Our growing boy!

I am sorry I have been so long between posts. Things have been a little hectic in the Michaelson house lately. But, better late than never, right?!
I took these pictures a few days ago and was surprised to see the growth and grown-up-ness of out boy! His puppy appearance is slowly gowing away, but he is still one of the cutest dogs ever!!!!! So, here is a little montage of our little man. Hope you enjoy!
Hey Grandma....I told you I sat like Britty! I think it is the wierdest thing. For those of you who don't know, I had a Brittney Spaniel growing up and she sat with her back legs turned to the side just like Gus is in this pic. Maybe it is something that this breed does. Who know, bit it is totally cute!
Peek-A-Boo...I see you!!! I thought this one was really cute. I was calling him to come to me so I could take a picture and he decided to get on the back of the couch. He has that creative eye for a good kodak moment. I think my favorite feature on him are those great ears! They are too flippin' cute when he perks them up like that.
"Why do you keep taking picture of me mom!?" I was trying to get a picture of his profile, but he turned as soon as I started pushing the button. Turned out preety good though considering it wasn't what I was going for!
" Dang...those laps around the living room can sure be tiring." He likes to run cirles over and around the furniture in the living room. It is crazy once he gets going. It really tuckers him out.
"Thanks Grandma for the great Christmas present!! I have already chewed off the eyes and nose AND I have un-stuffed the head. P.S. Did I tell you it squeaks too!! It is my favorite part!!"

I hope these pics were worth the wait! I promise to get better at posting more often. Look back at the earlier posts and you can really see how he has grown and how his features are changing. It is amazing. Love you all!!

Sun Bathing

Seriously!!! How could you not fall in love with this face! This one was taken about a month ago, but I had to share. I really need to take new pictures. Gus is growing into a little man. He still has all of the puppy traits we have come to know and love, but his body is slowly changing. I will be sure to upload a few new pictures soon! Love you all!!! I'm sure Gus encloses his kisses too!

Anyone know why.....

my dog likes to spread his legs out? I think it is hilarious. I especially like when he drags himself on the floor with his front legs to stretch out. He rarely lays with his legs tucked under his body. It gets really fun when he lays like this horizontally between Jay and I at night. Luckily, he doesn't mind if we turn him around. He sleeps like a log.

Our Christmas Tree

Here is our beautiful Christmas Tree!!! I think it is wonderful. You might be wondering why there are no lights on the bottom...Well, we didn't want Gus to chew them up and we figured they would eventually be blocked by gifts anyway. Well, there also is the fact that we sort of ran out!!! It all worked out in the end though. I am not sure if you have a good view of it, but yes, Gus has a stocking! It was carefully hand crafted by my mom as well as mine and Jay's! Thanks mom!!! They are great.

Here is another view of our tree! See, is wasn't such a bid deal that the lights didn't quite make it to the bottom!!! Oh, and the Christmas village in the corner is so cute. It is a Pooh Bear Christmas Village. Jay got this for me a few years ago, but this is the first year it has been used! It is so cute!

I think this is the best picture of all! I put him over by the tree, told him to sit and stay and he actually did it!!! It was unbelievable!! He would only let me take one, so there isn't a real ambiance with the lighting. I didn't have the chance to turn off the flash. I think he did very well though, plus it gives a pretty good idea on how much he has grown. When we got him, he was chubby little guy of 16 pounds. Now he is lean, a bit taller and weighs 22 pounds! He should get to be around 30-35 pounds when he is full grown. Almost there!! His mannerisms are still completely puppy though!! He his loads of fun and a great cuddler!

My Future Model!!

Isn't this HILARIOUS!!! Look at him showing off. He definitely fits into the family well; a little bit of crazy and a whole lot of cute!! I am thinking of sending this one in to Cosmo. I think it is provocative enough to make the cover. He might want to work on pouting his lips a little more. :)