Summer

Christopher, Gus, and I have been enjoying a nice relaxing summer. Chris golfs, Gus sleeps, and I had volleyball. Last week we headed up to Michigan to see my family and our good friend Mike. We spend some time with our beautiful niece Emma. She is 4 months old, and I am completely in awe. I am amazing by how fast she is growing and changing. Christopher, Mike, and I spend some time at the cottage. While there, we taught Gus to swim. It began with Chris setting Gus in the water. Gus froze. He didn't move for five minutes! But eventually he slowly began to explore the lake. By the third day, he was romping and jumping all over the place. He loves to splash and trys to eat the water. Gus also swims to either Chris or me and grabs hold of our leg so that he can stand in deep water. Silly puppy.
Gus is now 11 months old and weighing in at about 85 lbs! He just keeps growing. He is becoming a very handsome and sometimes he behaves. While on our walks, Gus receives many complements on his behavior and his appearance. Just today, a man in a truck rolled down his window and said Gus was such a good dog.
Tomorrow morning we leave for Kentucky Lake, our end of the summer vacation. Pretty soon (less than a month) school begins.

Gus and his beloved ball

Gus weighing in at 80 lbs

Emma Grace at 4 months old