Today is definitely a day to play outside! … and to take pictures of the puppy!

Under the tutelage of Aunt Apex, Aurora first experimented with a puppy-sized ball. She sniffed it, and was amused.

Aurora and Apex in the yard with a small ball.
<strong>Apex gives Aurora the Ball<strong>

But Aurora’s real passion remains gardening. Or, maybe it’s hunting truffles

Aurora eating into the trunk of the fallen palm tree.
<strong>Aurora Digging In<strong><br><br>

She’s focused and determined!

Aurora with a mouthful of tree

In the afternoon Aurora practiced looking composed and regal in the back doorway.

Aurora Relaxing in the Doorway
<strong>Aurora Relaxing in the Doorway<strong>

Of course, it is difficult to look too professional when you have sticks coming out of your mouth.

Aurora relaxing in the doorway with small sticks in her mouth
<strong>Relaxing with a Snack<strong>

a reminder …

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