The time has come ...

... the puppy said, to introduce the family. Here are the signs:

1) Sixteen little eyes are almost completely open - this picture was taken two days ago, when the little black corners were just beginning to show.

2) Mr. Brown is trying to climb up the sides of the puppy pen.

3) I can tell them all apart now, and they are beginning to show personalities. (In limited ways, of course - I know which ones like to be cuddled and which ones would rather go on a sniffing adventure).

4) MaggieDog knows there's no point in pacing and looking worried, because we are chronic puppy stealers who can't help ourselves.

So tomorrow is picture day.