Here's looking at you

When I stared at the face of Manhattan today (dark green boy) he was staring back. Both eyes are just starting to open. It looks like he is the only one peering out at the world so far. The purple girl is getting quite good at getting her legs under her. I think when she can see the world, she will be on a run for it.

Spots are coming through, so the puppies are no longer "defective dalmatians" per Cruela DeVille standards.

Ruth is becoming more relaxed at spending time away from the whelping box to just be a dog with her housemates. We have 2 adult males also at home, who are curious as to what is going on in the back bedroom, but who have not yet met the kids. They both allow Ruth to be queen of the house, but I don't think she is ready to go there yet with them.

I realized earlier today, next week will be 4 years since Ruth came into our lives. I was so worried at the time how two rambunctious 3 year old dals would be with a 9 week old puppy. It was funny to watch them try and play with her. As they would run and play tug, the boys would decrease their speed until they were at a rate where she could keep up with them. Both were very nurturing with her.

Here are a few pictures of the group. Look closely and you can see their spots coming in.