3 weeks old

 Mindy with toy

Mork checking out the piano

3 weeks old and these little butterballs continue to grow.  They gained 1 1/2 pounds last week, and weigh considerable more than Bridget's pups at this age.  Mindy weighed 5 lbs 8 oz and Mork weighed 5 lbs 10 oz.  I am finally convinced that both pups are Goldens, so CCI Zorba II wins the paternity prize.  They are now able to nurse with Juliette standing up and I rarely see her actually nurse them anymore.  Although they are obviously still getting plenty of chow.  They are also getting a couple of tsp of canned food twice a day, and will increase that to 3x a day this weekend.  They are enjoying their toys, but I need to constantly replenish the supply since Juliette steals the stuffed animals and carries them around the house.  This morning, the pups had their first big adventure - we went outside.  I took the pups out on the front lawn while it was still relatively cool.  Initially a bit overwhelmed, Mindy fairly quickly started exploring and appeared to have a grand time.  Mork was the wuss, stayed close to me or Mindy and even howled a few times.  Poor Juliette was not happy about her pups being away from her and watched closely from the living room window.