2 Weeks

As we surpass the two week milestone, the puppies have grown and changed so much.  We were on vacation for a week, and its hard to believe a puppy can change so much in such a little amount of time.   We're used to being with them from day 1 to week 7 so the changes aren't as noticeable when you see them everyday.  As of Sunday their eyes started opening, and by Monday they were all opened up.  They are starting to scoot around the whelping box a little more, and but for the most part they are pretty content snuggling up with each other and finding momma so they can nurse!  Mags is doing a great job, and for a first time mother she's a natural just like her mom is!   That's one of the traits I love the most about a lab!  Their mothering instinct comes so naturally.  The second picture down is one of my favorites.  I think it pretty much sums up how we all feel about the pups. Gracyn is pretty quick to mother them herself, and I'm pretty confident at age 7 she could handle raising a litter of pups on her own by now. What most of you don't recognize about that picture is that's Remi (grandma) taking a little time to show her affection for the pups.  Any chance she can, she will sneak in the shed and check over the pups. Mags doesn't seem to mind too much, and I'm pretty sure if I let Remi in with the Mags and the pups she would help take care of them right along side her daughter. In many ways, dogs are a lot more like people than most realize.  I also think this is why the bond between dog and person is so strong.  Hope you enjoy the photos and we'll keep you updated with many more pictures along the way!