The first images I saw of Darek. Angelika took these in Germany in September, 2003 about two weeks before I got him. He was almost 2.

Aneglika wrote "He is like a big puppy, he is playing and running, curious and sometimes careful. He is friendly to people who are friendly to him."

Computer room, December 2003. He was just over 2 years old.

Christmas 2003. Little over 2.

Great pose, picture not that good. January 2004, 2 years old.

Napping on the floor in the computer room. He was about 3 years old, March 2005.

Snow Day! March 6, 2008. 6 years old.

Snow Day! March 6, 2008. 6 years old.

On the couch! April 2008, 6 years old.

Night before his birthday in 2008. Would turn 7 the next day, Oct 22. Playing with his toy.

Night before his birthday in 2008. Would turn 7 the next day, Oct 22. Playing with his toy. He looks so happy here, not a care in the world.

Night before his birthday in 2008. Would turn 7 the next day, Oct 22. Playing with his toy.

April 2009. 7 years old. Lounging outside by the trailer, supervising us working on bikes.

December 2010. 9 years old. Out front on a sunny day.

December 2010. 9 years old. Playing in the yard.

December 2010. 9 years old. Come 'ere!

December 2010. 9 years old. "Scratch my ear!"

December 2010. 9 years old. "I see a cat!"

On the porch, August 25, 2011. 9 years old. The BBQ in the background gives an idea of his size.

On the porch, August 25, 2011. 9 years old.