Christmas Toy

I always buy a lot of toys at Christmas time for Beren because the stores have way more selection than any other time of year.  I also really like that most of the new options aren't stuffed toys that he will easily rip apart in minutes.  I figured that Beren doesn't understand holidays, so why make him wait?  I decided he can have a new toy every week until my supply runs out.  Haha  :)

Posing

It's been a while since I used my DSLR camera to get pictures of Beren.  Most of what I post are cell phone pictures.  I wasn't sure how he would respond to the camera in my face, but he did pretty good.  He didn't seem interested in looking at the camera after I took the first picture, so then I had to get a toy for him to look at.  That definitely seemed to work.  I even got a little head tilt from him.  :)

Yearly Shots, Playing Outside, and Bath

Beren has had a crazy day today!  I gave him a bath because I just love when his fur is so soft and nice!  And then we went to the vet for his yearly shots.  She said he looks really good for the fact that he has heart problems.  Everyone at the vet loved him and he got many pats.  His reward for being a perfect pooch was some time outside playing frisbee.  All in all, I think he had a great day today.  :)

Furever Friends

These two were inseparable today.  I think they must have known their time together was ending soon.  Beren sure had a lot of fun with Max and Scarlett here.  :)

Scarlett and Beren Playing

Scarlett and Beren are having so much fun playing together!

Sleepy Friends

Morning naps together are the best!

Scarlett actually held relatively still for a picture while she was awake!  Haha!

Beren and Max

Beren tried to play with Max, but Max is old and grumpy.  :)

Scarlett Chasing her Tail!

I love when she accidentally runs into Max and makes him groan.  Hahahahaha!!

New Friends!

Beren met new friends who are staying for a couple days!  He is so happy, even though they are both small!

Scarlet seems unclear on what the pad is for.  Haha! 

Max spotted Penny and refused to move.  Such a stubborn old man!  Hahaha!

Dog loaf.

National Dog Day

I love that dumb face!  Haha!  He is derpy, but I still love him!!  :)

Happy Birthday Beren!

Happy 1st birthday to my fluffy boy, Beren! I waited so long to get him! I don't know how many birthdays this sweet boy has left because of his health issues, but hopefully it's a lot! We had fun exploring Ball State University for a bit after dropping my husband off for his training this week.

Ball Killer

Beren killed his favorite ball.  :(  But he doesn't seem to mind that is it no longer round and has a large opening in the side.  He still plays with it all the same.   :)

More Cuddles

Beren always twists into these weird positions for our morning cuddles.  He just really likes his belly rubbed and wants to make sure I won't forget that.  :)

Silly Sleeper

Beren sleeps in the strangest positions.  I caught him doing this weird position.  His mouth was open, and he was snoring!  Haha!  He is seriously just the cutest little guy!  

Going Away

My big boy is excited to spend his first night away from home!  My husband and I are taking some students from church on a short missions trip so Beren gets to spend some nights at Grandma and Grandpa's house with his best friend, Thomas!  :)

Tired Boy

Beren needed to take a break after playing outside with the frisbee.  :)

New Hammies!

We brought home a couple new hammies from the Pipsqueakery today!  This is Beren's reaction to having to share me with other pets.  Hahaha!  By the way, aren't these hammies the cutest??!?!  You can read more about them by following me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.wilhelm.photography/

Morning Cuddles

This is how Beren and I start every morning.  He cuddles in my lap for belly rubs.  These 5-10 minutes with him in the morning are one of my favorite things about mornings.  The other being coffee.  Hahah!  He is such a sweetheart!  

Vacuuming and Shampooing

I have been vacuuming and shampooing our carpets which is obviously exhausting work for Beren to watch me.  Hahaha!  :)

Playtime

I got a new phone and wanted to mess around with the new cameras on it.  I really like this wide angle one!!  Isn't Beren the cutest??!! 

Pacifier

Almost every week when I go shopping, Beren gets a new toy.  I thought it would be appropriate to get him this squeaky pacifier because he is a big baby.  Hahaha! 

Guard Dog

Beren's toys had all been put back in his basket because I had to vacuum, and as he slowly started pulling them back out, he must have gotten tired because he laid down on top of them as if he needed to guard them while he slept.  Haha!  So cute!  :)