[ellabee]

Overseeing the kingdom:

The day we brought him home:

His face is really maturing, that's what I notice the most about him. I need to get photos of him sitting so you can see his size. He's 25 lbs, and such a doll!!

 

[annieG]

He is adorable...remind me, who was his mom?

 

[ellabee]

Phoebe is his mom. Who's Tanner's mom and dad? - I know you got Tanner from Di too.....

Phoebe:

ETA: Tejas is his dad:

 

[debbildog]

Awwww look how fleecy he is! I LOVE his coat!

I can't believe how much he has changed....

 

[annieG]

Niki was his mom and Zeke was his pop

How about the father?

 

[ellabee]

See edited post above

 

[FoodLady]

Lynn,
Dex is darling! Isn't it amazing how they change? Face - body - fur - color .... But the sweet (most times) personality remains. Thanks for sharing.

 

[annieG]

He is so adorable....We are both very lucky to have one of Diane's babies :wink:

 

[dixiedi]

OMG, Dexter is soooooo HANDSOME, I'm so proud Thanks Lynn for posting these.

I want to tell everyone that I sold my last puppy yesterday I will have no more puppies. Most of you know the problems I have had with my back this past year and it has been a very difficult decision for me to make but it was inevitable. I have LOVED every minute and everyday that I have raised these wonderful animals and I will always have a Doodle in my life

I will still be lurking on the forum and will throw in my 2 cents worth from time to time so I am not going anywhere. I will be updating my profile and my signature will be changed to Di & Archie, just so you know who I will be

 

[ellabee]

Don't you DARE go anywhere, Di!!! I hope your back improves, that stinks....

With you 'retiring', the doodle world is losing a wonderful, caring breeder. I feel so lucky that I found you when I did. I can imagine how you feel, Diane....but, keep in mind this great saying: Don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened.

Bless you, Di!!!

Also, I just wanted to throw in one more photo of Dex and me to show his relative size. PLEASE ignore the state of my kitchen, we're doing some work in it...

 

[dixiedi]

Thank you Lynn, that is soooo sweet

You won't be able to lift Dexter like that in another month, WOW!!!!

 

[debbildog]

OMG he's a teddy bear!! I want to squeeze him! And its nice to "see" you!

 

[FoodLady]

Hold him while you can Lynn ... Di is right, all of a sudden there is no way to pick him. I almost pulled my back out one day trying to get Ebbe in the car. :shock: She 'helps' now by putting up her two front paws. :?

But it is a darling picture and your kitchen looks fine ... I know what you're going through. The six to seven week remodel of our lower level is on week NINE with at least two weeks to go! :?

I have a picture of the sauna on the door going down just to remind us of what will be, but my Marc is getting antsy. Can't imagine this going on in a kitchen. Good Luck!

 

[ellabee]

And its nice to "see" you!

...and when are we gonna "see" YOU Kristin darling?????? :lol:

I know what you're going through. The six to seven week remodel of our lower level is on week NINE with at least two weeks to go! Confused

I have a picture of the sauna on the door going down just to remind us of what will be, but my Marc is getting antsy. Can't imagine this going on in a kitchen. Good Luck!

Thanks for the nice words and the encouragement, Mary. It's taking FOR-E-V-E-R......

 

[debbildog]

A picture of ME? They don't exist - there is a reason I'm always behind the camera!

 

[gene]

What great pictures all. Love that fuzzy mop head....on Dexter, that is... :wink:

 

[ellabee]

A picture of ME? They don't exist - there is a reason I'm always behind the camera!

NOT ACCEPTABLE.

 

[Jac]

Dexter has a the perfect doodle look! What a doll baby! (Nice grooming too!)

 

[seazr]

Lynn--he is a doll baby!

Diane--don't you dare just check in now and then! You might not be an active breeder but we (us non breeders) rely sooo much on your experience! We really have and will continue to look to you for help and advice. Thanks for all you have given us and and all you will keep giving us!!

I feel for you and your back issues. My husband is a general contractor and time has taken a great toll on his body. His dr wants him to have surgery on his shoulders (both) so he is trying to get as much work done as possible before that happens--not smart!

Diane and Dakota

 

[ellabee]

Niki was his mom and Zeke was his pop

Zeke is Phoebe's dad, so that makes Tanner and Dexter/Sandy.....???? 2nd cousins??? Great aunt/nephews?? DIANE, HELP!! :shock: