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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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"Bye for now, see you at the Race for Ellie!"
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These pups were eager for attention. View the YouTube video here!
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The next morning, Ella's back hiding in the couch.
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The Yinzers for Ellie team arrives!
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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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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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I offer up my best Captain Sig impression.
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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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The family gathers at the Powell Road House for some swimming & grub. Swim away, Mary!
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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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I love you SO MUCH, Ellie!
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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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Aidan & Jim, surely about to get themselves in trouble. Thank you all for a great weekend!
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Mary opens up her gifts.
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Day 12: "Is it time to go yet?"
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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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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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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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On our first warm-weather visit to Lake Keowee, Attie jumps right in!
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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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Day 8: Kim attempts to teach an old dog new tricks.
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We love and miss you, Murphy.
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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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This is good stuff!
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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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Time to cook our breakfast, starting with some PlayDoh eggs.
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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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The order of who gets to skate with the Cup is never known, but it always starts with the Captain. Sid skates towards open ice and prepares to pass the Cup to...
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First up: breakfast at Pamela's in the Strip District.
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Attie getting ready for her first swim in Lake Keowee!
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