Boy how my puppy has grown.

When Denver and I first got Rosco 3.5 months ago, he was but a wee 4 lbs.
He almost died 2 days after we got him.
That was a tough night for Denver and I... We both kidded we couldn't have kids with how upset we were over this sick puppy we'd known for less than 48 hours... What would we do if we had a child in that position? I guess that life, right?
Anywho, our trooper made it and has grown to be a heavy 30 lbs.
Today is his 5 month birthday and I just wanted to post a few pictures to display the awesome growth he's covered over such a small amount of time.

Way back when:

Today: (he was quite the little model)

I love his little white go-tee. haha

Rosco's list of tricks:

sit

stay

lay down

shake/high five

paly dead (bang bang)

He's completely potty trained as well.

He's a pretty smart pup- especially for only being 5 months old.

Denver and I are both very grateful Rosco lived through that scary night and has come this far.

Love you, Rosco!

Rosco's First Swim

Yesterday Denver and I took Rosco over to Murray Park with intentions to make him play in the water.
I've been itching to see if he'll be a water dog and enjoy swimming.
We took him over to where Little Cottonwood Creek opens up and shallows. It's so shallow now that there's a pretty big island in the middle of it and you can get out to it at a few parts without even getting wet. I walked down to the middle with Rosco and then started wading in the water. He was just concerned with keeping close so he didn't fight the water. It was cute to watch him try to hop through the water like a rabbit. He's a splasher, that pup.
We eventually made our way to deeper waters once he got used to walking around in it.
It amazes me how natural swimming can be for certain breeds. Once his feet no longer touched he didn't even seem uncertain when he transitioned to doggy paddling. Again, he was mostly concerned with keeping by my side- afraid I would abandon him in the foreign water. My legs are all sorts of scratched up from him paddling right by me. He was swimming faster than I could wade through the water. I eventually was in up to my hips, and he was doing great.
My Dad's probably going to be mad at me for making my 5 month old puppy swim- if you're reading this Pops- I was sure to not have him in the water too long and we dried him off entirely afterwards- he was never very cold.
I'd like to think he enjoyed the swim. I'd also like to get him into slightly warmer, stiller water to play with him in sometime, but as for now, he deserves some more land time. :)

I'm just stoked he swam!

50 Things That Make Me Happy

50 Things That Make Me Happy

1- My lovely boyfriend of over 2 years

2- My awesome family

3- My adorable puppy, Rosco

4- Camping- anywhere so long as there’s nature and lack of urban noise

5- Early morning walks in the summer when the air is crisp and the sun’s just warming things up

6- Sunny D. I LOVE OJ. But when it comes to Sunny D, Tangy- I have no self control

7- Vacations that give me tons of time with Den and new places to explore

8- Philadelphia. I’m really missing Philly right now. This will be my first 4th of July NOT there in 4 years…    I love the city and the trains and the diversity and seeing Marcy and Chris.

9- Marcy and Chris. They’re hilarious. I miss them lots. (I sleep with fans on in my room despite our central air because it reminds me of the window units in their house and makes me happy.)

10- The way Rosco looks with a bandana tied around his neck. It somehow makes him 3 times cuter.

11- Columbian coffee with Irish cream creamer… mmm…

12- Or if I’m in the mood for a cold coffee (usually the case) an iced Irish cream soy latte. Mmm….

13- The cute apartment Denver and I have furnished rather well.

14- The way Denver and I sign ‘I love you’ when we part ways.

15- Playing by lakes or rivers

16- Throwing Rosco in shallow water to see if he likes it. (He doesn’t seem to hate it)

17- Not being at work

18- When Denver grabs my hand to hold it.

19- And when he sticks his elbow out to make a hole between his arm and body for my arm to go through.

20- People watching. Oh boy do I love people watching.

21- People watching with Denver- he and I are so similarly judgmental.

22- Buying toys and treats for Rosco. Denver and I both get a kick out of it. He says it’s ‘fantastic!’

23- Making good meals at home

24- Cute babies who are just happy campers.

25- Photography- I would love to take some classes and obtain a nice camera one day.

26- Prego bellies. I LOVE prego bellies and maternity in general. It’s such a beautiful thing.

27- Good music. I love such a wide variety of music and I thank my Dad for having such good taste to pass down.

28- The fact that I’m named after a song.

29- My Dad’s laugh when it’s for real and not a courtesy laugh.

30- The way my Mom and I say the same expressions in the same tone for the same situations.

31- How delicious a good meal is when I haven’t had one in far too long.

32- The way Rosco plays dead now every time I try to teach him a new trick and he gets confused

33- Christmas morning breakfast with my fam.

34- The way Ethan (my 8 year old nephew) carries his arms/hands like he’s a raptor

35- Big potlucks when everyone puts a ton of effort into their contribution

36- Campfires.

37- Fire in general.

38- Stargazing.

39- Orion- that’s my favorite constellation

40- Gardening. I have basil, spinach, chives, oregano, mint, and lavender growing on my patio.

41- When Denver and I sing to each other in good humor.

42- No bake cookies… mmmmmm…..

43- The fact that Denver and I have such similar tastes in music.

44- How compatible Denver and I are, period. I forget how crazy it is sometimes now that we’ve been together for so long- but we really are.

45- When Denver talks about what names he’d like to give our future children.
(and they're all actually good names)

46- A good massage. Mmm. That sounds good right now.

47- Cemeteries. Weird, I know, but I love wandering cemeteries and contemplating the amount of history lying beneath my feet. (This feeling might fade once someone I am very close with is buried in one... not sure.)

48- Vintage bikes. I really want a cute turquoise one. With a basket, too!

49- Movies that make me laugh so hard I forget there are other people in the theater, too.

50- Crushing egg cartons with my bare feet. It’s fun- and feels good.

*Bonus* The fact that I could go on and on with this list.