"Momma! Nacho's Got My Rope!"

Madse had found this old rope down by the creek behind our house and had been toting it around for days. The rope was caked with dirt and it was pretty brittle so every time he tied something up, it left a poof of dust and shavings all over the place. Madse was pretty devastated when I insisted that he leave it outside. So I left it out on the top of the grill. After lunch, Madse headed back out to play with his rope and Nacho had beat him to it and pulled the rope off the grill and ran away! The first video you will see is a tug of war. Nacho gave up when he realized I was coming outside. I just can't help but love his desperate plea for my help. Super Mommy to the rescue!!! I have the coolest job ever!
I have tried to put a second video on with Madse chasing the dog around frantically for his treasured rope but the uploading thingy is not cooperating! I'll see what I can do to fix it and get it posted.

For your watching enjoyment!!!

Best Buddies!

When we decided to get a dog (When I say we I mean Michael, who had his heart set on it and promised the kids that we would bring one home and me going along with it because I was too exhausted to argue.), our thinking was that the older kids would enjoy having the attention and affection of a puppy dog. They were the ones who insisted on getting him ( I know Michael had some involvement in that). So I was surprised when May was the one who took a liking to Ignacio/Nacho and he to her. They are inseparable. Nacho is very watchful over May. On rare occasion when May has strayed he follows her, which is comforting, especially when the police are involved. At meal time Nacho is vigilantly perched under May's booster seat and she generously feeds him from her plate.

We picked up Nacho the same day we flew in to Denver with our new four month old baby Hallie. Let's just say that it was a big adjustment having a new infant and a new puppy. Nacho is now six months old and is a big part of our family. I just have to keep him and May out of trouble. I am still trying to figure out who is the instigator of the mischief they get into to.