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Patch is doing a good job keeping Aubrey on her toes. Day 6 - Christmas Countdown: Today, he reminded her that it was only 19 more days until Christmas! He watched over her the rest of the day from this very spot, keeping eye on her and Brecken. I'm sure he caught a couple zzzzzz's too. Day 7 -...

Patch has been mischievous over the past several days. He makes a lot of messes that, to be honest, I am beginning to wish he would start cleaning up. Aubrey loves waking up in the morning and looking for Patch! She wakes up, scurries around the house until she finds him, and runs in to tell us...

Jason and I have been preparing for this day for over a month. I think I probably prepared myself a little more than he did, but we both were sad to see his hair go. His long locks and little curls are a part of his personality and, gosh darnit, they are cute! And honestly this is our last baby,...

Last year, Aubrey wasn't so into Patch. We mostly had to point out to her where he was, what he was up to and remind her that he was always watching. She was intrigued for a few minutes and then was off to the next task or adventure. This year, when I asked her if she remembered Patch coming to...