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The next morning, Ella's back hiding in the couch.
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"Bye for now, see you at the Race for Ellie!"
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We go to pick between the remaining puppies in the litter. VIDEO LINK: All the puppies come to greet us! We've narrowed it down to pink and this guy, light green.
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The Yinzers for Ellie team arrives!
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Me, Ella, & Mary. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Race for Ellie and the Yinzers for Ellie team so successful!!!
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These pups were eager for attention. View the YouTube video here!
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Pink, red, and one of the boys find a new toy: my camera lens cover. View the YouTube video here!
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The family gathers at the Powell Road House for some swimming & grub. Swim away, Mary!
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"Lord Stanley, scratch their names on your fabled cup! The Pittsburgh Penguins are Stanley Cup Champions, 2009!" Mike Lange, Pittsburgh Penguins Radio, makes the perfect call.
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I love you SO MUCH, Ellie!
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Ella & I start the morning by building a whole Brio city, including an animal televangelist church, Christmastown, and Ella's restaurant!
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Aidan & Jim, surely about to get themselves in trouble. Thank you all for a great weekend!
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What better way to start out Independence Day than a lagoon cruise on Flounder?
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On Saturday morning, we take Aidan & Ayumi to the Vermilion sand castle building contest. Aidan wastes no time getting started!
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Murph & his Mom.
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Kris & Matt smile. Thanks to all for a great Christmas!!!
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Unbelievable. After swimming so far, she wants back in. This dog is NUTS! Thank you to everyone for a great weekend!
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Day 12: "Is it time to go yet?"
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A good view of Columbus from our flight into town. You can see Paul & Chad's new condo building on the right!
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On our first warm-weather visit to Lake Keowee, Attie jumps right in!
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This is good stuff!
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Time to cook our breakfast, starting with some PlayDoh eggs.
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Detroit nearly doubled Pittsburgh in shots. Ugh. Game 2 is on Monday in Detroit... LET'S GO PENS!
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We love and miss you, Murphy.
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Before leaving for Detroit, we deck out the car with Penguins magnets and flags. Nothing like asking for trouble!
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I offer up my best Captain Sig impression.
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Day 8: Kim attempts to teach an old dog new tricks.
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Attie getting ready for her first swim in Lake Keowee!
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Mary opens up her gifts.
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First up: breakfast at Pamela's in the Strip District.
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Kim gets to pick out her Valentine's Day present in advance: a Weimaraner puppy. We get to take it home on February 3rd!
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VIDEO LINK: Max falls asleep standing up! This was, without a doubt, one of the funniest things I've seen. Absolutely hilarious! :)
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Given the record snowfall in Pittsburgh, we decide to go to an indoor facility to play paintball. Most of us had never played before.
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1st Star: Sidney Crosby (1 goal, 1 disallowed goal that should have been allowed, 1 assist, and 4 shots).
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