Please meet my new assistant, "Baylee."

Baylee arrived in Florida last Tuesday at 13 weeks old. She has adjusted well to the Forcino Resort and Doggie Spa and is enjoying life with Jeff and me.

Those of you who knew Gabriella know Baylee has a hard act to follow, but she seems to be up to the task. She is already getting into everything and giving me plenty of exercise chasing her around the house. Open a drawer, and in she goes. Everything is a game for her and she loves checking out new things. She is completely fearless and will most certainly test my training skills!

Baylee already had her first bath and grooming session and she handled it surprising well. I really thought I was in for a battle, but she behaved like a pro. That doesn't mean she enjoyed it, however. In this photo, she appears to be begging Jeff to save her - ha!

Hey, what's this?! Maybe a bath can be fun, after all!

And look how pretty I am now!

It is so wonderful to have a little companion with me again! Gabriella is sorely missed and can never be replaced, but we believe this little girl will be the start of a new chapter for us. So many of you were such a comfort to us when we lost our precious Gabriella and the outpouring of care and concern was something we'll always remember. So, it was only fitting that we shared the joy of our new little girl with you. I hope you enjoyed meeting Baylee. I think she will bring lots of fun stories and happy times.

Thank you, Zee of "Magical Maltese Moments" for the Cuppycake song! http://www.magicalmaltesemoments.com/id1.html