Ruby

We didn't realize how much we would miss our Ruby girl while on vacation. She was at "Dog Camp" (a farm with 16 other dogs) when we got back she wasn't quite the same dog. We weren't sure if she was pouting about us leaving her behind or if she was exhausted from playing in dog heaven for 11 straight days. Either way a few days later all was back to normal. She was part of our litter again.

The pile of Clingman kids.

She's gotten EXTRA protective of her domain. Barking at every bird that lands in the yard. The neighbors are pretty stoked we're home. :)

As soon as I sit now she climbs up as high as she can to cuddle on my shoulders. Super relaxing to have a 50 pound leggy dog on your back!

I blame cuddling with her like this when she was itty bitty. Lesson learned, no more cuddling! Just kidding, its totally worth it!

She's insisting on going everywhere with us, today she felt she needed the safety of a car seat.

This is another favorite position for her.

I'm not sure exactly how this happened but I was in and out of the garage (where we keep her crate) and somehow Miles climbed in and anytime he opened the door Ruby would push it closed again. Sibling rivalry?

And if your curious about Mavis, she stayed home during our trip and was watched by Corbin's family (Thanks Poiriers!) It sounds like she was in Mavis heaven with peaceful house all to herself. I think she was a little disappointed to see us return.