Wonderful News!

I'm thrilled to say that my Auntie Tina opened her eyes on Sunday and has been able to follow simple directions from the doctor and family members. She had another surgery yesterday and that went well. Her next surgery is scheduled for this weekend. We hope she is on the road to recovery. What a true blessing! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

Prayers for Auntie Tina

This blog started as a way to chronicle Dane's daily life, but it has evolved into a little more than that including updates in the Hubert household. In keeping with this spirit and also serving to explain why the blogging has slowed recently, I wanted to mention that my aunt (my mom's only sister) is critically ill in Seattle. She had gastric bypass surgery on November 17 and while recovering at home she lost consciousness due to complications and has not emerged yet. We ask that you please keep your thoughts and prayers directed at our sweet Auntie Tina.

Someone's Tired!

The pictures say it all!

If that's not begging for sleepy time, I don't know what is!

Best of Friends

It's cute to see Dane and Bailey starting to interact nicely with each other. It's much better than watching Bailey scamper past Dane, nudging him off balance, and sometimes to the ground. Or watching Dane drag Bailey's belongings around the room and permanently relocating them (Poor Bailey! He went from King of the household to lowly pawn and his two areas in the house - his rug and food bowl - are constantly being invaded by the new King.)

Here's a sweet video of Dane petting Bailey and then letting him know he it's time to eat.

You might think it's odd that Bailey has to wait for us to clap in order to eat, but with a hunting dog, we find this to be a valuable opportunity for discipline that we can practice year round, even beyond hunting season. Plus, the whole feeding process became more enjoyable once we didn't have to elbow our way around an impatient, slobbery dog snout to reach the dog bowl. So, don't go call the Humane Society on us -- he's very well loved, and well treated. :)

Mommy's new favorite book!

I just love the books written by Sandra Boynton and Snuggle Puppy is definitely my new favorite. This book just melts my heart! I've been singing it pretty much nonstop since I bought it for Dane a few days ago. Click on the link below and you'll see what I mean. (While I wrote this post, I've listened to it probably 20 times...I'm so cheesy! 21 now!) How could you not love it? :)


http://pianica.vox.com/library/audio/6a00c2251e2fa48e1d00c2251e431b604a.html

Ready for the 30 degree weather!

This is what it takes to go for a walk outside in Alaska these days! What you can't see are the two pairs of socks on his hands (we managed to lose one of his mittens!) He also has a pair of his own socks on and then a pair of mine that go up to his knees. He looks so uncomfortable to me, but he just loves being outside! He giggles and talks on our entire walk.

Dane's world just got a little bit smaller

Well, we finally had a Hubert Family Day around here and you know who suffered? Dane! Here's a video clip....



His world just got a little bit smaller and ours a little bit easier. :) Oh, the joy of not having to clean up everything he takes out of the cupboards.