A Puppy!!!

As some may already know, we have a new puppy!  Her name is Ruby and she is an Australian shepherd.

 

Nancy, my BFF from high school, was visiting last weekend and we went to pick up Ruby all the way in Louisburg, NC.   We brought her home and she was just a tad bit quiet and reserved. 

That didn't last long and before we knew it, she was into everything:

Fortunately for us, she tires out quickly and still needs lots of sleep...

 

She still has a way to go before she learns that my yarn is not her new chew toy...in fact, it may just be a deal-breaker...

 

 

We are exposing her to a lot of stuff, including the lake and boat.  She wasn't too sure about it all but wasn't freaking out by any means.  And she got lots of cuddles from mom....

 

and from Dad who, by the way, is completely smitten...