This was taken this past Christmas (2007) in the window seat of the dining room. Olivia's canine best friend, Gabby is such a mess! What a personality this little mutt has! As stated earlier (in posts labeled "Pets"), Gabby was acquired from the vets--a litter of four pups they were hoping to find homes for and not have to put down. Gabby appears to be a unique mixture of Welsh Corgi, Jack Russell, Rat Terrier or some such. She's small, 'bout 20 pounds and full of energy! Very smart and trainable. She's Livvie's constant companion. In this photo Olivia's calming overly excited Gabby with a little pacification of her thumb! Can you believe this? Gabby actually sucks on a thumb or finger! She'll get up in your lap and if she's feeling tired and sleepy will root about hunting for your fingers or thumb until she's finds them and then she settles down for a little nap! And if you start to pull your appendage from her grip, she'll not let you! She must have been weaned too young! Sweet, sweet, sweet! Another great dog, canine companion.
