Doggy doldrums

Poor Pepper has been pushed aside of late.  The cold and windy weather has meant less time playing outside, and taking care of the baby has meant less petting and attention for Pepper.  She's also a bit of a stinker, and I mean that literally, so she's sent to pout in her chair a lot.  But there is a glimmer of hope!  She plopped down beside Ole yesterday and he gave her a pat, pat, pat--a first of many pets by her future best friend.

Pat, pat, pat good dog.