T is for Tripper

As I'm sitting on the couch, in front of the fire, I feel slightly guilty for not being down at the turf while the undefeated Salisbury football team takes on Trinity-Pawling. Although seeing that it feels like 30 degrees out...I'm pretty sure I've made the right decision.

Tripper and I had a busy day. As usual the day started by the sounds of grunts and moans coming from his box, which wakes Casey (and Casey's stomach) up who promptly kisses and nozzles me until I get up. After breakfast Tripper and I left to do a bit of Christmas/Birthday shopping before we headed to Fidelco for class.

It was so nice to see his brothers and sisters...and even nicer to watch them all play together. He still looks like the mailman's child (or for you Cheaper by the Dozen fans... Fedex) but regardless everyone comments on how beautiful and unique he looks. The other "kids" in his class all have a twin. 

Teddy

Tia

Teddy and Tia look identical and even have matching collars.  The foster families would even confuse them.  Tia's foster family actually works at UConn! When I brought Tripper to my UC Lax Alumni game it was pretty neat to hear the current team talk about "another" seeing-eye dog in training...and low and behold it was Tia!

This is either Trumbull, Troy or Titus I'm not sure actually (but foster families if you're reading this please comment and let me know who this is)

The little Pekineses above is Chloe...obviously not a seeing-eye dog. She belongs to one of the trainers, Pam. Chloe was helping the class today making sure that they wouldn't mistake a small dog for a stuffed animal. Everyone passed. 

As you can see, all the "T"'s look great and had fun playing with their litter mates. After class it was time to come home and go to our last Thirds Soccer game of the season. And after beating the team 5-0 we solidified our New England Championship and undefeated season. I guess it's time to order the sweatshirts!

Oh yea...while we were at class today someone who was thinking of being a Foster came up to me and asked if I was the lady with the blog! She heard Tripper's name and figured there was only one Tripper!! To the future Foster who read my blog...I'm terribly sorry I didn't catch your name, but you honestly made my day by telling me that you had seen my blog and enjoyed reading it. I started out the blog mostly for my Mom (Hi Mom!) and friends to watch Tripper grow up. But as this journey continues down its path I thought it would be a good way to share Tripper with the Salisbury Community and thanks to Facebook, the Fidelco Community. Thank you again for reading my blog...don't forget to vote for your favorite Tripper picture!!