Meeting the Cousins!

Today was a big day for Sammy. We met up with Derek, Jeanna and their two dogs, who also happen to be dachshunds. My parents didn't want to miss out on the meeting (or a chance to see their children), so they came along too. We met at a state park in Minnesota, which is about the halfway point for all of us.

In preparation of the big day - I made dessert last night. What could be better than a big dachshund meeting, then dachshund cut-out cookies! Thanks to Lisa for my awesome birthday present - the cookie cutters worked perfectly!!

The meeting went very well. We had warm sunny weather and the picnic area was very secluded, so we had our own little area. Sammy definitely was the puppy. He wanted to play, play, play! Derek and Jeanna loved meeting Sammy and had plenty of time to hold and pet and get kisses from him. Tina and Snoopy also like Sammy, although Sammy did steal Tina's raw hide. And Sammy wanted to play and he would let them know it. Snoopy taught Sammy the finer points of digging holes. And Tina and Snoopy showed Sammy how to get all tangled up over and over again.

It was such a fun day. We haven't seen Derek and Jeanna since December. Jeanna is due with their first baby on August 20. I am thinking the baby is going to make an appearance before then. We were glad that they could come out and meet Sammy. He is looking forward to playing at their house in a couple of weeks (as long as the baby doesn't show up first!)

Now I have a pooped little puppy on the couch. Check out some pictures and videos of the weekend.

I also have some pictures that my mom took from today. I hope she doesn't mind that I am going to post them too! Mom's pictures