The last three days have been action-packed for Nico.

Our house was bustling with activity today.

Our walks through the forest now include swims through the lake. Nico is one happy pup.

Nico is getting ready for a bunch of visitors this weekend.

I really want to commission someone to make a lawn statue of Nico.

The black flies are particularly bad in our yard this year.

I often wonder if Nico closes his eyes to enhance his sense of smell.

We’ve had a busy weekend doing chores in the yard and being out on the boat.

Nico was ecstatic when he saw his favorite toy in the boat.

Nico patiently waiting for me to play with him after dinner.

Nico has mastered politely reminding me that it’s past his dinner time.

Life has been crazy busy lately, which is all good, except I don’t get to spend as much time with this little face as I would like.

Nico has a variety of facial expressions; sometimes, they are quite fun to capture on camera.

Eyes wide open when posing for a photo stands between you and a bowl of raw meat.

Sometimes, I think Nico understands more English than I give him credit for, or perhaps he’s learned to think the way I do.

Nico had a boring day. I was at the commencement ceremony for Paul Smith’s College most of the day, and Shelly was out running errands.

Nico is so stinking cute when he’s curled up on the couch.

If there is one thing Nico has learned over the past several years, it’s how to sit and look at a camera. As they say, practice makes perfect!

I’ve had later nights at work lately and have made an effort to maximize my attention to Nico when I get home.

Nico had quite a bit of entertainment tonight.