Evidently Goldy drank the last of the water a few moments ago because as I sat here typing up a handout for school I hear Bear quietly bark.

I ignore it - assuming it's a request for tug of war.

A few moments later - BARK BARK!   I ignore - focusing on my work.

Then, BARK BARK BARK and walks over and headbutts MY LEG!

As I look up, he walks back over to his water bowl and BARK! 

I thought I was a teacher, it…

Today is my 1st nephew's 1st birthday.  He was born on 9/11 last year and I always had a small fear that the horror of that day would forever cast a shadow over his birthday - but it doesn't.  He is an example of life moving on.

We had a party at my cousin's farm and Bear and Goldy were great with him and all of the other kids that showed up!  Bear fetched the Nerf football for the older kids when they missed the catch and even dropped it when asked.  

My…