June 21, Friday -- Emergency and Emergence

I couldn't go to work today because downtown is shutoff from the flood that began last night; they are saying this may be the worst flood in Calgary's history. Gordon couldn't get to the crossroads market either; it had to be closed because of the flooding in Inglewood and on many of the roads that people access it via.

While I was at home I was delighted to discover that the puppies are opening their eyes; some more than others but we were beginning to panic. Apparently there was no need.

As you can see in this picture the puppies are beginning to look around (see the one in the back) and also clean one another a big (front puppy licking middle puppy). They are also becoming a bit more independent and forming smaller groups with one another at times instead of all being together. However, as you can see here, they still like to be together when they sleep.

this picture is a little dark because it's evening and we are trying to avoid using the flash when we're dealing with 9 sets of newly opened, sensitive, eyes :-)