this and that, the atlas edition

i have a serious backlog of photos to go through, and not a photo of atlas is to be found in them. it is a sad, sad day. (for the pup, i mean. this is when i turn into puparazzi. hee.)

this is still one of my favorite photos of the pup. i took it in 2004, shortly after he turned one. in this photo, i can see the seven year old puppy that he will become. i know that the girl who adored her puppy back then cannot even begin to imagine how much more she will adore him now - after all the good and the hard of those six years together.

it was so fun to write the list of nicknames i have for atlas, and it was even more fun to read the comments and emails about pet names people have for their pets. since i wrote that post, atlas has acquired two more names: rascally fellow (you can imagine when this one gets used) and marco polo. i call him marco polo when we're wandering in the little patch of trees near our apartment. he likes to explore. plus, when he vanishes in order to explore, i tend to call "atlas" and listen for crashes, which reminds me of playing the game marco polo in the pool when i was younger.

atlas is attempting to make a new kitty friend. wish him luck.

a little neighbor girl told me, "i like your dog. he has a cute little face. i like his cute little face."

Comments

[Marcie]

Terrific portrait..and I love how you're paralleling his growth with your own.

[Tracy]

Oh, but I like his cute little face too! And very sweet how Atlas is like you, and how you're growing together. Bring on the puparazzi!! ;o) Happy Day, Elizabeth ((HUGS)) Oh, loved your comment at my place on the cinnamon rolls... tee-hee...

[Gayle]

Atlas sure looks like he is posing for this photo! Your neighbor girl is right, how cute!

[Meredith]

Pupparazzi, heh. ;) I'm glad you get out that camera, Elizabeth. This is a great shot, and I enjoyed reading the post about how you've grown together and deepened your relationship.

[claire]

I like this shot since it's looks like a proper portrait. I'm ready for the current day shot with Atlas in his smoking jacket, pipe hanging out of his mouth, looking dignifiedly down on generations to come.

[kolleen]

he DOES have a cute little face.
just look at him?!??!
he's irresistable!!

xoxox
k

[ELK]

how handsome he is here..i think of Atlas as we are taking care of my older daughters cat for the summer..Sam does not quite know what to do ..he loves it tho"