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 Come along and enjoy the fun of watching the kids develop and grow.
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<--  Puppies always like the grass.  Sometimes they try to hide in it,

And sometimes they just roll around in it 'cuz it feels good   -->

<--   Looks like Brother is whispering something in Sister's ear.

While Samantha gives the kids some advice about playing outside.  -->

<--  The two littlest kids enjoying their outing.   -->

<--  While their two big brothers do the same.   -->

<--   These two little kids are the most curious and most adventurous of the bunch.

The three sable kids still curious about that pedestal.  --> 

<--  Sister is trying to get Daddy's attention for something.

A good picture of big brother.   -->

<--  The two little kids again.  Brother is also curious about that pedestal.   -->

<--  Mom wanders by and playtime is over.   -->
  November 13, 2003 -- The kids are 6 weeks old (plus a couple of days).  Took them to the vet today for their shots and such.  The lady doctor pronounced them all to be healthy and beautiful (well, handsome for the boys).  These are their weights:
Big Brown Boy (Lance) --  4 lb        Sable Boy (Bandit) --         3 1/4 lb.
Black Girl #1  --        3 1/8 lb        Black Girl #2 (Itty Bitty) --  2 1/2 lb
Brown Girl --        3 1/4 lb             Sable Girl --        2 3/4 lb
Black Boy (Columbus)  --        2 3/4 lb		  

<-- The kids looking sad and pititul because I won't let them outside


Lance decides he's coming out anyway  -->
<-- It is always fun when the kids decide they want to play up on the deck.  Also fun to see who is the first to make it.  I had predicted that Lance would be the first.

I was wrong.  Bandit has made it almost to the top.   -->

<-- It took him a few tries to get it right, but he was very determined -->
 

<--  There is just something special about being up here with Daddy. -->

 

<-- Black Sister decides that, if Bandit can do it, she can too.  Dad looks a little surprised.

"Are you proud of me, Daddy?"  -->
<--  Lance wasn't far behind, and also wants Daddy to notice his achievement. 

Mom comes along to join in the congratulations.  -->
<-- Bandit seems to be strutting just a little bit -- like he is proud of his accomplishment.

It doesn't take long for the whole pack to do it, once somebody shows them how. -->
<-- Going down is always kinda interesting.  Sometimes it is done with grace and style. -->

<-- And sometimes with enthusiasm and reckless abandon. -->
<-- Lance is showing how it ought to be done.

As always, Dad is setting a good example for the kids in how to be a loving husband and parent. -->
<-- Back inside for the evening, a couple of the kids seem to want Daddy's attention.

As always, the kids love their toys. -->
<-- Dad is trying to take a quiet nap by the fire.  Good luck, Dad.

Brown Sister is telling Daddy a secret.  (Puppies have a lot of secrets for Daddy) -->
<-- Tennis balls are always a favorite with the kids.  They're fuzzy and they roll nicely.  -->
<-- Bandit likes the new little squeaky toy.

While Itty Bitty attacks the octopus. (or, maybe the octopus is attacking her) -->
<-- The fuzzy pink ball is also a favorite.  Brown Sister attacks it,

Columbus decides to sneak up on it. -->

(A side note:  I started calling the black boy "Columbus" because he was always exploring, while the other kids were sleeping.)
<-- Mom is sorta supervising the kids' play,

But, then decides to join the fun. -->
<-- Sister is trying to persuade Lance to share his chair.

And, of course, being a pushover like most big brothers, he lets her. -->

These are really the fun times.  The kids start to develop their own personalities and love for play.  More fun on Page 5.