Updates: again

I tell you what--this dog...

Just when things are looking up, something ALWAYS happens. At least this time it's pretty minor, I suppose. He's got this weird little bump/growth on his front paw. He licks it occasionally, and it bleeds at times. It doesn't seem to really bother him, but still. Really? *curses at the doggy gods*

:-)

Anyhow, otherwise, things are looking up. It's getting colder, but he's loving every second of it. In fact, he just dragged me outside in 10 degree weather to sniff and explore. (He's a sneak, because I took him out under the pretenses of relieving himself, but he had other intentions!) I hope that next spring I can get him in obedience classes--finally--so we can work on his listening skills. He may look like a big boy, but man does he like to act like a puppy!! We want to make sure that we continue to keep him well-socialized, too. We can't go home for the holidays this year, but we have been having some little holiday parties here and there, and Otis is always the center of attention.

 Notice how he just HAD to sit in the middle of the kitchen floor while the boys got their food. He also decided to walk amongst all 17 of them to beg for food. He puts on the cutest face when he's begging...

All in all, 2010 has been quite the year. Never thought having a golden retriever would lead to so much drama! On top of that, we've bought a house and held our new jobs for the first full year. What a whirlwind...can't wait for a little R&R...

And on that note:

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OTIS AND FAMILY!