Shave and a haircut...two bits!

Tommy had his first "puppy cut" on Friday. Actually, as you can see, it was more of a shave! He looks quite different and if they had shaved his long "grandpa ear hair" I wouldn't have recognized him as our dog! I laughed out loud when I saw him and he didn't like that at all. He tossed his head back and woo-woo'ed me. He's a little self concious of his poof at the end of his tail. Next time we'll have Cindy shave that off too. Personally, we all think it's cute but Tommy doesn't seem aprticulary fond of it.

The rest of the pack gave him the once over when he got home. Chris' kids came over and they took it all in stride. Everyone played this morning and as usual Jilli was "it". Tanner and Tommy chased her to the steps.

Tommy is much cooler. He slept better last night and isn't constatnly panting. It's a great cut for the pool too. Much easier to dry!

Enjoy the photos!

Party Pics

Happy Birthday Tommy!!!!

Happy Birthday Tommy! Tommy turned one year old yesterday, July 14th. It's hard to believe he's a year old already. We'll be celebrating with Aunt Chris, Maggie and Tanner today. Chuck and Michelle coming over too.
We've got some Boxer Brownies and some Boston Terrier Cream pies from the Three Dog Bakery for the fur kids to have.
Here's to many more years of fun and belly rubs for the Captain!

A+ and a C- from the Surgeon

Tommy had his 8 week follow up with Dr. Betts on Friday. All went well, for Tommy.
Dr. Betts was very pleased with Tommy's healing and range of motion so Tommy got an A+. However, Dr. Betts wasn't pleased with Tommy's acceptance of strangers, i.e.; him... so Tommy got a C-. Tommy "Woo-woo'ed" at him and played hard to get so Daddy had to put him in a head lock with his butt pointing at the doctor. Dr. Betts did the range of motion with Tommy giving him the "wild eye" from around Ed's elbow. Once all of that was done Ed trotted him around the parking lot so Dr. Betts could see how he was using the leg. Tommy is using it just fine!
Dr. Betts discharged him so now he is just in the care of Dr. Gallagher for his Physical Therapy. Come September or early October, we'll do the next hip.
Yeah Tommy! We need to work on that C- though...

Tuna Melt Swimming Pics

Well... as close as they get for now - here are a few at the edge of the water at least! He is so darn cute (and so close to taking that final step on his own - he looks like a little beaver when he swims :)