Dixie Dog Turns Eleven

Our first little baby Dixie turned eleven this month. That is 77 in dog years! It is hard to believe she has been with us for eleven years already. Chris got her for me for Valentine's Day right after we got married. Dixie has been known for her feisty behavior, really she is just plain mean until she gets to know you, but she has mellowed in the last few years. Although she is mean to strangers and has snapped at a few hands she loves us. She has been a good mama dog to our babies. She even jumped in the pack and play from the couch one time to save Luke from being picked up by somebody who came to see the new baby. We moved the pack and play a little further from the couch after that. She enjoys napping, sitting in my lap, waiting for snacks from Baby Kate at meal times, and eating. Some of you may notice she is carrying a new figure these days. She has been on a diet for some time now and lost a few pounds. I think it makes her look younger!

Here is her with her partner in crime, Amos. They are waiting for a treat from Rachel. I never can get a good picture of the dogs. Every time they are playing and being cute and I run to get the camera, they get this scared look and their ears droop. I have discovered if you have treats they perk right up!