Cutest. Dog. Ever.

Meet Axel...

For most of you readers, he is your newest Nephew.

He is everything you would expect from a two month old puppy...

And more...

He can't wait to meet you all.

The departure...

Sunday was a bright, pleasant day. Andy and I woke up to the sounds of Sam warding off any sounds that might interrupt our slumber with those of her own barking (see Webster - Ironic.)

We knew the day would come to say goodbye. However, we took for granted the joy that came when we walked through the door to find a smiling face there to greet us when we came home...

Thanks for spending a week with us, Samantha!

Moving...

So, as tradition dictates... I had to move on my birthday.

Certain issues came to pass that Andy and I were to move in to a new apartment. Without the help of my family, it would have been a daunting task. Here's a few photos of the event...

A few of us...

Andy, Messing with my neice..

The lunch that was served...

Along with the Brisket I made...

The (wonderful) cheesecake that Andy made...

The people that missed out...
(yes the cups were made up since the night before.)

And not but a week later, we have a house guest...

Sam is staying with us for a week...

And she is SO smart! We asked her to chew her bone on a towel (instead of the fake, loud hardwoods) and she has obliged ever since!

So, there you have it.. a few pics from the new place; thanks to those that helped us move (and even those that weren't able to make it, just had to let you know what you missed out on ;)