Dirty dog

Before

Iowa/Chicago 2010

Holidays 2010

Nick and his best friend Ryan

Me and Nick at Hammerheads - the local dive bar down the street

We just got back from Iowa (visiting Nick's family) and stopped in Chicago for a night to see Nick's best friend before he gets married next week!

Random Puppy Pictures

Wrigley and Chase had a make-out session at the dog park today

Our crazy dog slept underneath his pillow and bedding last night

Dog Beach at Coronado

This morning we took Wrigley to the dog beach in Coronado for a doodle meet-up. There was only one other doodle, but tons of other dogs/people. He had an absolute blast, got filthy, slept the entire way home in the car and ate a huge meal after his bath at home. Successful Saturday morning, for sure.

Taking a break

Frolicking in the shallow water with Dad

Getting into it

Thanksgiving 2010

This year was the first time we hosted Thanksgiving. We had wayyyyyy too much food for 4 people, but it was all delicious and very fun to make! 

Holiday Decorations 2010

A little bit of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas...

The mantle/fire place

Our tree :)

Wrigley's ornament and my Hanukkah Menorah

Hanukkah candle and snowman candy dish

Thanksgiving center piece

Family Iowa Gear

First Grooming Expierence

He is a giant fluffball now...only to last a few minutes since it's pouring rain here today.

We almost don't recognize him with this hair!

Wrigley's Puppy School Graduation

Before getting his diploma

Why are you making me wear this?

He did it! And is tired...

Sunset 11-10-2010

Getting ready for the holidays...

Photobooth with Wrigs

Poor pup

Wrigley was neutered yesterday and has spent most of the day today by our sides so we'll leave his cone off. He walked over to me and laid down on my legs to take his latest nap :)

He loves his Daddy

My dog walks himself!

Wrigley loves to hold his leash in his mouth while we walk. He pretends to walk himself. It's quite cute. 

Funny puppy

Sleeping on his pillow :)

I came into the bedroom and he had climbed up onto the futon...

Growing so fast!

Wrigley is getting bigger and smarter by the day, and his listening is improving, although not at the same pace as his physical growth :)

Here are some recent pictures of his progress.

Daddy and Wrigley



Sleeping on the kitchen floor



Drinking water like a pro at the park

Wrigley in the car

Cubs vs Padres - We win & help the Giants!

Cubs can't come to town without us getting a chance to see them. Last night me and Nick went and sat in awesome seats 6 rows behind homeplate. He is friends with a guy who has season tickets and they trade Oregon football tix for Padres tix once per year.

Wrigley - Day 5

Things are getting better by the hour. He's learning more and more and becoming very social (with us - he's still scared of other people petting him until he smells them), playful and "puppy-like" with us. He has started to give us kisses and attempt to bite us. We took him to a local park this morning before it got too hot so he could see/ hear kids playing to socialize him.

Wrigley and Nick at the park

Yesterday we had puppy school from 9-10am but it went until 11am. He was so tired he literally slept all afternoon - in some funny positions!

Wrigley sleeping upside down :)

 He loves his squeaky toys and bones but can't seem to figure out what to do with a tennis ball when we bounce it towards him. We started giving him ice since it's so hot outside and he is hilarious with it. When I put it on the floor he tries to paw at it to get it to come closer but it ends up sliding across the floor and he licks his way to it and does it again.