We are melting. Are YOU melting too?

The sun is low now enough that it is finally safe to go outside. Phew! This was another zinger! Actually, what am I saying, it still is. My hands are slipping off the keyboard as I type here at the patio table outside.
While Tom BBQ'd some meat on the grill, I brought the whole kit and caboodle outside. Puppies and toys are scattered across the freshly cut lawn. They are now sleeping on the soft grass after a good long romp. Good thing the grass was cut today: we can actually see the puppies stick out over the grass. Seems that some weeks the grass grows faster than the pups.

Jethro had a special visit today, as Tom and Carol dropped by with Carol's mom to see the babies. Oohs and aahs galore as each pup was held and cuddled, but Jethro received the most special attention, of course. It is obvious Tom and Carol can hardly wait to take Jethro home to Izzy. Oh what fun she will have with her little brother! As long as she does not mistake him for a chew toy or a cotton tail rabbit!

Here are some images of the evening romp in the grass.

Sigh - they are just adorable.
With a heavy heart we decided this week we will be posting an ad in the paper to sell the puppies. Of course Lainie and Jethro already have the best of homes to go to, but there are four more cutie pies who will be leaving us. To those reading, if you know anyone looking for a long-haired miniature dachshund, we would prefer to place them with people by referral. For those of you thinking and contemplating, please let me know your decision as soon as possible.

I will keep posting on the blog, so keep checking for updates!