1st Thanksgiving

Today was Serena's first Thanksgiving.  I don't really think she had a clue what was going on but oh well.  Instead of using kibble for her training sessions she got some turkey giblets which she thought was like the coolest thing ever.  We went for a pre-meal walk with her to the beach.  It was cold outside but I think she still had fun.  While we ate the meal she played with toys and ran around outside.  Now I think she is just as full as we are and is passed out snoring on my floor.  So cute!

Beach again!

This morning we walked Serena up to a little breakfast place in Lake Bluff.  She was very good and sat there while we ate and of course loved when the staff said hi to her.  I thought that after that good walk she would be tired for a little bit but alas no.  We put her in the backyard and she ran around and around and around.  So since it was such a nice day I decided to take her to the beach again.  Off we went and oh boy did she have fun.  There were other dogs there so she got to play with them and with sticks and with the tennis ball.  She loved it and didn't stop running the entire time we were there.  She even figured out the water a little bit more and would go get a ball if we threw a little ways into the water.  Now she is completely passed out in my room!

Random Stuff

On Thursday at work we found a kitten in the dumpster.  Apparently he  crawled in there looking for food and couldn't get out.  My mom was going to take him so I took him home to clean him up and stuff before bringing him to her house.  Of course I had to take puppy and kitten photos because really what is cuter?  They surprisingly liked each other.  Serena wasn't allowed to see the kitten until she stayed laying down then she licked him all over and he purred and purred and purred.  It was so freaking adorable!

I don't remember when this was but I cleaned up my room and put all my dirty clothes in the laundry basket.  Next thing I know Serena has decided it is her bed.  Next trip to petsmart I think I am going to get her a bed for my room because she is almost too big for the laundry basket. haha!

Ponies!

On Tuesday Serena and I went to the barn late so there was no one really there.  This was perfect cause it meant Serena could come into the barn aisle and watch the horses.  I tied her to a stall down the aisle from where I was working with Reggie so she could see me but not get hurt if Reggie moved around.  While I was brushing Reggie I heard Serena making noise so I looked expecting her to be afraid or something.  Instead she was trying to get the two horses whose stalls she was outside of to play with her.  Annie and Dreams could not figure out what this little black thing was looking at them.  She seems to like the barn.

Kisses for the kids:

Movie theater

On Monday Becky and I went to go see This is It.  Of course Serena got to come too!  We first went to a China Buffet and then realized taking a puppy to a buffet was probably not the smartest idea but if Serena was bad we could just leave.  The lady was very nice at the restaurant and didn't mind at all that we brought Serena in.  Serena was perfect.  She stayed at my side as I wandered around and while we were eating she either sat or lay down next to me.  It was a great experience!

We then went to the movie theater and when we got there it was empty!  So we got to pick whatever seat we wanted.  Serena lay down for most of the movie and didn't complain at all.  She is the best!  Here is a picture to prove we were actually in a movie theater (even if she does look like a devil puppy because of the flash):

Still here!

Between work, Serena, Reggie and life in general I have had no time to update!  I promise I will this weekend with TONS of adorable (Serena being cute and with horses and kittens) photos.  She has really settled in nicely and has turned into a crazy (but in a good way) puppy.  I also think she has grown... or at least gotten fatter because her vest isn't as big anymore and I had to re-adjust it to fit her rolly polly tummy.

MALL!

On Sunday Serena and I ventured to the mall because I needed some jeans.  I was very amused with people's reactions to her.   I had people coming out of stores to say hi and people stopping me to ask questions and of course lots of stopping and going "awwwww look at the puppy."  Serena was very good. At points she was a little unsure of everything (like when 3 toddlers ran up to her and went "PUPPY!!!! EEEEEEKKKKK" at tones that I am sure could break glass.)  These were all good opportunities to practice sitting calmly next to me. We also had to ride the elevator for the first time. She walked right in and sat down next to me and calmly waited till we walked back out.  While I was trying on clothes she lay down in the changing room and just waited.  By the end of all this she was ready to get out of the mall (and I was too!).  After the mall we went to PetSmart to pick up things for the Guinea pigs and of course Serena got more treats and bones because she is so cute.  After that we had a very easy quite day at home.  Serena spent the rest of her day playing with toys, running around aimlessly and sleeping.

Serena waiting patiently in the changing room...