Lexi Grae: Two Cute!

 

Today our baby turns TWO. Lexi Grae, our little Miniature Bernedoodle, is two. In honor of her birthday, I want to share a recap of her year.

In her 13^th month…she became quite a fan of playing fetch (in the house) and got to be pretty good at it! She also learned she liked TV Christmas movies and puppy commercials.

In her 14^th month…she enjoyed her first Christmas and New Year’s at home with us. The year before on Christmas and New Year’s, she was still a tiny pup with her dog-mama! She had so much fun with all the lights and excitement of Christmas, but she did NOT like the New Year’s party horns.

In her 15^th month…she was such a good girl while I took two weeks of online classes. She did a great job of listening quietly while I was on Zoom! She “helped” us pack and then spent a weekend with her boarding friends while we moved. She transitioned to the new house like a champ!

In her 16^th month… she “helped” us unpack and settle in at the lake, and she was also such a good girl when I had a nasty encounter with vertigo and spent some time in bed. She cuddled up right next to me and made sure I was okay!

In her 17^th month…she ate Ryan’s wedding boutonniere (just so you know she’s not perfect) and learned that was probably not her best decision. She also survived her first go-to-shelter tornado warning with a terrified mama!

In her 18^th month…she helped both of us celebrate our birthdays. Her favorite was helping us open our presents!

In her 19^th month…she participated with our garage sale and loved greeting everyone who stopped by. She also tried standing on Ryan’s paddleboard and did pretty well with it! (He didn’t take her out on it. But she had fun standing on it by the pier.)

In her 20^th month…she was brave over the 4^th of July and all the fireworks. She didn’t love it when they were close and loud, but she tried hard! She also had her first sickness that resulted in a vet visit. It was so sad, but a round of medicine later, she was good as new!

In her 21^st month…she hung out with Ryan for three days while I had to travel to Ohio for work. Since she’s used to having me home all day, that was a big adjustment, but she did great!

In her 22^nd month…she soaked up everything about summer. Walks, nights on the patio, people coming to visit…the whole bit. It was truly a dog’s best life for this girl.

In her 23^rd month…she went on some walks on the trails and worked hard on doing a better job with some of her commands. (She knows them. But she’s stubborn and sometimes manipulative, so actually DOING them is a continual work in progress.)

In her 24^th month…she participated in family pictures, and started doing so great with being trusted on her own for longer periods of time!

We’ve been told that the bulk of puppyhood lasts three years, so we are 2/3 of the way there. She has learned so much in two years, but we still have a lot of work ahead of us to conquer some of her stubbornness. Even so, we sure love her to pieces. Neither of us had any idea we could laugh so hard at a dog – or that one could have so much personality! She is beloved in the neighborhood and such a sweet addition to our family. 

We love you, Lexi Grae! Have the BEST birthday!