Kindle Loves Snow Days Off! Happy Winter!

 We have been having a lot of school days off for snow.  Kindle is certainly getting used to that!  Tough life, Kindle, huh?

Breakfast out is one of our favorite things to do!  Kindle doesn't mind being under the table as long as she can still feel her girl.

Kindle and Emma waiting patiently at the grocery store.  Kindle is really learning our habits and routines as we are nearing the end of 4 months with her already.

                               A Kindle sandwich!  It's hard to see, but my leg is on the other side.

My family celebrated 3 of our birthdays and Valentine's Day together.  Emma was fading fast, but Kindle was still ready for more gifts.  Happy Valentine's Day sweet girls!!

After gifts, it was time to build a snow fort.  Unfortunately, the snow wasn't packing and became more of a snow pit!  Kindle didn't mind one bit!  Keith, Emma's cousins, Jack and Nate, and Uncle Joe were glad to have Kindle's "help."

Emma was supervising.  Who says that a beach chair is just for the beach??  

A Wenger family portrait.  Happy Winter!!  Hey, who's turn was it to push Emma's hat up?

                                                      Oh!  It must have been Kindle's.

Kindle makes a very pretty picture in the snow.   Black labs always do! 

Kindle and Emma were very patient while I got some work done in my classroom on President's Day.  Kindle especially likes when we can run down the long, dark hallway and take the elevator up and down.

Emma leans to her left a lot in her carseat when she is sleeping.  Before we got a service dog, we always pictured her dog leaning against her and helping her stay up.   She has just started this recently.  Usually, she lays down with her head in Emma's lap, which we love.  But we were very excited to see this!

 Good girl, Kindle!  You are the sweetest dog!  We are VERY blessed to have you!!

Chocolate Fest, Manicures, and More….

    Emma and Kindle spending a cozy morning keeping warm when the temps were in the single digits.

                                       
                                          Another Saturday cartoon morning in our jammies!

                Checking out at the grocery store.  Lots of distractions, but I'm watching my girl!

Emma is being strapped into her gait trainer at school with her PT, Scott.  This helps her walk and strengthen her legs.

Kindle is great at giving Emma kisses to encourage her to keep going!

                           Emma checks to make sure Kindle is still there as she takes a break.

           Emma was really slowing down at the end.  Kindle, we need some more encouragement!

                   Mommy, are you still taking pictures of Kindle and I just hanging out???  

 Kindle has a new favorite spot to look out the window.  This was one of our snow days.  How much do we have so far Kindle?

                         Don't worry, Kindle, we are still planning to carpet the steps for you.

Kindle got to play with SSD Burke before her first grooming appointment.  We are going to the same groomer that Elise and Burke use in Lititz.

                 Rainbear is trimming Kindle's nails.  You are being very still, Kindle.  Good girl!

Kindle wished that she could go with Keith to the Chocolate Ball.  It is the Saturday night before the big Chocolate Fest to benefit Keystone Family Human Services.

                                                        Sorry, Kindle, not this time.  

 I still love these sleeping pictures.  If this blog had sound effects, you would hear Kindle softly snoring.  

         Sunday was Chocolate Fest at the Hershey Lodge.  We volunteered to help with Coat Check.  

Kindle got to meet the Turkey Hill Turkey lady.  She LOVED her.  She kept giving her kisses and trying to snuggle with her.  

After 4 hours helping with coat check, Kindle and Emma were ready to check out the rest of the fest.

             We went to the SSD booth.  There is Nancy and SSD Meade with Susan and SSD Mab.

                                       


                    We got to talk to lots of people about service dogs.  Kindle was very well behaved.

We enjoyed a late lunch at the Bear's Den.  One of Hershey Lodge's 4 restaurants.

Dana and SSD Kiwi were there and that is Peter with SSD Midge.

 We had another snow day.  8 inches of snow.  This is the deepest Kindle has been in here yet.  It is so much fun to watch her.  Especially when she buries her nose to sniff her way to the ground and comes up with a white beard.  Happy Winter Kindle!!

A New Year with Kindle

Kindle and Emma were chillin' out while I was getting some work done.  They even stayed put when I was across the hall in my own classroom and my colleague kept an eye on them.

            Kindle went under the table and became Emma's footrest completely on her own.  On the table you will see our Christmas presents from Kindle's raisers, Annabelle and Timo.  We got the original stocking with Kindle's name on that she was in for her very first puppy picture, a puppy book for Emma, and an adorable card!  All the way from London!  Thank you!!!

                                           

                                           Kindle got a present too!  She held it all day.  

                                     

                                        This church picture says it all.  Is it time to go yet?? :)

 Kindle got to have an SSD friend overnight!  She and SSD London played so hard when he first got here, that I could barely get them to stay still for a quick picture.  Kindle is on the right.  They look a lot alike, but London's head is bigger.

              They had a ball playing together out in the snow.  It was just as much fun watching them!

               Emma had a double block to keep her safely on the sofa.  Kindle is on the right.

They really did get along beautifully.  Kindle shared all of her toys.  She only got a little jealous when London would snuggle with one of us, particularly Emma.  She would wiggle her way in and start giving kisses too, just to make sure we remembered that SHE is our girl.  Don't worry Kindle!

We continue to watch for signs of Emma touching Kindle more with her hands.  She still doesn't do it frequently.  So it is extra special when she does.

Our First Christmas with Kindle

We had a wonderful holiday break with our family with lots of gatherings and activities.  This is just a highlight!  Having Kindle with us made the season extra special!  We feel very blessed and thankful for her presence in our lives, especially Emma's!!   We love you Kindle!!!!

Dec 23rd was Emma's dentist check-up.  This was Kindle's first time meeting our favorite dentist in the whole world, Dr. Ross!  He didn't mind one bit that she wanted to sit at his feet instead of mine. 

These two were my helper elves while I was wrapping presents.  Ha!  Big help they were! :)

 This was Christmas morning after Santa came.  The 4th stocking looked just right this year!!  Looks like Santa didn't forget Kindle!!!

Emma and Kindle exchanged gifts as well.  This one is from Emma to Kindle.  She must be smelling it to guess what it is before she opens it.

This was me telling Kindle that SHE is our best Christmas present ever!!!!

Emma loved the doggy ornament that Kindle got her while Kindle was checking the next gift to make sure it was the right one!

                               A thank you kiss after the gifts were open!  Awwww!

Kindle made a great foot rest for Emma while she was opening her presents.  It was also a good vantage point to keep checking when it was HER turn! :)

Strike a pose, Kindle!  We want a good shot of your special Christmas collar!!!

                Ahhh, finally!  It's your turn Kindle!  What did Santa bring you????

                          Lots of toys and treats!  Mmmmm, this bone tastes like chicken!!!

My sister, Missy, and her family stayed 2 nights after Christmas.  Kindle loves everyone in my family and enjoys spending some snuggle time with each!

But she always goes back to her girl.  This was the morning after Christmas.  They were wiped out after all that present opening.

We had an unexpected snowfall too!  Emma's cousins couldn't wait to go play in the snow with Kindle.  She had a blast!  They came in after 30 minutes, and she stayed out another 45!

The Saturday after Christmas is always the day we celebrate with Keith's extended family.  We got a 4 generational picture.   His grandma, mom, him, Em, and now Kindle!!!

Another adorable church shot!  My favorite pictures!  Must be the lighting!!! :)

 New Year's Day, on the way to dinner with my parents.  Notice the new collar for January.  Snowmen!  They both try to get as close as they can!  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!