've recently tried to transition them to these lovely beds instead of their kennels because once the baby comes we know they will be freaking out in the middle of the night hearing that people are awake.  So far the last 2 nights they've woken up almost every 2 hours and tried to jump in our bed... luckily I have to pee every 2 hours so I put them back... and I guess this is preparing Lance for what's to come...

Our dogs may be hyper, loud, and a little aggressive from time to time, but they are so cuddly and lovable.  Our house truly wouldn't be a home without them. Here's to hoping you don't feel like 2nd priority in a few days. May the transition be smooth and the baby bite free.