Happy New Year Everyone!!

We'll pretent this is my Mercedes -- hope you have a healthy New Year filled with joy!

Bogart and his Sister, Noel

Awe - Christmas in New York -- not to worry -- these kids are warm by the fire. Let it snow!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Merry Christmas from Pebbles!

Pebbles sent her photo to wish us and her mama, Mercedes a Merry Christmas!  We love you Pebbles!

Lucy - waiting to open presents

I think she must be the perfect puppy to sit here in her Christmas outfit and have her picture taken!  Lucy's family reports she is doing very well, and they just love her!  What's not to love???????

Lil Richard -- Bogart

I snatched this photo from Facebook, but it is our Cherry's clone!  It looks like he's ready for Santa - or - maybe he's going to be Santa! 

Spoiled Puppy???

This is Zoe modeling her new sweater - and - look at all of those toys!  I think Santa will have a hard time finding a toy for her that she doesn't already have -- Just love it!

Lucy

Lucy's family e-mailed her update:  She's doing really well for them - slept 5 1/2 hrs last night (they must be keeping her busy in the daytime!)

Only two accidents in the house so far -- best part is -- they just love her!

Now, we've heard from everyone -- Cherry and I can do the happy dance!!

Yes, I am a morning person!

Little Zoe is getting a little TLC early this a.m. -- I guess I should have warned everyone - the pups are early risers ~~

Bogart & Family arrived safely home

Another nice e-mail received:

i Lois and Ralph, The trip home was uneventful. Bogart rode in the new plush bed Kelly bought him wrapped up in his blankey and was very content the entire way home. We stopped twice, put on his leash and he went right to the bathroom and got back in the car and went back to sleep. WHAT A ROAD TRIP DOG. He is getting accustomed to his new home. He runs around, wags his tail, grabs a mouthful of food, plays with his toys and the crashes in his new little bed. We couldn't pick up Noel until tomorrow-our kennel doesn't have Saturday evening pick up hours. So we will get her tomorrow at 8am and Noel and Bogart will start their life together. He is an absolute sweetheart. I am sure after placing puppies for the last two days you are exhausted. I hope the remainder of the weekend will bring you some restful time. I have friended you on facebook and I will keep in touch-many photos and stories to follow. Take Care, Virginia and Bill

Nice note from Bruce and his family

From Bruce's family:  He's a very good boy, it was a big day for him, he is sleeping soundly at John's feet right now. We feel so blessed to have him here with us. Thank you and Ralph and Cherry for doing such a great job:D

Dear Bruce -- you look exhausted!  Rest up - you've got a great family -- we were blessed to have you for 8 weeks -- Love, Lois

Today WOW!!

This was a very big day for us! 

The last four puppies left us to start the next chapter in their lives, and we got to meet some extraordinary people.

Before they left us, the pups had a chance to race, play and act crazy together for one last time.  Now, it's up to their families to race, play and act crazy with them!  Lol!!!

Bogart should be relaxing in his home in New York by now -- I'm sure we'll hear from them.

Ralph and I drove Bruce, Zoe and Molly down to a meeting spot near Pittsburgh to meet their families -- all of the Good-bye photos are on the website (Nursery page).  It was fun to meet everyone - and I think the families enjoyed meeting each other.

Someone had the great idea of becoming friends on Facebook.  If you would like to do that and share pictures -- just "friend me"  Lois Lelii -- I think it would be fun.  We've already got Cosmos, Zoe, and Molly's family --

For now, I'm going to sit on the couch and call it a day -- but a good day!  Thanks to you all -- Lois