Eli's photo gallery - a christmas story

Let the reindeer games begin! 

Practicing the deke and move running maneuver.

Eli worked hard at helping Jonah develop his classic running style. Here they can be seen practicing the classic football carry/arm sway.

Aaron was very focused on making Eli comfortable in his new home. He spent the first 20 minutes of Eli's arrival in his crate with him. Then throughout the day 

this little 2 year old sat for over an hour with his coat and boots on, just holding his new best friend. 

While cuddling and massaging the new boy, Aaron imparted some much needed instructions and information of what the new family member would need to know. For example, where the biscuits are, what fun shows they watch on the Disney channel, and how important it is to run and play. 

Little did Aaron know that sharing a juice box with Eli, would result in a lifetime love of all things human food. He was known to eat a box of Smidgens, any slice of pizza within reach, loaves of bread, a cake left on the counter, and just about anything else he could get his paws on. But with that cute face, how could you scold him?

The pup, the myth, the legend!

In his adolescence, he once ate a full bag of calming chews (meant for his little brother Zeke to travel). After calling animal poison control they said to give him Hydrogen Peroxide to help him vomit. Only Eli could enjoy the taste of Peroxide, whine for more, and not throw up! Don't worry though, he went to the vet, was given charcoal and all was well.