Puppy Party Day

Mom,
I was so glad to see you and Dad come today. I loved it when you cuddled me and kissed me on the snout. You made me so happy... I felt content in your arms- I could have slept there all day. Ahhh- it felt so good!

Did you know which puppy I was in the litter? You'll know soon enough!

I can't wait to come home,

Gibbs

WEEK 5

My Little Gibbs,

5 weeks old already! This wait has been passing more quickly than I expected. We'll see you on Sunday afternoon.

I can't wait!

I love you already,

Mom

WEEK 4- Halfway There!!

Dear Gibbs,

You are halfway to 8 weeks! I can hardly believe how fast this time is passing. I can't wait to cuddle you for the first time next weekend. You're not quite halfway to coming home like all of your littermates...You won't get to come home with us until you're 10 weeks old because we'll be away and we don't want to confuse you by bringing you home and then bringing you back to momma Gracie to babysit. It won't be long now, though.

I just ordered you a cozy, fluffy bed for your crate. I think that you're going to love to snooze on it!

Daddy and I met Teddy's puppy Abby the other day. We think that she will be such a good play mate for you when you come home.

I love you already,

Mom

WEEK 3

I'm 3 weeks old already- it won't be long and I'll be coming home.

I heard that Mom wants to do some obedience stuff with me... I'm ready for those treats! The latest scoop is that Mom is going to do this thing called conformation with me. I'm pretty good looking if I do say so myself- my momma, Gracie and daddy, Lotto are b-e-a-utiful and passed along some great genes to me. I can't wear pants, so I'm not sure what that means but that's what everyone says!

Only 18 more days!

Can't wait to meet you, Mom!

Gibbs

WEEK 2

Dear Gibbs,

You're 2 weeks old already! I'm getting so anxious to meet you in a few weeks at the puppy party. I'm trying hard not to buy you anything else until you come home. What a spoiled puppy you will be! Your new collar from Flying Dog Collars just came in the mail yesterday with your Red Dingo tag. You're going to be the most stylish dog on the block!

I'm trying to come up with a great AKC registered name that fits with the litter theme: artists. It's tough to think of something special enough for our sweet puppy.

Be kind to your litter mates today!

We love you already,

Mom

Rut-Rohhh

Mom had a good time this weekend at the Golden Retriever Specialty. She got to see lots of pretty cute grown-up doggies. She even saw momma Gracie's sister Cami & half-sister, Riser. Mom also got to see my half sister from momma Gracie's last litter, Jewel. Mom said she is over the moon- because I'm going to be pretty darn dapper if I look anything like these ladies! I think she had a really good time, too. What more could you want but to be with a bunch of beautiful goldens like me?

Daddy's best friend, Teddy, is getting a puppy. Mom is not happy... because it is a' golden-doodle' that is "hypo-allergenic and non-shedding." Mom has tried to give Ted all of the right information like hip, elbow, heart, and eye clearances, the inconsistency of puppies within one litter when you cross two different breeds, that the dog will probably still shed, and that it's unlikely they're hypoallergenic. Did he listen? No. Does Mom wish he would have listened? Yep. She's very disappointed that he's enabling and supporting poor breeding practices... Will I have a BFF to play with when I get bigger though? Yep- and that will be really, really fun! Teddy is getting a girl puppy- I hope she doesn't try to kiss me or something. Ick!

Can't wait to meet you,

Gibbs

WEEK 1

I'm already one week old today. It seems like it was just yesterday... but here I am! All shiny and new, somebody said I'm like a sponge. I don't get it. I'll bet when I get some teeth I could rip-up a sponge, don't you? I still have a few more months with momma Gracie and my brothers and sisters. I get to meet my Mom soon, too. Are you as excited as me, Mom? I know you won't know which one I am yet, but I'll know you. Pretty neat, huh? I'll try and wiggle myself into your lap when we meet in a few weeks... that will be my signal, OK?

Can't wait to meet you,

Gibbs