Puppies keep us busy, and who can get tired of them?

About a month after we arrived home in the state of Washington with our new companion, it became clear (even to us!) that Shiloh was pregnant. We knew she could be when we picked her up from our daughter and son-in-law in Nebraska. Really, Shiloh belonged to our granddaughter Grace. Thank you Gracie!  Shiloh's tummy grew bigger... and bigger.  First litters (we read on the Internet) are typically 2 or 3 puppies. EIGHT puppies were born on January 7, 2012, we made a place for them in the large entryway in our  home.  We kept the area spic and span by daily replacement of their bed with freshly washed throw rugs.  (Feather in the Foreground, Lulu, I think, directly above).