I've been planning to post these Ender updates at the beginning of each month since we brought him home on February 2, but like last time, I have some professional photos of him--and he's growing and changing so fast that I already barely even recognize the puppy in our family photos!

So I'm here again with new photos and a list of updated stats. Thanks for humoring me while I share these--I know I'm going to love looking back on all of them after our first few months together.

• Weighs 30 pounds.
• Has lost all of his front puppy teeth, both on the top and the bottom.
• Tries to bring mulch into the apartment after every trip outside.
• Managed to destroy a seat belt in our car and will now travel exclusively in his crate.
• Wakes up at 7:30 every morning and immediately tries to get in bed with Rob.
• Is completely obsessed with birds.
• Regularly throws himself on the ground and wriggles around on his back like he's having the time of his life. 
• Thinks a Kong full of peanut butter is the most amazing thing in the world.
• Is best friends with Daisy, my in-laws' golden retriever. Has also become friends with dogs named Roger, Murphy, Lyla, and Beefcake.
• Falls asleep next to me on the couch every evening and melts my heart.

Photos by Sarah Gatrell.

I never thought I was someone who would refer to myself, Rob, and our dog as "our family," but it turns out I totally am. So when we were in Richmond a few weeks ago, our sweet wedding photographer got up at the crack of dawn to meet us in Carytown for what I continually referred to as a "family photo session." (I do solemnly swear, however, that you will never under any circumstances hear me refer to Ender as a "fur baby." The line has to be drawn somewhere.)

I love these photos so much--it's fun to have shots of me and Rob that aren't from our wedding or engagement shoot, and it'll be great to look back in the months to come and remember how small our little puppy was. He is growing so fast! Also I should mention that it was a mere 40 degrees when these photos were taken, but it was the second day of spring, dammit, and I was going to wear a dress.

Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot--I hope you enjoy them!

Photos by V.A. Photography.

We've had Ender for two months (next week) and I can't even believe how quickly the time has passed! On February 2, I picked up a ten-pound puppy who immediately became part of our family. We've had some growing pains and adjusting to life with a dog definitely takes some time, but it has been so fun and Rob and I can't imagine our home without him.

We just found out from the rescue that his birthday was November 25, so today he's four months old! I thought I'd celebrate by starting a once-monthly recap-style post that I had been meaning to write and then forgot about at the beginning of March.

Without further ado, because I'm sure you care as much as I do (probably not), here are some current stats:

• Weighs 26 pounds.
• Obsessed with peanut butter and one specific football chew toy.
• Has lost five puppy teeth and is growing two adult ones.
• Sleeps all night (hallelujah)!
• Rarely barks but will whine about almost anything.
• Loves his crate but wouldn't say no to sleeping in bed with us. 
• Had his first dog park experience and loved it.
• Knows "sit" and "shake" but not "come."
• Would like to stop and be friends with every dog and human we pass on the street.
• So far people have thought his name was Andre, Earnest, Edgar, and (my personal favorite) Anger.

He is funny and sweet and I'm a little more than obsessed with him. Happy four months of life, Ender! I'm so happy we found each other.

Photos by V.A. Photography--I can't wait to show you more from our family session next week!