Love your babies, your lab looks like my Bridget. I know what you mean about ruling your lives, my hubby and I have also found it much easier to vacation on our own and leave someone at home to mind the critters, I have 5 dogs. 4 cats, 3 standard horses, 3 mini horses and 2 mini donkeys! Talk about running your lives!!! I love the picture of the sleeping together, isn't nice that they love each other!