Boy and His Dog

Yesterday morning I awoke to the heat coming on for the first time this season. Bbrrrrr! It was a cold morning, but by the afternoon the sun was shining. We headed out onto our back deck for some playtime in the sun. Now before we go any further, let me explain the relationship between Grayson and Duke.

They LOVE...LOVE...LOVE each other.

When Grayson was just born, Duke would go running full force into the bedroom door anytime Grayson cried during a nap in an attempt to break down the door to save his little brother (since Duke doesn't talk, I'm assuming this was his reasoning). Now I'll say, "Duke, let's go get Grayson!", and Duke beelines it for Grayson's room. Duke is also fond of the run-by kiss. He doesn't stop on his way past G, but he loves getting a kiss in as he goes.

Grayson has just as much love for Duke. He watches him all the time, and is currently fascinated with watching Duke eat (he has the perfect view from his high chair). Now that Grayson is on the move, he's taken a liking to attempting to play with Duke's toys. Duke loves it, and will often times taunt Grayson into a game of tug o war. Here's what happened when Grayson got a hold of Duke's kong toy...

"Oh Duuuuke. Look what I have!"

Duke took the bait! Game on!

Pure delight as Duke attempts to take back his toy.

Waiting for Duke to bring the toy back...


And the tug o war begins again!

He was giggling nearly the entire 15 minutes this was going on, and when he was done he gave Duke a round of applause!