We had thought about getting a dog when we moved here...had some plans that didn't work out, then decided to wait awhile, maybe til next spring . But about 3 weeks ago I saw this picture & game over, decided to go for it now, couldn't resist this face! 
Here's how my mind works... I had already picked the name Aurora for the someday puppy... Jeff had joked that we should just get 3, Aurora, Borie & Alice. This puppy was named Alice (in her litter of 11) & the breeders name is Aurora Doodles. So that was my sign that she was the one !
She flew in from Palmer, near Anchorage, on Tuesday- a 2 hour flight. I was nervous that she would be stressed out but she wasn't shaky or frightened at all! We spent a quiet afternoon then a vet check at 4:30--all good! Then we had to go help load the moving truck for Deirdre.
She sat in her kennel on the corner of the porch where I could watch her & she could see us & all the activity--she sat quietly observing & then fell asleep.
I was worried about how the first night would go, I remember long nights with previous puppies! But she climbed right in the kennel at 10pm and didn't stir, whimper or make a sound all night !! In fact when I woke up at 5 & decided to get up, she covered her eyes with her paw & wasn't ready to wake up ! I was hoping it wasn't just due to the busy day --last night went exactly the same-- straight to bed without any problems, and that was with a few long naps during the day --Yay!! 
She also is doing great walking with the leash & only one accident inside, but that was my fault for not watching for a minute. So, documenting this now in case she turns into a holy terror, but at this point we are completely in love & impressed with her !
Speaking of the Aurora Borealis, those awesome Northern Lights, here's a photo from a local photographer from yesterday morning 
Aaaaggghh, can't believe I missed this!! But at least there is hope that we will see them, some night-- the clouds here around Juneau hide a lot of the lights, so it is hit or miss. As much as I want to see them, I can't seem to stay awake! But hopefully we will get to experience soon !
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