10 weeks in the world

Penny is 10 weeks (if, in fact, her birthday is September 1) and she has grow so much in the week since we've had her.

Here is a picture of Penny when we first got her, curled up in her dog bed. She doesn't even fill up the short end of the bed:

And here is a picture of Penny a week older, sprawled out in the same dog bed, filling up the long end of it!

She moving around a lot more as well, exploring new territory around the outside of the house running instead of trotting. We recently discovered the joys of digging in wet sand and then laying down in it - a strategy that is essential for survival in the heat of the summer. 

Penny is also learning how to get the rubs that she so enjoys (we are pretty sure she learned this from Bravo). She lays on her back with her belly exposed just waiting for someone to pass by and rub her belly: 

Or maybe she is just a back sleeper. But she definitely hams it up a bit these days - getting all the rubs and love she's learned so quickly to enjoy. 

After only a week with us, this little pooch has learned so much and the growing physically and mentally is amazing to watch. There are changes everyday which makes us want to sit and watch her, soak in all her puppyness before it is gone. 

Happy 10 weeks little pup!