We had told our niece and her new husband back in April that we would be back so that the master carpenter could help complete the kitchen with new cabinets. They knew what they wanted and once we got there we would help them choose the right sizes and empty their wallets! The grandparents decided to take a weekend trip over from Bullhead City to help out as well as deliver a few things that they were donating to the kids new home.
The men made quick work of the removal, finding some treasures the previous owner’s dogs had hidden so good no one found them until now. 
There was also some evidence of other critters having had an entry point into the house. Once all cleaned up they began setting the top cabinets as well as how to mount the new microwave with it’s vent, imagine this novelty, actually going outside. The final setting actually worked out really great. Then it was time for the bottom cabinets. The stove was put back in place with a little modification so that it was back against the wall as much as possible because there was a little challenge. But even with that and opening the oven door, they still have a drawer that is not useable. Uh-oh.
Before…
After…
While everyone was busy working, Sadie had her work cut out for her also. There was a new addition to the family, Ruger. She was a puppy of 3 months old – shepherd husky lab mix. We let them meet outside the house in the fenced yard and Ruger did the normal puppy thing, wanting to lick Sadie and play yet Sadie was not happy with Ruger in her face. Some boundaries were set and they got to playing. Over the next few days they found a few holes to encourage in depth as well as doing some churning up of the ground on the slope. They certainly wore each other out and learned to respect each other’s crate. I just hope Sadie didn’t teach Ruger too many bad habits or to play to roughly with other puppies in her upcoming classes.
Around and around they went
And Sadie chased around some flies teaching Ruger what to do. 
Until they passed out… 