It was a day of first time experiences for Hazel's five week old minis.

After yesterday's rain, it was nice to have some mild weather with sun. I have been letting the pups out into the room for some exploring for several days now but decided to open the door to the outside pens today.  :+)

The pups took to the open door like ducklings to water.

However, there is always one that is not convinced. (Copper)

Denim came for support but he would not budge.

He garnered more courage when Rose came to assist with a bit of a push from behind. :+)
I am not sure if Copper was giving Rose raspberries for the push.

Some of the pups wanted to play with Daisy...

....while others spotted mom for a snack! 

Since we are weaning, I quickly grabbed the 'boob jacket' for Hazel. The 'snack bar' was closed for the first time.

There is always one that is more inquisitive than the rest and that would be Lilac. She climbed into the mop bucket!

A quick warm bath, blow dry and warm wrap had her fit as a fiddle in no time.
She was totally non-plussed about the whole ordeal. This too, was a first.