walkies

In the days leading up to Tuuli's due date we have been taking the dogs on all their favorite walks.  Actually, they are our favorite walks too.  Tuuli will have a boring puppy-centric time once they arrive, so out we have been going for lots of good fun. 

There was some beach fun and, as you can see, even just days away from popping, Tuuli might have slowed down a little, but she is still running, jumping and even horning in on other dogs' games (not pictured as she always runs miles for this embarrassing stunt). 

And there have also been several woods walks in various places which, for Tuuli, always includes a paddle or two.  It will be interesting to see whether these puppies resemble their dad who prefers to keep his paws dry and pristine or their mum who is a complete water baby. 

And perhaps when the puppies arrive there will be space on the sofa for a human or two.  You can see Keskiyo in the doorway wondering where he's going to fit.

And, finally, we turfed Gink the cat out of the whelping box that he was convinced we installed for his benefit.  Tuuli is wondering what this giant cat bed has to do with her.