Once he has emptied the contents of the watering can and she is thoroughly drenched, she takes off into the grass to "dry off" which, in Westie terms, is just rubbing all the leaves and dirt into her face! I have seen this technique in all three of my Westies, so I'm wondering if there is some "How-To" book that all baby Westies read to prepare themselves for Westiehood. They are so cute, and consequently there is never a dull moment around here!
After we got home, Savannah requested some time in the backyard to run, bark, and tease us with her pool antics. I know as soon as swimming season is here (whenever the water is warm enough to get in!), we will be swimming with a little white dog! The first thing she does when I open the door is shoot out across the patio and race around the perimeter of the pool. Then she takes off, looking for the squirrels in the tall oak trees. 
This is a rare moment captured by the camera. She is seldom still long enough for me to get a clear portrait. I'm sure she was contemplating which direction to dart off to!
There is her nemesis, Mr. Polaris! I can't let her out when that thing is going full speed. To Savannah, it is a living, breathing monster that deserves to be conquered, Westie style! I'm grateful to know that all her senses are sharp and alert. But it sure keeps me on the watch for unexpected movements. I do believe my life is undergoing another "change!" (I've already done that other change!) But I also believe that Savannah and I will age together most gracefully, just as her name demands! 
We are continuing to get to know each other. Last night she came back up to my room to sleep on the bed with me. And she's getting a little better in the backyard around the pool - unless the polaris is running! I have reset its timer to run only two hours around noon. That should help a lot.
She did very well in the car coming home from Houston. She loves squeaky toys and played with a couple of them for about an hour. It was her job to keep Graham awake at the wheel! After a potty stop, she dozed off and on until we got home.
She is always smiling! Her personality is very upbeat and inquisitive. There's an adventure in every moment and she means to capture every one. She's also a jumper and has mastered every piece of furniture in the house. She may be short, but there's no limit to her jumping ability!
She loves the outdoors. I discovered this morning she also loves the swimming pool! She tried to catch the polaris as it was cleaning and jumped right in after it! The good news is that she can swim and get to the steps to get out. And she loved every minute of it! Thankfully her hair is real short and she dries off quickly. She announced her arrival to all the squirrels in the area and already has set the neighboring dogs in order. Any cat who dares to come into her yard will soon be regretting that decision. So she sits on top of the couch in the patio room and watches the backyard for movement of any kind, then loudly reports her findings to the rest of the house.
She went with me to Bible study today and was royally celebrated by her new "sistas" and her new friend Jefferson Lincoln White. It may take a little while for her to settle into a calmer routine, and this senior citizen may have to double up on the vitamin regimen in the meantime to keep up with her. She is definitely my "Sassy" Savannah!
Her foster mom, Paula, says she has a very sweet disposition, but is also very playful and "vocal." She appears to be around three years old. The one question I failed to ask is whether she enjoys taking daily walks. But, knowing Westies, I am sure that will become the highlight of her day!
