Opus - Maggie/Silas 2014

Dear Stephanie and Rhonda,

I wanted to share some pictures with you taken this last weekend by a dear friend of ours.  They really capture the essence of Opus' personality.  He is such a fun-loving boy.  It's a miracle we were able to get a few pictures of him actually posing.  He was so excited to be part of the action he could hardly sit still. 

It's hard to believe he's already a year and a half.  The time has flown by.  We were so reluctant to get another dog after the passing of our last Golden, but now I can't imagine life without Opus.  He epitomizes the stereotype of Goldens:  he loves his family unconditionally and honestly thinks he is human (or we are dogs).  The other day I caught him looking at himself in the full length mirror.  Rather than barking or getting skittish, he actually stood and posed while taking it all in.  I guess he's a bit full of himself sometimes :-)

He has started "talking" more lately.  If I put on a certain pair of shoes that are usually associated with taking a walk, he immediately tells me about it by whimpering.  And if he wants to play and isn't getting anyone on board, he barks until we give in.  I think we spoil him just a bit!! 

Anneke recently had a birthday and he was more excited about opening her presents than she was.  I can't wait to see what Christmas has in store!

Happy Fall!
The Nielsens

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