A month already?????

Wow!  On June 28th, Spencer will have been with us for a month.  I don't know where the time went. It has been incredible to have a large, awkward four-legged creature bounding through the house.  Spencer has added a whole new dimension to our home, that's for sure!


So, here's to recap the goings-on during the first month...

• he's a Houdini - proved that the second day 
• he loves being around people and can sound very mournful if you are out of his sight for too long
• he prances and smiles when he is out for his walk, freaking the passer-bys out
• he's actually a sleek, shiny black colour (the baby fur has left the building... now floating around the back, perhaps lining a nest or two)
• he LOVES marshmallows AND (can't forget this one) his wombat who essentially is his playmate, chew toy, cuddle buddy and pillow all wrapped up and disguised as an animal.
• he can shake both paws... and will give it freely if he thinks it will get him a treat or two!
• he can "spin" for treats as well
• he roos and smiles at the same time
• he actually barks!
• he is trying really hard to win Plio over... so far, a few swats, a couple of scratches and a few play swipes...
• he compliments the chef after he eats by coming over and burping and then walking away
• he leans when he is driving in the car... like a surfer or snowboarder does through a turn
• he enjoys the beach and thinks rocks are his playmates
• he can clear the room with his quiet-but-deadly ones!
• he went on his first vacation to Pugwash and charmed everyone he met in town 

During his first month with us, Spencer celebrated his 2nd birthday on June 12th.  He received some gourmet dog treats and lots of love.  We took him to the dog wash and gave him his first bath, which he wasn't too keen on, but was tolerant until the dryer came out!  He also got to run free a couple of times when he went off-leashing at a local dog park.  Check it out:

One of our favourite things he does is cockroach when he's sleeping... his tongue will also hang out from time to time.