All Alone.....

Ok Ok, I admit, my posting has been just awful. I love posting about the puppies, and I love adding pictures even more. I think we have been so busy sending pictures to family's through email with these two litters that we didn't have the time or need to post them on the blog. Not to mention that things always get a little busy with the Holidays and puppy pick ups and families coming to visit Willa's litter to pick their puppy. All that doesn't even include the time spent playing with, caring for and loving on the puppies!! And of course our kid's sports start up again right after Christmas keeping us busy.

Even though my posting hasn't been up to par, I wanted to let everyone know how much fun we had with these past two litters. They were absolutely adorable. Fluffy, soft, gorgeous blocky heads. Everything a Labradoodle mom could ask for. I am so thankful that I thought ahead this year and got most of my shopping done before Lucy's litter was 3 weeks old(this is when they begin getting more mobile and playful). Since I didn't have to worry too much about picking out presents, we were able to spend so much time with the puppies, playing and taking them out in the yard to explore. I think I unloaded my camera 1-2 times every day!!

Now we of course are a little lonely...the house is so quiet....and we have to readjust and remember just what it is we did with all our time before the puppies were here. Although, this break in between litters is needed so that we will be bouncing off the walls in anticipation for the next litter, waiting for the little cuties to arrive.

I also wanted to add what awesome families we have had with these two litters. We couldn't ask for nicer, friendlier, more genuine families. Each family was so excited to add their new "baby". I have to say, it really warms my heart when we get to meet such lovely people and see how they have waited for this little puppy to enter their lives and how much love they have to give. We also love when we get updates and pictures. So if you are reading this and you are one of our doodle families, feel free to send some pictures our way!!

Well I am signing off to make some dinner. It will be a quiet one with no puppies running around, but we will puppies underfoot again soon!

President-Elect Obama Considering a Labradoodle!!!

Wow! Even the future president is recognizing the Labradoodles as a GREAT dog and considering getting one for his family! It looks like he has narrowed it down to the Labradoodle, or the Portuguese Water Hound.

Read more here! http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090111/ts_alt_afp/uspoliticsobamaanimal_newsmlmmd

New Pictures...Lucy's Puppies

Below are some pictures of Lucy's puppies. They love to play outside! My daughter's Toy Poodle Lola, get excited everyday to have playtime with the puppies. They are so much fun.

Lucy was hanging out with them this afternoon. As you can see, the puppies still try to nurse, but they quickly give that up and just enjoy running around with her and exploring the yard.

I think the first picture below is going to be my favorite one for a while....how cute, mom and baby. Just precious.

Willa's Puppies

Even More Pictures!!

Ok, so I am going picture crazy today. I think that I know the end is near and I am trying to capture every cute moment so that I can look back fondly once all the puppies have gone on to make their new families happy.

Also, mostly all of our time is now spent playing with and socializing the puppies since they are older and very interested in hanging out with us. So that gives us lots of prime opportunities to get good pictures.

I can't believe it but I actually got a picture of each puppy, so I will list which one is which.
First is a group shot, then from top to bottom.....

1st Pic: Red Ribbon
2nd Pic: Red-Orange ribbon
3rd Pic: Tan ribbon
4th Pic: Green ribbon
5th Pic: Yellow ribbon
6th Pic: Orange ribbon
7th Pic: Red-Tan ribbon
8th Pic: Blue ribbon
9th Pic: Orange-Yellow ribbon

More Playtime Pictures

Lucy's puppies have so much fun when it is playtime that I wanted to get some more pictures of them. They love to play with their toys, and explore under the table and behind the easel I have set up for my children. They can go pretty strong for about 15 minutes, and then they are all tuckered out and ready for a little nap. When playtime was over and they were all conking out, I found four of them all snuggled together behind the easel in the corner. Too cute!

I am uploading a new video of them to the Labradoodle Video page. It does take quite awhile to upload it but be sure to check it out later, it is cute!

Outdoor Playtime!!

The weather has been unseasonably cold the last 2 weeks, so we have been unable to introduce the puppies to the great outdoors. Finally yesterday and today were much milder and we had playtime outside.
The puppies had so much fun exploring the yard and following our children around. They got to climb on things, underneath things, through things. It was so much fun to watch them enjoy their new experience.
We were able to get some pictures, so enjoy!!

Puppy Playtime Pictures!

We had the puppies out for their regular playtime and we got some great pictures. Check out the available puppies page for a new video too. They are so much fun! They have us laughing as they wobble around and play with each other. They love to snuggle up on our laps in a big pile.
My son will lay on the floor and let them use him like a jungle gym. They will climb over his legs, and back. My daughter of course just loves to cuddle them.

Enjoy!

Willa's Puppies Are Here!!

Willa's puppies have arrived. We had 6 healthy girls and 2 healthy boys. Willa did awesome delivering these puppies. She started at 5:00 yesterday evening and wrapped it up about 2:00a.m. That is not bad!! We got to get some sleep last night which is always a bonus.

I slept in the puppy room to keep Willa company and make sure her first night went smoothly. She was a very attentive mom, taking care of her little pups.

I posted some pictures below. We will get individual shots in the next few days.
Enjoy!

Puppy Pictures With Open Eyes!!

I finally got pictures of some of the puppies with their eyes open. These little pups like to make it difficult for me! :)
They get all cozy and try to go to sleep, don't they know that I am trying to get something done??
The puppies are making my life difficult in other areas too. They don't let me get my housework done, I don't like to go out anywhere anymore...really all I like to do is sit in the puppy nursery and hold the puppies. What I enjoy the most is talking quietly to them and watching their little tails wag...it is just the sweetest thing.
Enjoy the pictures!