Tinker's first year with us, recapped

On Sunday, Tinker will be with our family for 1 whole year : ) It's hard to believe that its been that long but at the same time it seems much longer. She had made our little family so much happier and complete. Let's review:

1. January- our first road trip down to GA and back to bring the lil Stinker home : )
2. Containment escapades begin- first with the little crate, then putting her in the bathroom, then the expen she dragged into the living, then finally her big and permanent crate
3. Tinker learns to beg & understands that every crinkling bag is a potential treat
4. Tinker learns her away around the first apartment then we move so she can learn it all over again here in the "new" apartment
5. Tinker develops/exhibits a chew drive. The sky is the limit: zuke z-ridges, pens, pencils, sams yams, marrow bones, and peanut butter filled kongs
6. Tinker is introduced to other dogs for the first time and everyone lives
7. We visit my parents in MA and Tinker not only tolerates the 3 other dogs, she co-habitates peacefully (she also rides a horse for the first time ; )
   
8. Tinker heads to the cabin & the Rowe family sees how spoiled she is. She also wins over the Rowe women hearts (the men only took a little longer : )
   
9. Tink discovers that she can sleep anywhere, not just her bed. We find her sleeping on the floor, under the chairs, on pillows, on bags....
10. Tinker's coat gets shiny, her energy level goes up, she shows more emotion, thunderstorms do not phase her as much, & she's a happy girl!
11. Tinker is showered with presents! Blankets and beds and treats and toys! She is (always) one spoiled little girl
12. Tink's microchipped and we find out she's already chipped
    
13. Tink visits the ocean in OBX & almost gets swept away by the ocean! She has a great time relaxing & walking
    
14. She has surgery to remove her tumors & once again her energy increases after she heals
15. Tink is totally spoiled during the holiday season with coats & treats & time off!

So this totally ended up being longer than i expected, but its a nice review in "short" (and i could have written so much more!--hence the entire blog!)