The Sala Straddle, Nacogdoches TX

Our newest addition Sala straddling the couch and arm chair so that he can get into the warmest spot on either piece of furniture! He’s four months old now and still a totally awkward puppy. His legs are way too long and his paws are too big, so he falls down a lot. I swear he somersaulted into my lap the other day. He’s healthy, neutered and gaining weight every day, so I think he’s on the road to success. Big Red did bite him once and Sala has definitely learned the lesson: don’t mess with the big boy. Now that he’s recovered from the neuter we’ve been hiking the last few days and he follows the pack really well, never straying off too far on his own. When I command Big Red and Cheech to heel, Sala falls right in line, though he’d never do it if the other dogs aren’t there because he barely knows his name, much less any other command other than sit. But despite not knowing many commands, he already knows the rules of the house and the pack, so I think he’ll turn out to be a smart one. He sure is good at opening our screen doors!

We’re off to Omaha! We must be crazy to leave high temps in the mid-70s for temps in the mid-30s, but hey, it’s the good life, the Cornhusker state, and there’s no place I’d rather be. Bring on the cold.

Critiques are always welcome.

Daily photo: December 18, 2012, taken December 13, 2012

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