After we had to put my favorite dog, Buddy, to sleep last year, my parents decided to immediately fill the void.  Sampson and I lived under the same roof for only a few months so I never really warmed up to him, especially since I felt my parents had not properly mourned Buddy.  And I've had to take him to the vet more than once due to his tendency to eat things in the house, such as Christmas ornaments.  However, with great weather this past holiday weekend and a new camera, I was compelled to take a few shots.  This is Sam.